معرفی
Jeannie Chin, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. She holds a BA/BS in Zoology/Biology from the University of Texas, Austin, a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and completed postdoctoral training at the Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease and UCSF. Her research focuses on understanding cellular and network mechanisms underlying cognitive impairments in Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders, combining biochemistry, molecular biology, in vivo physiology, and behavioral paradigms. Key interests include activity-dependent epigenetic regulation, neural stem cell dynamics, and corticothalamic network dysfunction. Recent work highlights therapeutic strategies targeting ΔFosB, Tiam1, and thalamic activity to improve cognition and reduce disease progression. Dr. Chin’s lab is part of the Memory & Brain Research Center at BCM, and she serves as Deputy Editor for a scientific journal.
- Education:
- Postdoctoral Training: Gladstone Institute of Neurological Disease and UCSF (2007)
- PhD: University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Neuroscience, 2001)
- BA/BS: University of Texas, Austin (Zoology/Biology, 1994)
Research interests emphasize linking cellular alterations to memory deficits in mouse models of AD using EEG, biochemical assays, and viral gene expression. Her lab investigates molecular mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction and identifies therapeutic entry points. Notable contributions include studies on PTEN mutations, Aβ-induced neuronal activity, and corticothalamic network dysfunction. Awards include the Deputy Editor role, reflecting her leadership in neuroscience publishing.
Advising includes graduate students (Joseph Campbell, Pei-Yun Chuang, Yoshitaka Furuta) and MD/PhD candidates (Corey St. Romain). Collaborative grants focus on Alzheimer’s and epilepsy, with ongoing work on molecular MRI probes and interventional strategies to restore cognition. The Chin Lab’s interdisciplinary approach bridges basic science and clinical applications, aiming to translate discoveries into therapies for neurological diseases.
