Jones B. Graceli

Assistant Professor Jones B. Graceli is affiliated with the Department of Animal Science at Southern Illinois University (SIU), with a PhD in reproductive and metabolic endocrinology from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His research focuses on environmental and nutritional factors affecting metabolic and reproductive systems.

• Current faculty at SIU since 2024
• Previously Associate Professor in Brazil (2009-2011)
• Postdoc at Johns Hopkins (2013-2014)
• Researcher at UC Davis (2017)

Research interests include:

• Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like organotins and heavy metals
• Diet-induced obesity effects on HPG axis
• Development of mammalian models for neuroendocrine studies
• Microplastics and environmental toxin impacts on placental/uterine functions

Latest publications analyze:

• 2024: Nongenomic estrogen signaling in male fertility
• 2024: Microcystin effects on ovarian function
• 2023: Phthalate mixtures and adipose tissue changes
• 2023: Microplastic contamination in marine ecosystems

Scientific awards:

• Best International Abstracts at Society for Study of Reproduction (2022, 2020)
• Abstract awards at The Endocrine Society (2017, 2014)
• Abstract award at FESBE (2013)