Joshua Meisel

Joshua Meisel is an Assistant Professor of Biology and holds the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Endowed Chair in Neuroscience at Brandeis University. He leads the Meisel Lab, focusing on mitochondrial genetics, metabolism, and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases. His research combines C. elegans genetics with mitochondrial biochemistry to identify therapeutic strategies for mitochondrial dysfunction.

Education:

• BA/BS/MS from Stanford University
• PhD from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Postdoctoral Fellowship at MGH/Harvard Medical School

Research Interests:

• Mitochondrial adaptations to hypoxia
• Genetic suppressors of mitochondrial diseases
• Iron-sulfur cluster biogenesis
• Neurodegenerative mechanisms in dopaminergic neurons
• Environmental influences on mitochondrial function

Awards:

• Searle Scholar (2025-2028)
• K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award (2021-2027)

Lab & Collaborations:

• Affiliated with the Neuroscience Program at Brandeis
• Supported by grants exploring mitochondrial disease therapies and cellular adaptations
• Focus on translational research linking basic biology to clinical applications