Lon Chubiz

Lon Chubiz, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), serving as Director of CLIMB Outreach Programming. His research focuses on microbial genetics, evolutionary biology, and systems biology, particularly investigating genetic regulation, metabolic pathways, and microbial interactions. He holds a B.Ch.E. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, followed by M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the University of Illinois. His postdoctoral training at Harvard University further shaped his expertise in bacterial physiology and gene regulation.

Dr. Chubiz’s work spans topics such as the regulation of bacterial motility, metabolic adaptation, and the evolution of cooperative interactions between species. Notable contributions include studies on the mar-sox-rob regulon’s role in outer membrane porin expression and the dynamics of microbial diauxic growth. His research integrates experimental and computational approaches, with a focus on understanding how genetic and environmental factors influence microbial behavior and evolution.

• Education:
  • B.Ch.E., Chemical Engineering, 2004, University of Minnesota
  • M.S., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2008, University of Illinois
  • Ph.D., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2010, University of Illinois
  • Post-doctoral fellow, 2010–2014, Harvard University

His scientific awards include a Faculty of 1000 recommendation (2012) for his work on allele frequency determination. Dr. Chubiz actively engages in outreach through CLIMB programs, fostering STEM education and community engagement. His research has been published in high-impact journals such as Frontiers in Microbiology, PLoS One, and Nature Methods.

Dr. Chubiz’s grants and advising activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but his publications reflect collaborative projects in microbial systems and evolutionary genetics. His lab contributes to the broader understanding of microbial adaptation and the genetic mechanisms underlying ecological interactions.