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Moria Chambers serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Bucknell University. Her teaching portfolio includes foundational and advanced courses: Introduction to Molecules and Cells (BIOL205), Biochemical Methods (BIOL340/CHEM358), and Biology of Host Microbe Interactions (BIOL306), reflecting her expertise in cellular and molecular biology.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy from Stanford University
- Post-doctoral training at Cornell University
Research Focus: Chambers leads a highly integrative research program utilizing Drosophila melanogaster to dissect how persistent microbial infections alter host behavior, physiology, and reproductive capacity. Her lab employs multidisciplinary approaches spanning microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, neuroethology, and immunology to uncover fundamental mechanisms of host-pathogen dynamics.
Publication Themes: Analysis of her recent publications (2012-2018) reveals consistent investigation into innate immune responses in D. melanogaster under diverse challenges including fungal (Beauveria bassiana), bacterial (Listeria), and traumatic injuries. Her work demonstrates critical links between infection, metabolism, sexual dimorphism, and behavioral outcomes.
Awards Recognition: The provided materials do not reference any scientific awards or honors.
Mentorship and Campus Engagement: Chambers actively recruits undergraduate researchers for her laboratory and provides guidance through formal advising roles as co-advisor for Women in STEM and faculty advisor for the Biology Club, fostering inclusive scientific communities at Bucknell.
Research Infrastructure: The Chambers Research Group maintains specialized facilities for Drosophila husbandry, microbial culture, and behavioral assays to investigate chronic host-microbe interactions and their systemic consequences.
