Paul Hardin

Paul Hardin is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University. He holds the John W. Lyons Jr. ’59 Chair in Biology and serves as Director of the Center for Biological Clocks Research. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of circadian rhythms in organisms like Drosophila, with implications for human health and chronobiology.

• Education: B.S. in Biology (1982, Southern Methodist University), Ph.D. in Genetics (1987, Indiana University)
• Postdoctoral training at Brandeis University

Research Interests: Molecular genetics of circadian clocks, including transcriptional feedback loops, post-translational regulation, and circadian dysfunction links to diseases like sleep disorders and depression. His lab uses Drosophila to study clock mechanisms affecting behavior, development, and sensory physiology.

Publications highlight circadian clock components across eukaryotes, memory consolidation disruptions, and protein interactions in clock regulation. His work bridges basic science and clinical implications of circadian rhythms.

• Awards: John W. Lyons Jr. ’59 Chair in Biology

Advising and Grants: Hardin has led interdisciplinary research teams, directing the Center for Biological Clocks Research. His lab integrates genetics, proteomics, and developmental biology to advance circadian research.

Labs/Teams: Hardin Lab (Texas A&M) and Center for Biological Clocks Research, focusing on circadian mechanisms in diverse organisms.