Tyson Chappell

Tyson Chappell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Utah State University. His research focuses on the long-term effects of prenatal alcohol exposure on cortical development, particularly in somatosensory and motor cortex regions. He teaches courses in human anatomy and physiology.

• PhD in Anatomy and Neurobiology (University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2007)
• BA in Psychology (Weber State University, 2000)

His work uses rat models to investigate how alcohol exposure during development impacts neural organization and representation areas. Studies span prenatal, postnatal, and adult stages, revealing disruptions in cortical size and functional mapping.

Scientific contributions include publications on somatosensory and motor cortex abnormalities following alcohol exposure. Awards include the Faculty Excellence Award (2013).