Francis, T. Chase
Assistant Professor
Chase Francis, Ph.D., joined the Department of Drug Discovery and Biomedical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy in 2022 as an assistant professor of pharmacology. His research career began at Appalachian State University where he graduated with honors and summa cum laude with degrees in biology and psychology studying the effects of audiogenic seizures on emotional states in rats under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Zrull.
Biographical Profile
- College
- College of Pharmacy
- Department
- Drug Discovery & Biomed Sci.
- Tenure Status
- Tenure Track
Interest Background
- Interest Keywords
- Stress, Fear, and Anxiety,
Behavioral Depression,
Brain Stimulation,
Peptides,
Synaptic Plasticity,
Acetylcholine - Personal Focus Areas
- refining brain stimulation protocols, develop novel and targeted drug therapeutics to treat emotion-related psychiatric disorders
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
| Dates | Institution | Location | Degree | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | University of Maryland | Baltimore | Ph.D. | Neuroscience |
| 2011 | Appalachian State University | B.A./B.S. | Biology/Psychology | |
| 2016 - 2022 | National Institutes of Health | Postdoctoral Fellowship | National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program |
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