Jahmel Fowler

Dissertation project: "Somatostatin and parvalbumin expressing interneuron involvement in the pathogenesis of Huntington's disease". Investigated how cell-type-specific genetic perturbations alter tissue-level function and disease progression using conditional mouse models, integrating molecular, histological, behavioral, and physiological approaches.

Graduate Research Trainee - The University of Alabama at Birmingham - Birmingham, AL

(2021-09 - 2026-08)

Dissertation project: "Somatostatin and parvalbumin expressing interneuron involvement in the pathogenesis of Huntington's disease". Investigated how cell-type-specific genetic perturbations alter tissue-level function and disease progression using conditional mouse models, integrating molecular, histological, behavioral, and physiological approaches.

• Led multiple independent, longitudinal neuroscience research projects investigating the molecular mechanisms of Huntington's disease.
• Designed, executed, and managed complex experimental studies, ensuring project progression, data integrity, and timely completion across concurrent research initiatives.
• Analyzed and interpreted complex biological datasets using quantitative and statistical approaches to generate figures, reports, and scientific presentations.
• Mentored and supervised 11 high school, undergraduate, and graduate researchers in laboratory techniques, experimental design, and data analysis.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary research teams to design experiments, interpret findings, and advance project objectives.
• Contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications.
• Managed day to day laboratory operations, including ordering, P-card reconciliations and waste management.
• Presented research findings through oral and poster presentations at local and national scientific conferences.

Undergraduate Researcher - American Heart Association/Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Nashville, TN

(2017-09 - 2018-08)

Aided in the understanding of the mechanism behind atrial fibrillation by studying oligomerization of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), mutant atrial natriuretic peptide (mANP) and B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP)

Undergraduate Researcher - Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland, OH

(2017-06 - 2017-08)

Synthesized mutants of the protein UP1 for understanding of its folding mechanism and how it plays a role in HIV splicing through use of NMR technology

Undergraduate Researcher - Arnett Polymer Chemistry Research Group - Nashville, TN

(2016-06 - 2016-08)

Synthesized polymeric blends of biocompatible polymers for potential use in the field of tissue engineering, specifically ACL repair

Undergraduate Researcher - Hughes-Kellogg Research Laboratory at Fisk University - Nashville, TN

(2015-01 - 2016-05)

Assisted in graduate level studies in researching the transcription factor fkh-8 and thermosensory neurons in the dopamine neurons of C. elegans, which served as our model organism

Treasurer - Neuroscience Roadmap Scholars Program

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Developed and managed event budgets, ensuring responsible allocation of organizational funds.

BSB Admissions Committee Student Representative - The University of Alabama at Birmingham

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Evaluated student applications, conducted applicant interviews, and coordinated recruitment events to facilitate student engagement.

Blazer BRAIN Undergraduate Summer Program Teaching Assistant - The University of Alabama at Birmingham

(2024-01 - 2024-12)

• Mentored an undergraduate summer research student in experimental neuroscience research, scientific writing, and presentation of research findings.

Health Justice Roundtable Participant - American Heart Association

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Participated in a panel discussion that encompasses topics surrounding health equity, including mental health

Molecular Genetics Student Lecturer - Fisk University

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

• Delivered lectures to students on experimental techniques used in preclinical mouse models and presented scientific literature demonstrating the translation of preclinical findings into clinical trials.

General Chemistry Teaching Assistant - Fisk University

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Delivered weekly instruction for General Chemistry I and II, fostering student engagement and strengthening understanding of foundational chemistry concepts.

PhD - Biomedical Sciences - The University of Alabama at Birmingham (2026-07)

MHA - Health Administration - University of Southern Indiana (2020-05)

BA - Biology - Fisk University (2018-05)