Tim Myers
Biography
Personal Quote
The tiger of the mind is more ferocious than the tiger of the jungle. -Sherpa proverb
Faculty Bio
Dr. Myers is a trained electrophysiologist and computational neuroscientist with specialization in epileptogenesis. As a champion ambassador with The Epilepsy Foundation, Dr. Myers regularly engages with congressional staffers to communicate critical epilepsy policy issues and promote legislative action on behalf of individuals living with epilepsy.
Licensures and Certificates
- The Epilepsy Foundation, Epilepsy Awareness & First Aid (Trainer) I am a trainer for the The Epilepsy Foundation's Seizure Recognition and First Aid course which provides essential training on identifying and responding to seizures. This interactive program covers various types of seizures and teaches participants critical first aid techniques to assist during a seizure. Upon completion, participants receive a two-year certification, ensuring they are prepared to respond confidently and effectively to seizure emergencies.
Education
AS, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA
University Studies
BS, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA
Neuroscience
PhD, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA
Neuroscience
MS, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA
Neuroscience
Research and Creative Works
Research Interest
I investigate the biophysics and molecular mechanisms that drive hyperexcitable network activity in the pathological brain. My long-term goal is to uncover the pathological events and mechanisms that contribute to the latency-to-onset of ictogenesis in posttraumatic epilepsy (PTE).
My molecular and cellular research focuses on elucidating immune signaling following traumatic brain injury (TBI) using a zebrafish weight-drop model. In parallel, I am developing a biophysically realistic in silico model of PTE that bridges neuronal-glial dysfunction and neuroimmune dysregulation.
Courses Taught
Past Courses
BIO 101: General Biology I
BIO 231: Genetics
BIO 254: Basic Microbiology
BIO 264: Microbiology
BIO 325: Neurobiology
BIO 399: Topic: Neurobiology
BIO 480: Research in Biology