Leonard S. (Jim) Jefferson,
Ph.D.
PSIDO Executive Committee
Jim
Jefferson is Evan Pugh Professor and Chair of the Department
of Cellular and Molecular Physiology at the Pennsylvania
State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Jefferson's current research is focused on the signaling
pathways and cellular components involved in the translational
control of gene expression. His research includes studies
on diabetes and insulin action, nutrients and the regulation
of metabolism, cardiac hypertrophy, obesity, aging and exercise.
It employs experimental model systems ranging from biochemical
and molecular approaches to cells, isolated tissues, intact
animals (including transgenic and gene knockout), and humans.
Dr. Jefferson is principal investigator on three NIH grants,
co-investigator on several other grants, and provides mentorship
to several other investigators. Dr. Jefferson has authored
or co-authored numerous journal articles, abstracts, and
book chapters. He is an active member of many professional
organizations including the American Society for Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology, American Physiological Society, Biochemical
Society, American Diabetes Association, and Endocrine Society.
He served as President of the American Physiological Society.
Dr. Jefferson has received numerous awards, to name a few,
NIH MERIT award, David Rumbough Scientific Award, Elliot
P. Joslin Award, Distinguished Alumni Award, and Evan Pugh
Professor of Physiology. Dr. Jefferson received his B.S.
in chemistry/biology from Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond,
KY and his Ph.D. in physiology/biochemistry from Vanderbilt
University, Nashville, TN. His postdoctoral work in biochemistry
was obtained from Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.
In his spare time he enjoys golf, artwork, and antiques.
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