Dr. Paul Hardin

Biography

Paul Hardin is a Distinguished Professor at Texas A&M University in the Department of Biology. He joined the faculty in 2005 and holds the John W. Lyons Jr. '59 Chair. His research focuses on biological timing and resilience, particularly the molecular mechanisms that drive circadian clock function in diverse organisms, including prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes, plants, and animals. He studies how these organisms exhibit daily rhythms in physiology, metabolism, and behavior, driven by both environmental cycles and endogenous mechanisms. His lab conducts research on defining the core timekeeping mechanisms based on interlocked transcriptional feedback loops and investigates post-translational regulatory mechanisms that operate within the circadian system. His work has implications for understanding human health, as disruptions in circadian clock function are linked to various health issues, including sleep disorders and mood disorders.

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