Paul N Black paulnblack@gmail.com Profession: Biomedical Biochemist | Academic Administrator Education 1983-1986, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of California, Irvine, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1983, PhD, University of Vermont, Cell and Molecular Biology 1978, BS, Colorado State University, Zoology and Chemistry Dr. Paul N. Black is an accomplished biomedical biochemist with extensive experience in academic leadership, biomedical research, and STEM education. Throughout his distinguished career at the University of Nebraska, Albany Medical College, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, he has secured significant external funding to advance research and pedagogical innovations. His leadership has been instrumental in strategic academic planning, fostering life-long learning, and promoting inclusive excellence. Expertise Biomedical Research Complex lipid metabolism in bacteria, yeast and animals; Mechanistic basis of fatty acid transport across biological membranes; Lipid and nitrate metabolism in normal physiology and disease; High-resolution mass spectrometry methods to define metabolic and transcriptional networks; Membrane protein structure. Published 105 peer reviewed papers; Awarded 4 patents Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education Biochemistry; Complex lipid metabolism in health and disease; Development of novel pedagogical strategies in biochemistry education Academic Administration Leadership; Faculty and student mentoring; Career development; Program development; Outreach; Budget development and oversight Career Highlights 2020-present, Charles Bessey Professor and Chair of Biochemistry Emeritus 2008-2020, Charles Bessey Professor and Chair of Biochemistry, University of Nebraska 2020, American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Award for Exemplary Contributions to Education 2018-present, Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science 2017-present, Education Fellow of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1996-2008, Associate/Full Professor of Biochemistry, Albany Medical College 1994, Visiting Associate Professor, Biokemisk Institut, Odense Universitet, Denmark 1992-1997, Established Investigator of the American Heart Association 1986-1996, Assistant/Associate Professor of Biochemistry, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Volunteer Work San Juan Basin Regional Science Fair, 2023-present Fort Lewis College, Professional Associates, 2022-present City of Durango, Historic Preservation Board, 2022-present, currently Chair LaPlata County Democratic Party Hobbies and Interests The great outdoors – hiking, fishing, skiing, snow shoeing Painting and drawing – oil, watercolor, ink Gardening – using xeriscape strategies