Contact Information
Office Location: BESB 123
Email: Rudolf.Bohm@tamuk.edu
Phone: 361-593-3804
CV: Download CV (PDF)
Research Profile: ResearchGate
About Dr. Bohm
Dr. Rudolf Bohm is a dedicated educator and accomplished neuroscientist whose career combines a strong record of federally funded research with a deep investment in student achievement. His work has earned NIH R15 Research Enhancement Grants and multiple awards from the Moxley Family Foundation, supporting biomedical investigations with broad translational potential.
Education
- Ph.D. in Zoology, University of Texas at Austin
- B.S. in Molecular Biology, University of Texas at Austin
- Postdoctoral Training:
- Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School – Neuronal Synapses
- Brandeis University – Neuronal Circuits in Fruit Flies
- University of Oklahoma – Circuits and Synapses in Fruit Flies
Research and Laboratory Focus
Dr. Bohm’s lab investigates the genetic architecture of neural circuitry, neuronal signaling, and epigenetic mechanisms of adaptation. Current projects explore molecular drivers of neurodegeneration, excitation and cellular stress. Students working in the lab gain experience with experimental design, molecular techniques, and data interpretation in a supportive, inquiry-driven environment.
Mentorship and Teaching Philosophy
Dr. Bohm believes in fostering academic growth through hands-on research and inclusive classroom practices. Many of his students are recruited from his courses, where he integrates high expectations with personal encouragement. He takes particular pride in mentoring aspiring scientists who are the first in their families to pursue graduate or professional education.
Courses Taught
- BIOL 1306: Introduction to Biology
- BIOL 4102: Seminar (WI)
- BIOL 4304: Research Projects/Problems in Biology
- BIOL 4401: Molecular Biology
- BIOL 4410: Research Experience in Genetics and Genomics
- BIOL 5302: Graduate Readings: Classical Papers in Molecular Biology
- BIOL 5318: Graduate Medical Neurobiology
- BIOL 5402: Graduate Topics in Cell and Molecular Biology
- MCAT Test Prep: Biology Section
- Graduate and Undergraduate Research (independent study and thesis mentorship)
Awards and Funding
- NIH R15 (NINDS), 2024–2028
CRISPR Generated Genomic Templates to Evaluate Epileptogenesis - NIH R15 (NIGMS), 2014–2016
Novel Genetic Approaches to Evaluate Dominant Gain of Function Toxicity in Polyglutamate Diseases - Moxley Family Foundation Research Awards
- Olan Kruse Faculty Award for Research and Teaching Excellence, Texas A&M–Kingsville (2018)
- Kirschstein–NIH National Research Service Award Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005–2007)
- Center for Developmental Biology Scholarship, University of Texas (1998)
- Ambion Scholar, University of Texas (1998)
- Kojima Genetics Fellowship, University of Texas (1995)
Professional Associations
- Genetics Society of America
- Texas Academy of Science
- American Institute of Biological Science
Bohm Lab Members and Alumni
Members of the Bohm Lab have gone on to distinguished graduate, medical, and research careers. Their achievements reflect the lab’s commitment to mentorship, scientific curiosity, and academic excellence.
Former Lab Members and Their Current Positions
MS, Texas A&M University–Kingsville
MS, Texas A&M University–Kingsville
MD, Howard University
PhD, Cornell University
PA, UT–Rio Grande Valley
MS, Texas A&M University–Kingsville
MD, UT–Rio Grande Valley
MS, Texas Tech University
MS, UT Health San Antonio
PhD, Texas A&M University–College Station
PhD, UT–Austin
Research Associate, UT Southwestern–Carroll Lab
MD, PhD, Texas A&M Health Science Center
MD, University of Vermont
PharmD, Texas A&M Health Science Center
MD, Baton Rouge General Hospital
Lab Instructor, University of Minnesota
MS, Texas A&M University–Kingsville
PharmD, CVS–Edinburg
PharmD, Clinical Associate, Dell Children’s Hospital (Austin)
PhD, Florida State University
PhD, University of Minnesota
PhD, UTMB–Galveston
PhD, UT–Austin
* Indicates co-mentored students; # Indicates joint project participants.
