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Contact

210-567-3762

jeske@uthscsa.edu

Programs

D.D.S./Ph.D. in Doctor of Dental Surgery & Doctor of Philosophy

Departments & Divisions

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Nathaniel A. Jeske, Ph.D.

Director of Research

Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Nathan Jeske's lab conducts research on signaling mechanisms that mediate inflammatory pain and analgesia. Over 100 million Americans suffer from pain annually, and understanding how this sensation graduates to a chronic state, as well as how to treat it efficaciously, are the primary research goals of the Jeske lab. Research in the Jeske lab focuses on biochemical signaling molecules and pathways unique to pain-sensing neurons in the periphery that can be targeted to reduce pain, increase analgesia, and improve the quality of life for pain patients. Researchers combine molecular, biochemical, pharmacological, physiological, and behavioral studies with opportunities for human clinical expertise to provide comprehensive approaches to some of our most important issues related to pain and analgesia in our current society.

  • Professional Background

    Education

    • 2006 - Postdoctoral Fellowship - Pain Physiology and Signaling - UTHSCSA, Department of Endodontics
    • 2003 - PhD - Pharmacology - UTHSCSA
    • 1999 - BS - Molecular Biology & Chemistry, Double Major - Texas Lutheran University

    Appointments

    • 3/2012 - Assistant Professor - UTHSCSA, Department of PhysiologySan Antonio
    • 10/2008 - Assistant Professor - UTHSCSA, Department of PharmacologySan Antonio
    • 1/2007 - Institute Faculty - UTHSCSA, Sam and Ann Barshop InstituteSan Antonio
    • 11/2006 - Director of Research, Assistant Professor - UTHSCSA, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial SurgerySan Antonio

  • Instruction & Training

    • 6/2013 - Present, Post-Doctoral Student Supervision, UTHSCS, OMS
    • 4/2013 - Present, Post Graduate Rotation Supervision, Co-Star, Neuroscience Track
    • 6/2012 - Present, Pre-Doctoral Student Supervision, UTHSCSA, Voelker Academy
    • 11/2011 - Present, Post-Doctoral Student Supervision, UTHSCSA, OMS

  • Research & Grants

    Grants

    Funding Agency
    NIH, NINDS

    Title
    Scaffolding the Transition to Chronic Pain

    Status
    Active

    Period
    6/2013 - 5/2018

    Role
    Principal Investigator

    Grant Detail
    To Characterize the participation of AKAP150 in the TRPV1-dependent feed-forward mechanism that transitions patients from inflammatory to persistent/chronic pain.