Steven R. Goodman, PhD

Steven R. Goodman, Ph.D. serves as professor in the Department of Pediatrics in the College of Medicine. He is known globally for his four decades of research into the structure and function of cell structures called membrane skeletons.  His related research into sickle cell disease led to defining the molecular basis of the irreversibly sickle cell and his recent proteomic studies led to potential biomarkers for sickle cell severity. He has published over 160 peer reviewed research articles, review articles and book chapters and another 130 scientific meeting abstracts. Steve’s research has garnered over 20 million dollars of extramural support. Dr. Goodman’s research accomplishments have led to his becoming a recipient of the Society of Experimental Biology and Medicine (SEBM) Distinguished Scientist Award and his election as a 2016 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow.

Steve is a Past President of the Association of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Neurobiology Chairs (AACBNC). The 4th Edition of his textbook, Goodman’s Medical Cell Biology, just became available in July 2020. Dr. Goodman serves on multiple editorial boards and has been Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Biology and Medicine (EBM) since July 2006. Since becoming Editor-in-Chief of EBM, Dr. Goodman has globalized SEBM and EBM opening offices in Tainan, Taiwan, London, England, Chengdu, China, Campinas, Brazil, and most recently Ghana Africa. These are in addition to the SEBM office in the Washington DC area and the EBM office in Texas.