Samuel Cochran

Samuel Cohran, PhD is a Postdoctoral Fellow at The Ohio State University (OSU). He received his B.S. in Biology in 2017 and his PhD in Environmental Science in 2022 from OSU. During this time, he developed a strong background in microbiology and epidemiology to assess associations between indoor microbial exposures and pediatric asthma exacerbation. His ongoing postdoctoral research expands upon this foundation by elucidating cellular and molecular mechanisms of pulmonary inflammation driven by environmental exposures. Dr. Cochran is currently supported by a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) F32 fellowship award to investigate the role of dysregulated iron homeostasis and ferroptosis in ozone-induced lung injury and inflammation. Just as he is passionate about science, he is dedicated to mentorship and promoting professional development opportunities for trainees. He serves in leadership roles in the Society of Toxicology, including the postdoctoral representative for the Ohio Valley Regional Chapter and the Inhalation and Respiratory Specialty Section. Dr. Cochran is committed to advancing translational research outcomes, mentorship, and public knowledge in the fields of environmental health and obstructive lung diseases.