CHAPEL HILL, NC, February 03, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Paul S. Maddox, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Maddox is an esteemed associate professor and William Burwell Harrison Scholar at the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. Lauded for his work, he has dedicated his career to advancing the fields of cell biology and light microscopy. With years of success in his field, Dr. Maddox has significantly contributed to academia and industry.

A faculty member on campus since 2019, Dr. Maddox teaches a lab-based, research-driven class on advanced cell biology and a light microscopy class. He is also developing a course focused on alternate career paths in the biological sciences. Dr. Maddox previously taught as an assistant professor at UNC from 2013 to 2019.

In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Maddox is the president of Mizar Imaging, a company he founded in 2017 based on technology developed in his laboratory. The company is the inventor of the Tilt, a modular light sheet illumination system designed for high-resolution imaging. This venture underscores Dr. Maddox's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to translating scientific discoveries into practical applications. He notably launched this product alongside his wife and co-inventor, Amy Maddox.

Among other noteworthy roles, Dr. Maddox was a principal investigator at IRIC and an assistant professor at the University of Montreal during the same time frame between 2007 and 2013. His early career included a postdoctoral fellowship at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research from 2003 to 2007.
Dr. Maddox is highly educated. He graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1995, a second bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2003 and a Doctor of Philosophy in biology in 2003.

Active in his professional community, Dr. Maddox is a member of the American Society for Cell Biology and the Biophysical Society. As a scholar, he has also contributed significantly to scientific literature, authoring over 30 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Maddox is committed to civic engagement as a laboratory host for the National Science Foundation.

Dr. Maddox's contributions were recognized with an award in 2002, highlighting his dedication to excellence in research and education. He attributes his success to his exceptional mentors, his proactive approach to making a positive impact and seizing opportunities that have come his way. Looking ahead, Dr. Maddox aims to see his company flourish and has innovative ideas for how cell biologists can utilize light microscopes more effectively. He remains committed to positively impacting research methodologies and advancing scientific knowledge.

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