Faculty
Michael Blanton, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D. Biotechnology, University of California at Santa Cruz
Office: 5BC105 (GSBS suite)
Phone: (806)743-3496
Email: michael.blanton@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Structural analysis of ligand gated channels
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Chhanda Bose, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Office: 5C165
Phone: (806) 743-3903
Email: Chhanda.Bose@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Neuroinflammation, DNA damage, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Cellular
mechanisms, molecular mechanisms, cognitive aspects, and genetic factors involved
in neuroinflammation in pathogenesis and progression of cancer, Alzheimers disease
(AD), and other neurodegenerative diseases. Early events in AD pathogenesis. The role
of immunological biomarkers for early detection in AD.
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Boris Decourt, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D. Pharmacology, University of Bordeaux
Office: 5C169
Phone: (806) 743-1012
Email: bdecourt@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Neurobiologist specializing in biomarker development and in translational drug development
approaches using inflammation modulators to study the molecular pathophysiological
changes taking place at early stages of neurological disorders, with the ultimate
goal of slowing down or curing the diseases via early intervention before severe neurodegeneration
and dementia occur.
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Josee Guindon, DVM, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
DVM Veterinary, University of Montreal
Ph.D. Pharmacology, University of Montreal
Office: 5C167
Phone: (806)743-6745
Email: josee.guindon@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Behavioral pharmacology, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology (RT-PCR, Western
blot), animal pain models (inflammatory, neuropathic, surgical), modulation of pain
pathways (exercise, etc.), kidney physiological pathways
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George Henderson, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D. Pharmacology, Vanderbilt University
Office: 5B148N
Phone: (806)743-3792
Email: george.henderson@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Alcohol, environmental toxins, neurons, gila, apoptosis, oxidative stress
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Guangchen Ji, Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D. Neurophysiology, Fudan University
Office: 5C199
Phone: (806)743-3881
Email: guangchen.ji@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Electrophysiological single-cell recordings in different brain areas and various
behavioral assays to correlate neuronal activity with pain-related behavior
J. Josh Lawrence, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D. Neuroscience Training Program, The University of Wisconsin-Madison
Office: 5C200
Phone: (806)743-3887
Email: john.lawrence@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Nutrigenomics, cellular and synaptic physiology of Alzheimers disease, role of excitation/inhibition
balance in disease states, hippocampal learning and memory circuitry, GABAergic inhibition,
cell type specificity of neuromodulation, antioxidant depletion over lifespan, neuroinflammation,
effects of diet on healthy aging, computational neuroscience, bioinformatics
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Volker Neugebauer, M.D., Ph.D.
University Distinguished Professor and Chair, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
M.D. University of W羹rzburg
Ph.D. Physiology, University of W羹rzburg
Office: 5C192A
Phone: (806)743-3880
Email: volker.neugebauer@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Brain research Neuroplasticity in health and disease (chronic pain, aging, Alzheimers
Disease, and other neurological and psychiatric diseases)
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Igor Ponomarev, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D. Behavioral Neuroscience, Oregon Health & Science University
Office: 5C156
Phone: (806)743-1381
Email: igor.ponomarev@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Molecular mechanisms of cellular plasticity in models of Alcohol Use Disorder. Neurogenomics.
Drug repurposing.
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Jonathan Singer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D.
Office: SW Campus, Suite E, E07
Phone: (806) 743-9401
Email: Jonsinge@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
My research is broadly focused on psychological health in aging and illness. More
specifically, I examine the interconnection of the biopsychosocial processes within
individuals with life limiting illnesses (e.g., cancer; dementia) and their family
caregivers. This also included investigating the neurobiological underpinnings of
pre-death grief, acute grief, and prolonged grief disorder. My research utilizes multiple
methods (e.g., Ecological Momentary Assessment; fMRI) with advanced quantitative techniques
(e.g., Multilevel Modeling; Growth Mixture Modeling) with the ultimate goal of our
research program is to translate basic and applied research into scalable, technology-based
interventions.
Hongmin Wang, Ph.D.
Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
Ph.D. Zoology, University of Idaho
Office: 5C202
Phone: (806) 743-7089
Email: Hongmin.wang@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
My research focuses on neuroprotection and repair of the damaged brain involved in
Alzheimers disease and ischemic stroke. We are particularly interested in the role
of proteostasis and some specific transcription factors in the pathogenesis of these
diseases. Using both genetically modified mice and cell models, including the cultured
stem cells, as well as multiple approaches, we aim at (1) investigating the pathogenic
mechanisms of the diseases, (2) identifying the targets that can be druggable for
the disorders, and (3) screening and validating the therapeutic agents that can be
used for treating these diseases.
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Vadim Yakhnitsa, M.D/Ph.D.
Research Associate Professor, Pharmacology and Neuroscience
M.D. Medical University, Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Ph.D. Institute of Physiology, Kiev, Ukraine
Office: 5C197
Phone: (806) 743.3882
Email: vadim.yakhnitsa@ttuhsc.edu
Research Interests:
Brain research. System, cellular, and synaptic mechanisms, that contribute to development
of functional pain syndromes. Functional pain syndromes, such as fibromyalgia, irritable
bowel syndrome, and migraine are more prevalent in women. Our research interests is
to better understand the neurobiological mechanisms that contribute to sex differences
in functional pain syndromes.
Kang, Min, Pharm D
Associate Professor, Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Manczak, Maria, Ph.D.
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Reddy, Hemachandra, Ph.D.
Professor, Internal Medicine
Professor, Psychological Sciences, TTU
alice.young@ttu.edu
Lombardini, Barry, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Norman, Reid L., Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus
Syapin, Peter, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus