Dr. Jennifer Donegan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Donegan is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School, specializing in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Texas Christian University, followed by a PhD in Pharmacology. She has held positions at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, where she served first as an Instructor and later as a Post-doctoral Fellow in Pharmacology. Her research contributes significantly to understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders. Donegan has published various articles in high-impact journals, showcasing her work on subjects such as the role of interneurons in regulating behavior and the effects of pharmacological interventions in rodent models of mental illness. She is also actively involved in reviewing for several scientific journals and has received funding from organizations like the National Institute of Mental Health.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-06-01 — Present

University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School • Austin, TX

Teaching and conducting research in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Instructor

2019-10-01 — Present

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

Teaching Pharmacology.

Post-doctoral Fellow

2014-06-01 — 2019-09-30

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • San Antonio, TX

Conducting advanced research in Pharmacology.

Awards

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National Institute of Mental Health Grant

2021-06-30

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.