Dr. Jennifer Murray

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Murray is an Associate Professor in the College of Social and Applied Human Sciences at the University of Guelph, specializing in neuroscience and applied cognitive science. She has a strong background in behavioral pharmacology, focusing on the neurological and behavioral outcomes related to stress, motivation, memory, and addiction. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, she completed her PhD in Biopsychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her postdoctoral training in Behavioral Neuroscience was completed at the University of Cambridge. Currently, her research aims to explore the interplay between internal stimuli and drug-related behaviors, including studies funded by CIHR and NSERC. She has published extensively in notable journals, contributing to our understanding of how hormones affect addiction behaviors and the implications of nicotine and cannabinoid exposure on anxiety and learning. Through her teaching, she also engages students in the foundational and advanced concepts of neuroscience, preparing them for research in this critical field.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Assistant Professor

— Present

Department of Psychology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln • Lincoln, NE, USA

Conducted research in behavioral neuroscience.

Awards

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University of Guelph Research Excellence Award

Requirements for University of Guelph

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).