Dr. John Disterhoft

Professor

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Biography

John F. Disterhoft is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Neuroscience at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He earned his PhD from Fordham University in 1971 and completed his postdoctoral training at the California Institute of Technology in 1973. His research interests include learning processes, biophysics, and neurophysiology, particularly focusing on the mechanisms underlying eyeblink conditioning, aging, and Alzheimer's disease. Throughout his distinguished career, he has received numerous accolades, including the MERIT Award from the National Institute on Aging and Fellowships from the American Psychological Association and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Disterhoft has been actively involved in editorial services for significant journals in his field, including Neurobiology of Learning and Memory and Behavioral Neuroscience. With a strong commitment to research and education, he has contributed invaluable insights into cognitive mechanisms and memory, which have advanced our understanding of aging and Alzheimer's disease.

Research Interests

Awards

#2010

Roger Brown Loucks Lecture

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MERIT Award

#2009

Gannon Lecture

#2004

Fellow

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MERIT Award

#1993

Fellow

#1992

Fellow

#1985

Outstanding Basic Science Teacher

#1983

Outstanding Basic Science Teacher

Requirements for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics Calculus (single and multi-variable) Linear Algebra Differential Equations Statistics (Linear Regression, Hypothesis Testing) Vector Calculus
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Specialization Notes

Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.