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Robert Messing, M.D. is a distinguished professor in the Department of Neurology at The University of Texas at Austin, as well as in the Department of Neuroscience within the College of Natural Sciences. He has had a prolific career in the field of neurology, starting with his medical degree from Stanford University in 1979, followed by extensive training in internal medicine and neurology. He joined the faculty at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in 1986, where he served as a principal investigator at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center and became the founding director of the NIAAA-funded Alcohol Center for Translational Genetics. In 2013, he transitioned to the University of Texas at Austin, where he played a critical role in the establishment of the Dell Medical School. He has received numerous awards including the MERIT Award from the NIAAA and has been recognized as a fellow of several prestigious organizations. His research focuses on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying alcohol addiction, contributing significantly to the understanding of substance use disorders.
Waggoner Center for Alcohol Addiction Research • Austin, TX
Leading research initiatives focused on alcohol addiction.
Dell Medical School • Austin, TX
Oversaw research strategy and development at the medical school.
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX
Helped to launch the Dell Medical School.
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