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Russell D. Fernald is the Benjamin Scott Crocker Professor Emeritus in Human Biology at Stanford University, with a research focus on understanding the mechanisms of social change and its influence on behavior and physiological processes. His work utilizes fish models to explore male reproductive strategies and social dominance, showcasing how behavior can rapidly change in response to social opportunities. Fernald's academic achievements include numerous awards for teaching excellence, such as the Cox Medal and the Dinkelspiel Prize, along with prestigious fellowships, including the NIH Fogarty Senior International Fellowship. He earned his PhD in Biophysics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969 and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering/Physics from Swarthmore College. His research interests lie at the intersection of behavioral biology and neurobiology, particularly the neural mechanisms facilitating social ascent and the biological processes underlying selection and competition among males. Over the years, Fernald has contributed significantly to diverse academic fields and nurtured undergraduate research at Stanford.
Stanford University • Stanford, California
Professor in the Department of Biology focusing on human biology and interdisciplinary research.
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