Dr. Uel Mcmahan

Professor

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Biography

Uel Jackson McMahan is a Professor Emeritus with a distinguished career in neurobiology. He joined Texas A&M University in 2008 and has contributed significantly to the understanding of synaptic formation in the nervous system across various animal species. His research employs high-resolution imaging and chemical characterization to explore the molecular foundations of human brain diseases and the restoration of brain function after trauma. McMahan has held significant positions throughout his career, including Instructor at Yale University and various roles at Stanford University, culminating in his role as Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurobiology. He has been recognized with numerous awards, including the NIH Career Development Award and the Jacob Javits Neurosciences Investigator Award, and has served as the Director of the Interdepartmental Neurosciences Ph.D. program at Stanford.

Research Interests

Experience

Instructor

— Present

Yale University School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Taught anatomy courses and conducted research.

Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor

— Present

Harvard Medical School • Boston, MA

Developed and taught neurobiology courses.

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Led research in neurobiology and chaired several departmental committees.

Awards

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Career Development Award

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Jacob Javits Neurosciences Investigator Award

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Fondation IPSEN/Fondation de France Prix (Plasticite Neuronale)

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.