Megan Duffy, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Adept Ph.D. neuroscientist with 12+ years of experience studying cellular and molecular mechanisms of aging and neurodegenerative disorders. Independently conceptualized, managed, and executed simultaneous scientific research projects in in vitro and in vivo models as well as in human tissue using a myriad of molecular biological, behavioral, histological, and unbiased computational approaches.Expert communicator to scientific and lay audiences; enthusiastic collaborator. Provided scientific, analytical, experimental, and intellectual contributions to 13 co-authored publications within and across multiple organizations. Independently conceived, executed experiments, analyzed data, generated text and figures for 2 first author publications with an additional 1 under review and 1 in preparation. Invited to give scientific presentations at local, national, and international meetings (20+). Annually invited to give presentations to high school students and Women in Science and Engineering groups since 2015.Cognizant of the discrepancy between the scientific understanding of neurodegenerative disorders and the needs of the those living with these disorders, motivated by a relative’s diagnosis and subsequent passing from Parkinson’s disease dementia. Active volunteer with Team Fox, the grassroots fundraising arm of The Michael J. Fox Foundation since 2009; volunteer and Thank You Squad member of I Am ALS since 2022. Staunch advocate of responsible scientific communication by researchers and critical consumption of scientific literature by the patient community and public at large. Actively engaged liaison committed to breaking down communication barriers between stakeholders including scientists, people with neurodegenerative disorders and their families, and physicians. Consulted and invited by patient organizations and physicians to give oral presentations and prepare written articles on demystifying preclinical research to the broader patient community. Dedicated mentor; supervised 5 trainees including high school students, undergraduates, and post-baccalaureate fellows, all of whom have since pursued graduate and/or medical education. Provided scientific and professional guidance and managed mentee timelines resulting in student co-authorship on 2 publications and student primary authorship on 1 publication.Proven leader in scientific and administrative capacities on multiple collaborative projects and committees.Motivated learner independently driven to seek out continuing education opportunities and new skill sets.

Listed skills include Research, Neuroscience, Public Speaking, Powerpoint, and 35 others.