Janice R. Naegele, PhD

Janice R. Naegele, PhD, is Alan M. Dachs Professor of Science (Emerita) and Professor of Biology (Emerita) at Wesleyan University. Her research in the field of neuroscience focused on identifying novel treatments for epilepsy and brain damage. Naegele graduated from Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley Massachusetts, earned her PhD in neuroscience from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and conducted postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University. She conducted research at Yale University School of Medicine before becoming a tenure-track faculty member at Wesleyan University in 1991. In addition to her research and teaching at Wesleyan University, Naegele served as the Chair of Biology, Director of the Center for Faculty Career Development, Vice Chair and Chair of the Wesleyan Faculty, and Dean of the Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. She mentors scientists at all career stages through her service on SfN's Professional Development Committee and previously served on the SfN's Program Committee, and SfN's Awards Selection Committee.