Linda Marie Callahan, Ph.D.

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Office: (585) 275-1317

Research Labs

The URMC Confocal and Conventional Microscopy Core strives to provide UR researchers the ability to obtain high quality imaging data using state-of-the-art microscopy instruments.

Lab: (585) 273-2780

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Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 626
Rochester, NY

Biography

Dr. Callahan is Director of the Confocal and Conventional Microscropy Core and the Multiphoton Microscopy Core. The Cores provides access to high-end confocal microscopy, high-end multiphoton microscopy, conventional brightfield and fluorescence microscopy, and provides assistance with all imaging procedures as needed by the investigators. Dr. Callahan's primary research interest is the development and application of light microscopy applications across a wide spectrum of research disciplines. Her particular research interest is in the response of effected and neighboring neurons to cytoskeletal disruption in late-onset neuro-degenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease.

Research

My primary research interest is developing and applying light microscopy applications to novel research questions across many disciplines. My particular research interest is in the response of effected and neighboring neurons to cytoskeletal disruption in late-onset neuro-degenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease.

Credentials

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor (Svc) (Part-Time) - Department of Neuroscience (SMD) - Primary

Education

1980
BS | St Lawrence University
Biology

1984
MS | University of Vermont
Pathology

1991
PhD | Albany Medical College
Neurobiology

Awards

2014 - Present
URSMD Strong Star Award
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center
Location: URMC

2004
Invitation to Editorial Board, Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology

1998
Nominee, Student Employee Supervisor of the Year Award

1997
NIH First Award (R29)

1994
Mary Notter Award for Excellence in Research
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Center
Location: Rochester New York

1991
Albany Medical College Alumni Association Award
Location: Albany New York

1990
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges

1989
"Dean's Certificate and Prize for Excellence in Teaching", Albany Medical College Courses taught: Histology, Gross Anatomy
Sponsor: Albany Medical College
Location: Albany New York

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Publications

Journal Articles

2013
Saul, ML; Helmreich, DL; Callahan LM.; Fudge, J. "Differences in amygdala cell proliferation between adolescent and young adult rats". Developmental Psychobiology. 2013; : DOI: 10.1002/dev.21115.

2012
Muyan, M; Callahan, LM; Huang Y; Lee AJ. "The ligand-mediated nuclear mobility and interaction with estrogen responsive elements of estrogen receptors are subtype-specific." J Mol Endocrinol. 2012; .

2010
Sharma, A*.; Callahan, L.M*.; Sul, J.Y*.; Kim, T.K.; Barrett, L.; Kim, M.; Powers, J.M.; Federoff, H.; and Eberwine, J. "A Neurotoxic Phosphoform of Elk-1 Associates with Inclusions from Multiple Neurodegenerative Diseases". PLoS ONE. 2010; 5(2): e9002. *authors contributed equally.

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