CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSLinda Marie Callahan, Ph.D.(Pronouns: she/her)Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 275-2030LocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box 603Rochester, NY 14642BiographyDr. Callahan is a member of the MS1 Human Structure and Function (HSF) Anatomical Strand Faculty Team. Her educational interests are in all forms of Anatomy, with particular emphasis on Micro-anatomy (also referred to as Histology). Dr. Callahan is the newly appointed Histology Resources Curator whose responsibilities include assembling and maintaining the digital histological resources significant for medical education and research. Dr. Callahan's current goals are to add significant content to the HSF digital slide database, to update the histology medical education curriculum content, and to support the microscopy education in CVRI. Dr. Callahan is also a 2017 Dean's Teaching Fellow. Her DTF project is to develop medical education research methods to analyze the efficacy of online digital tools created specifically for URMC students taking the MS 1 Histology curriculum. The research outcome is aimed towards supporting students at their own pace of learning for pattern recognition skills and cell/tissue diagnostic skills. Dr. Callahan's biomedical research interest is on the consequences of disrupted neuronal cytoskeletal in late-onset neuro-degenerative diseases, particularly in Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease.CredentialsEducation1980BS | St Lawrence UniversityBiology1984MS | University of VermontPathology1991PhD | Albany Medical CollegeNeurobiologyPost-doctoral Training & Residency1991 - 1995University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, NeurodegenerationAwards2022Special Commendation: Excellence in First Year TeachingSponsor: University of Rochester Class of 2025 (Phase 2)Location: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY2017 - 2019Dean's Teaching FellowshipSponsor: Dean's Teaching Fellowship programLocation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY2014URSMD Strong Star AwardSponsor: University of Rochester Medical CenterLocation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY2004 - PresentInvitation to Editorial Board, Journal of Neuropathology and Experimental Neurology1998Nominee, Student Employee Supervisor of the Year AwardLocation: University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY1997NIH First Award (R29)1994Mary Notter Award for Excellence in ResearchSponsor: University of Rochester Medical CenterLocation: Rochester New York1991Albany Medical College Alumni Association AwardLocation: Albany New York1990Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges1989"Dean's Certificate and Prize for Excellence in Teaching", Albany Medical College Courses taught: Histology, Gross AnatomySponsor: Albany Medical CollegeLocation: Albany New YorkVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2022Abrams B; Pengo T; Deagle R; Vuillemin N; Wee T-L; Callahan LM; Smith MA; Kubow K; Girard A-M; Rappoport JZ; Bayles CJ; Cameron L; Cole R; Brown CM (2022). Under Review. "Tissue-Like 3D Standard and Protocols for Microscope QualityManagement." Microscopy and Microanalysis. 2022; .2022Linda M Callahan, PhD, Tracy Cherry, MS, Constance D Baldwin, PhD, Martha J Gdowski, PhD. "Analysis of an Online Histology Self-assessment Tool (The 15 Minute Histo Check-Up) for first year medical students." Anatomical Sciences Education. 2022; .3/2016Jatana S, Callahan LM, Pentland AP, DeLouise LA. "Impact of Cosmetic Lotions on Nanoparticle Penetration through C57BL/6 Hairless Mouse and Human Skin: A Comparison Study." Cosmetics.. 2016 Mar; 3(1)Epub 2016 Feb 19. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Linda Marie Callahan, Ph.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Linda Marie Callahan, Ph.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.