CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSAWARDSPUBLICATIONSSarah E. A. McConnell, Ph.D.(Pronouns: she/her/hers )Contact InformationPhone NumbersOffice: (585) 275-3531LocationsUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterSchool of Medicine and Dentistry601 Elmwood Ave, Box 603Rochester, NY 14642Faculty AppointmentsAssistant Professor (Service) - Department of Neuroscience (SMD) BiographyProfessional BackgroundEDUCATION: BA Neuroscience, magna cum laude, 2007, Oberlin College BMus Organ Performance, 2007, Oberlin Conservatory MS Neurobiology and Anatomy, 2010, University of Rochester PhD Neurobiology and Anatomy, 2013, University of Rochester MS Health Professions Education, 2022, Warner School of EducationResearchCURRENT TEACHING: BCSC/NSCI 252 Functional Neuroanatomy, for undergraduate students BME/NSC 415 Neuroscience of Neuroprosthetics, for undergraduate and graduate students HSF 110 Human Structure and Function, for medical students MBB 205 Mind, Brain, and Behavior, for medical students NSC 511 Human Brain Anatomy, for graduate studentsCredentialsEducation2007BA | Oberlin CollegeNeuroscience2007BMus | Oberlin ConservatoryOrgan Performance2010MS | University of RochesterNeurobiology and Anatomy2013PhD | University of RochesterNeurobiology and Anatomy2022MS | Warner School of EducationHealth Professions EducationAwards2019Gold Medal Award in recognition of integrity, inspiring teaching, and devotion to medical studentsSponsor: University of Rochester Medical Student Interclass Senate2018Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in First Year TeachingSponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine Class of 20212007Phi Beta Kappa2007Sigma Xi2007Pi Kappa Lambda2007Award for Excellence in NeuroscienceSponsor: Oberlin College2007Selby Harlan Houston Award for Excellence in Organ and Music TheorySponsor: Oberlin ConservatoryVIEW ALL expand_morePublicationsJournal Articles2/16/2021McConnell SEA, Mooney CJ. "A Crocheted Model Activity for Teaching Embryonic Lateral Folding to Medical Students." Anatomical sciences education.. 2021 Feb 16; Epub 2021 Feb 16. 9/2015McConnell SE, O'Banion MK, Cory-Slechta DA, Olschowka JA, Opanashuk LA. "Characterization of binge-dosed methamphetamine-induced neurotoxicity and neuroinflammation." Neurotoxicology.. 2015 Sep; 50:131-41. Epub 2015 Aug 15. 4/2012McConnell SE, Alla J, Wheat E, Romeo RD, McEwen B, Thornton JE. "The role of testicular hormones and luteinizing hormone in spatial memory in adult male rats." Hormones and behavior.. 2012 Apr; 61(4):479-86. Epub 2012 Jan 12. VIEW ALL PUBLICATIONSClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Sarah E. A. McConnell, 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. Sarah E. A. McConnell, 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.