Sarah E. A. McConnell, Ph.D.

(Pronouns: she/her/hers )

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Office: (585) 275-3531

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 603
Rochester, NY 14642

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor (Service) - Department of Neuroscience (SMD)

Biography

Professional Background

EDUCATION:
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 Education

Research

CURRENT 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 students

Credentials

Education

2007
BA | Oberlin College
Neuroscience

2007
BMus | Oberlin Conservatory
Organ Performance

2010
MS | University of Rochester
Neurobiology and Anatomy

2013
PhD | University of Rochester
Neurobiology and Anatomy

2022
MS | Warner School of Education
Health Professions Education

Awards

2023
Induction into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Sponsor: UR School of Medicine Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha

2019
Gold Medal Award in recognition of integrity, inspiring teaching, and devotion to medical students
Sponsor: University of Rochester Medical Student Interclass Senate

2018
Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in First Year Teaching
Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Medicine Class of 2021

2007
Phi Beta Kappa

2007
Sigma Xi

2007
Pi Kappa Lambda

2007
Award for Excellence in Neuroscience
Sponsor: Oberlin College

2007
Selby Harlan Houston Award for Excellence in Organ and Music Theory
Sponsor: Oberlin Conservatory

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Publications

Journal Articles

2/16/2021
McConnell 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.

9/2015
McConnell 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.

4/2012
McConnell 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.

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