Leah Anderson RoeschAssociate Teaching Professor and Director of Undergraduate Research

Originally from a small town in MN, I have been part of the Emory community since 1999. My graduate work on the molecular basis of neurodegenerative disease included a collaboration with my dissertation advisor Allan Levey and his colleagues in Reykjavik, Iceland. My work focused on molecular characteristics of candidate genes originally identified in the Icelandic population that may be linked to Parkinson’s disease susceptibility.

In addition to my research interests in the molecular basis of neurodegenerative disease, I work to improve science education and mentored research experiences for trainees at all levels. I use student-centered, active-learning teaching methods to support students in inquiry-based exploration of neuroscience. My teaching position allows me to not only teach amazing undergraduates in the classroom, but I also teach current and future faculty learning evidence-based methods of improving equity, inclusivity, and effectiveness in their teaching and mentoring practices.

Education

• B.A., Chemistry & Biology - Neuroscience, Lawrence University, Appleton, WI, 1999
• Ph.D., Neuroscience, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 2007

Research

Teaching

• NBB 401W - Perspectives in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology [every fall]
• NBB 302 - Behavioral Neuroscience [spring, even-numbered years]
• NBB 299 - Explore NBB Research [every spring]
• NBB 399 - Introduction to Mentored Research [fall and spring]
• NBB 495A&B - Honors Research [fall and spring]
• NBB 499R - Undergraduate Research [fall and spring]