David Panchision
About David Panchision
David Panchision is a Program Director at the National Institute of Mental Health, where he has led the Developmental Neurobiology Program since 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology from Virginia Commonwealth University and has extensive experience in stem cell and developmental biology, as well as molecular and cellular neuroscience.
Work at National Institutes of Health
David Panchision has been serving as the Chief of the Developmental Neurobiology Program at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) since 2008. In this role, he oversees research initiatives focused on developmental neurobiology and coordinates funding initiatives aimed at utilizing stem cells for biological discovery and therapeutic development. His work contributes to the Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science, where he has been instrumental in advancing research in mental health.
Education and Expertise
David Panchision earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from The College of William and Mary, studying from 1983 to 1987. He furthered his education at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Pharmacology and Toxicology between 1989 and 1994. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive research experience in stem cell and developmental biology, as well as molecular and cellular neuroscience.
Background
David Panchision has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles at various prestigious institutions. He worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) from 1994 to 1999, followed by a position as a Staff Fellow until 2003. He then served as an Assistant Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Pediatrics and Pharmacology from 2003 to 2008. Additionally, he was a Principal Investigator at Children's National Medical Center during the same period.
Achievements
David Panchision has organized and chaired important meetings at the National Institutes of Health, including 'Using Stem Cells to Model Psychiatric Disorders' in 2010 and 'Using Patient-Derived Reprogrammed Cells for Biological and Therapeutics Discovery in Mental Illness' in 2012. He has led independent research groups and coordinated research facility design, showcasing his leadership in the field. His collaborative efforts extend to cross-institute initiatives for the NIH Common Fund and Neuroscience Blueprint.
Research Experience
David Panchision possesses extensive research experience in the fields of stem cell and developmental biology since 1994, as well as in molecular and cellular neuroscience and pharmacology since 1987. His research has focused on understanding the mechanisms underlying neurodevelopment and mental health disorders, contributing to advancements in therapeutic strategies and biological discovery.