Megan Duffy, Ph.D.
About Megan Duffy, Ph.D.
Megan Duffy, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she develops brain organoid models to study aging and genetics in Parkinson's disease. She has a background in psychology, biology, and neuroscience, with experience as an Associate Faculty at F1000 and as a teaching assistant at Indiana University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Megan Duffy, Ph.D., has been a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2018. In this role, she develops brain organoid models to investigate the intersection of aging and genetics in Parkinson's disease. Duffy works within the Laboratory of Neurogenetics, specifically in the Cell Biology and Gene Expression Section. Her research contributes to the understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and their underlying mechanisms.
Current Role at F1000
Since 2017, Duffy has served as Associate Faculty at F1000. In this position, she engages in academic and research activities that align with her expertise in neuroscience. Her role involves contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge through collaboration and mentorship within the academic community.
Education and Expertise
Megan Duffy earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology, Biology, and History from Indiana University Bloomington, completing her studies from 2009 to 2013. She then pursued a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Michigan State University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Duffy's educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in neurogenetics and the study of Parkinson's disease.
Previous Experience in Academia
Before her current roles, Duffy worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at Indiana University from 2011 to 2013. She also held the position of Ph.D. Candidate at Michigan State University from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Page Designer for the Indiana Daily Student in 2013. These experiences contributed to her academic development and teaching skills.