George R. Leichnetz, PH.D.
Professor Emeritus
Department: Anatomy and Neurobio
Phone: 804-828-9512
Email: george.leichnetz@vcuhealth.org
Professor Emeritus
Ph.D.
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Sanger Hall 12.080
Richmond, VA 23298
Phone: 804-828-9512
george.leichnetz@vcuhealth.org
Ph.D.
Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology
Sanger Hall 12.080
Richmond, VA 23298
Phone: 804-828-9512
george.leichnetz@vcuhealth.org
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
- B.S., Wheaton College (Ill.) 1964
GRADUATE EDUCATION
- PHD, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1970
- MS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 1966
EMERITUS FACULTY
- Professor Emeritus
RESEARCH EXPERTISE
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Structure and connections of the central nervous system; neuroanatomy; role of the cerebral cortex in the control of eye movement in primates
TEACHING EXPERTISE
- Dr. Leichnetz teaches neuroanatomy to medical, dental, and graduate students, primarily dealing with the structure and connections of the central nervous system. He is Course Director for M-I Neurosciences.
KEYWORDS & INTEREST AREAS
- Neuroanatomy
AWARDS & HONORS
- Distinguished Mentor Award, School of Medicine, 2004
- Best Teacher Award for M-I Neurosciences 2006-2007
- Best Teacher Award for M-I Neurosciences 2007-2008
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Society for Neuroscience
- Cajal Club