George R. Leichnetz, PH.D.

Professor Emeritus

George R. Leichnetz, PH.D.

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
  

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

  • 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

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