Journal of Stem Cell Research & Therapy

Gary L Dunbar

Biography

Gary Dunbar received a B.A. in Philosophy and a B.S. in Biopsychology from Eckerd College. He received a M.A. in Psychology and a M.S. in Biology from Central Michigan University, and a Ph.D. in Psychobiology (Behavioral Neuroscience) from Clark University. He is currently the John G. Kulhavi Professor of Neuroscience and is Director of the Neuroscience Program and Brain Research and Integrative Neuroscience (BRAIN) Center. 

Research Interest

Dr. Dunbar's teaching and research interests are in the area of behavioral neuroscience. His recent research is focused on the using transplants of genetically altered stem cells, dietary supplements, and pharmacological treatments for cognitive/or motor deficits following brain damage, spinal cord injury, glioblastoma, and neurodegenerative diseases, such as Huntington's, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. His research has been supported by grants and contracts from the National Institute of Health, National Science Foundation, and several pharmaceutical companies and foundations, especially the Feild Neurosciences Intstitue, for which he serves as Executive Director.