Deveroux Ferguson
Associate Professor at University of Arizona College of Medicine @University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - Phoenix
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Professor at University of Arizona College of Medicine @University Of Arizona College Of Medicine - Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ, US
EDUCATION
Stanford University
DPhil (PhD), Neuroscience
SKILLS
ABOUT DEVEROUX FERGUSON
I am an associate professor of psychiatry and basic medical science at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix, and an assistant professor at Arizona State University. I have over 13 years of experience in conducting and leading research on the molecular and circuit-specific mechanisms that underlie neuropsychiatric disorders, especially major depressive disorder (MDD), a leading cause of disability worldwide.My research program aims to understand the pathophysiology of MDD and develop better diagnostic tests, treatments, and preventive measures for this heterogeneous syndrome. To achieve this goal, I have developed and applied several cutting-edge technical approaches, such as cell- type specific RNA-Seq, cell and circuit-specific optogenetic approaches, epigenetic remodeling using CRISPR/Cas9, operant measures of reward, and single- cell RNA-seq. I have also established 19 unique transgenic lines and published multiple papers in prestigious journals, such as the Journal of Neuroscience. I am passionate about advancing the field of neuroscience and improving the lives of people with mental health conditions.
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