Michael Rogawski

'80 MD '80 PhD Pharmacology // Professor of Neurology and Pharmacology, UC Davis School of Medicine

Dr. Michael Rogawski is a renowned neurologist, biomedical researcher, educator, and academic leader. He obtained his MD and PhD in Pharmacology from Yale in 1980. After dedicating many years to epilepsy research and CNS drug development at the NIH, Michael assumed his current role as the Chair of Neurology at UC Davis. His fervor for advancing scholarship and innovation on pressing issues, coupled with his extensive scientific expertise, has enabled him to address diverse therapeutic and clinical needs throughout his career. His participation in domestic and international conferences and scholarship highlights his success in building a broad network of like-minded scholars and scientific researchers across the world. Watch his interview today to learn about Michael's insights on the translatable skills and value of a Yale graduate degree.

 

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