William S. Messer, Ph.D.
Ìý Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology
Ìý Joint Appointed
Ìý Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Ìý Health Education Building 282B
Ìý Phone:Ìý419.383.1958
Ìý E-mail: william.messer@utoledo.edu
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Area of Research
Our research focuses on the development of new treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. We study the role of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in mediating behaviors including learning, memory and cognitive function. We also synthesize small molecules and measure their ability to selectively activate muscarinic receptors through a combination of in vitro and in vivo studies.Ìý
Educational background
| Ph.D. in Neuroscience | University of Rochester |
| M.S. in Neuroscience | University of Rochester |
| B.S. in Biology | Springfield College |
Publications and Journals
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