Stacey Kigar, PhD
Neuroscience · Neuroimmunology
Curriculum Vitae

Experience & training

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Education

2009 — 2015
PhD, Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology
University of Wisconsin–Madison · Advisor: Dr. Anthony Auger
2003 — 2007
A.B., Biology
University of Chicago

Research positions

2020 — now
Trinity College Postdoctoral Fellow & Research Associate
University of Cambridge — Dept. of Medicine & BRC Cell Phenotyping Hub · Advisors: Profs. Edward Bullmore & John O'Brien
2016 — 2020
Postdoctoral IRTA Fellow
National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda · Advisor: Dr. Miles Herkenham
2009 — 2015
Graduate Research Assistant
Auger Laboratory, UW–Madison

Selected honors & awards

2024
Edward Mallen Prize for Mental Health Research
Univ. of Cambridge Dept. of Psychiatry & MindEd Charitable Trust
2021
Leading Edge Fellow
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2017
National Meritorious Service Award, GWIS
1 of 38 recipients in the organization's 103-year history
2011
Honorable Mention, Graduate Research Fellowship
National Science Foundation

The full CV also covers 17 invited talks, 18 posters, extensive teaching & mentoring (35+ trainees), and leadership roles. Download above for the complete record.