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Gregg C. Allen, PhD

Gregg C. Allen
Gregg C. Allen, PHD

Associate Professor

Contact

Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics1
2002 Medical Research and Education Building 8447 Riverside Pkwy
Bryan, TX 77807-3260
gregg.allen@tamu.edu
Phone: 979.436.0329
Fax: 979.436.0086

Biography

My primary research interest focuses on the unique properties of neurons that generate circadian rhythms and the interactions between them that mediate their ability to coordinate molecular and physiological rhythms in tissues and, ultimately, regulate rhythmic behaviors. Using a combination of molecular, cellular, and behavioral analyses in the mouse model my research aims to identify how cells within the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the anterior hypothalamus function as a biological clock in generating circadian output signals that synchronize rhythmic processes within diverse tissues throughout the body.

Education and Training

  • Texas A&M University, PhD
  • University of Oregon, B.S
  • Vanderbilt University, Postdoctoral Research Associate

Research Interests

  • My primary interests in teaching are undergraduate medical education in the Anatomical Sciences. During the Fall semester, I instruct within the team-taught Medical Gross Anatomy and Medical Histology disciplines; Spring semester is Medical Neuroscience. I pursue scholarly teaching activities focusing upon pedagogy and teaching theory to further enhance the educational experience of future medical professionals.
  • My primary research interest focuses on the unique properties of neurons that generate circadian rhythms and the interactions between them that mediate their ability to coordinate molecular and physiological rhythms in tissues and, ultimately, regulate rhythmic behaviors. Using a combination of molecular, cellular, and behavioral analyses in the mouse model my research aims to identify how cells within the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the anterior hypothalamus function as a biological clock in generating circadian output signals that synchronize rhythmic processes within diverse tissues throughout the body.

Teaching Interests

  • Allen, GC, Cunningham, AC, Thompson, BJ, Dalley, AF, Wente, SR, Norden, JJ, Richmond, A and Chalkley, R (2008) "The Anatomy of a Scientist-Educator Postdoctoral Training Program." Am. Assoc. Anatomists (AAA) at Experimental Biology 2008 Annual Meeting Abstr.
  • Cunningham, AC, Allen, GC, Thompson, BJ, Dalley, AF, Wente, SR, Norden, JJ and Chalkley, R (2007) "Found: More Anatomy Instructors." Am. Assoc. Clinical Anatomists (AACA) 2007 Annual Meeting Abstr.
  • Cunningham, AC, Allen, GC, Thompson, BJ, Elzie, CA, Ramnanan CJ, Dalley, AF, Wente, SR, Norden, JJ and Chalkley, RG (2007) "The Vanderbilt Scientist-Educator Program." 2007 Annual IRACDA Conference Abstr.
  • Thompson, BJ, Cunningham, A, Allen, G, Dalley, AF, Wente, SR and Chalkley, RG (2007) "Preparing Tomorrow's Medical Educators." Am. Assoc. Anatomists (AAA) at Experimental Biology 2007 Annual Meeting Abstr.

Representative Publications