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Stephen Magill

Director

Mr. Stephen Magill is an MD-PhD candidate at Oregon Health and Science University. After spending his childhood in Indianapolis, IN, he went to the University of Pittsburgh where he received his undergraduate degree in neuroscience. He is currently working on his thesis research where he uses a stem cell differentiation model to study the regulation of transcription factors that are essential for pancreatic islet development. He is using his findings to try to enhance the differentiation of embryonic stem cells towards insulin-producing cells. In addition to his basic research, he has also been involved in several clinical research projects through the Department of Neurological Surgery. Currently, he is leading a randomized, double-blinded placebo-controlled study to prevent wound infections following implantation of functional neurosurgical devices. Outside of the lab he enjoys spending time with his fiancée, working in the yard, snowboarding, guiding whitewater rafting trips, or going for rides on his motorcycle throughout the beautiful Oregon landscape.  Mr. Magill has served as an APSA Institutional Representative (2006-2007), on the APSA Finance Committee (2006-2007), and as Chair of the APSA Public Relations Committee (2007-2008).  Mr. Magill joins the APSA Board of Directors in July of 2009.