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Stephen Magill

Director

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 completed his PhD in Richard Goodman’s laboratory in the Vollum Institute, where he studied the role of microRNA-132 in newborn neurons in the adult hippocampus. In addition to his basic research, he has 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 wife, working in the yard, snowboarding, guiding whitewater rafting trips, or going for rides on his motorcycle through the beautiful Oregon countryside. Dr. Magill 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). Dr. Magill joined the APSA Board of Directors in July 2009.