Michael Greenberg has been appointed the next chair of the Department of Neurobiology at HMS, effective Sept. 1. As chair, he will also hold the Nathan Marsh Pusey Professorship.
“A renowned molecular neurobiologist and award-winning teacher, Dr. Greenberg is uniquely suited to lead the department at a time when the understanding of the nervous system at a molecular, cellular, and physiological level will begin to have substantial influence on the treatment of neurologic and psychiatric disease,” said HMS dean Jeffrey Flier. “He will play a critical leadership role in fostering the academic vision for the department, while at the same time helping HMS take the lead in the broader, Harvard-wide neuroscience effort.”
Greenberg’s own research has expanded understanding of the molecular basis of the major events in neural development, the neural responses to injury and disease, and the potential for intervention, treatment, or cure. His research also has explored the molecular biology and genetics of autism spectrum disorders. He is a professor in the HMS Department of Neurobiology and directs the F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center at Children’s Hospital Boston.
In his role as department chair, Greenberg will be a core adviser to Flier in implementing the recommendations on neuroscience from the School’s ongoing Strategic Planning Initiative.
“I am excited and extremely honored to be entrusted with the leadership of this distinguished department and look forward to working with my talented colleagues during this promising and exciting time for neuroscience,” Greenberg said.
“Michael Greenberg is an ideal choice to carry on the great tradition of HMS neurobiology leadership,” said Steven Hyman, Harvard University provost and professor of neurobiology. “In addition to being a brilliant and productive scientist and leader in the field, he is also a great mentor and a collaborative and generous human being. I couldn’t be more pleased by his selection.”
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