William S. Messer, Ph.D.
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology
Joint Appointed
Department of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Health Education Building 282B
Phone: 419.383.1958
E-mail: william.messer@utoledo.edu
Area of Research
Our research focuses on the development of new treatments for neurological and psychiatric disorders including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. We study the role of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors in mediating behaviors including learning, memory and cognitive function. We also synthesize small molecules and measure their ability to selectively activate muscarinic receptors through a combination of in vitro and in vivo studies.
Educational background
| Ph.D. in Neuroscience | University of Rochester |
| M.S. in Neuroscience | University of Rochester |
| B.S. in Biology | Springfield College |
Publications and Journals