Margarett McCarthy, PhD

James & Carolyn Frenkil Endowed Dean's Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine

Presenting:

‘Sex Differences in Brain Health and Neurological Disorders’

Margaret McCarthy, Ph.D. is a renowned neuroscientist and a leading expert in the field of neuroendocrinology. She serves as the Chair of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where her groundbreaking research focuses on how hormones influence brain development, behavior, and gender differences in neurological conditions. Dr. McCarthy’s work has provided vital insights into the biological mechanisms underlying mental health and brain function. Her research has been instrumental in understanding how early life experiences shape the brain, contributing to a deeper knowledge of sex differences in brain disorders and mental health.