New and Familiar Faces
New and Familiar Faces
Meet new face Gemma Casadesus Smith, Associate Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences
Meet familiar face Willie H. Oglesby, Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health
Gemma Casadesus Smith
Associate Professor of BiologyKent Campus
Department of Biological Sciences
New Face
Job Description:
Teaching and research – investigating the neurobiology and neuroendocrinology of learning and memory in aging and Alzheimer's disease.Worked at KSU since:
January 2014Employment Prior to Kent State University:
Case Western Reserve UniversityLikes Most About Kent State University:
The collaborative environment and proactive attitude to highlight and continue to better Kent State’s reputationAttraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
High-quality faculty and the academic focus of the universityResides in:
Chagrin Falls, OhioHometown:
Barcelona, SpainEducation:
B.S. Biology/Psychology, Tufts University; Ph.D. Biological Psychology, Tufts UniversityHobbies:
Yoga, hanging out with friends and my family, fixing up stuff around the house and growing my veggie gardenWillie H. Oglesby
Assistant Professor, Health Policy and ManagementKent Campus
College of Public Health