The University of Louisville School of Medicine (ULSOM) is excited to announce Damian Shin, Ph.D., as the new Chair of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology.

As Chair, Dr. Shin will oversee the department’s educational and research programs, guiding its strategic growth and fostering innovation across initiatives.  

“Joining the University of Louisville School of Medicine is a phenomenal step in my career,” said Dr. Shin. “The work being done at the School of Medicine is a true inspiration and it is an honor to bring my own ideas and contributions to such an impactful team.” 

Dr. Shin is a distinguished scholar who earned an Honors Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Master of Science in Physiology from the University of Western Ontario, along with a Ph.D. in Neurophysiology from the University of Toronto. He further refined his expertise during a postdoctoral fellowship at the Division of Fundamental Neurobiology at Toronto Western Hospital.

Over the past 15 years, Dr. Shin has held several key positions at Albany Medical College, including his most recent role as Interim Chair and Professor in the Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics.

“Dr. Shin’s impressive academic and professional background makes him an excellent fit to build on the cutting-edge biomedical neurosciences research and professional education that is present and expanding at the School of Medicine and in the department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology,” said Jeffrey Bumpous, MD, dean of the School of Medicine. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the UofL family.”

Please join the School of Medicine in welcoming Dr. Shin, whose official appointment will begin December 9.