It is with deep gratitude that we announce the retirement of William Guido, PhD, chair of the department of Anatomical Sciences & Neurobiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2024. We are thankful for his 12 years of academic service at the UofL School of Medicine and all the work he has done to elevate the department to a nationally recognized center for research and education. 

Guido’s passion for neuroscience touched every aspect of his career, and his research in the field is vast. Guido co-authored87 peer-reviewed papers on the development, form, and function of the thalamus and has been invited to speak on his findings at 89 national and international meetings. He assisted in establishing the bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience at the University of Louisville and served as President for the Association for Medical School Neurosciences Directors and Chairs from 2018-2020.   

“We are so grateful to Dr. Guido for his commitment to his field and his students,” said interim dean Jeffrey Bumpous, MD. “His relentless dedication to advancing the activities of the department of Anatomical Sciences & Neurobiology during his time as chair has shaped the department into a model learning and research environment that we are extremely proud of.” 

Guido has been a strong advocate for his students and the importance of diversity in the medical field. He supported many departmental initiatives while serving as chair and helped establish an endowedexcellence fund for diversity. Guido’s commitment to his students has been profound, mentoring dozens of M.S. and Ph.D. students during his career as a professor that spanned nearly 30 years. 

“My time at the University of Louisville School of Medicine has been incredibly rewarding,” said Guido. “Expanding the field of Neuroscience has been a career-long effort and I am proud to pass on the role to the next generation of scientists and researchers.” 

Guido completed his PhD at the University of North Carolina in physiological psychology followed by a Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Wisconsin in Neuroscience. He has held faculty positions at LSU HSC and VCU School of Medicine.