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Mary Elizabeth Beth Hattenelizabeth

Mary Elizabeth Beth Hattenelizabeth PhD

Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics
New York, New York, United States of America

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Dr. Mary E. Hatten is a developmental neurobiologist recognized for her work on cerebellar development. She is known particularly for her elucidation of the mechanisms underlying glial-guided neuronal migration during cortical histogenesis. Hatten was born in Richmond, Virginia, and grew up in Newport News, Virginia. She received an AB in chemistry from Hollins College in 1971, a Ph.D. in biochemical sciences from Princeton University in 1975, and did postdoctoral research in neuroscience at Harvard Medical School. She joined the faculty of NYU School of Medicine in 1978, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1986, and Rockefeller University in 1992, where she is the Frederick P. Rose Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Developmental Neurobiology. Dr. Hatten is the recipient of the Faculty Award for Women Scientists and Engineers from the National Science Foundation, and the Cowan-Cajal award for outstanding work in developmental neuroscience. She is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and a member of the National Academy of Sciences.
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