Andon Placzek
Associate Professor
Andon Placzek
Associate Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
Medical College of Georgia
Department of Neuroscience and Regenerative Medicine
- APLACZEK@augusta.edu
- (352) 219-2947
- MCG-Savannah
Education
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Ph.D., Biological and Biomedical Scie University of Florida, 2005
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BA, Psychology, General University of South Florida, 1998
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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MEDI 6230
Healthcare Matters
Teaching Interests
My main teaching interests are in preclerkship medical education. I teach across the entire preclerkship curriculum primarily using didactic, team-based, and case-based methods. My areas of greatest content expertise are neuroscience and biomedical research.
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Nicotinic mechanisms influencing synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus, 2009
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Research Interests
I am currently developing analysis tools for electrophysiology data from human brain organoids. I am also developing models of cell networks for integration of electrophysiology data. Specific applications and areas of research interest include:
- Molecular mechanisms of synaptic plasticity underlying normal and maladaptive behavior
- The role of the integrated stress response in brain health and disease
- Models of neural circuits and systems
College Service
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MCG-Savannah Assessment Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MCG-Savannah Preclerkship Subcommittee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MCG-Savannah Research Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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MCG-Savannah Student Success/Wellness Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Preclerkship Committee 2025 - Present
Role: Attendee, Meeting