Sandra Murray, Ph.D

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Sandra Murray, Ph.D

Dr. Sandra Murray is the Professor of Cell Biology & Physiology at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine. Murray received her BS degree in biology from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in biology from Texas Southern University, and the PhD degree in anatomy from the University of Iowa. She completed postdoctoral training in cellular and molecular endocrinology at the University of California-Riverside.

After receiving her PhD from the University of Iowa, Dr. Murray took a post-doc at the University of California, Riverside. At the end of her post-doc in 1982, Murray took a position at the University of Pittsburgh. She was awarded tenure in 1989. In addition to teaching at Pitt, Dr. Murray has been a visiting professor at the Scripps Research Institute, the Hospital Debrousse in Lyon, France, and the University Center for the Study of Germinal Cells in Siena, Italy. She was partially responsible for developing the first physician’s assistant program in sub-Sahara Africa (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia).

Dr. Murray’s love for science and her never-ending capabilities in high school won her the opportunity to attend weekend classes in biomedical research at the University of Chicago. This experience sparked two-life changing moments in her life. While attending her research classes, Dr. Murray confirmed her love for science and her ideas of becoming a successful scientist. However, a high school counselor tried to discourage her by explaining that the field of science was not for a black female. This only made Dr. Murray more determined to excel. Due to her success and outstanding reputation as a scientist, Dr. Murray has received invitations to conduct research all over the world and with some of the top laboratories in the United States. Among her numerous honors know more
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