Martha Johnson Gdowski, Ph.D.
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Martha Johnson Gdowski, Ph.D.
About Me
1990-1995 Ph.D. in Anatomy, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
1986-1990 B.S. cum laude in Biology, Gannon University, Erie, PA
EXPERIENCE:
2016 - present Associate Chair, Medical Education, Department of Neuroscience, University of R...
1990-1995 Ph.D. in Anatomy, The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA
1986-1990 B.S. cum laude in Biology, Gannon University, Erie, PA
EXPERIENCE:
2016 - present Associate Chair, Medical Education, Department of Neuroscience, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2013 - Present - Associate Professor, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2010-2012 Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2008-2010 Associate Professor, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2002-2008 Assistant Professor, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
2001–2002 Research Assistant Professor, Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
1997-2001 Research Associate, Department of Physiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL and the Evanston Hospital Department of Neurology, Evanston, IL
1995-1997 Research Fellow, Department of Neurosurgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
Faculty Appointments
Associate Professor - Department of Neuroscience (SMD)
Associate Professor - Department of Biomedical Engineering (SMD) - Joint
Credentials
Post-doctoral Training & Residency
Research Associate
Department of Physiology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL and the Evanston Hospital Department of Neurology, Evanston, IL; James C. Houk, Ph.D. and Lee E. Miller, Ph.D., Research Advisors 1997 - 2001
Research Fellow,
Department of Neurosurgery,
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation,
Cleveland, OH.
Mark Luciano, M.D., Ph.D., Research Advisor 1995 - 1997
Education
PhD | The Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine. Anatomy. 1995
BS | Gannon University. Biology. 1990
Awards
Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching 1st Year Medical Students. 2023
Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching 1st Year Medical Students. 2019
Marvin J. Hoffman Faculty Mentoring Award. 2019
Induction into Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Professional Honor Society. 2019
Keith Miner Ford Award for Teaching Excellence. 2018
Commendation for Excellence in First Year Teaching. 2018
University of Rochester Gold Medal Teaching Award. 2015
Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching 1st Year Medical Students. 2014
Manuel D. Goldman Prize for Excellence in Teaching 1st Year Medical Students. 2010
First Year SMD Teaching Commendation. 2009
Ruggles Fellowship in Movement Disorders. 1997 - 2001
National Hydrocephalus Foundation Award for Presentation of Research at the Pediatric Section Meeting of the AANS. 1996
P.E.O. Scholar Award Educational Grant. 1994 - 1995
Teacher Appreciation Award. 1993
Graduate Assistant Award for Outstanding Teaching. 1993
Excellence in Teaching Award. 1992
Research
BME 258 Human Anatomy for Undergraduates (Course Director, Lecturer, and Lab Instructor)
BME 459 Applied Human Anatomy for Graduate Students (Course Director, Lecturer, and Lab Instructor)
HSF 110 Human Structure and Function for Medical Students (MS1) (Course Director (An...
BME 258 Human Anatomy for Undergraduates (Course Director, Lecturer, and Lab Instructor)
BME 459 Applied Human Anatomy for Graduate Students (Course Director, Lecturer, and Lab Instructor)
HSF 110 Human Structure and Function for Medical Students (MS1) (Course Director (Anatomical Sciences Strand), Lecturer, Lab Instructor, and PBL Tutor
NAN 601 Teaching Tutorial for Human Structure and Function (MS3, MS4) (Course Director)
MPD 500 Anatomical Sciences Strand Course Director
PREVIOUS RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Sensorimotor Integration in the Basal Ganglia
Sensorimotor Integration in Normal and Pathological Aging
Publications
Journal Articles
Luan H, Gdowski MJ, Newlands SD, Gdowski GT
The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience.. 2013 January 1633 (3):1198-210a. Epub 1900 01 01.
Khandwala VJ, Burack MA, Mink JW, Gdowski GT, Gdowski MJ
Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society.. 2009 2009 :1553-6. Epub 1900 01 01.
Brown ET, Luan H, Gdowski MJ, Gdowski GT
Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society.. 2009 2009 :7261-4. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gdowski MJ, Miller LE, Bastianen CA, Nenonene EK, Houk JC
Brain research.. 2007 June 251155 :56-69. Epub 04/19/2007.
Luciano MG, Skarupa DJ, Booth AM, Wood AS, Brant CL, Gdowski MJ
Journal of cerebral blood flow and metabolism : official journal of the International Society of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism.. 2001 March 21 (3):285-94. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gdowski MJ, Miller LE, Parrish T, Nenonene EK, Houk JC
Journal of neurophysiology.. 2001 February 85 (2):998-1004. Epub 1900 01 01.
McAllister JP, Wood AS, Johnson MJ, Connelly RW, Skarupa DJ, Secic M, Luciano MG, Harris NG, Jones HC
Neurosurgical focus.. 1999 October 157 (4):e13. Epub 1900 01 01.
Johnson MJ, Ayzman I, Wood AS, Tkach JA, Klauschie J, Skarupa DJ, McAllister JP, Luciano MG
Journal of neuroscience methods.. 1999 September 1591 (1-2):55-65. Epub 1900 01 01.
Development and Characterization of an adult model of obstructive hydrocephalus.
Johnson, MJ; Ayzman, I; Wood, AS; Tkach, JA; Klauschie, J; Skarupa, DJ; McAllister, JP; Luciano, MG.
J. Neurosci. Methods. 1999; : 55-65.
Mangano FT, McAllister JP, Jones HC, Johnson MJ, Kriebel RM
Neurological research.. 1998 December 20 (8):697-704. Epub 1900 01 01.
McAllister JP, Chovan P, Steiner CP, Johnson MJ, Ayzman I, Wood AS, Tkach JA, Hahn JF, Luciano MG
European journal of pediatric surgery : official journal of Austrian Association of Pediatric Surgery ... [et al] = Zeitschrift für Kinderchirurgie.. 1998 December 8 Suppl 1 :39-42. Epub 1900 01 01.
Johnson MJ, Alloway KD
Journal of neurophysiology.. 1996 April 75 (4):1444-57. Epub 1900 01 01.
Alloway KD, Johnson MJ, Aaron GB
Brain research.. 1995 September 11691 (1-2):46-56. Epub 1900 01 01.
Evidence for synchronous activation of neurons located in different layers of primary somatosensory cortex.
Johnson, M.J.; Alloway, K.D.
Somatosensory and Motor Research. 1995; : 235 47.
Comparative analysis of coordinated activity in the ventrobasal complex of rats and cats.
Alloway, K.D.; Aaron, G.B.; and Johnson, M.J.
Brain Research. 1995; : 46 56.
Johnson MJ, Alloway KD
Somatosensory & motor research.. 1995 12 (3-4):235-47. Epub 1900 01 01.
Alloway KD, Wallace MB, Johnson MJ
Journal of neurophysiology.. 1994 October 72 (4):1949-72. Epub 1900 01 01.
Sensory modulation of synchronous thalamocortical interactions in the somatosensory system of the cat.
Johnson M.J.; Alloway, K.D.
Experimental Brain Research. 1994; : 181 97.
Johnson MJ, Alloway KD
Experimental brain research.. 1994 102 (2):181-97. Epub 1900 01 01.
Alloway KD, Johnson MJ, Wallace MB
Journal of neurophysiology.. 1993 September 70 (3):892-908. Epub 1900 01 01.
Books
Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy: A Systems Approach, 9th Edition (2025)
Authors: Frank H. Netter, MD; R. Shane Tubbs, Paul E. Neumann, Jennifer K. Brueckner-Collins, Martha Johnson Gdowski, Virginia T. Lyons, Peter J. Ward, Todd M. Hoagland, Brion Benninger
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing 2025
Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy: Classic Regional Approach, 9th Edition (2025)
Authors: Frank H. Netter, MD; R. Shane Tubbs, Paul E. Neumann, Jennifer K. Brueckner-Collins, Martha Johnson Gdowski, Virginia T. Lyons, Peter J. Ward, Todd M. Hoagland, Brion Benninger
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing 2025
Netter's Clinical Anatomy, 6th Edition (2025)
Authors: John T. Hansen, Martha Johnson Gdowski
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing 2025
Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy: A Systems Approach, 8th Edition (2023)
Authors: Frank H. Netter, MD; R. Shane Tubbs, Paul E. Neumann, Jennifer K. Brueckner-Collins, Martha Johnson Gdowski, Virginia T. Lyons, Peter J. Ward, Todd M. Hoagland, Brion Benninger
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing 2023
Netter Atlas of Human Anatomy: Classic Regional Approach, 8th Edition (2023)
Authors: Frank H. Netter, MD; R. Shane Tubbs, Paul E. Neumann, Jennifer K. Brueckner-Collins, Martha Johnson Gdowski, Virginia T. Lyons, Peter J. Ward, Todd M. Hoagland, Brion Benninger
Publisher: Elsevier Publishing 2023
The Reflector (2021)
Authors: Battaglia, J. Hodges-Shaw, M. Daiss, S.D. P., Gdowski, M.
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer, Inc. 2021
The Human Nervous System (2004)
Chapter: The Basal Ganglia
Authors: Suzanne N. Haber; Martha Johnson Gdowski
Publisher: Elsevier Science/Academic Press, San Diego 2004