Colin Barnstable

Colin Barnstable is a Professor at Penn State College of Medicine with dual appointments in the Departments of Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics and Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. He actively contributes to the Penn State Neuroscience Institute.

• Degree: DPhil

Research interests focus on:

• Molecular mechanisms of retinal degeneration and ganglion cell death
• Epigenetic therapies for neurodegenerative diseases
• Oxidative stress and mitochondrial protection in neuronal systems
• Biophysics of microtubule dynamics in neural tissue
• Neurotherapeutic development for glaucoma and epilepsy

Recent publications highlight his leadership in epigenetic modifiers, microtubule modulation, and neuroprotective peptides. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health innovation.

• Award: Career Citation Milestone Award - M (1000) Club (2017)

He has secured substantial funding from:

• National Eye Institute
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
• NIH Office of the Director