Lin Aanonsen

Lin Aanonsen serves as the O.T. Walter Professor in the Biology Department at Macalester College, teaching Cell Biology and specialized courses in neurobiology, human physiology, and pharmacology while chairing the Health Professions Advisory Committee.

Education:

• BS, Edgewood College, 1978
• PhD, University of Minnesota, 1987

Her research investigates spinal cord mechanisms underlying chronic pain transmission and induction, with active undergraduate involvement in laboratory work and presentations at Society for Neuroscience meetings.

Awards:

• Macalester Teaching Award, 2003

Professor Aanonsen mentors students through research collaboration and pre-health advising, emphasizing hands-on neuroscience education within Macalester's undergraduate-focused environment.