Cassie Cusick

Cassie Cusick is a Professor in the Department of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at Montana State University, holding this position since 2008. She is affiliated with the WWAMI Medical Education Program, located at 937 Highland Blvd, Suite 5220, Bozeman, MT 59715. Prior to this role, she held academic positions at Tulane University School of Medicine, including Professor (1993–2008), Associate Professor (1987–1993), and Assistant Professor (1985–1987) in the Department of Anatomy. Earlier, she was a Research Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University (1983–1985) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroscience at Vanderbilt (1979–1983).

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Biological Structure from the University of Washington (1979), focusing on Anatomy and Neuroscience, and a B.A. in Biology and German from Occidental College (1974).

Research interests span Neuroscience, Anatomy, and Cellular Biology, with a focus on structural and functional aspects of biological systems. Her academic career reflects a trajectory from basic research in neuroscience to medical education and anatomical studies. Though no specific articles or awards are listed here, her roles indicate sustained contributions to medical education and biological sciences.

As part of the WWAMI program, she contributes to Montana’s medical education initiatives, collaborating with institutions across the region. Contact: ccusick@montana.edu or (406) 994-4411.