George Taylor

George Taylor is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri-St. Louis with an extensive research portfolio spanning behavioral neuroscience, neurodegenerative diseases, and cognitive function. His work from 2005-2019 demonstrates sustained scholarly productivity using sophisticated animal models to investigate neurological conditions and pharmacological interventions.

• Specializes in murine models of Infantile Batten Disease, characterizing Parkinson-like symptoms independent of dopaminergic dysfunction
• Investigates developmental neurotoxicity of anesthetics, showing neonatal isoflurane exposures induce neuroapoptosis with mild behavioral consequences
• Explores cognitive aging mechanisms and unexpected memory effects of low-dose memantine

His research employs comprehensive behavioral assessments including water maze testing, running wheel performance, and auditory cue conditioning. Dr. Taylor maintains active collaborations with Washington University in St. Louis researchers and has mentored numerous students, contributing significantly to translational neuroscience with potential clinical applications for neurodegenerative conditions and pediatric anesthesia safety.

• 2015 Scientific Reports paper on Batten disease has 28 citation indexes
• Research bridges basic neuroscience with clinical relevance
• Methodological expertise in behavioral phenotyping of neurological conditions