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Joseph McQuail is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia. His research focuses on neural aging, cognitive decline, and neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Education:
- B.S. in Neuroscience – College of William and Mary
- Ph.D. in Neuroscience – Wake Forest University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship in Age-Related Memory Loss – University of Florida
Dr. McQuail’s research investigates the impact of chronic stress, diet, and pharmacological interventions on brain aging. His work explores how glucocorticoid signaling, ketogenic diets, and NMDAR dysfunction contribute to cognitive impairments. He uses rodent models to study synaptic mitochondrial function, epigenetic modifications, and neural circuitry underlying memory and executive function.
His recent publications reveal trends in metabolic brain health, stress neurobiology, and synaptic resilience during aging. Research themes include glucose dysregulation, ketosis, GABA and glutamate signaling, and cognitive reserve. His work spans behavioral neuroscience, molecular neurobiology, and translational models of neurodegeneration.
Scientific Awards:
Dr. McQuail mentors undergraduate and graduate students and trains postdoctoral candidates. His lab recruits through the Biomedical Sciences Program, SOAR Program, and PREP. He has not disclosed specific grants, but his research is supported by active funding, as postdoctoral positions require grant availability and individual fellowships (e.g., NIH F32, K99, K01).
Laboratory and Research Team: The McQuail Lab is based in the School of Medicine (Building 1, Rooms D53/D54; Building 9, Rooms 206/209). It provides hands-on training in behavioral neuroscience, molecular techniques, and data analysis for students at all levels. The lab fosters professional development, scientific discussion, and presentation opportunities at national and international conferences.
