Richard E. Coggeshall

Richard E. Coggeshall, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). He joined UTMB in 1971 after positions at Harvard Medical School. His research career focused on sensory mechanisms of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system, particularly ventral root sensory fibers and pain pathways. He received the Jacob Javitz Award (1987) for his contributions and transitioned to full-time teaching in 2010.

Education

• A.B., University of Chicago (1951)
• M.D., Harvard Medical School (1956)

Research Focus

His work explores neurobiology, spinal cord sensory processing, pain mechanisms, and neural regeneration. Key areas include peripheral nerve organization, dorsal horn nociception, and stem cell applications in neurodegeneration.

Awards

• Jacob Javitz Award (1987)

Teaching

He teaches gross anatomy, neuroscience, and specialized courses (GAR, MCT, PHD, NHB) for medical and graduate students, emphasizing spinal cord neurobiology and clinical correlations.