Andrea Gore

Andrea Gore is a renowned pharmacologist and neuroscientist known for her significant contributions to the field of endocrine disruption. She is currently the Gustavus & Louise Pfeiffer Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Texas at Austin.

Early Life and Education

Gore was born and raised in New York City. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University, where she majored in neurobiology and behavior. She then pursued her Ph.D. in neuroendocrinology at the Rockefeller University under the guidance of renowned neuroendocrinologist Bruce McEwen.

Career and Research

After completing her Ph.D., Gore joined the faculty at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research primarily focuses on the effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) on neuroendocrine systems. She has made significant contributions to understanding how EDCs affect the brain and behavior, particularly in relation to reproductive function and aging.

Gore's research has been instrumental in demonstrating that exposure to EDCs during critical periods of development can have long-lasting effects on an individual's health and well-being. Her work has also highlighted the importance of considering sex differences in the study of EDCs, as these chemicals can have different effects in males and females.

Awards and Honors

Gore has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Daniel S. Lehrman Lifetime Achievement Award in Behavioral Neuroendocrinology and the Pharmacia-ASPET Award for Experimental Therapeutics.

Publications

Gore has published extensively in the field of endocrine disruption. Some of her most notable publications include "Endocrine Disruptors and the Brain" and "Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals: From Basic Research to Clinical Practice."

See Also

• Endocrine system
• Endocrine disruptor
• Neuroendocrinology