Patrick Mulholland, Ph.D.
Professor
Neurosciences
Cancer Focus
I am interested in how alcohol exacerbates risk for developing cancer.
Research Program
Research Interest
Dr. Mulholland’s research focuses on K+ channels and their role in modulating plasticity of glutamatergic synapses and intrinsic excitability associated with alcohol drinking and dependence and stress experiences.
Positions and Scientific Appointments
2024-Present: Admiral Paul E. Pihl Endowed Chair, Medical University of South Carolina, Neuroscience
2023-Present: Vice Chair, Medical University of South Carolina, Neuroscience
2020-Present: Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, Neuroscience
2015-2020: Associate Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, Neuroscience
2010-2015: Assistant Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, Neuroscience
2009-2010: Research Assistant Professor, Medical University of South Carolina, Neuroscience
2005-2009: Postdoctoral Fellow, Medical University of South Carolina, Neuroscience
2003-2005: Predoctoral, Fellow University of Kentucky, Psychology
2003: Academic Visitor, St George’s Hospital Medical School, London, UK
2002-2003: Predoctoral Fellow, University of Kentucky, Behavioral Sciences
2001: Predoctoral Fellow, University of Kentucky, Graduate Studies, Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program
Education
Postdoctoral
January 2009
Addiction Neurosciences
Medical University of South Carolina
PhD
January 2005
Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychopharmacology
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
MS
January 2003
Behavioral Neuroscience & Psychopharmacology
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
BA
January 2000
Psychology with Mathematics & Philosophy minors
Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA