Department of Neuroscience
Dr. Jenny He
Professor of Neuroscience; Chair of the Department of Neuroscience
Faculty profile
About Dr. Jenny He
Jenny He chairs the Department of Neuroscience and teaches Neurobiology of Disease along with Senior Neuroscience Capstone Research. Her research investigates the molecular pathology of tau protein aggregation and lysosomal clearance dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease models. Her laboratory has maintained continuous research grant funding through the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Jenny He is a member of the Department of Neuroscience in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Areas of expertise
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Tau pathology
- Lysosomal proteolysis
- Alzheimer's disease mechanisms
Contact
- Office
- Meridian Science Center 335
- Building
- Meridian Science Center
Fall 2026 office hours
Dr. Jenny He isn't teaching in Fall 2026. Email to arrange a meeting.
2026–27
Teaching
Dr. Jenny He has no undergraduate teaching assignment in the 2026–27 catalog. For the department's courses, see the Department of Neuroscience.
Meeting with faculty
At least 3 hours per week during the semester, across at least 2 days, with at least 1 hour available virtually. Times are on each course syllabus in Canvas.