EXECUTIVE BOARD
Megan Lewis, Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc. - Executive Director
Dr. Lewis is an Assistant Professor at Gonzaga University in the Human Physiology Department.
Originally from upstate New York, she started her education with a B.S. in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University. She has worked as a professional ski patroller and as a medical assistant in an outpatient cardiology clinic before embarking on her graduate degrees. Dr. Lewis immigrated to Canada in 2010 and earned her M.Sc. in Medical Science from the University of Calgary, with a focus on inflammatory cascades that may affect renal development. She then joined the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary and earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Her thesis work involved investigating epilepsy and autism spectrum disorder as a co-morbidity.
Dr. Lewis taught at the University of Washington School of Medicine in the Cadaver Lab (Foundations Site) and is now an Assistant Professor At Gonzaga University. She teaches upper-level neuroscience courses, cell and molecular physiology, scientific writing, and guides student research projects. She also serves as an advisor to undergraduate students within the Human Physiology Department.
Kevin Measor, Ph.D., M.A., M.S.Ed - Director of Adult Education
Dr. Measor is a Lecturer at Gonzaga University in the Biology Department and the Mind, Brain, and Behavior Site Co-lead for the University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane. A native of Boston, he started off his education with a B.S. in Biology and History from Roger Williams University. He then began a career working in student affairs at various universities, obtaining a M.S.Ed in College Student Personnel Services before embarking on his professional career in Neuroscience. He received a M.A. in Biology from Lehman College and then went on to receive his Ph.D. in Neurosicence from the University of California, Riverside. At Gonzaga he teaches introductory Biology, Microbiology, and upper-level neuroscience courses, while teaching both first and second year medical students cell physiology and neuroscience. He also acts as an advisor to undergraduate students pursuing a pre-health track. Since moving to Spokane he has engaged in neuroscience outreach including elementary school STEM fairs, public talks on neuroscience, and CampNeuro for high school students interested in neuroscience. He loves reading, especially the history of neuroscience, going on trips with his family, and playing volleyball.
Zachary Gallaher, Ph.D. - Director of Medical Education
Dr. Gallaher is a Lecturer and the Human Form and Function Site Lead for the University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane. He teaches gross and neuroanatomy to medical and dental students in the WWAMI and RIDE Programs. He received his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Washington State University. His thesis work was investigating neural plasticity of cells in the dorsal root ganglia following neurotoxic injury. His Postdoctoral work was in investigating regeneration of sensory axons following physical injury. His current interests include pedagogical research involving anatomical instruction. He is a member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists. His favorite activities are going hiking with his wife and children and riding around on his Harley.
Our Mission
At Spokane Center for Public Neuroscience Education, we strive to provide the best possible education to our students by creating an environment that fosters learning, growth, and personal development.
Board Members
Jason Gerstner, Ph.D.
Dr. Gerstner is an Assistant Research Professor at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. His expertise includes molecular biology, neurogenetics, and behavioral neuroscience. He received his B.Sc. in Zoology and Communication Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He then continued at UW-Madison to receive his Ph.D. in Neuroscience. Dr. Gerstner completed a Post-doctoral fellowship at the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include studying molecular mechanisms that govern and integrate sleep, circadian rhythms, and memory and the relationship of these processes in neurodegenerative disease. He has several memberships in academic organizations including the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Sleep Research Society, and the Society for Neuroscience. He is interested in educating the public about general neuroscience topics and specialized topics such as sleep, circadian rhythms, neurodegeneration, and the importance of biomedical research and its role in society. For fun he likes to go hiking, fishing, camping, snowboarding and brewing beer.
Eric Marr, M.Sc.
Eric is an Anatomist for the University of Washington School of Medicine in Spokane. He teaches anatomy to medical and dental students for UW at the Spokane campus. Eric is also a lecturer for Gonzaga in the Human Physiology department. He teaches undergraduate anatomy labs for Gonzaga students. He received his B.S. in Biology from Eastern Washington University. He also received his M.S. in Biology from EWU with thesis work studying dopamine release in real-time using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry. He then went on to receive graduate training at Colorado State University working in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. His projects revolved around the two populations of cells in the arcuate nucleus involved in the hunger/satiety circuit. Returning to Spokane he has taught at many of the colleges and universities in the area. Having been involved in neuroscience outreach events all throughout his education he is excited to continue providing opportunities to students in our area. In his spare time he likes restoring and flying vintage airplanes, hiking, camping, and skiing.