Education/non profit

1. WENDI NECKAMEYER
4376 Maryland Ave A7 St Louis, MO 63108
neckamws@gmail.com
314-303-8368
PERSONAL PROFILE
Distinguished and innovative academic career in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry and
neuroscience, including a robust body of published work in these fields. Extensive and highly
successful record of mentoring high school, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate
students. Considerable expertise in creating original presentations and communicating with
diverse audiences. Demonstrated success at writing, managing, and administering grants and
manuscripts. Long history of outreach in both science education and charitable areas.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Research Associate: Brandeis University (Molecular Neurobiology)
Post-Doctoral Studies: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Molecular Neurobiology)
PhD: Rockefeller University (Virology, Molecular Biology)
BS: Cornell Universality (Biochemistry, Chemistry) with Honors and Distinction
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Professor, St Louis University School of Medicine St Louis MO, 1992 - 2016
Led scientific research program that employed a multi-faceted approach (genetic, molecular,
biochemical, immunohistochemical and behavioral) to elucidate factors impacting resilience
and vulnerability in response to environmental stress
Mentored over 75 students (elementary through post-PhD) from schools in the St. Louis region
as well as other US colleges and universities
Obtained extramural funding to support this research through the National Institutes of Health
and the National Science Foundation, as well as through other organizations
Served on multiple peer-review committees for the National Institutes of Health, the National
Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense, as well as the Wellcome Trust and the
Louisiana Board of Regents' Research Competitiveness Subprogram
Published 42 peer-reviewed journal articles, 5 book chapters, and 3 reviews; presented over
40 seminars in the United States and abroad (Canada, England, Scotland, France, Germany)
Visiting Professor, Universite de Paris Sud Paris, France, 1999
National Service
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, MBRS Panel (Genetics, Neurobiology and
Behavior), 1999 - 2015
National Institutes of Health, Ad-hoc, MDCN-L Special Emphasis Panel, 2005; Neurogenesis
and Cell Fate, 2007; MDCN, 2013; NNRS, 2013, 2014, 2015
National Science Foundation, Behavioral-Computational Neuroscience and
Neuroendocrinology Review Panel, 2002; Proposal Review Panel Meeting for Organization I,
2014

2. WENDI NECKAMEYER 3143038368 neckamws@gmail.com
National Science Foundation, Ad-hoc Reviewer, 1989 - present (Cellular Neuroscience,
Developmental Neuroscience, Neuronal and Glial Mechanisms, Behavioral Neuroscience,
Physiological and Structural Systems, Processes, Structures & Integrity)
Wellcome Trust Ad-hoc, 2004-2008
Louisiana Board of Regents' Research Competitiveness Subprogram, Ad-hoc, 2006
American Institute of Biological Sciences Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program, 2005 -
2013.
National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Institutional Research and Academic Career
Development Awards (IRACDA), 2012.
National Institute of Mental Health, Bridges to Independence (K99/R00), 2012, 2013.
Peer reviewer for: J Neurochemistry, Genetics, Insect Behavior, Insect Biochemistry, Brain
Research, Journal of Neurogenetics, Life Sciences, Journal of Experimental Biology, FEBS
Letters, Nature Genetics, Nature Neuroscience, Neurobiology of Aging, Developmental
Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Archives of Insect Biochemistry and Physiology, Journal of
Insect Physiology, Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology and Evolution, Behavioral
Pharmacology, Future Neurology, Synapse, PLoS Biology, Genes Brain and Behavior,
American Journal of Physiology, J Neuroscience, Molecular Biology Reports, Physiological
Genomics, Neural Development, Behavior Genetics, International Journal of Developmental
Neuroscience, PLoS One, Neurotoxicology, PeerJ.
SCIENCE OUTREACH
Faculty Advisor, ATGC-STL conference at Harris-Stowe, (Genetics Society of America trainee
award), 2015 - 2016
Students and Teachers as Research Scientists Summer Program, 2002 - 2014
Department of Pharmacological & Physiological Science Outreach with Harris-Stowe, 2013 -
2015
Genetics Society of America Education and Professional Development Events, 2010 - present
Speaker for Science, St. Louis Science Academy, 2002 - 2006
Partnership for Science Literacy (St. Louis Science Center), 1995 - 2000
Co-Chair, Midwest Drosophila Conference, Monticello IL October 1996; October 1997;
September, 1999
Science-By-Mail, (Boston Museum of Science), 1990 - 1999
OTHER NON-PROFIT OUTREACH
Founder and President, www.specialhorses.org, 2009 - present
IRS determination letter 2010; Guidestar Platinum Level transparency; 2015 Great Nonprofit
Recipient of a grant from the Ralph and Virginia Mullen Foundation to obtain tax-exempt,
charitable organization 501(c)3 status
Assist efforts of multiple equine welfare organizations across the United States with fundraising
(online auctions, merchandise sales, direct donations), with marketing and promotion, as well
as assisting with grants, brochures, flyers and press releases (raised $10,000 - $15,000 per
year since 2010)
Extensive experience in social networking, primarily through Facebook and websites

3. WENDI NECKAMEYER 3143038368 neckamws@gmail.com
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS
National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health
NARSAD Young Investigator (National Alliance on Research Against Schizophrenia and
Depression)
Recipient of two RO1 awards from the National Institutes of Health, as well as research grants
and Research Enhancement for Undergraduate awards from the National Science Foundation
Full list of publications: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/collections/bibliography/47417847/
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Passion for science education and outreach
Superior communication skills
Expertise with mentorship and networking
Experience with project and budget management (academic and non-profit sectors)
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Adobe Acrobat, Word Press
Outstanding multitasking abilities
REFERENCE CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Janis O'Donnell, Professor and Chair, Department of Biological Sciences
Email: jodonnel@bama.ua.edu Phone: (205) 348-1807
Dr. Sandra M. Leal, Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences
Harris-Stowe State University
Email: LealS@hssu.edu Phone: (601) 376-5879
Dr. Jennifer Williams, President, Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society
jenn@bluebonnetequine.org Phone: (832) 425 - 8129
Nicole Smith, Executive Director of The Exceller Fund
nicole@excellerfund.org Phone: (630) 263-6029
Beverly Dee, President, Bright Futures Farm
brightfuturesfarm@gmail.com Phone: (724) 496 - 4960
Bonnie Mizrahi, Treasurer, The Exceller Fund and Because We Can, Because We Care
bonnie.mizrahi@excellerfund.org Phone: (818) 356-3742