William Niemi, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology
Office: Troy Campus, Science Hall
Phone: (518) 244-2392
Current Research Interests
Mechanisms involved in memory formation in the rat hippocampus
Electrophysiological and fluorescent recordings of treated zebra fish
Publications
Niemi, W.D., 1999. Neurobiological theories of mental disorders. In: Review of Mental Health-Psychiatric Nursing, McGraw-Hill
Niemi, W.D., Audi, J., Bush, B., Carpenter, D.O., 1998. PCB’s reduce long-term potentiation in the CA1 region of the rat hippocampus. Exp. Neurol.
Carpenter, D.O., Arcaro, K.F., Bush, B., Niemi, W.D., Pang, S., and Vakharia, D., 1998. Human health and chemical mixtures: an overview. Env. Health Perspectives.
Professional Activities
Consultant in Environmental Neurotoxicology, NYS Department of Health.
Sigma Xi
New York Academy of Sciences
Community activities
Chairman, Brunswick Conservation Advisory Council
Board of Directors, Rensselaer Taconic Land Conservancy
Personal interests
Fly fishing, photography, excavating, wood working
