Scott Soderling, PhD, is the George Barth Geller Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology and professor of cell biology and neurobiology at Duke University School of Medicine. An expert in neuronal cell biology and the molecular mechanisms of neural dysfunction related to human brain disorders, Dr. Soderling's research has significantly advanced the field. His lab is known for pioneering innovative gene and protein engineering techniques to uncover the protein machinery that controls formation and strengthening of neural circuits. Dr. Soderling earned his PhD from the University of Washington and completed his postdoctoral training at the Vollum Institute. He joined Duke's faculty in 2005, was promoted to full professor in 2017, and became chair of the department of cell biology in 2019.