Vernon Ruffin Ph. D
Associate Professor, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia · United States
Editorial leadership for Journal of Aging Research And Healthcare ISSN 2474-7785
Research interests
- Neuroscience
- Data Presentation
- Western Blot
- Immunohistochemistry
- Teaching
- Physiology
- Surgery
- Neurobiology
- Brain Physiology
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
Biography
Vernon Ruffin is an Associate Professor at Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia, United States. His scholarly work encompasses neuroscience education and the role of minority-serving institutions in shaping scientific careers. His most-cited publication, "Reflections of six neuroscientists: The influences of training at minority serving institutions" (2021), examines the formative impact of training environments on neuroscience professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. His research contributes to understanding pathways for diversifying the neuroscience workforce and highlights the significance of institutional context in scientific development.
Selected publications
- Reflections of six neuroscientists: The influences of training at minority serving institutions 2021 cited 4×
Ranked by citation impact (Crossref) where available, newest otherwise · verified via ORCID.
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