Christopher Olsen

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Professor with Tenure at Medical College of Wisconsin

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Dr. Christopher Olsen is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His laboratorys research focuses on the neurobiology of addiction and neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly in the context of traumatic brain injury. He holds a Ph. D. from The University of Texas at Austin.

He is deeply invested in mentorship, frequently celebrating the professional achievements and policy work of his students. Dr. Olsen also publicly acknowledges his own mentors, underscoring the importance of guidance and championing the role of women in science.

His lab uses a model of mild Traumatic Brain Injury to study its effects on voluntary alcohol consumption.

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Topics They Care About

Addiction Neurobiology
His laboratory's primary goal is to identify novel therapeutic targets for treating neuropsychiatric disorders, including drug and alcohol addiction.
Student Mentorship
He actively celebrates the achievements and career progression of his current and former graduate students on public platforms.
Traumatic Brain Injury
He has published specific research on the connection between blast exposure, mild TBI, and subsequent alcohol intake.

Media Appearances

Christopher has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Professor with Tenure at Medical College of Wisconsin
7-2022
Director, Pharmacology Graduate Program at Medical College of Wisconsin
Director, Neuroscience Research Center Microscope Core Facility at Medical College of Wisconsin
1-2012
Research Instructor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Research Fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Education

1998 - 2004
Ph.D. from The University of Texas at Austin
1994 - 1998
M.S. from Texas Tech University

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Exp : 3 Location : Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Professor with Tenure at Medical College of Wisconsin
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