Donald Sakaguchi Explained

Donald S. Sakaguchi is a neuroscientist.^[1]

Sakaguchi earned his bachelor's and doctoral degrees in biology from the University at Albany, SUNY, then pursued postdoctoral research at the University of California, San Diego.^[2] He joined the Iowa State University faculty in 1991.

In 2018, Sakaguchi was appointed to a Morrill Professorship.^{[3] [4]} Two years later, he was named director of undergraduate programs for biology and genetics.^[5] In 2023, Sakaguchi served on the search committee convened after Beate Schmittmann announced her retirement as dean of the Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: New treatment for glaucoma shows promise in laboratory, say Iowa State researchers . 1 July 2024 . Iowa State University . 1 August 2007.
2. News: Donald Sakaguchi . 1 July 2024 . Iowa State University.
3. News: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty and staff honored for learning, discovery and engagement . 1 July 2024 . Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences . 8 May 2018.
4. News: Faculty and staff receive university awards . 1 July 2024 . Iowa State University . 3 May 2018.
5. News: Sakaguchi named new director of undergraduate programs for biology and genetics programs . 1 July 2024 . Iowa State University College of Liberal Arts and Sciences . 7 October 2020.
6. News: Search launches for next LAS dean . 1 July 2024 . Iowa State University . 20 April 2023.