Dr. Linda Boland is a Professor and Chair of the Biology Department at the University of Richmond. A neuroscientist, she studies specialized proteins that regulate electrical activity in nerve and muscle cells, proteins essential to many processes throughout the body. Her broader interests include understanding how the body works and sharing scientific discoveries in ways that connect to everyday life. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School.
