James McGaugh

James McGaugh
McGaugh in March 2010
Born (1931-12-17) December 17, 1931
EducationSan Jose State University (BA)
University of California, Berkeley (PhD)
AwardsNumerous (see section)
Scientific career
FieldsNeurobiologist
InstitutionsUniversity of California, Irvine

James L. McGaugh (born December 17, 1931) is an American neurobiologist and author working in the field of learning and memory. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at the University of California, Irvine and a fellow and founding director of the Center for the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory.