In Memoriam: J. Michael Walker

Psychology professor dies at 57

Professor J. Michael Walker, 57, died of natural causes in January of 2008. Walker, a professor of both psychology and neuroscience, was director of the Linda and Jack Gill Center for Biomolecular Science at IU. In his lab research, he studied neurochemical, neurophysiological and anatomical bases of pain perception.

The department hosted a memorial service for Walker on Friday, February 22nd at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.

 

J. Michael Walker speaks at the 2007 Neuroscience Retreat at Bradford Woods. Walker died Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, of natural causes. He was a professor of both psychology and neuroscience. The department will host a memorial Friday, February 22nd at the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center.