Kelsey Benton
Mentor: Gasser
Research Interest: In Dr. Paul Gasser鈥檚 lab, I study signal transduction pathways activated by norepinephrine in astrocyte nuclei. I also study the role of organic cation transporter 3 (OCT3) in regulating monoaminergic signaling
Devan Gomez
Mentor: Hearing
Research Interest: Enduring adaptations in ventral tegmental area dopamine neurons associated with opioid withdrawal and reward-related behavior
Christopher Chen
Mentor: Savtchouk
Research Interest: Our brains contain molecules called excitatory amino acid transporters (EAATs) that regulate a critical neurotransmitter called glutamate. I investigate how each of the four different types of EAATs regulates glutamate using computer and live tissue modeling.
Greg Simandl
Mentor: Baker
Research Interest: Third year graduate student in the Baker lab investigating the role of astrocytic signaling mechanisms in sophisticated forms of cognition, specifically behavioral control.
Carli Batsel
Mentor: Blackmore
Research Interest: My project is centered around the molecular control of axon growth after spinal cord injury.
Elaine Grafelman
Mentor: Wheeler
Research Interest: I am a member of the Wheeler lab, where I study how the brain uses dopamine to understand and respond to aversive life events
Jenree Maglasang
Mentor: Gasser
Research Interest: I study how norepinephrine regulates the expression of genes that are important for maintaining the supportive function of astrocytes.
Shalana Atwell
Mentor: Blackmore
Research Interest: I study how to promote axon regeneration after spinal cord injury
Bridgitte Cote
Mentor: Wheeler
Research Interest: I study how neurons in the nucleus accumbens respond to both rewarding and aversive stimuli
Ellie Marino
Mentor: Arble
Research Interest: My current research project is focused on metabolic hormones and how they are influenced by the molecular clock in conditions such as obesity and sleep apnea. While most of my research has been on the brain, I have recently begun incorporating the spinal cord into my project, as well.
Kevin Grisales
Mentor: TBD
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Lila Metko
Mentor: TBD
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Sydney Peck
Mentor: TBD
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Mary Polking
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