INVESTIGATOR: Christopher Burtner, Roger Williams University MENTOR: Matt Kaeberlein, University of Washington THEME: Neuroscience ABSTRACT: The prevalence of chronic disease states, such as neurodegeneration, cancer, vascular disease, and metabolic syndrome, rises precipitously in aged populations of humans. The purpose of the proposed research is to obtain a global understanding of genetic factors that extend life span […]
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Neural Circuit Regulation of Physiology During Stress Response
INVESTIGATOR: Belinda Barbagallo, Salve Regina University MENTOR: Paul Garrity, Brandise University THEME: Neuroscience ABSTRACT: Throughout life, all organisms are challenged by environmental stressors, highlighting the importance of homeostatic mechanisms for survival. Many studies have shown that neural circuits play a critical role in counteracting the effects of environmental stress by modulating physiology, though the mechanisms underlying […]
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