Effects of a Novel Estrogen Receptor β Agonist and APOE Genotype on Dendritic Spine Density in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

Elaina Milkie, “Effects of a Novel Estrogen Receptor β Agonist and APOE Genotype on Dendritic Spine Density in a Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease” Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology Poster #104 Women are at greater risk of developing AD than men,…… Read More

Effects of Inhibiting Proteasome Activity on the Memory-Enhancing Effects of 17𝛽-Estradiol in Ovariectomized Female Mice

Rachel Kuehn, “Effects of Inhibiting Proteasome Activity on the Memory-Enhancing Effects of 17𝛽-Estradiol in Ovariectomized Female Mice” Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology Poster #115 Although 17𝛽-estradiol (E2) is well known to enhance hippocampus-dependent memory in mice, the means through which it…… Read More

G-Coupled Protein Estrogen Receptor (Gper) Agonism in the Dorsal Hippocampus Enhances Memory Consolidation in Gonadectomized Male Mice

Alexis Schnitzler, “G-Coupled Protein Estrogen Receptor (Gper) Agonism in the Dorsal Hippocampus Enhances Memory Consolidation in Gonadectomized Male Mice” Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology Poster #156 Estrogens are hormones involved in many physiological processes beyond reproduction. The most potent estrogen, 17ß-estradiol…… Read More