A Method to Investigate the Role of DH and mPFC Interactions in Episodic-Like Memory Consolidation

Carnita Lincoln, “A Method to Investigate the Role of DH and mPFC Interactions in Episodic-Like Memory Consolidation” Mentors: Karyn Frick and Miranda Schwabe, Psychology Concurrent activity in both the dorsal hippocampus (DH) and medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) is necessary for…… Read More

Effects of a Novel ERb Agonist on Proteins Related to Memory and Menopausal Symptom in Female Mice

Ryan Thiede, “Effects of a Novel ERb Agonist on Proteins Related to Memory and Menopausal Symptom in Female Mice” Mentor: Karyn Frick, Psychology Millions of women experience menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, anxiety, depression, and dementia every year. We…… Read More

Effects of a Novel, Non-Toxic Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor on Histone Acetylation Levels in Mice

Grace Geiger, “Effects of a Novel, Non-Toxic Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor on Histone Acetylation Levels in Mice” Mentors: Karyn Frick and Sarah Beamish, Psychology The molecular mechanisms that contribute to long-term memory formation remain a point of inquiry for many neuroscientists…… Read More

Estradiol Regulation of Extracellular Matrix Molecules in the Dorsal Hippocampus of Female Mice

McKenna Anderson, “Estradiol Regulation of Extracellular Matrix Molecules in the Dorsal Hippocampus of Female Mice” Mentors: Karyn Frick and Kellie Gross, Psychology The potent estrogen, 17β-estradiol (E2), can increase hippocampal memory consolidation by enhancing intracellular cell signaling mechanisms in female…… Read More