Dissertation: Changes in structure and function of NG2-Glia during viral encephalitis

Theiler’s Murine Encephalomyelitis Virus (TMEV) is used to model virally induced seizures and epilepsy in mice. NG2-glia, also known as oligodendrocyte precursor cells, may contribute to the clearance of virus from the brain and may also contribute to seizure burden during acute infection. I am studying the synapses formed between NG2-glia and neurons, as well as the phagocytic activity of NG2-glia, in response to TMEV infection.

Undergraduate School: SUNY New Paltz

Faculty Mentor: Karen Wilcox, PhD

qwynn.landfield@utah.edu