Dissertation title: “Glutamate dynamics of the tripartite synapse in the dorsolateral striatum of cocaine-seeking rats"
Jeffrey Mensah, PhD 2024
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Dissertation title: “Development of clinically relevant combination therapy paradigms in a mouse model of Dravet Syndrome"
Carena Cornelssen, PhD 2024
Biomedical Engineering
Dissertation title: “Development of focused ultrasound (FUS) approaches to modify neural circuits underlying seizures in temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE)"
Min-Jee Goh, PhD 2023
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Dissertation title: “Evaluation of a Potential Mechanism of SUDEP in a Mouse Model of Dravet Syndrome"
Laura Bell, PhD 2023
Neuroscience
Dissertation title: “Exploring the role of NG2-glia in neuroinflammation and the development of epilepsy following viral infection of the brain”
Jaycie Loewen, 2018
Dissertation title: “Astrocyte mechanisms of glutamate homeostasis in temporal lobe epilepsy”
Anthony Umpierre, 2018
Dissertation title: “The functional re-emergence of mGluR5 promotes enhanced glutamate transport kinetics in the reactive astrocyte during epileptogenesis”
Meredith Gibbons Hasenoehrl, 2018
Dissertation title: “A Novel Optogenetic Tool to Image Calcium at the Tripartite Synapse during Epileptogenesis”
Gregory Remigio, 2017
Dissertation title: "The Neurophysiology and Behavioral Pharmacology of Memory Enhancement and Memory Deficits in the Dentate Gyrus"
Dipan Patel, 2016
Dissertation Title: "Inflammation and oxidative stress in an animal model of infection-induced limbic epilepsy"
Kyle Thompson, 2014
Dissertation Title: "Creation, Validation, and Analysis of a Novel Model for the Study of Nonadherence in Newly Diagnosed Epileptic Rats"
Kyle is currently a Staff Scientist with the ADD Program at the University of Utah.
Sean Flynn, 2012
Dissertation Title: "Properties of NAX-5055: A Novel Systemically Available Galanin-Based Neuropeptide."
Sean is currently a Post Doctoral Research Associate at Dartmouth College.
Jay Vargas, 2011
Dissertation Title: "Morphological and Functional Alterations of Astrocytes Following Experimentally Induced Epilepsy"
Jay Vargas is currently Assistant Professor at California State University, in Los Angeles, California.
Cola Rowley, 2010
Dissertation Title: "The role of betaine/GABA transporter in epilepsy, seizure susceptibility, and behavior."
Cola is currently a Health and Nutrition Manager for Cavalli County, Early Head Start.
Koji Takahashi, 2009
Dissertation Title: “Functional Properties of Reactive Astrocytes in an Animal Model of Epilepsy.”
Kerry-Ann Stewart, 2008
Dissertation Title: "Theiler's Virus Encephalopathy: A Novel Model of Epilepsy."
Kerry-Ann is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Legacy RS Dow Neurobiology Labs. She is currently working on "Adenosine-based gene therapies and stem cell strategies for the treatment of epilepsy."
Laura Biggs, 2008
Dissertation Title: "Assessment of Long-Term Morphological and Behavioral Alterations and Drug Interventions Post Hypozia-Ischemia."
Liang Qiao, 2007
Dissertation Title: "The Effect of Methamphetamine on Seizure Thresholdand Epileptogenesis."
Brian Klein, 2003
Dissertation Title: "Pathophysiology Associated with a Single Gene (MASS1) Mutation Underlying the Robust Aduiogenic Seizure Phenotype in Frings Mice."
Brian is currently the Director of Pharmacology for the NeuroAdjuvants Program in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Timothy Simeone, Jr., 2002
Dissertation Title: "Regulation of Allosteric Modulation of Gaba A Receptor Funcion: Interaction Between Recombinant Gaba A Receptors and the Novel Anticonvulsant Drug Topiramate."
Matthew Barton, 2003
Dissertation Title: "Characterization of the NR2B Subunit-Selective Antagonists, CGX-1007 and CI-1041.
Matthew Barton is currently a Clinical Program Leader for Clinical Pharmacology at GlaxoSmithKline.
Shana Skradski, 2000
Dissertation Title: "Mapping, Cloning and Characterization of the MASS1 Gene in Frings Audiogenic Seizure-Susceptible Mice."
Shana Skradski is currently a Clinical Pharmacist at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
Gwendolyn Skeen-McMillin, 1994
Dissertation Title: "The Role of Dihydropyridine Voltage-Sensitive Calcium Channel Antagonists as N-Methy;-D-Aspartate Antagonists."
Gwen is currently Medical Director of Toxicology and Co-Medical Director of Pharmacogenetics at ARUP Laboratories.
James Allen Edward, 1994
Disseration Title: "Characterization of Potassium Evoked Calcium Transients in Mouse Cortical Astrocytes."
David Chapman
Graduate Rotation and Thesis Research, Dept. Pharmacology & Toxicology
Dissertation Title: "Electrophysiologic Evidence for Functionally Distinct NMDA Receptors in Medial versus Lateral Striatum." And "The Effect of Methamphetamine-Induced Neurotoxicity on NMDA Receptor Function in the Striatum."
James Otto
Graduate Rotation and Thesis Research, Dept. Pharmacology & Toxicology
Dissertation Title: "Effects of the Anticonvulsant Retigabine on Cultured Cortical Neurons: Changes in Electroresponsive Properties and Synaptic Transmission." and "M-current Function and Pharmacology in Animal Models of Benign Familial Neonatal Convulsions."
