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2006-2007 Research Students


Ryan Squire

2007 Spring Research
Development of a Method for Co-Staining
Bdru (A marker for formation of new cells)
and NeuN (A Neuron Specific Marker


Luisa Thompson

2007 Spring Research
Effects of the D3 Receptor Agonist (U99194)
on New Cell Production in the Hippocampus
and Substantia Nigra


2005-2006 Honors & Research Students

Mitchell Bartlett


Morgaine Gilchrist-Scott

Honors Project
Exercise's neuroprotective effects in a rat model of Parkinson's disease: Does exercise enhance neurogenesis in the rat substantia nigra?
Advisor: Dennison Smith

Honors Project
Effects of Capsaicin and Capsaicin analogs on Paired-Pulse Inhibition in the Hippocampal slice
Advisor: Dennison Smith

Liz Waring
Honors Project
The role of MAP kinase on the synaptic adaptations of hippocampal CA1 to chronic cannabinoid exposure
Advisor: Dennison Smith


Jonathan Good
Winter Term & Spring Research
Exercise's Neuroprotective Effects In A Rat Model Of Parkinson's Disease: Does Exercise Enhance Neurogenesis In The Rat Substantia Nigra?
Advisor: Dennison Smith