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Velázquez, Cristina, PhDAdjunct Professor Associate Investigator at the Institute of Neurobiology Contact Info cristina.velazquez1@upr.edu (787) 721-4149 ext. 237 Research InterestsCNS plasticity in response to substance abuse. Alcoholism has devastating effects on individuals and society as a whole. Alcohol tolerance is a key factor leading to increased consumption and subsequent alcohol abuse and alcoholism. Our goal…
Marie, Bruno, PhDAdjunct Professor Associate Investigator of Institute of Neurobiology Contact Info Institute of Neurobiology, Lab 314 787-721-4149 Research InterestsMy laboratory is using the powerful tools of Drosophila genetics to answer basic questions regarding synapse function and development. 1- Molecular mechanisms underlying rapid activity-dependent synaptic plasticity For decades synaptic plasticity has been associated with fundamental…
Sosa, María A., PhDProfessor and Chair Contact Info maria.sosa@upr.edu Medical Sciences Campus Dr. Guillermo Arbona Irizarry, Bldg Lab A569/570, Office A561 Institute of Neurobiology Office 320/321 787-758-2525 x1514 (office) x1503 (lab); 787-721-4149 x276 (IN office) Research InterestsNeural basis of interactive behaviors in invertebrate animal model systems; impact of anthropogenic environmental changes on nervous system function…
Sierra-Mercado, Demetrio, PhDAssociate Professor Contact Info demetrio.sierra@upr.edu Medical Sciences Campus Dr. Guillermo Arbona Irizarry Bldg. 5th Floor, Office A501A, Lab A544/A538 787-758-2525 x1572 (office), x1521 (lab) Education B.S.: Biology, Minor in Chemistry (University of Texas at San Antonio) Ph.D.: Biomedical Sciences — Neuroscience (Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico) Postdoctoral training: Behavioral neuroscience, neurophysiology,…
Pérez, Nivia L., PhDProfessor Contact Info nivia.perez@upr.edu Medical Sciences Campus Dr. Guillermo Arbona Irizarry Bldg. Lab A556/A557/A558 787-758-2525 x1512 Research InterestsRole of glutamate’s metabotropic receptors in the mechanisms underlying anxiety and the establishment of emotional memory in females. We investigate the role of metabotropic glutamate receptors (mGluRs) in anxiety-related behaviors and emotional memory at the…