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Unit: School of Medicine
Department: Department of Neuroscience
Office location and address
409 Lane Rd
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22903
Education
PhD, University of Pierre and Marie Curie
Publications
Sponsored Awards
Discovering new therapies to promote myelin repair
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
August 01, 2021 – January 31, 2023
The role of oligodendrocyte progenitor cells in neuroinflammation
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
April 01, 2021 – March 31, 2022
Meningeal immunity - a middleman between gut microbiome and the brain (YRS 3-5)
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Mental Health
August 21, 2017 – July 31, 2021
Diversity of oligodendrocyte precursor cells in the adult central nervous system
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
July 15, 2019 – July 14, 2021
NOVO-118 as a therapeutic to promote remyelination in in vivo models of MS
Source: Novoron Bioscience Inc.
September 15, 2019 – May 31, 2021
MD-NESC Role of LRP1 in NF-kB mediated neuroinflammation
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
February 01, 2015 – December 31, 2020
Identification of S1R as a novel checkpoint in ER mediated inflammation
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
August 15, 2017 – July 31, 2020
Targeting metabolic vulnerabilities of immune cells to treat CNS demyelination
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
July 01, 2017 – May 30, 2018
MD-NESC-RAP as a novel therapeutic to promote remylination after MS lesion
Source: Novoron Bioscience Inc.
September 15, 2015 – August 31, 2017
MD-NESC Changes in microbiome contribute to depression in Multiple Sclerosis
Source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
October 01, 2015 – September 30, 2016
MD-NESC Role of LRP1 in myelin mediated inhibition of oligodendrocyte precursor differentiation
Source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
June 01, 2013 – May 31, 2014
Function of LRP-1 in Multiple Sclerosis
Source: U.S. NIH Institute of Neurological Disorders & Str
January 01, 2012 – July 31, 2013
Courses
Credits: 3
Students in Neuroscience major are expected to participate in active research, supervised by a faculty research mentor. The course grade is based on 10 hours/week lab work toward achieving term goals that are determined individually at the beginning of the term. Students are expected to submit a Term Plan one month after the first day of classes and a Progress Report two weeks before the last day of classes.
Credits: 3
This course provides opportunities for first and second year students who have not yet declared a major to engage in supervised research activities.
Credits: 2
This course is the final semester of Independent Research for participants of the Biology Distinguished Majors Program. During this semester, students will complete their laboratory investigations, ultimately presenting the sum of their work in a written thesis. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
Credits: 3
A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. The thesis must be based on empirical research conducted by the student. Prerequisite: Participant in Neuroscience DMP.
Credits: 3
A two-semester course in which the student prepares a thesis under the supervision of a Neuroscience Graduate Program faculty member. The thesis must be based on empirical research conducted by the student. Prerequisite: Participant in Neuroscience DMP.
Credits: 2
Topics of current interest in neuroscience are presented and discussed by both the program faculty and visiting neuroscientists from other institutions. Prerequisite: Permission of program director.
Credits: 1–12
This course is for visiting research students participating in the BIMS Visiting Research Graduate Trianeeship Program (VRGTP). Students in this course are dual enrolled in their home institution and will participate in research for a minimum of 4 semesters. The research will assist them in completing their degree at their home institution. Non-degree students.
Credits: 1–12
Original research on approved problems.
Credits: 1–12
Original research on approved problems.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral research, taken before a dissertation director has been selected.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral research, under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 1–12
For doctoral dissertation, taken under the supervision of a dissertation director.
Credits: 1–12
Dissertation research credit for students who have completed their advancement to candidacy.