This Health Research Program opportunity is with Dr. Xin-Ming Ma, Department of Neuroscience.
Project Description: Understanding the Role of Interneuron RFWD2 in Depression and Anxiety
Depression frequently co-occurs with anxiety, and the limited understanding of the mechanisms underlying these disorders contributes to the limited effectiveness of currently available antidepressants. RFWD2 has been identified as a risk factor for both conditions, and its protein is expressed in brain regions associated with mood and anxiety regulation.
This study aims to determine whether manipulating RFWD2 in interneurons within the mouse brain contributes to the development of depression and/or anxiety in an Rfwd2 genetic mouse model. The findings from this study will enhance our understanding of the mechanisms driving depression and anxiety.
For full details about this Health Research Program opportunity, visit https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/hrp/su26-23
For full details about the Health Research Program, visit ugradresearch.uconn.edu/hrp/
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HRP SU26-23: Research Opportunity with Dr. Xin-Ming Ma
This Health Research Program opportunity is with Dr. Xin-Ming Ma, Department of Neuroscience.
Project Description: Understanding the Role of Interneuron RFWD2 in Depression and Anxiety
Depression frequently co-occurs with anxiety, and the limited understanding of the mechanisms underlying these disorders contributes to the limited effectiveness of currently available antidepressants. RFWD2 has been identified as a risk factor for both conditions, and its protein is expressed in brain regions associated with mood and anxiety regulation.
This study aims to determine whether manipulating RFWD2 in interneurons within the mouse brain contributes to the development of depression and/or anxiety in an Rfwd2 genetic mouse model. The findings from this study will enhance our understanding of the mechanisms driving depression and anxiety.
For full details about this Health Research Program opportunity, visit https://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/hrp/su26-23
For full details about the Health Research Program, visit ugradresearch.uconn.edu/hrp/
Submissions to this program are made via a third-party software application, SurveyMonkey Apply. The terms of use and privacy statements for this software apply to your use of it and to the information you provide in your application. Before proceeding with your submission, please review their terms and privacy statements linked below.