Neuroscience Institute Fellowships for Undergraduate Research Awarded

The UT Neuroscience Institute awarded the 2009-2010 Merit Fellowships for Undergraduate Neuroscience Research to three area students, who will work in UTHSC labs this summer. Cameron Kasmai, of Christian Brothers University, Danielle Helton, of Baylor University, and Leslie Baker, of Rhodes College, were selected by a committee at their respective institutions based on their academic excellence and strong interest in neuroscience. Cameron will work with Dr. Detlef Heck, PhD, in Anatomy and Neurobiology, who studies the structure and function of the cerebellar cortical network. Danielle will work with Dr. John Boughter, PhD, in Anatomy and Neurobiology, who studies genes that influence ingestive behaviors, including taste sensitivity, solution intake, and licking in mice. Leslie will work with Dr. Fu-Ming Zhou, PhD, in Pharmacology, who studies the molecular, cellular, and neuropharmacological mechanisms of the brain monoamine systems.

Previous Awardees

2008-2009: Michael Antone, Christian Borthers University - Dr. Kristin Hamre
2008-2009: Daniel Wilkinson, Rhodes College - Dr. Charles Leffler
2008-2009: Lorna Wilkes, Christian Brothers University - Dr. Robert Foehring
2007-2008: Indre Augustinaite, Christian Brothers University - Dr. Matt Ennis
2007-2008: Joel Chasan, Rhodes College - Dr. Shannon Matta
2006-2007: Alan Newton, Christian Brothers University - Dr. Larry Reiter
2006-2007: Teresa Bell, Rhodes College - Dr. Matt Ennis

Neuroscience Undergraduate Fellow Presentations

Michael Antone worked with Dr. Kristin Hamre,
who studies the interaction between genetics
and the nervous system.

Indre Augustinaite worked with Dr. Matt Ennis
in Anatomy and Neurobiology, who studies both
olfactory neural circuits and central pain processing.

Alan Newton worked with Dr. Larry Reiter in Neurology, studying the genetics of autism.

Teresa Bell worked with Dr. Matt Ennis in Anatomy and Neurobiology,
who studies both olfactory neural circuits and central pain processing.