Research Poster: Impact of the Deletion of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor-Associated Factor 3 (Traf3) in Parvalbumin (PV)-Expressing Inhibitory Interneurons in Male and Female Mice
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This poster presents my Laidlaw Scholars Program Research Project, conducted under the supervision of Lina Oh and Dr. Alexei Bygrave at the Tufts School of Medicine. My project focused on determining whether the behavioral phenotypes observed in the broader knockout mouse line, vGat-Traf3 KO, were driven by Parvalbumin (PV)-expressing interneurons specifically. By performing a behavioral battery on a group of PV-Traf3 KO mice, I will identify whether or not similar phenotypes are observed. This work contributes to a deeper understanding of inhibitory interneurons' role in psychiatric disorder susceptibility, which may ultimately better the development of more effective treatments.
Hi everyone! I'm Vivian, an undergraduate junior at Tufts University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. My interests lie in neuroscience and bridging the gap between vulnerable populations and healthcare access.
I enjoy listening to music, reading, and taking walks (in the summer)!
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