Tara Chaplin, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology, George Mason University
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Anna Newcomb, Ph.D., LCSW, Trauma Research Manager, Inova Trauma Center
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Jared Medina, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, University of Delaware http://www.jaredmedina.com/
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Helene Langevin, M.D., Director, National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), National Institutes of Health
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Melissa Cyders, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Indiana University Purdue University – Indianapolis
Dr. Cyder’s RISC Laboratory Website
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CASBBI Trainee Summer 2019 Awardees
Farah Bader, Department of Psychology, George Mason University
Jillian Nelson, Department of Psychology, George Mason University
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Ionic Imbalance in Neuronal Pathologies
John Robert Cressman, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Physics, George Mason University
Seizures and Migraines share a number of similar physiological features. Perhaps most striking is the prominent role of ionic imbalance in the initiation, and spread of pathological activity within the brain. We have explored these features experimental and computationally in an attempt to understand the physiological abnormalities that can lead to these conditions. Results suggest that failures in glial and vascular support are likely candidates for poor ionic regulation and are therefore potential targets for treatments. I will conclude with results utilizing focused ultrasound stimulation to modulate the local ionic environment and discuss its potential clinical applications.