I have very broad interests in behavioural neuroscience, especially in understanding the neural underpinnings of cognition and memory. My research focuses on frontal circuits underlying short term memory.
My research interests are in short-term memory and improving memory tests in rodents. Going forward, I hope to use pharmacological methods to explore the brain regions that are involved in memory.
I study the effects of gestational cannabis exposure on neurodevelopment, investigating how prenatal exposure influences behaviour and brain chemistry. I am also very interested in the effects of pregnancy on the female brain.
My current research explores the physiological foundations of tau proteins in the brain, and how the removal of this protein drives measurable behavior and cognition. Along with the Howland lab, I hope to elucidate the role of this protein and its role during rodent's development.
As a technician in the lab I assist the students in the more technically challenging aspects of their projects. My goal is to nurture their interest in science, share my experience, and to provide an environment where they can develop their own skill sets.
I am interested in the endocannabinoid system and its role in maintaining homeostasis across various organ systems. In addition, I hope to explore the effects of recreational cannabis on fetal-maternal health during and after pregnancy.
My research investigates the developmental implications of cannabis exposure during pregnancy. Ultimately I’m interested in the intersection between cannabinoids and other psychoactive substance use, and their downstream effects on behaviour and health long term.
