UTHThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · Neuroscience
Venna Stroke Lab
Venugopal Reddy Venna · Houston, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Venugopal Reddy Venna's lab focuses on understanding how strokes affect the brain, particularly in older adults. They explore the relationship between post-stroke depression and changes in specific brain chemicals, like taurine and oxytocin, that are vital for mood and recovery. By investigating these mechanisms, the lab aims to identify potential treatments to improve recovery and quality of life for stroke survivors.
strokepost-stroke depressionagingneuroinflammationoxytocintaurinemicroglianeurotransmittersrecovery
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate oxytocin signaling and its role in post-stroke depression.
AIM 02Evaluate the effects of taurine supplementation on recovery after stroke.
AIM 03Analyze the contribution of microglial activation to depression and stroke recovery.
Skills the Lab Values
mouse modelspharmacological toolsgenetic engineeringcell cultureWestern blotbehavioral assaysimmunohistochemistrybioinformaticsflow cytometry
Output against the department
Publications105bottom 35% of dept.432nd of 671
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Citations3.9kbottom 30% of dept.470th of 671
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