RFURosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science · Pharmacology
Social Behavior and Genetics Lab
Jeremy E Rosenkranz · North Chicago, Illinois
Research Focus
Dr. Jeremy E. Rosenkranz's lab investigates the biological basis of social behavior, especially in the context of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). His research focuses on how certain genes influence brain circuits responsible for social functions, particularly during adolescence, a critical time for social and neural development. By exploring the roles of specific proteins like neurexin and the interactions between different brain areas, his work aims to bridge the gaps between genetics, brain function, and social behavior.
Autism Spectrum Disorderneurexinsocial behavioramygdalaprefrontal cortexsynaptic plasticitygene functionadolescent developmentneural circuitssocial motivation
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate the impact of neurexin 1 on synaptic plasticity and social behaviors in rodents.
AIM 02Explore how PFC-BLA synapses influence social motivation across developmental stages.
AIM 03Identify synaptic changes during adolescence that affect the social circuitry of the brain.
AIM 04Determine the role of AMPA receptor subunit composition on social behavior adaptations.
AIM 05Elucidate the neurobiological mechanisms linking genetic factors to social function.
Skills the Lab Values
Western blottingelectrophysiologygene knockout techniquesbehavioral assays in rodentscell cultureimmunohistochemistryanimal handlingfluorescence microscopydata analysis in Rexperimental design
Output against the department
Publications4bottom 1% of dept.457th of 462
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Citations34bottom 1% of dept.456th of 462
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