Ohio State University-Main Campus · NeuroscienceThe Connection Lab
Erica R Glasper · Columbus, Ohio
Research Focus
Dr. Erica R. Glasper's research lab at Ohio State University focuses on understanding how social relationships impact mental and physical health. They study the effects of losing social connections, such as through loneliness, and explore the biological processes involved, particularly looking at inflammation and metabolic changes in the brain. By using California mice as a model, the lab aims to uncover potential interventions to improve health outcomes for individuals suffering from social isolation.
neuroinflammationsocial relationshipslonelinesspair bondingoxytocinmental healthbehavioral stressmetabolic disruptionAlzheimer's disease
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate how social bond disruption leads to increased neuroinflammation in the brain.
AIM 02Examine the effects of pair bond dissolution on mitochondrial function in neurons.
AIM 03Assess the role of oxytocin in mitigating the impacts of social isolation on mental health.
Skills the Lab Values
mouse modelsimmunohistochemistryRNA sequencingbehavioral assaysinflammatory assaysmetabolic analysisdata analysisbiostatisticsneuroanatomy
Output against the department
Publications67bottom 18% of dept.548th of 671
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Citations2.7kbottom 18% of dept.553rd of 671
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