The chemical pathways connecting physical and chemical stimuli to behavior (emotions or integrated response) are of particular interest to me. I am interested in pursuing my thesis research in the field of neuropharmacology, and as an extension, psychopharmacology. Neuropharmacology , broadly, studies the action of chemical stimuli upon neuronal cell structure and function. Under the hypothesis that such cellular changes (such as plasticity) effect higher cognitive behavior, studies in neuropharmacology are an interesting first approach to the question of mind/ brain barrier. I was introduced to the medical relevancy of neuropharmacology while shadowing rounds in a hospital with a psychiatrist at the Long island College Hospital. This volunteer experience provided the opportunity for me to expand my knowledge of the mind/brain question as it pertained to biomedicine, particularly in the field of psychopharmacology. With numerous scientific questions surrounding the treatment of depression, schizophrenia, and drug addiction, psychiatry impressed me as an excellent field to pursue biomedicine, especially in light of the enormous knowledge expansion in basic neuroscience.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
3F31HG000181-08S1
Application #
6920515
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG2)
Program Officer
Graham, Bettie
Project Start
2001-09-01
Project End
2004-11-30
Budget Start
2003-09-01
Budget End
2004-11-30
Support Year
8
Fiscal Year
2004
Total Cost
$13,711
Indirect Cost
Name
Harvard University
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
047006379
City
Boston
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02115