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Dr. Jennifer Donegan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School. Her research interests primarily focus on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the effects of stress and inflammation on behavior and cognitive function. She has contributed to various studies exploring the impacts of interleukin-6 and other neuroimmune factors in the context of neurodevelopmental disorders and psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia. Dr. Donegan utilizes a range of experimental techniques, including behavioral assays with rodent models, to investigate the role of brain circuitry and signaling pathways in mediating these effects. Her work aims to uncover potential therapeutic strategies for treating mental health disorders through interventions targeting neuroinflammation and synaptic plasticity.
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