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Nuria Daviu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in Neurobiology, with a focus on stress and its related disorders. Her research examines the brain processes associated with stress resilience and the innate coping mechanisms that impact mental health. The lab investigates how natural processes of stress exposure, perception, and control contribute to resilience. By leveraging knowledge from various methodologies, including behavioral approaches, in vivo calcium recordings in freely moving animals, and optogenetic and chemogenetic manipulations, her work aims to identify new behavior-based therapeutic targets for mood and stress-related disorders. Daviu's research not only emphasizes the importance of understanding stress at both the circuit and functional behavioral levels but also aims to mitigate the negative consequences of trauma through innovative therapeutic strategies. Through her work at the Ontario Veterinary College, she contributes to the advancement of veterinary medicine and health research, ultimately seeking to improve the health of animals, people, and the planet.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).