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Susan Walling is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Calgary and a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with Distinction from Memorial University. Her research interests predominantly focus on behavioural neuroscience, specifically the functionality of the locus coeruleus (LC), a small nucleus in the mammalian brainstem that has a critical role in modulating brain plasticity, memory, and cognitive processes. Walling's recent work explores the pathological changes associated with Alzheimer's disease and their relationship with the abnormal functioning of the locus coeruleus, emphasizing the importance of this nucleus during early developmental stages. She collaborates with a dedicated team of researchers to establish novel rodent models for Alzheimer's disease, employing various advanced neurobiological techniques such as electrophysiology, viral vector technology, and optogenetics. Walling is also an advocate for training and mentoring aspiring MSc and Ph.D. students within her lab. She is actively engaged in research funded by notable agencies like the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council and the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
Memorial University of Newfoundland • St. John's, NL, Canada
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