Paul Reynolds, Physiology and Developmental Biology Academic Objectives Met and Results Observed Funding available through this MEG award has provided an opportunity for me to meet many academic objectives I’ve determined to be important at BYU. We have been successful in conducting pilot studies that reveal possible roles for SAGEs in ameliorating mechanisms of lung […]
Synaptic Modification of Inhibitory Inputs to GABA Neurons in the Ventral Tegmental Area: A novel potential target mediating reward and addiction in the brain
PI: Jeff Edwards Evaluation of academic objectives of the proposal The objectives of this award were met, especially in regard to the mentoring focus of the award. The students have been mentored and trained in an effective manner as outlined in my Mentoring Plan (abbreviated below). This includes mentoring students in research, writing, publishing, presenting […]
The role of LKB1 in Obesity-induced Skeletal Muscle Inflammation and Insulin Resistance
PI: David Thomson Evaluation of Academic Objectives The incidence of obesity and the health consequences that accompany it have increased rapidly over the past decade. Understanding the molecular pathways involved in its development will be crucial in developing novel treatment strategies for obesity and associated disorders. Low-grade inflammation likely plays a major role in many […]
Biophysical Actions of NSAIDS and Volatile Anesthetics
2013 MEG Final Report This award led to a wonderful confluence of mentored research experiences for 9 undergraduates and 1 graduate student. The academic goal was to evaluated the role of NSAIDs and general anesthetics in modulating lipid bilayer mechanics, particularly as they influenced pressure area curves and dye absorption rates in purified lipid vesicles. […]
Structural variations in articular cartilage associated with osteoarthritis.
Professor David Kooyman Thank you for this MEG award. It led to important research performed primarily by undergraduate students in my laboratory. Our work resulted in some molecular pathways leading to OA that can be exploited by pharmacologic intervention. We exceeded our stated goals for the project. Work from this MEG has already resulted in […]
The Neuroprotective Effect of Exercise on Memory Impairment Induced by Stress
Jeff Edwards, MEG Final Report- 2014 Award I) Evaluation of academic objectives of the proposal The objectives of this award were met, especially in regard to the mentoring focus of the award. The students have been mentored and trained in an effective manner as outlined in my Mentoring Plan (abbreviated below). This includes mentoring students […]
Effect of Caffeine on Skeletal Muscle Growth
David M. Thomson, Physiology and Developmental Biology Evaluation of academic objectives and project findings The purpose of this mentoring environment grant was to determine the role of LKB1 on the activation of p53 by exercise, muscle development, and pharmacological means. The primary research objectives and findings are listed below: Aim #1: Determine whether caffeine administration […]
Alcohol and Nicotine Co-Dependence
Scott C. Steffensen, Neuroscience, Jeff Edwards and Sterling N. Sudweeks, Physiology & Developmental Biology Proposal Abstract Alcoholism and nicotine (NIC) addiction are chronic relapsing disorders that have enormous impact on society. Alcohol and NIC are the most commonly abused drugs, and a large body of evidence indicates that there is a positive correlation between their […]
Consequences of invasive grass-fire cycles on plant-pollinator relationships in Utah deserts
Sam St.Clair, Plant and Wildlife Sciences Project objectives We successfully completed the studies as outlined in the proposal and the data collected has been written up a in a successfully defended MS thesis with two chapters. Mentored Graduate student Andrew Lybbert successfully defended his M.S. thesis on the project topic and is in the final […]
Anatomy Academy
Dr. Gary Seastrand, Education, and Dr. Jon Wisco, Physiology and Developmental Biology Academic Objectives Specific Aim 1: Measure the impact of Anatomy Academy on 5th and 6th grade students’ knowledge of anatomy, health, and exercise, interest in pursuing postsecondary education in a science-related field, and ability to make the lifestyle choices necessary to reduce their […]