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Loretta
M. Flanagan-Cato, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
D-18, Psychology Lab Bldg/6196
(215) 898-4085 Fax: (215) 898-7301
email:
flanagan@cattell.psych.upenn.edu
Click here for selected publications since Dr. Flanagan-Cato's arrival at Penn
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Steroid-induced plasticity of neural circuits to control reproductive and ingestive behaviors.
RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
Transneuronal viral tracing, immunocytochemistry, cell filling, confocal microscopy, behavioral analysis.RESEARCH SUMMARY
Our research focuses on the cellular and molecular effects of steroids on brain networks that modulate behaviors such as mating and ingestion. To study these behaviorally-relevant neuro-hormonal interactions, a multidisciplinary approach is required. Thus, techniques ranging from behavioral analysis, immunocytochemical localization of peptide and steroid receptors, transneuronal tracing, and confocal analysis of cell morphology are employed.
KEY WORDS:
Neuroendocrinology, estrogen, receptors, steroids, neuropeptides, dendritic spines, neuroplasticity
