Louise Risher

Louise Risher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Marshall University. Her lab investigates how adolescent binge drinking disrupts astrocyte-neuron interactions, leading to long-term cognitive deficits. Using rodent models, she examines synaptic decoupling, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroimmune activation.

Research employs immunohistochemistry, 3D image analysis, and behavioral assays (e.g., conditioned place preference). Publications highlight prefrontal cortex vulnerability and tripartite synapse pathology. Current NIH-funded projects explore glial targets for intervention. No awards or student lists are provided.