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Laura Schrader is a Professor and Chair in Cell and Molecular Biology at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. from Tulane University (1997). Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying synaptic plasticity and learning/memory, employing techniques such as patch-clamp electrophysiology, behavioral paradigms, molecular biology, and biochemistry. Key interests include ion channel regulation, neuronal excitability, and the impact of hormones like estradiol on brain function.
Her work explores how hormonal and metabolic conditions influence cognitive processes, particularly in aging models. Notable contributions include studies on Shox2 transcription factor's role in thalamocortical neurons and neuroendocrine effects on synaptic plasticity. Over 40 peer-reviewed articles highlight her expertise in stress physiology, epigenetic mechanisms, and neurodevelopmental pathways.
Publications span topics from estrogen's effects on memory to mitochondrial dysfunction in PTSD models. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Her lab's address is at 201 Lindy Claiborne Boggs Center, Tulane University. No grants or advisees are listed here.
