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Melissa Glenn is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, with office Davis 335 and contact details melissa.glenn@colby.edu and (207) 859-5571. Her research centers on behavioral and cognitive neuroscience using rodent models to investigate developmental nutritional interventions and neurological disorders.
Her educational background includes:
- Ph.D. in Psychology (Experimental), Concordia University (2003)
- M.A. in Psychology (Experimental), Concordia University (1997)
- B.Sc. in Psychology, Memorial University of Newfoundland (1994)
Dr. Glenn's research examines how prenatal and early-life nutrition (particularly choline) influences brain development, neural plasticity, and behavioral outcomes across the lifespan. She specializes in sex differences in neurological disorders including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and traumatic brain injury, with emphasis on hippocampal function, memory formation, and hormonal interactions. Her work bridges basic neuroscience and translational applications for cognitive deficits.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on rodent models of disease, sex-specific responses to injury, and nutritional neuroprotection. Key trends include choline's role in mitigating cognitive decline, differential disease progression between sexes, and the neural basis of learning/memory in disease contexts.
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Dr. Glenn teaches undergraduate courses including Introduction to Psychology, Biological Basis of Behavior, and specialized seminars. While specific advisees and grants aren't documented in provided materials, her extensive publication record indicates active mentorship of student researchers in laboratory settings.
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