Synaptic scaffolding protein SHANK1: Implications for learning-induced synaptic modification and neurodevelopmental disorders

The Behavioral Neuroscience Concentration in the Department of Psychology at Wright State University kicks off its 10-year anniversary with a Distinguished Alumni Research Talk and Q & A with students. Sean Collins graduated from the program in 2012.  He  is currently a graduate student and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Illinois Beckman Institute studying molecular mechanisms underlying learning-induced neocortical plasticity in order to identify mechanisms underlying memory consolidation. Sean will give a research talk at 2 p.m. in NEC 101 followed at 3 p.m. by a Q  & A with light refreshments in NEC 400.