Expertise

Basic research, role of inflammation in depression.


We study neuroinflammation in depressive disorders, focusing specifically on Glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK3). Findings suggest that the pro-inflammatory action of GSK3may contribute to its promotion of mood disorders, providing a potential therapeutic target.


The role of depression in the potential worsening of metastasis in a breast cancer model.

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Organizational Affiliations

UMMG Dept of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Miller School of Medicine, Medical Campus, University of Miami

Miller School of Medicine, Medical Campus, University of Miami

Education

Biology
2005, PhD, Pierre & Marie Curie Universitya
Physiology
2001, MS, Pierre & Marie Curie Universitya
Physiology
2000, BS, Pierre & Marie Curie Universitya