Fiona E Harrison, PhD.
Associate Professor of Medicine; Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolism
Director, Vanderbilt Murine Neurobehavioral Core
Co-Director, T32 Training program in Environmental Toxicology
Harrison earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees in psychology and behavioral neuroscience from Cardiff University in Wales. She moved to Vanderbilt in 2004 and opened her own lab in 2011 in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine. Harrison’s research focus is on how our diet and environmental exposures can influence our brain health and behavior and contribute to susceptibility to developmental disorders and to age-related neurodegenerative disorders. Harrison is well-known for her work on the varied roles of vitamin C in the brain and particularly the effects of vitamin C deficiency. Her research also includes other nutrients including manganese which is critical to life but damaging at higher exposure levels. Both vitamin C and manganese directly impact normal function of a range of neurotransmitter systems. Work in the Harrison lab is performed predominantly in rodent models and cell culture systems and Harrison strives to provide a supportive environment for all trainees and collaborators to thrive and develop.
The lecture will be held in Jordan Hall room 105. Afterward, you are invited for a mixer in the Galleria with light refreshments.
Originally published at neuroscienceandbehavior.nd.edu.