News
JUNE 2025
W. Keith Jones, PhD has been awarded a "RNA Biomarkers for Efficacy, and Adverse Effects in Drug Development".
MARCH 2025
On behalf of the Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience department training programs, congratulations to all the presenters that participated at the Annual 2025 Chicago Society for Neuroscience Chapter meeting, 3/20.
- 2nd Place Graduate Student Talk Competition: Sonia Gonzalez
- 3rd Place Graduate Student Poster Competition: Chanpreet Kaur
- 1st Place Post Doc Poster Competition: Amanda Vanderplow, PhD.
- 3rd Place Post Doc Poster Competition: Matthew Stratton, PhD.
- 3rd Place Art in Neuroscience Competition: Chanpreet Kaur
M. Smith, G. E. Dodis, A. Vanderplow, S. Gonzalez, Y. Rhee, K. Scrogin and R. Gogliotti. Potentiation of the M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor normalizes neuronal activation patterns and improves apnea severity in Mecp2+/− mice. Science Direct
Sonia Gonzalez awarded renewal of F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Fellowship! This award comes from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Dr. Amanda Vanderplow awarded renewal of F32 fellowship grant, Targeting MeCP2-Asssociated Disorders with miRNA Site-Blocking Oligonucleotides.
Dr. Rocco Gogliotti, PhD., promoted to Associate Professor with tenure as of July 2025.
Dr. Rocco Gogliotti, PhD., was appointed Vice Chair/Assistant Professor in the department of Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience as of March 1, 2025.
DECEMBER 2024
Congratulations to Chanpreet Kaur who wins Predoctoral Fellowship from American Heart Association.
Dr. Monsheel Sodhi, PhD awarded R01 grant, Sex differences in cognitive dysfunction: mitigation by RNA editing.
NOVEMBER 2024
APRIL 2024
Chanpreet Kaur wins first place at the Chicago Chapter of the Society for Neurosceince (SfN) meeting.
PUBLICATIONS
Rocco Gogliotti, PhD
M. Smith, B. Arthur, J. Cikowski, C. Holt, S. Gonzalez, N.M. Fisher, S.A.D. Vermudez, C.W. Lindsley, C.M. Niswender and R.G. Gogliotti. Clinical and preclinical evidence for M1 Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Potentiation as a Therapeutic Approach for Rett Syndrome. Neurotherapeutics HERE
Jakub Cikowski*, Calista Holt*, Bright Arthur, Mackenzie Smith, Sonia Gonzalez, Craig W. Lindsley, Colleen M. Niswender, and R.G. Gogliotti Optimized Administration of the M4 PAM VU0467154 Demonstrates Broad efficacy, but Limited Effective Concentrations in Mecp2+/- mice ACS Publications HERE
W. Keith Jones, PhD
Lenz MR, Tsai SY, Roessler AE, Wang Y, Sethupathi P, Jones WK, Kartje GL, Simmons WH A Potent Inhibitor of Aminopepitdase P2 Reduces Reperfusion Injury in Model of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2022 Jan 3:JPET-AR-2021-000875. Doi:10.11124/jpet.121.000875.
Online ahead of print HERE
Gwendolyn Kartje, MD, PhD
Son T Ton, Julia R. Laghi, Shih-Yen Tsai, Ashley A. Blackwell, Natalie S. Adamczyk, Jenna R Osterlund Oltmanns, Richard A. Britten, Douglas G. Wallace, Gwendolyn L. Kartje Exposure to 5 cGy 28Si Particles Induces Long-Term Microglial Activation in the Striatum and Subventricular Zone and Concomitant Neurogenic Suppression
Radiat Res. 2022 Apr 4. doi: 10.1667/RADE-21-00021.1. Online ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35377458/
Kelly Langert, PhD
Feipeng Yang, Maleen Cabe, Hope A. Nowak and Langert K.A. (2022) Chitosan/poly(lactic-co-glycolic)acid Nanoparticle Formulations with Finely-Tuned Size Distributions for Enhanced Mucoadhesion MDPI Pharmaceutics 2022, 14, 95 HERE
Feipeng Yang, Maleen Cabe, Sean D. Ogle, Veronica Sanchez and Langert K.A. (2021) Optimization of critical parameters for coating of polymeric nanoparticles with plasma membrane vesicles by sonication Scientific Reports, 23996 HERE
Monsheel Sodhi, PhD
Bristow GC, Eisenlohr-Moul T, Lotesto K and Sodhi MS (2021). Sex differences in the transcription of monoamine transporters in major depression. J. AFFECTIVE DISORDERS 2021.
Michael Collins, PhD
Schreiber JA, Tajuddin NF, Kouzoukas DE, Kevala K, Kim HY, Collins MA. Alcohol. Moderate blood alcohol and brain neurovulnerability: Selective depletion of calcium-independent phospholipase A2, omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid, and its synaptamide derivative as a potential harbinger of deficits in anti-inflammatory reserve. Clin Exp Res. 2021 Dec;45(12):2506-2517 HERE
RECENT AWARDS
Congratulations Dr. Lievano! Fabio Lievano, MD, is a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Lievano serves as the Vice President of Patient Safety, Scientific Collaborations, and New Business Advancements of AbbVie Pharmaceuticals. He is an Affiliate Professor in the department of Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Northwestern University. Dr. Lievano will receive this honorary degree at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
W. Keith Jones, PhD
Congratulations to Dr. Jones who received a $15,000 grant from the C.H.A.R.M. Institute to study inter-organ protection by neural stimulation in aged mouse models. This is a continuation of his research on “Protection enter Oregon protection by neural stimulation."
Rocco Gogliotti, PhD
Congratulations to Rocco Gogliotti, PhD for receiving a grant entitled "The interplay of the heat shock cascade and Rett Syndrome" from the International Rett Syndrome Foundation in October 2021. And congratulations to Dr. Gogliotti for receiving the 2021 Junior Scientist of the Year award. He talked about his career path, research, and philosophy at the annual St. Albert's Day at the Health Sciences Campus.
JUNE 2025
W. Keith Jones, PhD has been awarded a "RNA Biomarkers for Efficacy, and Adverse Effects in Drug Development".
MARCH 2025
On behalf of the Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience department training programs, congratulations to all the presenters that participated at the Annual 2025 Chicago Society for Neuroscience Chapter meeting, 3/20.
- 2nd Place Graduate Student Talk Competition: Sonia Gonzalez
- 3rd Place Graduate Student Poster Competition: Chanpreet Kaur
- 1st Place Post Doc Poster Competition: Amanda Vanderplow, PhD.
- 3rd Place Post Doc Poster Competition: Matthew Stratton, PhD.
- 3rd Place Art in Neuroscience Competition: Chanpreet Kaur
M. Smith, G. E. Dodis, A. Vanderplow, S. Gonzalez, Y. Rhee, K. Scrogin and R. Gogliotti. Potentiation of the M1 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor normalizes neuronal activation patterns and improves apnea severity in Mecp2+/− mice. Science Direct
Sonia Gonzalez awarded renewal of F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Fellowship! This award comes from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Dr. Amanda Vanderplow awarded renewal of F32 fellowship grant, Targeting MeCP2-Asssociated Disorders with miRNA Site-Blocking Oligonucleotides.
Dr. Rocco Gogliotti, PhD., promoted to Associate Professor with tenure as of July 2025.
Dr. Rocco Gogliotti, PhD., was appointed Vice Chair/Assistant Professor in the department of Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience as of March 1, 2025.
DECEMBER 2024
Congratulations to Chanpreet Kaur who wins Predoctoral Fellowship from American Heart Association.
Dr. Monsheel Sodhi, PhD awarded R01 grant, Sex differences in cognitive dysfunction: mitigation by RNA editing.
NOVEMBER 2024
APRIL 2024
Chanpreet Kaur wins first place at the Chicago Chapter of the Society for Neurosceince (SfN) meeting.
PUBLICATIONS
Rocco Gogliotti, PhD
M. Smith, B. Arthur, J. Cikowski, C. Holt, S. Gonzalez, N.M. Fisher, S.A.D. Vermudez, C.W. Lindsley, C.M. Niswender and R.G. Gogliotti. Clinical and preclinical evidence for M1 Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Potentiation as a Therapeutic Approach for Rett Syndrome. Neurotherapeutics HERE
Jakub Cikowski*, Calista Holt*, Bright Arthur, Mackenzie Smith, Sonia Gonzalez, Craig W. Lindsley, Colleen M. Niswender, and R.G. Gogliotti Optimized Administration of the M4 PAM VU0467154 Demonstrates Broad efficacy, but Limited Effective Concentrations in Mecp2+/- mice ACS Publications HERE
W. Keith Jones, PhD
Lenz MR, Tsai SY, Roessler AE, Wang Y, Sethupathi P, Jones WK, Kartje GL, Simmons WH A Potent Inhibitor of Aminopepitdase P2 Reduces Reperfusion Injury in Model of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 2022 Jan 3:JPET-AR-2021-000875. Doi:10.11124/jpet.121.000875.
Online ahead of print HERE
Gwendolyn Kartje, MD, PhD
Son T Ton, Julia R. Laghi, Shih-Yen Tsai, Ashley A. Blackwell, Natalie S. Adamczyk, Jenna R Osterlund Oltmanns, Richard A. Britten, Douglas G. Wallace, Gwendolyn L. Kartje Exposure to 5 cGy 28Si Particles Induces Long-Term Microglial Activation in the Striatum and Subventricular Zone and Concomitant Neurogenic Suppression
Radiat Res. 2022 Apr 4. doi: 10.1667/RADE-21-00021.1. Online ahead of print. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35377458/
Kelly Langert, PhD
Feipeng Yang, Maleen Cabe, Hope A. Nowak and Langert K.A. (2022) Chitosan/poly(lactic-co-glycolic)acid Nanoparticle Formulations with Finely-Tuned Size Distributions for Enhanced Mucoadhesion MDPI Pharmaceutics 2022, 14, 95 HERE
Feipeng Yang, Maleen Cabe, Sean D. Ogle, Veronica Sanchez and Langert K.A. (2021) Optimization of critical parameters for coating of polymeric nanoparticles with plasma membrane vesicles by sonication Scientific Reports, 23996 HERE
Monsheel Sodhi, PhD
Bristow GC, Eisenlohr-Moul T, Lotesto K and Sodhi MS (2021). Sex differences in the transcription of monoamine transporters in major depression. J. AFFECTIVE DISORDERS 2021.
Michael Collins, PhD
Schreiber JA, Tajuddin NF, Kouzoukas DE, Kevala K, Kim HY, Collins MA. Alcohol. Moderate blood alcohol and brain neurovulnerability: Selective depletion of calcium-independent phospholipase A2, omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid, and its synaptamide derivative as a potential harbinger of deficits in anti-inflammatory reserve. Clin Exp Res. 2021 Dec;45(12):2506-2517 HERE
RECENT AWARDS
Congratulations Dr. Lievano! Fabio Lievano, MD, is a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Lievano serves as the Vice President of Patient Safety, Scientific Collaborations, and New Business Advancements of AbbVie Pharmaceuticals. He is an Affiliate Professor in the department of Molecular Pharmacology and Neuroscience at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at Northwestern University. Dr. Lievano will receive this honorary degree at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
W. Keith Jones, PhD
Congratulations to Dr. Jones who received a $15,000 grant from the C.H.A.R.M. Institute to study inter-organ protection by neural stimulation in aged mouse models. This is a continuation of his research on “Protection enter Oregon protection by neural stimulation."
Rocco Gogliotti, PhD
Congratulations to Rocco Gogliotti, PhD for receiving a grant entitled "The interplay of the heat shock cascade and Rett Syndrome" from the International Rett Syndrome Foundation in October 2021. And congratulations to Dr. Gogliotti for receiving the 2021 Junior Scientist of the Year award. He talked about his career path, research, and philosophy at the annual St. Albert's Day at the Health Sciences Campus.