Jeff Edwards

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Jeff Edwards |Brigham Young

Keywordsendocannabinoid enzyme expression, hippocampusDepartmentPhysiology and Developmental BiologyAbstractThe objectives of this award were met, especially in regard to the mentoring focus of the award. The students have been mentored and trained in an effective manner as outlined below.

Oct 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Ryan Williamson |Jeff Edwards |Brigham Young

Keywordsendocannabinoid biosynthetic enzymes, hippocampal interneurons, eCBDepartmentPhysiology and Developmental BiologyAbstractThe hippocampus is a region of the brain that mediates learning and memory formation by changing the properties of synapses within its circuitry [2]. The plastic nature of these synapses allows the brain to alter how sensitive one neuron is to stimulation from another neuron.

Jul 9, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Ryan Williamson |Jeff Edwards |Brigham Young

Keywordsendocannabinoid receptor, GPR55, GPR119, neurons, hippocampusDepartmentPhysiology and Developmental BiologyAbstractThe hippocampus is the part of the brain that mediates learning and memory by altering the function of synapses within its circuitry via intracellular signaling molecules. The ability of synapses to change is called synaptic plasticity. Hippocampal synaptic plasticity can be mediated by endogenous lipid-based signaling molecules called endocannabinoids (eCBs) [3].

Mar 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Michael Christensen |Jeff Edwards |Michael Thayer |Brigham Young

Keywordsnovel g-protein, synaptic plasticity, Alzheimer's diseaseDepartmentPhysiology and Developmental BiologyAbstractAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer’s disease – infamously known for its patients’ loss of memory and other intellectual abilities – is the sixth most common cause of death in the United States. Sadly this is just one of many ailments people experience that result in learning and memory loss.

Mar 26, 2024 | scholarsarchive.byu.edu | Jeff Edwards |Brigham Young

Keywordsneuroprotective effect, memory impairment, stressDepartmentPhysiology and Developmental BiologyAbstractThe objectives of this award were met, especially in regard to the mentoring focus of the award. The students have been mentored and trained in an effective manner as outlined in my Mentoring Plan (abbreviated below). This includes mentoring students in research, writing, publishing, presenting at conferences, etc.