Columbia University in the City of New York · BiologyBendesky Lab
Andres Bendesky · New York, New York
Research Focus
The lab of Dr. Andres Bendesky at Columbia University focuses on understanding the biological mechanisms that influence parental behavior, particularly in relation to the neurosteroid allopregnanediol. By studying different species of mice, the research aims to uncover how hormones affect the motivation for parental care, which is crucial for healthy child development. The lab's work has implications for understanding postpartum depression and child neglect.
parental behaviorneurosteroidspostpartum depressionhormonal modulationPeromyscus mice
Research Aims
4AIM 01Investigate the effects of the neurosteroid allopregnanediol on parental behavior in mice.
AIM 02Characterize the hormonal pathways involved in parental care between different mouse species.
AIM 03Examine the role of the adrenal cortex in parental motivation.
AIM 04Explore the molecular mechanisms by which allopregnanediol influences brain activity related to caregiving.
Skills the Lab Values
electrophysiologymolecular biology techniquesanimal behavior observationhormonal assaysdata analysisgenetics techniquesneuroscience methodsin vivo studiesimmunohistochemistry
Output against the department
Publications67bottom 18% of dept.848th of 1,033
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Citations2.7kbottom 20% of dept.828th of 1,033
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