Texas A&M University-College Station · BiologySohrabji Lab
Farida Sohrabji · College Station, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Farida Sohrabji's lab at Texas A&M focuses on understanding how stroke affects cognitive impairment, especially in aging female rats. The research explores the role of hormones and microRNAs in stroke recovery and looks at how gut health may influence brain outcomes. Their work aims to develop new therapeutic approaches to improve recovery from stroke, especially for women who are more affected by these conditions.
strokecognitive impairmentagingmicroRNAhormonal therapygut healthastrocytesneuroprotectioninsulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)gender differences
Research Aims
3AIM 01Investigate the role of IGF-1 on long-term stroke recovery in aging female rats.
AIM 02Examine the effects of stroke on brain and gut interactions and their relation to cognitive impairment.
AIM 03Determine the function of microRNA (mir20a-3p) in neuroprotection following stroke.
Skills the Lab Values
animal modelsmicroRNA treatmentblood-brain barrier analysisinflammation assaysbehavioral testing in rodentsPCRRNA sequencingdata analysishistology techniquesimmunohistochemistry
Output against the department
Publications202top 32% of dept.335th of 1,033
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Citations8.2ktop 46% of dept.477th of 1,033
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