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Adrienne Benediktsson

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Most of my undergraduate was completed at the University of Calgary (double degree program in Psychology and Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology), but I transferred to Iowa State for my final year and graduated with a BS in Zoology.
Research interests: 

I am interested in the role that glia play in the nervous system—particularly their actions at glutamatergic synapses

Current projects: 

I am currently involved in a project that is interested in understanding the localization, the dynamic rearrangement and the effects of activity on an astrocytic glutamate transporter, GLT-1.

Degree
Defense date: 
07/07/2007
Thesis project: 

Imaging of Astrocyte Structure and the Distribution and Dynamics of GLT-1a in Organotypic Hippocampal Slice Cultures

Ph.D. Advisor: 

“Iowa City is the perfect combination as it has dining, shopping and entertainment that you might find in a big city, accompanied by small-town Iowa friendliness. The downtown area is lively and welcoming. It is ideal for both families and students as there are multiple places to get both fro-yo and coffee. There are also plenty of opportunities for adventures on bike trails and recreational areas along the river. ”