Research put me in an environment where I was able to cultivate effective communication skills, problem solving skills, and time management skills. These are all very important life skills that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
Martina Yen
Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
Research Topic: The Role of HDAC9 Inhibition in Cerebral Hypoperfusion Associated Cognitive Decline and Neuroinflammation
Graduation Year: 2022
Martina's Peer Advising Hours
- Wednesday, January 26, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
- Wednesday, February 2, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
- Wednesday, February 9, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
- Wednesday, February 16, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
- Wednesday, February 23, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
- Wednesday, March 2, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
- Wednesday, March 16, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
- Wednesday, March 23, 7:00-8:00pm (virtual)
Research Experience
Current
- Sex differences in response to angiotensin II in posterior cerebral arteries
Previous
- Association of astrocytes and mast cell infiltration with cerebral hypoperfusion
- The role of HDAC9 inhibition in cerebral hypoperfusion-associated cognitive decline and neuroinflammation
Experiences
- Lab maintenance, including preparing reagents
- Statistical analysis
- Tissue sampling, including vascular smooth muscle cell isolation, culture, immunohistochemistry, and cryosectioning
- RNA extraction and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
- Animal model surgeries, including angiotensin II mini-pump implantation and bilateral carotid artery stenosis surgery
- Cardiovascular assays, including tail plethysmography and pressure myography
- Rodent behavioral assessments
Campus Involvement
- Wielenga Research Scholar, 2020-2021
- Student Representative, MSU Academic Integrity Hearing Board, 2020-2021
- Member, Tower Guard, 2020-2021
- Program Advisor, Pathway to Research Program, 2021-present
Post-Graduation Plans
- Professional School
