The Neuroscience and Neurotoxicology program focuses on environmentally linked neurodegenerative diseases (e.g. Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s), environmental toxicology, neuropharmacology (human beings, animals, parasites), drug abuse, spinal muscular atrophy, epilepsy, traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), retinal degeneration, and learning/memory, ranging from disease mechanisms to novel therapies. Investigators in the program are well funded by NIH. Clinical, diagnostic, and interventional neurology also includes small animal, wildlife, and hoof stock/bovine species.
Iowa State University veterinarians trying to improve safety and efficiency in development of new drugs
From left are Al Jergens, Jonathan Mochel and Karin Allenspach-Jorn of the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine. The researchers are part of a collaborative research agreement with the FDA that aims to make drug development more efficient and safer. Photo by Christopher Gannon. Larger image.
News Article Contacts
Jonathan Mochel, Biomedical Sciences, 515-294-7424, jmochel@iastate.edu
Karin Allenspach-Jorn, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 515-294-1281, allek@iastate.edu
Albert Jergens, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, 515-460-1205, ajergens@iastate.edu
Dana Borcherding, Biomedical Sciences, 515-294-2831, dcborch@iastate.edu
Fred Love, News Service, 515-294-0704, fredlove@iastate.edu