Reppucci Research Group @ Wheaton College (MA)
What We Do | Who We Are | What We Believe | News
Principal Investigator
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Christina Reppucci, PhD
Visiting Assistant Professor of Neuroscience I joined the Psychology Department of Wheaton College in 2021. With help from a team of enthusiastic undergraduate assistants (see below) and funding support from the Wheaton College MA Provost's Office, we are investigating the role of neuropeptide signaling in the regulation of juvenile social play behavior by the ventral tegmental area. Outside of the classroom/lab you will often find me snapping photos of flowers, or cuddling with my cat. |
Undergraduate Researchers
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Rachel Cozzens '24 Neuroscience Major |
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Cassidy Fitzpatrick '24 Psychology Major | Biology Major |
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Ben Goho '24 Neuroscience Major, Philosophy Minor I have been captivated by the link between music and its influence on cognition, such as changes in behavior, emotions, and memory! Recently, I expanded my interest to Multiple Sclerosis and other neurodegenerative diseases. I am curious to see what happens at a cellular level when these diseases are present. After Wheaton, I hope to pursue a Physician Assistant Degree and work in a neurology department, or pursue a medical degree in emergency neurology! |
Former Members
Sadie Drouin '23
Neuroscience Major, Pubic Health Science Minor, Pre-Med Track
Sadie worked in lab from February 2022-May 2023, during which time she completed a senior honors thesis in Neuroscience titled: The effects of maternal separation and social isolation on memory and myelin in adolescent rats.
Sadie is currently a research associate at the Broad Institute.
Nina Lin '23
Psychology Major
Nina worked in the lab during Fall 2022 for her internship for PSY-337: Practicum in Psychological Research, and during Spring 2023 for an Independent Study.
Nina will be attending graduate school in Fall 2023.
Nina Lin '23
Psychology Major
Nina worked in the lab during Fall 2022 for her internship for PSY-337: Practicum in Psychological Research, and during Spring 2023 for an Independent Study.
Nina will be attending graduate school in Fall 2023.
Nyima Bhuti '25
Major Undeclared (thinking about Neuroscience or Biology)
Nyima worked in the lab during Summer 2022 and was supported by a Summer Faculty-Student Research Grant awarded by the Committee on Faculty Scholarship & Promotion, and the Provost's Office at Wheaton College MA.
Nyima Bhuti '25
Major Undeclared (thinking about Neuroscience or Biology)
Nyima worked in the lab during Summer 2022 and was supported by a Summer Faculty-Student Research Grant awarded by the Committee on Faculty Scholarship & Promotion, and the Provost's Office at Wheaton College MA.
