Eduardo A. Rivera Velez (2024-2026)

Home Research

Mentor/s: 

Demetrio Sierra Mercado, Ph.D, Osmarie Martínez Guzmán, Ph.D, Laura Méndez 

Project Title: 

The effects of antibiotics on ultrasonic vocalizations and fear-related behaviors in male rats 

Project Description: 

My research project investigates how broad-spectrum antibiotics influence ultrasonic vocalizations and fear-related behaviors in male rats, potentially affecting their perception of threats and communication. By analyzing behavioral responses and neural activity, this study explores how antibiotics may alter neural processes related to fear perception and social signaling. 

Summer Research

Mentor/s: 

Daniel Schultz, PhD

Project Title: 

“Response Dynamics” assay to measure the rate of recovery from antibiotic exposures in a collection of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates

Project Description: 

PENDING