Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience

Trevor, age 9 | Ask Dr. Universe

Master’s student Meg Southard’s research in the College of Veterinary Medicine has the potential to lead to new treatments to decrease the symptoms of opioid withdraw and significantly improve recovery outcomes for individuals with opioid use disorder.

A rare heart defect resulted in Peyton Burpee spending much of his childhood in the hospital. It inspired him to pursue a career as a doctor through WSU’s pre‑admit program to medical school.

Brayden, age 9 | Ask Dr. Universe

Dr. James Peters is leading research in the College of Veterinary into the peripheral and central neurocircuitry that provides critical controls of food intake and energy homeostasis that could lead to new treatments for disorders ranging from heart conditions to obesity.

Forty WSU undergraduates engaged in mentored research have received fellowships to support their research, scholarship, and creative activity for the coming academic year.

From Edmonds, Washington, and a graduate of Holy Names Academy in Seattle, Oliva Mohn is putting the final touches on her undergraduate degree in neuroscience from the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine. When she wraps up her studies in May, she will also graduate from the Honors College with a MESI certification.

Sydney Ackerman dreams of one day becoming a veterinarian. The Spokane native and Mead High School alumna will graduate in May from the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine with a degree in neuroscience (with minors in zoology and French), and while she plans to take a short break from school, she aspires to return to Pullman to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.

Neuroscience students Peyton Burpee and Rashi Karda, both aspiring physicians, were awarded the Peter A. Zornes Memorial Neuroscience Scholarship on April 5, 2024.

More than 200 students presented at last week’s Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities. Overall, 53 students were presented with 49 awards totaling $10,900.