My primary research interest is understanding the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the persistent behavioral impairments that follow a brain injury. I'm especially fascinated by the way brain trauma affects not only sleep and memory, but also complex social behaviors.
My research capabilities are focused on building and optimizing realistic pre-clinical models that closely mirror the neuropathology seen in human patients. I integrate a variety of approaches to study these models, including detailed behavioral analysis, blood biomarkers, and imaging biomarkers. My ultimate goal is to translate these findings to develop effective treatments that can improve the long-term health and quality of life for individuals affected by brain trauma.
| Schwerin SC, Chatterjee M, Hutchinson EB, Djankpa FT, Armstrong RC, McCabe JT, Perl DP, Juliano SL. Expression of GFAP and Tau Following Blast Exposure in the Cerebral Cortex of Ferrets. J Neuropathol Exp Neurol. 2021 Jan 20;80(2):112-128. doi: 10.1093/jnen/nlaa157. PubMed PMID: 33421075; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC8453607. |
| Schwerin SC, Breehl N, Obasa A, Kim Y, McCabe J, Perl DP, Haight T, Juliano SL. Actigraphic evidence of persistent sleep disruption following repetitive mild traumatic brain injury in a gyrencephalic model. Cereb Cortex. 2023 Jul 24;33(15):9263-9279. doi: 10.1093/cercor/bhad199. PubMed PMID: 37310176. |
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HJF Research Scientist Anatomy, Physiology, and Genetics in support of Uniformed Services University