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We investigate how brain circuits interpret and modulate these internal cues, with a focus on vagal and neuropeptidergic pathways.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_id=”research” module_class=”research-section” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ vertical_offset_tablet=”0″ horizontal_offset_tablet=”0″ hover_enabled=”0″ box_shadow_horizontal_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_vertical_tablet=”0px” box_shadow_blur_tablet=”40px” box_shadow_spread_tablet=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”research” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Extreme stress and\/or fear can profoundly affect brain and body<\/em> mechanisms leading to increased vulnerability for developing disorders such as post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and panic disorders. Stress exerts its effects on the brain and body via the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems which allow organisms to tackle a variety of stressors with \u201cfight or flight\u201d responses regulated by the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), and \u201crest and digest\u201d responses, regulated by the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS). \u00a0Extreme or prolonged activation of the sympathetic systems can have detrimental effects at the level of neurons and astrocytes in various brain regions, neurotransmitter and neuropeptidergic systems, and organs like heart, lungs and gut in turn affecting central, metabolic, cardiorespiratory and immune functions. The vagus nerve, a major cranial nerve connecting the brain and body and known as the \u201cwandering nerve\u201d, is an important regulator of parasympathetic<\/em> functions via innervations to the thoracic and abdominal organs, and the autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, immune, and endocrine systems. Direct vagus nerve stimulation using electrical devices or through mind\/body practices such as yoga appear to be effective in diminishing stress, immune, and cardiorespiratory functions.<\/p>\n Karki lab is dedicated to understanding the reciprocal mechanisms between the brain and body axis via the sympathetic and parasympathetic modulators that affect or are affected by traumatic stress and associated changes in cardiorespiratory functions. Our research questions span along three main areas: 1) How is the brain-vagus-body axis involved in modulating fear and stress? 2) What are the mechanisms that link traumatic stress and metabolic syndromes?, and, 3) How are brain astrocytes involved in regulating fear, stress and cardiorespiratory functions? Our work is focused on the neuropeptidergic systems like PACAP (pituitary adenylate cyclase activating peptide) and CRF (corticotropin releasing factor) and the neurotransmitter norepinephrine. 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How is the brain-vagus-body axis involved in modulating fear and stress?” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This projects seeks to investigate the role of reciprocal connections between the brain and body (heart and lungs) via the vagus nerve in regulating traumatic fear, stress and cardiorespiratory functions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”2. What are the mechanisms that link traumatic stress and metabolic syndromes?” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n This project investigates the link between traumatic stress and metabolic changes with relevance to obesity, diabetes and other metabolic syndromes in stress.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”3. 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UCLA Clinical and Translational Science Institute. <\/strong>Arimura Award for Young Investigators for Excellence in VIP\/PACAP Research. https:\/\/ctsi.ucla.edu\/news\/item?item_id=780999<\/p>\n 2. 2015\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Rajbhandari AK<\/u><\/strong>, Bakshi VP. 2015. 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Abha Karki Rajbhandari<\/strong>
Principal Investigator
abha.rajbhandari@mssm.edu<\/a><\/p>\nCurrent Projects<\/h2>\n
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