Elizabeth A. Berry, Ph.D. '23

Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Biomedical SciencesAssistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology School of Medicine
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Contact

Dr. Elizabeth Berry completed her Ph.D. in Dr. Christopher Leonard’s lab at New York Medical College. Her dissertation used histological and electrophysiological techniques to uncover the role that the hypocretin/orexin system played in opioid addiction. 

Education

  • Ph.D., Cell Biology and Anatomy, New York Medical College 
  • B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Rhode Island
  • B.S. Biological Science, University of Rhode Island

Areas of Expertise

  • Biochemistry
  • Neuroscience

Research

  • Addiction
  • Neurodegeneration
  • Sleep physiology

Publications

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    Teaching Responsibilities

    School of Medicine:

    • Module 1
    • Module 2

    Graduate School of Biomedical Science:

    • Biochemistry 1010
    • Biochemistry 1020