Narayana K. Yelleswarapu

Faculty Advisor: James J. Galligan
B.S., 2013, University of Pittsburgh
Microbiology and Psychology
Entered Program in 2015
Dual Degree DO/PhD Program
yelleswa@msu.edu
Academic and Research Background
Undergraduate Research Assistant, Safar Center for Resuscitation Research, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Research: Traumatic Brain Injury
Associate Scientist II, Neuroscience Department, Amgen Inc.
Research: Drug development for Chronic Neuropathic Pain
Current Research Interests
Understanding the genetics, pharmacology, and physiology of the disorders in the enteric nervous system
Awards
- Boston Area Pittsburgh Alumni Scholar
- Summer Arts and Sciences Research Fellowship; Summer 2010
- Summer Arts and Sciences Research Fellowship; Summer 2011
Posters and Presentations
- Society for Neuroscience Conference, Washington DC Nov. 2011
- Institution of Rehabilitation Sciences Day, Pittsburgh, PA June 2011
- School of Health Rehabilitation Sciences Poster Presentation, Pittsburgh, PA June 2010. Elucidating the effects of the 5HT1A and 5HT7 receptor on behavioral recovery after experimental TBI