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Ehringer, Marissa A

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  • Dr. Ehringer's research is aimed at identifying and understanding genetic underpinnings associated with substance use disorders (alcohol, nicotine, opioids). One component of her work is to study variations in the human genes that have been associated with substance use behaviors in order to understand the underlying biology. Her laboratory uses human statistical genetics and molecular approaches to study the biological mechanisms that may be influenced by differences in genes. She also uses rat and mouse models to study genetic factors contributing to substance use behaviors.

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  • behavioral genetics, substance use disorders, exercise and alcohol behaviors

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  • IPHY 2800 - Introduction to Statistics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2019
    Examines the application of statistics to research relevant to integrative physiology. Includes instruction and hands-on experience with related computer programs and interpretation of the results of their use. Recommended prerequisite: MATH 1300.
  • IPHY 3280 - Intro to Data Science and Biostatistics
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2020 / Fall 2021
    Builds a foundation for modern data analysis and experimental design in the context of human physiology, health and disease. An intuitive understanding of probability, statistical methods, test outcomes and data relationships are emphasized over rigorous mathematical proofs. Foundational analytical skills using R and R Studio are developed using real and simulated data.
  • IPHY 4870 - Honors Thesis
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2018
    An opportunity for students enrolled in the IPHY Honors program to earn academic credit for working on their thesis. Twenty-five hours of work is required for each hour of academic credit given. Consult for faculty mentor for approval. Recommended prerequisites: IPHY 3700; and IPHY 4850 (taken concurrently).
  • IPHY 4930 - Internship
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2022
    Offers upper-division students practical experience in laboratory, clinical, and field settings with direct supervision Students can earn 1 credit for every 45 hours of intern work. Consult with departmental internship coordinator for approval. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Department enforced prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 2.0 and completion of two upper-division IPHY courses.
  • IPHY 5100 - Colloquium in Integrative Physiology
    Primary Instructor - Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
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