CANCELLED "Brainstem astrocytes mediate neuroendocrine signaling for energy balance control," Matthew R. Hayes, PhD, Associate Professor, Vice Chair of Basic and Translational Neuroscience, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennyslvania

Event Type

Seminar/Symposium

Sponsor

Neuroscience Program

Date

Feb 25, 2020   4:00 pm  

Speaker

Matthew R. Hayes, University of Pennsylvania

Contact

Nu-Chu Liang

E-Mail

ncliang8@illinois.edu

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Originating Calendar

Neuroscience Program Seminars

Rescheduled for Tuesday, December 1, 2020.

Pharmaceutical manipulation of the hormones glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and leptin are viable treatment options for obesity and metabolic diseases.  Surprisingly, the cellular mechanisms within the brain mediating GLP-1 and leptin's effects on body weight regulation remain largely unknown. Data presented will show a unique contribution of astrocytes within the brainstem in mediating the food intake and body weight suppressive effects of GLP-1 and leptin.