Instructor Bios
Course Director:
Professor & Faculty Director of Graduate and Training Programs
UNC Cell Biology and Physiology
Dr. Gupton is a cell biology and neuroscientist interested in cellular shape change during neuronal development, neuronal degeneration, and cell motility. Her research examines cytoskeletal architecture and dynamics, membrane trafficking and remodeling, and the coordination of cytoskeletal dynamics and membrane remodeling by E3 ubiquitin ligases. The lab uses multiples modes of high resolution light microscopy, biochemistry, and quantitative proteomic approaches to define mechanisms of morphogenesis. In addition, Dr. Gupton serves as our fearless leader, in the role of BBSP 710 Course Director.
Course Instructor:
Research Assistant Professor
UNC Departments of Psychiatry and Alcohol Studies Center
Dr. Faccidomo is a behavioral neuropharmacologist with a passion for experimental design and the visual display of quantitative information. Her primary research interests include identifying novel targets that underlie the neurobiology of alcohol drinking and dependence, with a focus on understanding how alcohol use changes brain functions and circuits. Specifically, she is exploring how moderate and high levels of alcohol use contribute to long-lasting changes in glutamatergic neuronal plasticity and escalated alcohol drinking. A secondary research interest explores the interaction between alcohol use and Alzheimer’s disease and how alcohol drinking interacts with social and aggressive behaviors. In addition to BBSP 710 Instructor, Dr. Faccidomo has also holds the illustrious title of our Resident Prism Guru.