Interests
- My research interests include nutritional neuroscience and epigenetics. Currently, my work focuses on elucidating the role of DNA methylation in obesity development.
Select Works Published
- Controlling hypothalamic DNA methylation at the Pomc promoter does not regulate weight gain during the development of obesity
McFadden T, Gaito N, Carucci I, Fletchall E, Farrell K, & Jarome TJ, PLoS One, 2023 - Neuronal and astrocytic protein degradation are critical for fear memory formation
McFadden T, Farrell K, & Jarome TJ., Learning & Memory, 2023 - Short-term exposure to an obesogenic diet causes dynamic dysregulation of proteasome-mediated protein degradation in the hypothalamus of female rats
McFadden T, Farrell K, Martin K, Musaus M, & Jarome TJ., Nutritional Neuroscience,, 2022 - Males and females differ in the regulation and engagement of, but not requirement for, protein degradation in the amygdala during fear memory formation.
Devulapalli, R., Jones, N., Farrell, K., Musaus, M., Kugler, H., McFadden, T., Orsi, S. A., Martin, K., Nelsen, J., Navabpour, S., O'Donnell, M., McCoig, E., & Jarome, T. J., Neurobiology of learning and memory, 2021
Philosophy
My teaching philosophy is strongly influenced by Abraham Maslow’s humanist approach and in particular his Hierarchy of Needs. All students are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow mentally, emotionally, and socially. I focus on not only their cognitive development but also their emotional and social wellbeing because if they feel comfortable and safe, they can focus on learning and personal development. I aspire to instill a love of learning and critical thinking in all the students I encounter.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101BIOL 223
NSCM 498
