Current Research Projects
EPIGENETIC INFLUENCES SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGE IN SPINAL CORD PLASTICITY AND MOTOR BEHAVIOR
NSF, BCS Grant #1748986
Collaborator: Dr. Tania Roth (Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware)
Publications: Brumley, M. R., Strain, M. M., Devine, N., & Bozeman, A. L. (2018). The spinal cord, not to be forgotten: The final common path for development, training and recovery of motor function. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 369-393. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-018-00177-9.
Doherty, T. S., Bozeman, A. L., Roth, T. L., & Brumley, M. R. (2019). DNA methylation and behavioral changes induced by neonatal spinal transection. Infant Behavior and Development, 57, 1-9.
Open source behavioral recording: A Raspberry Pi model 4 computer equipped with a Raspberry Pi camera module is used to record maternal behaviors in this project. Raspberry Pi is a low-cost system that can be programmed to perform a variety of functions from simple still photographs to motion-sensing security systems, making it a useful tool for behavioral research. Step-by-step tutorials for setting up and using the Pi system are available here. For instructions on installing the OpenCV library, click here. Behaviors are scored using the free Datavyu scoring program. The script used for this project is available for use here.
For access to data, please submit a request form below.
NSF, BCS Grant #1748986
Collaborator: Dr. Tania Roth (Psychological & Brain Sciences, University of Delaware)
Publications: Brumley, M. R., Strain, M. M., Devine, N., & Bozeman, A. L. (2018). The spinal cord, not to be forgotten: The final common path for development, training and recovery of motor function. Perspectives on Behavior Science, 41, 369-393. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40614-018-00177-9.
Doherty, T. S., Bozeman, A. L., Roth, T. L., & Brumley, M. R. (2019). DNA methylation and behavioral changes induced by neonatal spinal transection. Infant Behavior and Development, 57, 1-9.
Open source behavioral recording: A Raspberry Pi model 4 computer equipped with a Raspberry Pi camera module is used to record maternal behaviors in this project. Raspberry Pi is a low-cost system that can be programmed to perform a variety of functions from simple still photographs to motion-sensing security systems, making it a useful tool for behavioral research. Step-by-step tutorials for setting up and using the Pi system are available here. For instructions on installing the OpenCV library, click here. Behaviors are scored using the free Datavyu scoring program. The script used for this project is available for use here.
For access to data, please submit a request form below.
DEVELOPMENT OF LOCOMOTION AND TENDON CHARACTERISTICS IN NEONATAL RAT PUPS
Collaborator: Dr. Nathan Schiele (Biological Engineering, University of Idaho)
Publications: Theodossiou, S. K., Bozeman, A. L., Swann, H. E., Raveling, A. R., Becker, J., Brumley, M. R., & Schiele, N. R. (2019). Onset of neonatal locomotor behavior and the mechanical development of Achilles and tail tendons. Journal of Biomechanics, 96, 1-9.
Theodossiou, S. K., Pancheri, N. M., Martes, A. C., Bozeman, A. L., Brumley, M. R., Raveling, A. R., Courtright, J. M., & Schiele, N. R. (2021). Neonatal spinal cord transection decreases hindlimb weight-bearing and affects formation of Achilles and tail tendons. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143.
Collaborator: Dr. Nathan Schiele (Biological Engineering, University of Idaho)
Publications: Theodossiou, S. K., Bozeman, A. L., Swann, H. E., Raveling, A. R., Becker, J., Brumley, M. R., & Schiele, N. R. (2019). Onset of neonatal locomotor behavior and the mechanical development of Achilles and tail tendons. Journal of Biomechanics, 96, 1-9.
Theodossiou, S. K., Pancheri, N. M., Martes, A. C., Bozeman, A. L., Brumley, M. R., Raveling, A. R., Courtright, J. M., & Schiele, N. R. (2021). Neonatal spinal cord transection decreases hindlimb weight-bearing and affects formation of Achilles and tail tendons. Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, 143.
COMPARING SPONTANEOUS CRAWLING TO SENSORY-INDUCED CRAWLING IN NEWBORN PUPS
Collaborator: Dr. Valerie Mendez-Gallardo (Psychology, Penn State University Brandywine)
Collaborator: Dr. Valerie Mendez-Gallardo (Psychology, Penn State University Brandywine)