USD Students to Present Research Posters at State Capitol
Rachel Rucker, a native of Yankton, South Dakota, is a junior chemistry and neuroscience major. Her focus is on endocannabinoids, which are lipid neurotransmitters that have a wide variety of neurobehavioral effects, including modulating pain. In her research, Rucker, uses medicinal leeches to focus on the gene encoding the enzyme responsible for 2-AG synthesis (DAG lipase). By studying the properties of DAG lipase in the context of the well-characterized nervous system of the leech, her research will provide insights into how to develop safe cannabinoid-based therapies to treat chronic pain.
The Student Research Poster Session, sponsored by South Dakota EPSCoR and the Board of Regents, has been held in Pierre for more than 20 years. This event gives policymakers and other capitol visitors the opportunity to interact with students and faculty engaged in research activities on public university campuses to better understand not only how the research benefits the state, but also how it benefits the education of South Dakota students.
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