Hometown:

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Undergraduate Institution:

University of Iowa

Research Interests:

Brenna's research focuses on utilizing a series of pharmacological and behavioral techniques to investigate circuit- and sex-specific G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) regulation of dopamine neurotransmission.

Outside Interests:

Brenna enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring the Iowa City area with friends. She's also recently developed a greater interest in cooking and baking and often spends her free time trying out new recipes.

Research Description

Sex-and Region-Dependent D2 Autoreceptor Regulation of Amphetamine Effects on the Dopamine Transporter

Awards

• Institutional Fellowship on the Predoctoral Training Grant in the Pharmacological Sciences (T32 GM144636), 2025-present

Publications