Research

I spent twelve years in the field of neurobiological research. My interest was in brain signaling patterns, and I created many videos and image montages of propagating brain activity in the developing mouse brain. Towards the end of this time, I became deeply aware of the need for sophisticated analysis tools, and this drove me to learn computer programming

• Designing and performing scientific experiments

• Handling diverse and complex software packages surrounding the acquisition of neurobiological data

• Analyzing data and reporting key characteristics using MATLAB, Python, Google Suites, SQL and more

• Writing scientific papers and reporting on the meaning of data within a broad context

1) Schwalm M, Easton C. (2016) Cortical Temperature Change: A Tool for Modulating Brain States?

eNeuro. Jun 22;3(3).

2) Easton CR, Dickey CW, Moen SP, Neuzil KE, Barger Z, Anderson TA, Moody WJ, Hevne RF, (2015) Distinct calcium signals in developing cortical interneurons persist despite disorganization of cortex by Tbr1 KO. Dev Neurobiol. Jun;76(6):661-72.

3) Barger Z, Easton CR, Neuzil KE, Moody WJ. (2015) Early network activity propagates bidirectionally between hippocampus and cortex. Dev Neurobiol. Jun;76(6):661-72.

4) Easton CR, Weir K, Scott A, Moen SP, Barger Z, Folch A, Hevner RF, Moody WJ. (2014) Genetic elimination of GABAergic neurotransmission reveals two distinct pacemakers for spontaneous waves of activity in the developing mouse cortex. J Neurosci. 34(11):3854-63.

5) Scott A, Weir K, Easton C, Huynh W, Moody WJ, Folch A. (2013) A microfluidic microelectrode array for simultaneous electrophysiology, chemical stimulation, and imaging of brain slices. Lab Chip. 13(4):527-35.

6) Conhaim J, Easton CR, Becker MI, Barahimi M, Cedarbaum ER, Moore JG, Mather LF, Dabagh S, Minter DJ, Moen SP, Moody WJ. (2011) Developmental changes in propagation patterns and transmitter dependence of waves of spontaneous activity in the mouse cerebral cortex. J Physiol. (Lond.),589(10):2529-41.

7) Hughes SM, Easton CR, Bosma MM. (2009) Properties and mechanisms of spontaneous activity in the embryonic chick hindbrain. Dev Neurobiol. 69(8):477-90.

8) Lischalk JW, Easton CR, Moody WJ. (2009) Bilaterally propagating waves of spontaneous activity arising from discrete pacemakers in the neonatal mouse cerebral cortex. Dev Neurobiol. 69(7):407-14.

9) McCabe AK, Easton CR, Lischalk JW, Moody WJ. (2007) Roles of glutamate and GABA receptors in setting the developmental timing of spontaneous synchronized activity in the developing mouse cortex.

Dev Neurobiol. 67(12):1574-88.