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Carl Stevenson

Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Faculty of Science

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Biography

I received my PhD in neuroscience from McGill University in 2004. That year I also received a Marie Curie Fellowship from the EU to conduct post-doctoral research in the School of Biomedical Sciences (now School of Life Sciences) here at the 糖心原创. In 2006 I received a Young Investigator Award from NARSAD (now Brain & Behavior Research Foundation) to continue this work. After a brief spell lecturing at De Montfort University I returned to Nottingham in 2008 to become a Lecturer in Neuroscience in the School of Biosciences at Sutton Bonington Campus. In 2018 I became an Associate Professor of Neuroscience.

Expertise Summary

In my lab we use rodent behavioural testing, systemic and central drug administration, and in vivo electrophysiology to record neuronal activity in freely behaving rodents.

Teaching Summary

I supervise final year undergraduate dissertations and I teach on various undergraduate modules in the School of Biosciences: Animal Biology (module convenor), Introductory Physiology, Animal… read more

Research Summary

Our research investigates the neurobiological basis of fear memory processing in rodents. We use pharmacological, electrophysiological, and behavioural methods to determine how the relevant neural… read more

Selected Publications

  • WARREN WG, PAPAGIANNI EP, HALE E, BROCIEK RA, CASSADAY HJ and STEVENSON CW, 2022. Endocannabinoid metabolism inhibition has no effect on spontaneous fear recovery or extinction resistance in Lister Hooded rats. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 13, 1082760
  • PAPAGIANNI EP, WARREN WG, CASSADAY HJ and STEVENSON CW, 2022. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23, 9333
  • WARREN WG, HALE E, PAPAGIANNI EP, CASSADAY HJ, STEVENSON CW and STUBBENDORFF C, 2022. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 13, 885146
  • WARREN, WILLIAM G., PAPAGIANNI, ELENI P., STEVENSON, CARL W. and STUBBENDORFF, CHRISTINE, 2022. European Journal of Neuroscience. 55, 952-970

Associate Editor, Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience

Ad hoc reviewer for various journals and funding bodies nationally and internationally

I supervise final year undergraduate dissertations and I teach on various undergraduate modules in the School of Biosciences: Animal Biology (module convenor), Introductory Physiology, Animal Physiology & Anatomy, Essential 糖心原创 Skills, Physiology of Electrically Excitable Tissues, and Systems Neurophysiology.

Current Research

Our research investigates the neurobiological basis of fear memory processing in rodents. We use pharmacological, electrophysiological, and behavioural methods to determine how the relevant neural circuitry is involved and modulated by various neurotransmitters (e.g. dopamine, endocannabinoids) and exogenous drugs (e.g. cannabidiol). This is of interest from both the fundamental and translational research perspectives, given that understanding the neurobiology of fear memory processing may lead to novel insights on the pathophysiology and treatment of anxiety-related disorders. Most recently our research has been funded by the 糖心原创, the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and our industrial partners (Autifony Therapeutics, Artelo Biosciences). We have conducted this work in collaboration with various local, national and international research groups.

Past Research

My doctoral research investigated central dopamine system interactions in brain regions involved in cognition and emotion. Dopamine plays an important role in various aspects of behaviour and altered dopamine transmission is involved in the pathophysiology of psychiatric disease. I examined the relationship between dopamine neurotransmission in different brain areas in response to stress and during various types of cognitive processing.

My post-doctoral research investigated the 'programming' of later cognition, emotion and brain function by the early rearing environment. Early adversity increases the risk of developing psychiatric disease later in life. Early life is a crucial time for nervous system development and insults during this critical period can permanently alter brain function and behaviour. I examined the effects of early life stress on later emotional memory processing and brain function in areas involved in cognition and emotion.

  • FAKAE, LENU B., HARUN, MOHAMMAD S. R., TING, DARREN SHU JENG, DUA, HARMINDER S., CAVE, GARETH W. V., ZHU, XING-QUAN, STEVENSON, CARL W. and ELSHEIKHA, HANY M., 2023. Acta Tropica. 237, 106729
  • WARREN, WILLIAM G., PAPAGIANNI, ELENI P., STEVENSON, CARL W. and STUBBENDORFF, CHRISTINE, 2022. European Journal of Neuroscience. 55, 952-970
  • WILLIAMS SA, GWILT M, HOCK R, TAYLOR C, LOAYZA J, STEVENSON CW, CASSADAY HJ and BAST T, 2022. eNeuro. 9, ENEURO.0270-21.2021
  • ELSHEIKHA, HANY M., AL-SANDAQCHI, ALAA T., HARUN, MOHAMMAD S. R., WINTERTON, FRANCESCA, ALTHARAWI, ALI, ELSAIED, NASHWA A., STEVENSON, CARL W., MACNAUGHTAN, WILLIAM, MINA, JOHN G. M., DENNY, PAUL W., CINQUE, GIANFELICE and CHAN, KA LUNG ANDREW, 2022. Cells. 11, 811
  • PAPAGIANNI EP, WARREN WG, CASSADAY HJ and STEVENSON CW, 2022. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 23, 9333
  • WARREN WG, HALE E, PAPAGIANNI EP, CASSADAY HJ, STEVENSON CW and STUBBENDORFF C, 2022. Frontiers in Psychiatry. 13, 885146
  • WARREN WG, PAPAGIANNI EP, HALE E, BROCIEK RA, CASSADAY HJ and STEVENSON CW, 2022. Endocannabinoid metabolism inhibition has no effect on spontaneous fear recovery or extinction resistance in Lister Hooded rats. Frontiers in Pharmacology. 13, 1082760
  • STUBBENDORFF C and STEVENSON CW, 2021. European Journal of Neuroscience. 54, 6933-6947
  • O'SULLIVAN SE, STEVENSON CW and LAVIOLETTE SR, 2021. Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. 6, 7-18
  • WAITE L, BONARDI C, STEVENSON CW and CASSADAY HJ, 2021. Physiology & Behavior. 240, 113557
  • DAY HLL and STEVENSON CW, 2020. European Journal of Neuroscience. 52, 2466-2486
  • MAKHTAR S, SENIK M, STEVENSON CW, MASON R and HALLIDAY D, 2020. Journal of Neural Engineering. 17, 026013
  • DAY HLL, SUWANSAWANG S, HALLIDAY DM and STEVENSON CW, 2020. Scientific Reports. 10, 6300
  • FAKAE LB, STEVENSON CW, ZHU XQ and ELSHEIKHA HM, 2020. International journal for parasitology. Drugs and drug resistance. 13, 59-72
  • AL-SANDAQCHI AT, MARSH V, WILLIAMS HEL, STEVENSON CW and ELSHEIKHA HM, 2020. Microorganisms. 8, 1386
  • STUBBENDORFF C, HALE E, CASSADAY HJ, BAST T and STEVENSON CW, 2019. Psychopharmacology. 236, 1771-1782
  • PAPAGIANNI EP and STEVENSON CW, 2019. Current psychiatry reports. 21, 38
  • HALLIDAY D, BRITTAIN JS, STEVENSON CW and MASON R, 2018. Journal of neural engineering. 15, 026004
  • AL-SANDAQCHI AT, BRIGNELL C, COLLINGWOOD JF, GERAKI K, MIRKES EM, KONG K, CASTELLANOS M, MAY ST, STEVENSON CW and ELSHEIKHA HM, 2018. Metallomics : integrated biometal science. 10, 1401-1414
  • LEE JL, BERTOGLIO LJ, GUIMAR脙ES FS and STEVENSON CW, 2017. British journal of pharmacology. 174, 3242-3256
  • HALLIDAY DM, SENIK MH, STEVENSON CW and MASON R, 2016. Journal of neuroscience methods. 268, 87-97
  • FENTON GE, HALLIDAY DM, MASON R, BREDY TW and STEVENSON CW, 2016. Neurobiology of learning and memory. 135, 66-72
  • DAY HL, REED MM and STEVENSON CW, 2016. Neurobiology of learning and memory. 133, 196-203
  • JURKUS R, DAY HL, GUIMAR脙ES FS, LEE JL, BERTOGLIO LJ and STEVENSON CW, 2016. Frontiers in pharmacology. 7, 454
  • SONG C, STEVENSON CW, GUIMARAES FS and LEE JL, 2016. Frontiers in pharmacology. 7, 493
  • HEATH FC, JURKUS R, BAST T, PEZZE MA, LEE JLC, VOIGT JP and STEVENSON CW, 2015. Psychopharmacology. 232, 2619鈥�2629
  • FENTON GE, POLLARD AK, HALLIDAY DM, MASON R, BREDY TW and STEVENSON CW, 2014. Learning & memory (Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.). 21, 55-60
  • FENTON GE, HALLIDAY DM, MASON R and STEVENSON CW, 2014. Neuroscience. 265, 204-16
  • FENTON GE, SPICER CH, HALLIDAY DM, MASON R and STEVENSON CW, 2013. Neuroscience. 233, 146-156
  • STEVENSON, C.W., 2011. Neurobiology of Learning and Memory. 96, 315-323
  • STEVENSON, C.W., SPICER, C.H., MASON, R. and MARSDEN, C.A., 2009. Behavioural Brain Research. 205, 505-510
  • STEVENSON, C.W., GOODWIN, P.E., TUNSTALL, B., SPICER, C.H., MARSDEN, C.A. and MASON, R., 2009. Behavioural Brain Research. 200, 232-236
  • STEVENSON, C.W., MEREDITH, J.P., SPICER, C.H., MASON, R. and MARSDEN, C.A., 2009. Behavioural Brain Research. 198, 51-57
  • STEVENSON CW, MARSDEN CA, MASON R, 2008. Brain Research. 1193, 43-50
  • STEVENSON, C.W., HALLIDAY, D.M., MARSDEN, C.A. and MASON, R., 2008. Neuroscience. 155, 852-863
  • STEVENSON, C.W., HALLIDAY, D.M., MARSDEN, C.A. and MASON, R., 2007. Synapse. 61, 646-63
  • CHAMPAGNE, F.A., CHRETIEN, P., STEVENSON, C.W., ZHANG, T.Y., GRATTON, A. and MEANEY, M.J., 2004. Journal of Neuroscience. 24, 4113-4123
  • STEVENSON, C.W. and GRATTON, A., 2004. Psychopharmacology. 176, 139-145
  • STEVENSON, C.W. and GRATTON, A., 2004. Behavioural Brain Research. 153, 383-387
  • LAPLANTE, F., STEVENSON, C.W., GRATTON, A., SRIVASTAVA, L.K. and QUIRION, R., 2004. Journal of Neurochemistry. 91, 1473-1482
  • STEVENSON, C.W. and GRATTON, A., 2003. European Journal of Neuroscience. 17, 1287-1295
  • STEVENSON, C.W., SULLIVAN, R.M. and GRATTON, A., 2003. Neuroscience. 116, 285-293

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