Bernard Rabin, Ph.D.
Professor

Degree: Ph.D. State University of New York/Buffalo, New York 1968

Area: Behvioral Neuroscience

Office: MP 308 x(410)455-2430
E-mail: rabin@umbc.edu
Fax: (410) 455-1055

Website: not provided by instructor

Research Interests

Dr. Rabin's research interests focus on the use of a ground-based model to study the effects of exposure to galactic cosmic rays (GCR) on central nervous system function and on behavior. Rats are exposed to heavy particles, which are components of GCR, using the alternating gradient synchrotron at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Following exposure, rats are evaluated for changes in brain function, e.g., deficits in neurotransmitter release or increased oxidative stress, and related changes in behavior, e.g., operant responding or cognitive performance. This research is supported by the National Aeronautic and Space Administration because astronauts on exploratory class missions to other planets will be exposed to GCR and this exposure can affect both their health and performance.

Selected Publications

Rabin, B. M., Shukitt-Hale, B., Joseph, J. A., & Denissova, N. (2001. Effects of exposure to 56Fe particles on the acquisition of a conditioned place preference in rats. Physica Medica, 27 (Suppl. 1): 196-197.

Denisova, N., Shukitt-Hale, B., Rabin, B. M., Joseph, J. A. (2002). Brain signaling and behavioral responses induced by exposure to 56Fe radiation. Radiation Research, 158: 725-734.

Rabin, B. M., Shukitt-Hale, B., Szprengiel, A., and Joseph, J. A. (2002). Effects of heavy particle irradiation and diet on amphetamine- and lithium chloride-induced taste avoidance learning in rats. Brain Research, 953: 31-36..

Rabin, B. M., Buhler, L. L., Joseph, J. A., Shukitt-Hale, B. & Jenkins, D. G. (2002). Effects of exposure to 56Fe particles or protons on fixed-ratio operant responding in rats. Journal of Radiation Research, 43 (Suppl.): S225

Rabin, B. M., Joseph,, J. A. And Shukitt-Hale, B. (2003) Long-term changes in amphetamine-induced reinforcement and aversion in rats following exposure to 56Fe particles. Advances in Space Research, 31: 127-133.

Shukitt-Hale, B., Casadesus, G., Cantuti-Castelvetri, I., Rabin, B. M., and Joseph, J. A. (2003). Cognitive deficits induced by 56Fe radiation exposure. Advances in Space Research, 31: 119-126.

Graduate Student Mentees

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Teaching

Undergraduate

Physiological Psychology
Psychology of Motivation
Neuropscyhopharmacology
Sex Differences in Behavior

Graduate

Biological Bases of Behavior
Drugs and Behavior

To learn more about Dr. Rabin, please see his curriculum vitae.