This presentation will cover work in prairie voles, a monogamous rodent species that exhibits loss upon partner separation. Dr. Zoe Donaldson will discuss the emergence of shared neural phenotypes within relationships and what happens to these signatures following partner loss. This work examines levels of biology typically inaccessible in humans and provides a novel animal model for understanding the biological shifts that contribute to loss adaptation.
Learning objectives
- Describe how supportive social bonds promote physical and mental health, and the health consequences associated with social loss.
- Explain how close relationships emerge from dynamic, bidirectional interactions between individuals, and cannot be understood in isolation
- Summarize evidence for biological alignment (e.g., neural and gene expression synchrony) in close relationships and its potential role in relationship stability.
About the Presenter
Dr. Zoe Donaldson’s research studies close social bonds, such as those that mediate friendships and romantic love. Her lab uses monogamous prairie voles which form lifelong bonds between mates. By examining the neurobiology underlying these bonds and what happens when they are lost, she hopes to identify novel treatments and interventions to help those struggling with loss.
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