Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
Symposium for Research and Creative Projects
Friday, April 15, 2005

1:00 - 2:00
AD Auditorium

Special Honors College Forum Presentation

Dr. Teresa Reyes
Scripps Florida

”Immune and Central Nervous Systems Interactions: Implications for Appetite and Metabolism”

Recent research has uncovered a dynamic interplay between the immune and central nervous systems, with overlapping molecules and pathways providing a link between these two systems. One context in which these interactions are evident is in the control of appetite and metabolism. This seminar will provide an overview of this interaction, and provide examples from research that has examined this important aspect of human physiology.