Catherine A. Thorn

The University of Texas at Dallas — United States

Neuroscience · Life Sciences

15h-index2.8kcitations34works1.52yr avg
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Research Topics

Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research(12), Neural dynamics and brain function(11), Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research(11), EEG and Brain-Computer Interfaces(9), Memory and Neural Mechanisms(6)

Publications34 total

Neuropeptides in control of left–right neural circuits
Trends in Neurosciences·2026Open Access
Molecular and functional asymmetry in Cckar-expressing vagal sensory neurons
Cell Reports·2025· 2 citedOpen Access
IS073 NEUROMODULATORY MECHANISMS OF VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION (VNS)-ENHANCED REHABILITATION
Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface·2025
P020 ACTIVATION OF CENTRAL NEUROMODULATORY NETWORKS BY LEFT VERSUS RIGHT VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION
Neuromodulation Technology at the Neural Interface·2025
Optogenetic inhibition of the locus coeruleus blocks vagus nerve stimulation-induced enhancement of extinction of conditioned fear in rats
Learning & Memory·2024· 6 citedOpen Access
Molecular and Functional Asymmetry in Cckar-expressing Vagal Sensory Neurons
2024· 1 citedOpen Access
Frequency Specific Optogenetic Stimulation of the Locus Coeruleus Induces Task-Relevant Plasticity in the Motor Cortex
Journal of Neuroscience·2023· 6 citedOpen Access
Longitudinal assessment of skilled forelimb motor impairments in DJ-1 knockout rats
Behavioural Brain Research·2022· 4 citedOpen Access
Self-Administration of Right Vagus Nerve Stimulation Activates Midbrain Dopaminergic Nuclei
Frontiers in Neuroscience·2021· 43 citedOpen Access
Local activation of α2 adrenergic receptors is required for vagus nerve stimulation induced motor cortical plasticity
Scientific Reports·2021· 31 citedOpen Access
Dopaminergic mechanisms of VNS-induced motor system plasticity
Brain stimulation·2021Open Access
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Induced Motor Map Plasticity Does Not Require Cortical Dopamine
Frontiers in Neuroscience·2021· 9 citedOpen Access
A Highly Selective MNK Inhibitor Rescues Deficits Associated with Fragile X Syndrome in Mice
Neurotherapeutics·2020· 15 citedOpen Access
Vagus nerve stimulation promotes cortical reorganization and reduces task-dependent calorie intake in male and female rats
Brain Research·2020· 17 citedOpen Access
Preparation of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Electrodes for Chronic Implantation in Rats
Journal of Visualized Experiments·2020· 6 cited
Preparation of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Electrodes for Chronic Implantation in Rats
Journal of Visualized Experiments·2020
Striatal, Hippocampal, and Cortical Networks Are Differentially Responsive to the M4- and M1-Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Mediated Effects of Xanomeline
ACS Chemical Neuroscience·2019· 9 cited
Striatal, Hippocampal, and Cortical Networks Are Differentially Responsive to the M4- and M1-Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Mediated Effects of Xanomeline
ACS Chemical Neuroscience·2018· 32 cited
Muscarinic receptor subtype distribution in the central nervous system and relevance to aging and Alzheimer's disease
Neuropharmacology·2017· 130 cited
Design and Synthesis of γ- and δ-Lactam M<sub>1</sub> Positive Allosteric Modulators (PAMs): Convulsion and Cholinergic Toxicity of an M<sub>1</sub>-Selective PAM with Weak Agonist Activity
Journal of Medicinal Chemistry·2017· 58 citedOpen Access
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Frequent Co-authors

Ann M. Graybiel(9), Jackson Brougher(6), Jeremy R. Edgerton(5), Michael Popiolek(5), Daniel J. Gibson(4), Yasuo Kubota(4), Camilo A. Sanchez(4), William E. DeCoteau(3), Richard Courtemanche(3), Partha P. Mitra(3), John T. Lazzaro(3), Stefanus J. Steyn(3), Eda Stark(3), Ching-Tzu Tseng(3), Jonathan E. Ploski(3), Hailey F. Welch(3), Benedict J. Kolber(3), Christopher I. Moore(2), Mark W. Howe(2), Umaymah S. Aziz(2)