Personal profile
Biography
Josh Allen is a post-doctoral researcher working under the supervision of Dr Sandy Shultz. His research focuses on the pathophysiological consequences of trauamtic brain injury and the evalaution of novel treatment approaches using preclinical models.
Research interests
My current research focuses on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for acquired brain injury.
Education/Academic qualification
Neuroscience, PhD, The antidepressant-like effects of intravenous reelin in the repeated-corticosterone paradigm of chronic stress, University of Victoria (Canada)
1 Jan 2018 → 1 May 2022
Award Date: 1 May 2022
Research area keywords
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Psychedelics
- Neuroplasticity
- Biomarkers
- Mood disorders
- Antidepressants
- Preclinical models
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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Dept. of Neuroscience Collaborative Seed Grant - "Find a Friend"
Allen, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Project: Research
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Pathophysiology, blood biomarkers, and functional deficits after intimate partner violence-related brain injury: Insights from emergency department patients and a new rat model
Sun, M., Symons, G. F., Spitz, G., O'Brien, W. T., Baker, T. L., Fan, J., Martins, B. D., Allen, J., Giesler, L. P., Mychasiuk, R., van Donkelaar, P., Brand, J., Christie, B., O'Brien, T. J., O'Sullivan, M. J., Mitra, B., Wellington, C., McDonald, S. J. & Shultz, S. R., Jan 2025, In: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. 123, p. 383-396 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The chronic aftermath of recurrent intimate partner violence-related brain injuries: Insights from rat models of traumatic brain injury and non-fatal strangulation
Sun, M., Allen, J., Baker, T. L., Spitz, G., Xavier, S., Lee, N. T., Mychasiuk, R., Spencer, S. J., McDonald, S. J., Wright, D. K. & Shultz, S. R., Oct 2025, In: Experimental Neurology. 392, 9 p., 115368.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Psychedelics for acquired brain injury: a review of molecular mechanisms and therapeutic potential
Allen, J., Dames, S. S., Foldi, C. J. & Shultz, S. R., 4 Jan 2024, In: Molecular Psychiatry. 29, p. 671–685 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Treatment with the vascular endothelial growth factor-A antibody, bevacizumab, has sex-specific effects in a rat model of mild traumatic brain injury
Sun, M., Baker, T. L., Wilson, C. T., Brady, R. D., Yamakawa, G. R., Wright, D. K., Mychasiuk, R., Vo, A., Wilson, T., Allen, J., McDonald, S. J. & Shultz, S. R., Apr 2024, In: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism. 44, 4, p. 542-555 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Acute effects of single and repeated mild traumatic brain injury on levels of neurometabolites, lipids, and mitochondrial function in male rats
Allen, J., Pham, L., Bond, S. T., O’Brien, W. T., Spitz, G., Shultz, S. R., Drew, B. G., Wright, D. K. & McDonald, S. J., 29 Jun 2023, In: Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience. 16, 13 p., 1208697.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Press/Media
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Research into brain proteins could lead to new treatments for depression
6/07/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research