Biorepository of Neurological Disorders

The Biorepository of Neurological Disorders is a biological specimen repository that collects and archives DNA, RNA, plasma, serum, leukocytes, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, fecal matter, and tissue from adult patients admitted to several Memorial Hermann Hospital sites. In addition to patients with neurological disorders, the repository also collects samples from patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

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Gabriela Colpo, Ph.D. – Research Scientist

Education & Training
B.S. Pharmacy, Federal University of Santa Maria, RS – Brazil (2007)
Ph.D. Medical Science: Psychiatry, Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul, RS – Brazil (2012)

Areas of Interest
Research interests: I am currently investigating biomarkers of severity in COVID-19 patients and the long term effect of COVID-19 infection in hospitalized patients. Furthermore, I am recruiting stroke patients for the Biorepository of Neurological disease.
Clinical interests: Psychiatric and neurologic disease and COVID-19

Research & Experience
Postdoctoral research fellow: Federal University of Rio Grande Do Sul – Proto Alegre, Brazil (2013-2014)
Postdoctoral research fellow: McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston, TX (2014-2020)

Hobbies & Interests
Traveling, going to the beach, and spending time with friends and family

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Lucy Couture – Research Assistant I

Education & Training
B.S. Biology, University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL (2021)

Areas of Interest
Research interests: Neurological and cognitive delays due to COVID-19, outcomes of COVID-19 and Ischemic strokes

Research & Experience
Research Assistant, Biorepository of Neurological Disorders – UTHealth – Houston, TX

Hobbies & Interests 
Movies, travelling, cooking

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