Cheryl S. Lynch, Ph.D.
(FORMERLY CHERYL STELLY MENARD)
Associate Professor
Psychology Department
(318)482-6596 Fax:
(318)482-6195
UNIVERSITY AFFILIATIONS:
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Department Head,
Psychology Department
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Graduate &
Undergraduate Faculty, Psychology Department
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Faculty &
Counsel Member, The Institute for Cognitive Science
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Honors & PreMed Advisor for the Psychology Department
TEACHING:
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PSYC209
-GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY I FOR MAJORS & MINORS (FALL & SPRING)
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PSYC425(G)-
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY I (FALL)
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PSYC426(G)-
PHYSIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY II (SPRING)
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PSYC590-SEMINAR
IN PSYCHOLOGY- BEHAVIORAL ENDOCRINOLOGY
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(EVERY
OTHER SPRING)
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION:
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Psychology
Department Curriculum Committee, 1994-present.
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Psychology Department
Graduate Program Committee, 1998-present.
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Psychology
Department Hait-Lewis Award Committee, 1994-present.
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Use of Human/Animal
Subjects (DRB) Committee, 2000-present.
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Psi Chi Local Chapter Sponsor, 1999-present.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
1991 Ph. D., Psychobiology
Tulane University,
Dissertation: "Estrogen-dependent Cholinergic Regulation of Sexual
Receptivity in Intact Cycling Female Rats"
Gary P. Dohanich, Ph. D., advisor.
1987 M. S., Experimental Psychology
University of Southwestern Louisiana,
Thesis: "The Effects of Specific Hippocampal
Lesions with Kainic
Acid on Active and Passive Avoidance"
Alvin L. Beggs, Ph. D., advisor.
1985 B. A. (Cum Laude), Psychology
Minor: Computer Science.
CURRENT RESEARCH:
Dr. Lynch’s
research focus has always been in the field of psychoneuroendocrinology. Early in her career as a scientist, she has
explored various hormonal mechanisms in a hope to understand how hormones
influence brain mechanisms involved in behavior. While her work in the past has focused on sex
steroids, such as estrogens, progestins, and
androgens, her most recent work explores the effects stress hormones and stress
factors on behavior. In collaboration
with Dr. Fontenot at the NIRC, Dr. Lynch has been studying laboratory housing
factors as potential stressors determining abnormal self-injurious and
stereotypic behaviors in rhesus monkeys.
Newly proposed collaborations with Dr. Fontenot and 2 Cognitive Science
Ph.D. candidates, Ms. Sarah Dubose and Ms. Amber Wright, will further examine
the role of social stressors and related self-injurious behaviors in
determining problems in socialization and deficits in learning and memory. In another project, Dr. Lynch and Ms.
PAST RESEARCH:
PEER-REVIEWED
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS:
Fontenot, M. B., Wilkes, M. N., & Lynch, C. S. (2006). The effects of
outdoor housing on self-injurious and stereotypic behavior in rhesus
macaques. Journal for the American
Association for Animal Laboratory Science, 45, 35-43.
Fontenot, M. B., Padgett, E. E., III, Dupuy, A. M., Lynch, C. S., De Petrillo P. B., & Higley, J. D. (2005). The effects of fluoxetine and buspirone on self-injurious and stereotypic behavior in adult male rhesus macaques. Comparative Medicine, 55, 67-74.
Harlan, R. E., Brown, H. E., Lynch, C. S., Dí Souza, D., & Garcia, M. M. (2000). Androgenic-anabolic steroids blunt morphine-induced c-fos expression in the rat striatum: possible role of b-endorphin. Brain Research, 853, 99-104.
Lynch, C. S., & Story, A. E. (2000). Dihydrotestosterone and estrogen regulation of rat-brain androgen-receptor immunoreactivity. Pharmacology and Behavior, 69, 445-453.
Lynch, C. S., Ruppel, T. E., Domingue, R. N, & Ponthier, G. L. (1999). Scopolamine Inhibition of female sexual behavior in Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 63, 655-661.
Menard, C. S., Hebert, T. J., Dohanich, G. P., & Harlan, R. E. (1995). Androgenic-anabolic steroids modify b-endorphin immunoreactivity in the rat brain. Brain Research, 669, 255-262.
Hebert, T. J., Menard, C. S., & Dohanich, G. P. (1995). The effects of repeated hormonal treatment on 8-OH-DPAT inhibition of lordosis in female hamsters and rats. Physiology and Behavior, 57, 523-527.
Menard, C. S., & Dohanich, G. P. (1994). Estrogen dependence of cholinergic systems that regulate lordosis in cycling female rats. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 48, 417-421.
Menard, C. S., & Harlan, R. E. (1993). Up-regulation of androgen receptor immunoreactivity in the rat brain by androgenic-anabolic steroids. Brain Research, 622, 226-236.
Dohanich, G. P., Ross, S. M., Francis, T. J., Fader, A. J., Wee, B. E. F., Brazier, M. M., & Menard, C. S. (1993). The effects of a muscarinic antagonist on various components of female sexual behavior. Behavioral Neuroscience, 107, 1-8.
Menard, C. S., Hebert, T. J., Ross, S. M., & Dohanich, G. P. (1992). The effects of estrogen treatment on scopolamine inhibition of lordosis. Hormones and Behavior, 26, 364-374.
Menard, C. S., & Dohanich, G. P. (1990). Physostigmine facilitation of lordosis in naturally cycling female rats. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior, 36, 853-858.
Menard, C. S., & Dohanich, G. P. (1989). Scopolamine inhibition of lordosis in naturally cycling female rats. Physiology and Behavior, 45, 819-823.
PUBLISHED ABSTRACTS AND POSTER
PRESENTATIONS
Wilkes, M. N., Lynch,
C. S., & Fontenot, M. B.
(2006, August). Outdoor housing
decreases self-injurious and stereotypic behavior in adult male rhesus macaques
(macaca mulatta). ASP Conference 2006 Abstract #
157. Poster presented at the American
Society of Primatologist Conference 2006,
Mason, J. M., Bader, C. M.,
Bader, C. M., Mason, J. M., Johnston, J. D., Wingate, A. E., Broussard, J. R., Suire, J. G., Laubscher, M. J., & Lynch, C. S. (2001). Gonadal steroid regulation of learning and memory in young women taking oral contraceptives. Hormones and Behavior, 39, 323-324 (Abstract #56); Poster presented at the 5th Annual Meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroscience, Pheonix, AZ.
Strother, D. M., MacGyvers, V. L., & Lynch, C. S. (2000, March-April).
The use of androgenic anabolic
steroids among high school football athletes. Poster
presented at the 2000 SRA (Society for Research on Development) Biennial
Meeting,
Babineaux, J. A., Stroderd, M. A., Adcock, E. K.,
Case, D. P., Benoit, R. J., Gaspard, H. R.,
Whittington, R. M., Williams, T. M., Mack, R. L., & Lynch, C. S. (1999, June). Estrogen regulation of
discrimination acquisition in intact and ovariectomized
Rhesus Monkeys. Poster presented at the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Society
for Behavioral Neuroscience,
Lynch, C. S., Babineaux, J. A., Stroderd, S. M., & Adcock, E. K. (1998,
June). Estrogen regulation of reversal discrimination in
estrogen-treated, ovariectomized female Rhesus
Monkeys. Poster presented at the 2nd Annual Meeting of the Society for
Behavioral Neuroscience,
Lynch, C. S., Ruppel,
T. E., Domingue, R. N., & Ponthier,
G. L. (1997, May). Scopolamine inhibition of female proceptive sexual behavior in ovariectomized
Rhesus monkeys. Poster presented at the Innaugural
meeting of the Society for Behavioral Neuroscience,
Lynch, C. S., & Story, J. A.
(1997, October). Androgenic-anabolic steroid metabolite regulation of
androgen-receptor availability in the rat brain. Society for Neuroscience
Abstracts, 23, 726.11. Poster presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the
Society for Neuroscience,
Hebert, T. J., Zhao, Z., Pace, J. M., Menard,
C. S., & Dohanich, G. P. (1996, November). Estrogen
increases NADPH-diaphorase reactivity in the
hypothalamus and basal forebrain of female rats. Society for Neuroscience
Abstracts, 22, 533.12. Poster presented at the 26nd
annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience,
Menard, C. S., Hebert, T. J., Ruppel, T. E., Harlan, R. E., & Dohanich, G. P.
(1995, June). Androgenic-anabolic steroids alter male sexual behavior in
castrated rats, but not intact rats. Poster presented at the 27th annual
meeting of the Conference on Reproductive Behavior,
Menard, C. S., Hebert, T. J.,
Dohanich, G. P., & Harlan, R. E. (1994, June). b-endorphin immunoreactivity in the rat brain is modified by
androgenic-anabolic steroids. Poster presented at the 26th annual meeting
of the Conference on Reproductive Behavior,
Menard, C. S., Lucas, L. R., Lee,
C. Y., Dohanich, G. P., & Harlan, R. E. (1993, November).
Androgenic-anabolic steroid regulation of tachykinin-
and enkephalin-mRNA expression in the rat
striatum. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 23, 596.12. Poster
presented at the 23nd annual meeting of the Society
for Neuroscience,
Menard, C. S., & Harlan, R.
E. (1993, June). Up-regulation of androgen receptor immunoreactivity in the rat brain by androgenic-anabolic
steroids. Poster presented at the 25th annual meeting of the Conference
on Reproductive Behavior,
Menard, C. S., & Harlan, R.
E. (1992, October). Regulation of androgen receptor immunoreactivity by anabolic steroids in intact and
castrated male rat brains. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 22,
197.19. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the Society for
Neuroscience,
Menard, C. S., Hebert , T. J.,
& Dohanich, G. P. (1991, November). Scopolamine inhibition of lordosis: Effects of variable doss and repeated
administrations of estrogen. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 17,
197.19. Poster presented at the 20th annual meeting of the Society of
Neuroscience,
Ross, S. M., Menard, C. S.,
Brazier, M. M., & Dohanich, G. P. (1991, November). Effects of
scopolamine on sexual behaviors of female rats. Society for Neuroscience
Abstracts, 17, 197.15. Poster presented at the 20th annual meeting of the
Society for Neuroscience,
Menard, C. S., & Dohanich, G.
P. (1990, October). Estrogen-dependent cholinergic regulation of lordosis in intact cycling female rats. Society for
Neuroscience Abstracts, 16, 380.6. Poster presented at the 20th annual
meeting of the Society for Neuroscience,
Menard, C. S., Dohanich, G. P.,
& Estella, N. M. (1989, November). The facilitation of lordosis in intact, cycling female rats following intraventricular infusion of eserine
during proestrus but not diestrus.
Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 15, 435.9. Poster presented at the
19th annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience,
Menard, C. S., Estella, N. M.,
& Dohanich, G. P. (1990, June). Scopolamine fails to inhibit lordosis in female rats with septal
lesions. Poster presented at the 22nd annual meeting of the Conference on
Reproductive Behavior,
Menard, C. S., Dohanich, G. P.,
& Estella, N. M. (1989, April). The cholinergic facilitation of
sexual behavior in intact, cycling female rats during proestrus.
Poster presented at the 1st Society for Neuroscience Southeast Regional
Meeting,
Menard, C. S., & Dohanich, G.
P. (1988, November). Inhibition of lordosis
in intact female rats following administration of scopolamine. Society
for Neuroscience Abstracts, 14, 109.2. Poster presented at the 18th
annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience,
Dohanich, G.,
Menard C. S., & Beggs, A. L. (1988, March). The effects
of selective hippocampal lesions with kainic acid on active and passive avoidance. Poster
presented at the 34th annual meeting of SEPA (Southeastern Psychological
Association),
Menard, C. S. [SPON:
S. R. Hotard]. (1987, April). Behavioral,
intellectual, and developmental effects on learning in first grade children of
low socioeconomic status. Poster presented at the 33rd annual convention
of SWPA (Southwestern Psychological Association),
Gramling, S. E., McKnight, R., Price, A. W.,
Wentz, R., & Menard, C. S.
(1986, March). The effects of shifts in reward magnitude on the rate
reducing effects of pimozide. Poster presented
at the 32nd annual meeting of SEPA (Southeastern Psychological Association),
INVITED COLLOQUIUM & SEMINAR PRESENTATIONS:
Lynch, C. S. (Fall,
2004). Drug Abuse 2003.
Lynch, C. S. (September 17, 2001). Hormonal regulation of maternal behavior. UL Electrical Engineering Invited Lecture Series.
Lynch, C. S., Mason, J., & Bader, C. (April 14, 2000). Hormonal regulation of learning & memory. UL MIND & matter Colloquium Series.
Lynch C. S. (Fall, 2000). Psychoactive Drugs. UL Philosophy Club Invited Lecture Series.
Menard, C. S. (October 18, 1995). Modification of central nervous system mechanisms during anabolic steroid abuse. USL Cognitive Sciences Colloquium Series.
Menard, C. S. (October 11, 1995). Estrogen-dependent cholinergic regulation of female sexual behavior. USL Cognitive Sciences Colloquium Series.
Menard, C. S. (January 29, 1992). Estrogen-dependent cholinergic regulation of lordosis in intact cycling female rats. Tulane Medical School Department of Anatomy Fall Seminar.
Menard, C. S. (January 28, 1992). Cholinergic regulation of lordosis behaviour in intact
cycling female rats.
Menard, C. S., & Hebert, T. J. (March 24, 1992). Estrogen regulation of central cholinergic mechanisms mediating lordosis behavior. Psychology Day, sponsored by Psi Chi (the National Honor Society in Psychology) and the USL Psychology Department.
Menard, C. S. (April, 1992). Estrogen-dependent cholinergic regulation of lordosis in intact cycling female rats. Tulane University Psychology Department Spring Colloquium Series.
GRANTS & FUNDING:
Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Research Grand for the Southwestern Region, June1, 2001-June 1, 2002.
Title: Estrogen Regulation of Maternal Behavior in Monkeys after Cesarean Delivery.
C. S. Lynch, Principal Investigator.
UL Scientific Equipment Grant, Fall, 2000.
Title: Request of Equipment for the Development of a Psychology Graduate Computer Workroom.
Bader, C., Mason, J., Sohr, S., Bernis, J., Boswell, S., Businelle, M., Armentor, B., & Lynch, C.
Legislative Appropriations Scientific Equipments
Grant, Fall, 1998.
Title: Equipment for the General
Psychology Laboratories used for the Instruction and Implementation of
Behavioral
Research Techniques.
C. S. Lynch, C. G. Cech, R. M. McFatter,
R. K. Bothwell, V. G. MacGyvers, & D.E. Greenway, Principal
Investigators.
USL 1998 Summer Research Award.
Title: The Effects of Estrogen on
Discrimination Learning in Intact Female Rhesus Monkeys.
C. S. Lynch, Principal Investigator.
Board of Regents Support Fund Enhancements Grant. June, 1997-June,
1998.
Title: Enhancement of psychophysiological laboratories
for the Instruction and Implementation of
Research Techniques used in the Investigation of Behavior.
C. S. Lynch, Principal Investigator.
Title: Enhancement of Psychobiology Laboratories for the Implementation
and Instruction of Cellular and
Molecular
Techniques in the Investigation of Behavior.
G. P. Dohanich, A. A. Gerall, C. S. Menard, W. P.
Dunlap, & T. E. Christenson, Principal Investigators.
Department of Psychology,
National Institute on Drug Abuse (N.I.D.A.),
October, 1992 to August, 1994.
Title: Anabolic Steroid-Induced Changes in
Dopamine and Opioids.
Cheryl S. Menard, Principal Investigator;
Richard E. Harlan, Sponsor.
Department of Anatomy,
AWARDS:
Who’s Who of American Women, 26th Ed, 2007.
Who’s Who in American Education, 6th Ed, 2004-2005.
Who’s Who in the World, 17th Ed, 2000.
Who’s
Who in
Outstanding Teacher Award, USL Beacon Club, May 8, 1997
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering, 3rd Ed, 1995.
Outstanding Teacher Award, USL Beacon Club, March 29, 1995.
1990-91, 1989-90, 1988-89, 1987-88.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Society for Behavioral
Neuroscience, Member, 1996-present.
International Brain Research Organization, Member, 1991-present.
Society for Neuroscience, Member, 1988 - present.
Psi Chi
(National Honor Society for Psychology), 1984 - present.
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