Stephen Knerler

• BS in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology from Stevenson University

Description of research project:

I have my hands in a variety of research projects in the lab. My most focused ones involve looking at the interactions of brain cells in vitro when exposed to drugs of abuse and HIV.

Awards:

1. Department of Biological Sciences Service Award
2. Orsia F. Young Leadership Award

Honors:

1. Beta Beta Beta
2. Sigma Xi

Presentations:

1. Knerler, S., Castillo, A., Dixson, J., Soto, X., Tucker, K. P. (May 2021). Determining Pathogens in Ticks Collected from Various Maryland State Parks Using Nested PCR. Research Symposium, Stevenson University, MD.
2. Knerler, S., Tucker, K. P. (April 2020). Collecting Ticks and Ecological Data for Surveillance of Vector-borne Pathogens in Maryland. Virtual Research Symposium, Stevenson University, MD.

1. Colón Ortiz R*, Knerler S*, Fridman LB, Mercado A, Price AS, Rosado-Franco JJ, Wilkins H, Flores BR, Orsburn BC, Williams DW. Cocaine regulates antiretroviral therapy CNS access through pregnane-x receptor-mediated drug transporter and metabolizing enzyme modulation at the blood brain barrier. Fluids Barriers CNS. 2024 Jan 10;21(1):5. doi: 10.1186/s12987-023-00507-3.

Fun facts:

1. I can play 4 instruments
2. I have my A+ certification for work in IT
3. I have a hyper-fixation fascination about trains that I share with my grandfather
4. I am absolutely hooked to a reality TV show about boats
5. I tell myself I will go to the gym every day and then never do