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Libby  Myles

Instructor

Libby-Myles

Email: libby.myles@dal.ca
Mailing Address: 
×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ Life Sciences Centre, 6287 Alumni Crescent, Room P2340, P.O Box 15000 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4R2
 
Research Topics:
  • Gut microbiome and probiotics
  • Diet and probiotic interactions
  • Neuroendocrine system effects
  • Developmental programming
  • Metabolic and mental health

Education

BSc Honours,ÌýBio-Psychology UNB Saint John
MSc, Neuroscience ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´
PhD, Neuroscience ×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´

Selected Publications:

  • Myles, E. M., Hamm, S. I., Allden, S. N., Romkey, I. D., O’Leary, M. E., & Perrot, T. S. (2023). A comparative study of Western, high-carbohydrate, and standard lab diet consumption throughout adolescence on metabolic and anxiety-related outcomes in young adult male and female Long-Evans rats. Behavioural Brain Research,Ìý438, 114184.
  • Aziz, J. R., Oprea, A., Bissonnette, J. N., Hull, K. M., Napier, K., Schryver, B.,ÌýMyles, E. M.,Newman, R. L., Perrot, T. S., & Fisher, D. J. (2022). Effect of caffeine on resting-state alpha activity across the human menstrual cycle. ±Ê²õ²â³¦³ó´Ç±è³ó²¹°ù³¾²¹³¦´Ç±ô´Ç²µ²âÌý239, 3161–3170.
  • Myles, E. M., O’Leary, M. E., Smith, R., MacPherson, C. W., Oprea, A., Melanson, E. H., Tompkins, T. A.,Ìý& Perrot, T. S. (2020). Supplementation with combined Lactobacillus helveticus R0052 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 across development reveals sex differences in physiological and behavioural effects of Western diet in Long–Evans rats. Microorganisms,Ìý8(10), 1527.
  • Myles, E. M.*, O’Leary, M. E.*, Romkey, I. D., Piano, A., de Carvalho, V., Tompkins, T. A., & Perrot, T. S. (2020). Guidelines for best practice in placebo-controlled experimental studies on probiotics in rodent animal models. Beneficial Microbes,Ìý11(3), 245-254. *Contributed equally.

×îÐÂÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ My Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy focuses on creating a welcoming, student-focused learning experience that prioritizes individual needs. I believe that learning is influenced by both past and present events, information is most effectively transmitted with respect and enthusiasm, and a key role of a teacher is to inspire future learning. Ultimately, by cultivating a supportive and inclusive course environment, I hope to promote student self-efficacy and motivate them to continually pursue knowledge.

Teaching:

  • Neurobiological Basis of Psychopathology (PSYO 4227)
  • Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience I (PSYO 1031)
  • Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (PSYO/NESC 3271)
  • Honours Foundation (PSYO/NESC 4901)
  • Honours Thesis (PSYO/NESC 4902)