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SEROTONIN 7 RECEPTOR MODULATION ON MEASURES OF WORKING MEMORY AND ANXIETY
Abstract Serotonin (5-HT) function is critical in the regulation and homeostasis of several neural systems. Alterations in 5-HT levels can directly impact the presence of neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia. With a wide range of 5-HT receptors, the potential impact each of these modulators have on behavior is important to better understand. The 5-HT7 receptor is the most recently identified 5-HT receptor.
Giving Students a Leg Up
By Antonio Gutierrez UT San Antonio’s Embrey Real Estate Finance and Development Program gives students a leg up in working in the CRE industry. If you’re a business major at UT San Antonio and not yet sure what major to declare or career to pursue, it’s definitely worth looking into the Embrey Real Estate Finance and Development Program in the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, where you can earn an undergraduate and graduate degree in the exciting world of commercial real estate.
Role Model Michelle Raza
By Antonio Gutierrez|Photography by David Teran In 2016, Michelle Raza felt her personal life was spinning out of control. Her marriage was failing, she was overweight, grieving the loss of her mother, who passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease, and was generally stressed out with work. “I wasn’t focused on self-care, and I felt like I had hit a wall,” she said. “I had no work/life balance.” Despite the burdens and mounting pressures, Raza still recognized the good in her life.
Showcase - Jackson Walker
Corporate Attorney with Jackson Walker By Antonio Gutierrez |Photography by Suzanne Pack For as long as she can remember, Lauren Ciminello wanted to be an attorney. Growing up as a middle child, she was always negotiating. “I never saw things in black and white, but rather the gray in between. I was born this way!” says Ciminello, a corporate attorney with Jackson Walker, who serves as state-wide Chair of the Family Office practice.
Showcase - True Law Firm
Attorney at True Law Firm By Antonio Gutierrez |Photography by Jennifer Denton Jazmyne Sandoval has probably watched every single episode of the popular crime series, “Law & Order” and “Law & Order: SVU,” which is where she drew inspiration to practice law. “I’ve been watching those shows since I was a child,” Sandoval said. “Detective Olivia Benson will forever be my hero.” But it wasn’t just those long-running drama series that led Sandoval to become an attorney.
By Antonio Gutierrez|Photography by Suzanne Pack, Celebrated Reflections Since taking the helm as CEO of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center in June 2024, Ashley Sacriste has wasted no time in fulfilling one of her key responsibilities, which is to engage with the San Antonio community to raise awareness about mental health – and let them know that Laurel Ridge is here to help. “I have a mission and a servant’s heart to reach the San Antonio market as a whole,” Sacriste said.
Break the monopoly on higher education pathways
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Break the monopoly on higher education pathways
The American dream has always hinged on education as the key to upward mobility. But today, rising tuition and diminishing returns have left millions of Americans trapped in debt with limited prospects for economic advancement. Moreover, higher education institutions need more accountability. Recouping the return on investment (ROI) from a postsecondary pathway begins with completing that pathway—a hurdle many students struggle to clear.
Break the monopoly on higher education pathways
10 hours ago Fitch, the ratings provider and analyst, recently reported in its “U.S. Higher Education Outlook 2025” that the sector was “deteriorating,” when compared to recent years. But as is often the case, if you just read the headline, you won’t get the complete picture. That picture, even according to …
Transform your nonprofit from direct impact to systemic change
When you’re committed to fostering positive social change, it’s natural to strive for a broader reach of those who can benefit from your efforts. This necessitates moving beyond the idea that your organization must always be the direct agent of impact. When I cofounded a nonprofit educational tech company, we started by directly helping students struggling with math—particularly algebra. Our idea was to provide tutoring to disadvantaged students during school hours, rather than outside of them.
Racial Gerrymandering, Coming to a District Near You!
SOUTH CAROLINA — On October 11, 2023 the Supreme Court was in session to hear their second case of the year: Docket No. 22-807, Alexander v. South Carolina State Conference of the NAACP. The main point of contention here has to do with whether or not a district in South Carolina engaged in racial gerrymandering in the redrawing of their district. A lower court ruled that the district was an unconstitutional gerrymandered, but the Supreme Court will look at it again to decide.
Guy to Know - Marc Anderson, President & CEO of Visit San Antonio
By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by David Teran During May 20-24, it was “all hands on deck” for Marc Anderson and his talented team at Visit San Antonio. They were caught up in a flurry of activity while San Antonio played host to the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW, the premiere international inbound travel trade show, which showcased the Alamo City on a global level.
Looking to Buy or Sell a Home? The San Antonio Board of REALTORS® Can Help
By Antonio Gutierrez Whether you’re looking to buy a house or sell your home, the outlook for San Antonio’s current real estate market is encouraging, said the chairman of the Board of the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®. “We are in an interesting time cycle. Although sales prices are still high, they’re not as dramatic as before,” the chairman, Sara Briseño Gerrish, said. “We’re seeing inventory with longer days on the market, but that’s because buyers are taking their time.
Guy to Know: Charles “CJ” Drago
President of Monarch Trophy Studio By Antonio Gutierrez | Photography by David Teran With Fiesta set to kick off April 20-30, Charles “CJ” Drago and his intrepid team at Monarch Trophy Studio have long been prepared to make sure Fiesta revelers will have their prized possessions in hand – and on time.
Cristina Sepulveda: CTS Law Offices
By Antonio Gutierrez | Photo by Melissa Raelynn As the daughter of an Army defense intelligence officer and U.S. diplomat, attorney Cristina Tijerina Sepulveda is grateful to have lived abroad in Venezuela, Iraq, and Algeria during her formative adolescent and teen years. That rich experience provided her with a global education that helped her to appreciate the world and the people around her.
Business Showcase: Alexandra "Alex" Altwein – Wade Interests Inc. - San Antonio Woman Magazine
Alexandra “Alex” Altwein Vice President, Wade Interests Inc. By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran When Alexandra Altwein submitted her resume and application to Wade Interests Inc. 19 years ago after seeing a classified ad for a receptionist-assistant position, little did she know she had just made a major career move that would drastically alter her future. At the time, she was studying criminal justice at UTSA and needed a job to support herself while in school.
GUY TO KNOW: Coach Jeff Traylor
Jeff Traylor UTSA Head Football Coach By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran What does UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor have in common with Don Henley of the Eagles and platinum record seller Johnny Mathis? They all have their roots in small-town Gilmer, Texas, population just over 5,000, where Traylor is also a household name.
Women In Law Showcase : Calli Chinen - TransPecos Banks
Calli Chinen – TransPecos Banks In her new role at TransPecos Banks, Calli Chinen enjoys the best of both worlds by putting her law degree and MBA to good use as senior vice president, compliance, and BSA officer. “It’s exciting,” she said, adding that since she joined TransPecos Banks in March, she’s been busy drafting new policies and guidelines, among other duties, based on rules the bank is required to follow.
Guy to Know : David Fonseca
David Fonseca: CEO of Velocity TX is Committed to Fostering Entrepreneurship Worldwide By Antonio Gutierrez David Fonseca has a word of warning to would-be visitors to his beloved Colombia. “There is only one risk associated. If you go, you’ll only want to stay, so be careful,” he quips in reference to a Colombian travel ad.
STEM: UTSA Karen Mendiondo
UTSA Environmental Science and Engineering Student Finds the Earth and Ocean to be the Ideal Research Laboratory By Antonio Gutierrez As a child, Karen Mendiondo found great fascination in the rocks and minerals she found and tucked in her pocket while hiking the White Mountains of her native New Hampshire and marveling at the scenic views. “I’ve always enjoyed nature, being outdoors, and climbing mountains to look down and view the earth from a different perspective,” she said.
GUY TO KNOW: David Mongeau
David Mongeau Committed to Putting San Antonio on the National Map for Data Science. By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran When David Mongeau was tapped to lead the UTSA School of Data Science in May 2021, the university could not have selected a better candidate for the job. The new school is the first of its kind in Texas, according to UTSA’s website.
Guy to Know: Tim Roberts
Tim Roberts CEO & President of Materials Marketing Tile and Stone Company Opens for Business in ’09’s Most Iconic Structure By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran At age 18, Tim Roberts already had his future mapped out, although it was in stark contrast from that of his family of architects and civil engineers, which included his grandfather, who was the director of planning for the City of Los Angeles from the 1940s to the ’60s.
High-Dosage Tutoring Programs Can Help Ease Teacher Shortages
The shocking number of teacher and staff vacancies in school districts around the country is well known, but an article in the Washington Post laid out some of the consequences in stark terms: the superintendent in Bothell, Washington, recently was pressed into service as a physical education instructor. Teacher shortages have challenged school districts for decades, but the pandemic turned a problem into a crisis.
Guy to Know: Doc Watkins
Doc Watkins San Antonio’s Resident Jazz Musician is Bringing Holiday Cheer This Season By Antonio Gutierrez Photography by David Teran When notable jazz pianist Doc Watkins rattles off the list of music he likes other than jazz – such as rock, classical, and blues – of course, you are surprised to learn just how eclectic his musical tastes range after he mentions one in particular.
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