
Matia B Solomon , PhD
Professor (F2)
Reading Campus
2120 East Galbraith Road
A-131
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237-0506
Phone 513-558-3025
Fax 513-297-0966
Email solomomb@ucmail.uc.edu
Professional Summary
The Solomon laboratory overall research efforts are directed towards understanding sex differences in the neurobiology of stress related disorders including depression. We are also interested in understanding sex differences in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease. For more information about our laboratory please visit: www.solomonlaboratory.com
Education
Doctoral Degree: Georgia State University 2006 (Behavioral Neuroscience)
Research and Practice Interests
sex differences in antidepressant efficacy
translational models of depression
role of gonadal hormones in depression and anxiety
neurobiology of Alzheimer's disease
preclinical models of breast cancer and chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment
Research Support
Grant: #LIFE2016 Investigators:Solomon, Matia 09-01-2016 -08-31-2018 Local Initiative for Excellence (L.I.F.E.) Exploring the role of the oncogene Dek as a novel player in Alzheimer's disease Role:PI $100,000.00 Completed
Grant: #K12HD051953 Investigators:Tsevat Joel, Solomon Matia 11-01-2013 -10-31-2015 NIH Effects of Chronic Stress on Adolescent Female Depression Role:PI $200,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:National
Grant: #Grant #1011198 Investigators:Solomon, Matia 06-01-2014 -06-29-2016 Corcept Therapeutics (Pharmaceutical Company) Identifying biomarkers for depression: Focus on lateral habenula Role:PI Completed Type:Grant
Grant: #G-01323-01 Investigators:Solomon, Matia 09-01-2017 -08-31-2018 Lipedema Foundation A Mouse Model of Lipedema: Lower Body Subcutaneous Adipose Tissue Specific Estrogen Receptor KO Role:PI Completed
Investigators:Matia B. Solomon Ganesh Cherala 10-01-2016 -09-30-2017 Center for Clinical and Translational Research Antidepressant efficacy in females: Role of Perinatal and Postnatal Dietary Environment Role:PI $20,000 Completed Level:University
Investigators:Lisa Privette Vinnedge 11-01-2021 -10-31-2022 Mind Brain Behavior (RIP Funding) Understanding the role of DEK as a Neuroprotective Factor in Alzheimer’s Disease Role:Co-Investigator $75,000 Completed Type:Grant Level:Local
Grant: #2019 Award Investigators:Solomon, Matia 11-01-2019 -10-31-2021 Local Initiative for Excellence (L.I.F.E.) Functional Significance of DEK in Alzheimer's Disease and Age-Related Dementias. Role:PI $100,000.00 Completed
Grant: #R25NS115532 Investigators:Reyes, Teresa; Solomon, Matia 03-15-2020 -02-28-2025 National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Research Innovation in NeuroScience Education for Underserved Populations (RISE UP) Role:Principal Investigator $535,919.00
Grant: #R01DK118292 Investigators:Solomon, Matia; Ulrich-Lai, Yvonne 05-08-2020 -04-30-2024 National Inst of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease Stress, 'comfort' food, and obesity Role:Co-Investigator $1,945,105.00 Type:Grant
Grant: #Check #132 Investigators:Solomon, Matia 02-01-2026 -01-31-2028 Local Initiative for Excellence (L.I.F.E.) Unbiased Multi-Omics Profiling to Identify Alzheimer's Subtypes Role:PI 205000.00 Active
Investigators:Matia B. Solomon 03-15-2025 -03-14-2028 UC Cancer Center “Exploring Preventative Treatments for 'Chemo brain' in a Preclinical Model of Breast Cancer” Role:PI $50,000 Active Type:Grant
Grant: #R25GM134976 Investigators:Reyes, Teresa; Solomon, Matia; Baccei, Mark; Price, Carolyn; Weiss, Alison 09-21-2020 -08-31-2025 National Institute of General Medical Sciences Biomedical Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program at the University of Cincinnati (UC PREP) Role:PI *till 07/01/2022 $1,240,687.00 Completed Type:Grant
Abbreviated Publications
Book Chapter
Young, E.A., Korszun, A., Figueiredo, H.F., Solomon, M.B., & Herman, J.P. (2007). Sex differences in HPA axis Regulation. In Becker, J.B., Berkely, K.J., Geary, N., Hampson, E., Herman, J.P., & Young, E.A., (Eds.), Sex Differences in brain: From Genes to Behavior (pp. 95, 108). Oxford.
Solomon, M.B., & Herman, J.P. (2009). Sex differences in HPA axis regulation: The role of gonadal hormones. In Arnold, A.P., Etgen, A.M., Fahrbach, S.E., Rubin, R.T., & Pfaff, D.W. (Eds.), Hormones, Brain and Behavior 2nd Edition (pp. 2291, 2306). Academic Press.
Honors and Awards
2005 American Neuroendocrine Society Travel Award
2007 Organization for Study of Sex Differences Young Investigator Travel Award
2008 Organization for Study of Sex Differences New Investigator Award Outstanding Research Presentation
2008 NMRI Midwest Conference National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases Excellence In Research Award 2nd Place
2010 National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Pathway to Independence Travel Award
2010 Stress Neurobiology Conference Travel Award
2012 Organization for Study of Sex Differences Young Investigator Travel Award
2012 Elizabeth Young New Investigator Award
Nominated to Represent UC as an Emerging Minority Faculty Scholar Status:Nomination
Service
(Diversity Committee ) Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 08-15-2012
(Honor's Committee ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 08-15-2012
(Department Cohesion Committee ) Type:Departmental Service Level:Department
Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience (UC) (Center for Diabetes and Obesity Center (grant reviewer) ) Type:Departmental Service Level:Department
(Isabel and Mary Neff Scholarship Committee ) Type:University/College Service Level:College
(NSF Accountability and Advocacy Council ) Type:University/College Service Level:University
Post Graduate Training and Education
2006-2011 Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Stress Neurobiology, University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati Ohio
2011-2012 Research Scientist, University of Cincinnati , , Cincinnati, Ohio
Keywords
behavioral neuroscience, stress, sex differences, gonadal hormones, antidepressants, depression, anxiety, obesity
Professional Affiliation
06-01-2008: Organization for Study of Sex Differences
08-01-2000: Society for Neuroscience
Reviewer for Hormones and Behavior
Reviewer for Journal for Neuroscience
Reviewer for Proceedings for National Academy of Science
Reviewer for Physiology and Behavior
Courses Taught
Research Methods in Stress and Health Level:Undergraduate
Faculty Development Activities
12-05-2012 -12-05-2012 Google Tips and Tricks Type:Workshop
Contact Information
Academic - Reading Campus
2120 East Galbraith Road
Cincinnati
Ohio, 45237-0506
Phone: 513-558-3025
Fax: 513-297-0966
solomomb@ucmail.uc.edu