Polygence Scholar2023
Sanjana Bhattachary
George SchoolClass of 2024Princeton, NJ
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- "The relation of Reward Deficiency Syndrome in Children to Obesity in Late Stages of Life " with mentor Cynthia (Jan. 21, 2023)
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The relation of Reward Deficiency Syndrome in Children to Obesity in Late Stages of Life
Started May 31, 2022
Abstract or project description
A review article explaining the correlation between using food as a reward for children and obesity in later life. Sanjana is mainly interested in how the reward circuitry is disrupted in Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS). Also, in her review she will propose alternate strategies or solutions for preventing RDS.