Education
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
PhD, Program in Neuroscience
(2014 - 2019)
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
BS in Biology with an option in Neuroscience,
Schreyer’s Honors College and Eberly College of Science
Graduated with Distinction and Honors in Biology
(2009 - 2013)
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Semester Abroad
(Spring, 2012)
Research Experience
Dr. Christine Constantinople, New York University (2019 - Present)
Dr. Joseph Buxbaum and Dr. Hala Harony-Nicolas, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2015 - 2019)
Dr. C. Neill Epperson, The University of Pennsylvania (2013 - 2014)
Dr. Victoria Braithwaite, The Pennsylvania State University (2012 - 2013)
Publications
Manuscripts
Golden, C.E.M., Yee, Y., Harony-Nicolas, H., Hof, P.R., Lerch, J.P., Buxbaum, J.D. Reduced axonal caliber and structural changes in a rat model of Fragile X syndrome with a deletion of the KH1 domain of Fmr1. Translational Psychiatry, 2020. 10(1): p. 280.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Sonar, S., Niblo, K., Browne, A., Burlant, N., Marino, D.D., Rubeis, S. De, Baxter, M. G., Buxbaum, J.D., Harony-Nicolas, H. Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in rats. Cerebral Cortex, 2019. 29(5) p. 2228-2244.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Kornfield, S., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N., Startling Differences: Using the Acoustic Startle Response to Study Sex Differences and Neurosteroids in Affective Disorders. Current Psychiatry Reports, 2018. 20(6): p. 40.
Golden, C.E.M., Buxbaum, J.D., and Rubeis, S. De, Disrupted circuits in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 2018. 48: p. 106-112.
Posters
Golden, C.E.M., Mah, A., Chen, L., Li, Y., Constantinople, C.M. (2021) Regulation of value-based decision making by estrogenic hormones. Society for Neuroscience Global Connectome: A Virtual Event.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2019) Transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in a rat model of Fragile X syndrome. Friedman Brain Institute Retreat. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2019) Transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in a rat model of Fragile X syndrome. International Society for Autism Research. Montreal, Canada.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2018) Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations, impairments in white matter integrity, and attentional deficits in rats. Society for Neuroscience. San Diego, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Yee, Y., Koro, L., Olawuni, O., Sonar, S., Niblo, K., De Rubeis, S., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2018) Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations, impairments in white matter integrity, and attentional deficits in rats. Fragile X and Autism-Related Disorders Gordon Research Seminar and Conference. Lucca (Barga), IT.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Sonar, S., Niblo, K., Baxter, M. G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2018) Underlying neuronal circuitry of attention in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Friedman Brain Institute. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Harony-Nicolas, H., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017) Attention deficits in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Society for Neuroscience. Washington, D.C., USA.
Harony-Nicolas, H., Eliava, M., Koro, L., Riad, M., Golden, C.E.M., Wagner, S., Grinevich, V., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017) Study of the oxytocin system in two rat models for autism. Society for Neuroscience. Washington, D.C., USA.
Harony-Nicolas, H., Eliava, M., Koro, L., Riad, M., Golden, C.E.M., Wagner, S., Grinevich, V., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017). Integrity and Functionality of the Hypothalamic Oxytocin System and the Effect of Oxytocin Treatment in Two Rat Models for Autism. International Society for Autism Research. San Francisco, CA, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Sonar, S., du Hoffman, J., Breen, M., Baxter, M.G., Hof, P., Harony-Nicolas, H., Shapiro, M., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017). Fronto-Striatal Anatomy and Behavior in the Rat Model of Fragile X Syndrome. International Society for Autism Research. San Francisco, CA, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Sonar, S., du Hoffman, J., Breen, M., Baxter, M.G., Hof, P., Harony-Nicolas, H., Shapiro, M., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017). Underlying neuronal circuitry of attention in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Friedman Brain Institute. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2016) Molecular and Behavioral Characterization of the Fmr1-KO Rat. Fragile X and Autism-Related Disorders Gordon Research Seminar and Conference. West Dover, Vermont, USA.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Appleby, D., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N. (2015). Anxiety-Potentiated Acoustic Startle Response is Elevated in the Luteal Phase in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Compared to Controls. American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Hollywood, Florida, USA.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Appleby, D., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N. (2015). Anxiety-Potentiated Acoustic Startle Response is Elevated in the Luteal Phase in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Compared to Controls. Society of Biological Psychiatry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Appleby, D., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N. (2014). Acoustic Startle Response in Women with Premenstrual Mood Disorders Compared to Controls. University of Pennsylvania's Biomedical Postdoctoral Research Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Epperson, C.N. (2014). Cortisol Awakening Response and Cortisol Response to Stress in Women with Overactive Bladder. The Gender Gap in Aging & The 21st Century Longevity Revolution, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Vasey, A., Braithwaite, V.A. (2013). Investigating a Potential Effect of an Immune Challenge on Temperament. Penn State University Undergraduate Research Exhibition, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
Invited Presentations
Science Advocacy at Mount Sinai. Pamela Sklar Lab Meeting Series (2019).
Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in rats. SFARI Postdoc Dinner (2018).
Fronto-striatal circuit dependent behaviors, morphology, and physiology in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Seaver Autism Center Site Visit (2016).
Honors and Awards
Junior Fellow in the Simons Society of Fellows (2021-2024)
Society for Neuroscience Global Connectome Travel Award (2021)
BRAIN Initiative Postdoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), F32 MH125448 (2020 - 2022)
National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Training Fellowship, T32MH01952 (2019 - 2020)
Philip Hausfeld Memorial Scholarship (2019)
Award for Science Advocacy (2019)
Excellence in Curricular Development (2019)
Outstanding Service to Mount Sinai Student Award (2018)
Predoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), F31MH115656 (2017 - 2020)
Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation Fellowship (2017 - 2019)
Trainee Professional Development Award, Society for Neuroscience (2017)
National Institute of Mental Health Predoctoral Training Fellowship, T32MH096678 (2016 - 2017)
Early Career Travel Award, International Society for Autism Research (2016)
Third Place, Health and Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University Undergraduate poster competition (2013)
Honorable Mention, Information Literacy Award, The Pennsylvania State University poster competition (2013)
Eberly College Undergraduate Research Grant (2013)
Dean’s List (2009 - 2013)
Professional Service
Society for Neuroscience, Member
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Member
Psychopharmacology, Reviewer
Molecular Autism, Reviewer
Teaching Experience
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
Service Experience
Member & Representative at Faculty Meetings, Postdocs@CNS (2020 - Present)
Leader, Mount Sinai Farm Share (2017 - 2018)
PhD Program Representative, Student Council (2014 - 2018)
Outreach and Public Engagement
Podcast Host, Top of the NOGN by Neuroscience Outreach Group at NYU (NOGN) (2020 - Present)
Programming Committee, March for Science NYC (2019 - Present)
Co-director, Mentoring in Neuroscience Discovery at Sinai (MiNDS) (2015 - 2019)
Organizer, Sinai Marches for Science (2017 - 2018)
Mentoring
One undergraduate volunteer from New York University (2018 - 2020)
Five undergraduate volunteers from New York University (2018 - 2019)
Three undergraduate volunteers from New York University (2017 - 2018)
One high school volunteer from Hunter College High School (2016 - 2018)
Skills
Programming: MATLAB, R, bash (beginner)
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
PhD, Program in Neuroscience
(2014 - 2019)
The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA
BS in Biology with an option in Neuroscience,
Schreyer’s Honors College and Eberly College of Science
Graduated with Distinction and Honors in Biology
(2009 - 2013)
Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Semester Abroad
(Spring, 2012)
Research Experience
Dr. Christine Constantinople, New York University (2019 - Present)
Dr. Joseph Buxbaum and Dr. Hala Harony-Nicolas, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2015 - 2019)
Dr. C. Neill Epperson, The University of Pennsylvania (2013 - 2014)
Dr. Victoria Braithwaite, The Pennsylvania State University (2012 - 2013)
Publications
Manuscripts
Golden, C.E.M., Yee, Y., Harony-Nicolas, H., Hof, P.R., Lerch, J.P., Buxbaum, J.D. Reduced axonal caliber and structural changes in a rat model of Fragile X syndrome with a deletion of the KH1 domain of Fmr1. Translational Psychiatry, 2020. 10(1): p. 280.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Sonar, S., Niblo, K., Browne, A., Burlant, N., Marino, D.D., Rubeis, S. De, Baxter, M. G., Buxbaum, J.D., Harony-Nicolas, H. Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in rats. Cerebral Cortex, 2019. 29(5) p. 2228-2244.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Kornfield, S., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N., Startling Differences: Using the Acoustic Startle Response to Study Sex Differences and Neurosteroids in Affective Disorders. Current Psychiatry Reports, 2018. 20(6): p. 40.
Golden, C.E.M., Buxbaum, J.D., and Rubeis, S. De, Disrupted circuits in mouse models of autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability. Current Opinion in Neurobiology, 2018. 48: p. 106-112.
Posters
Golden, C.E.M., Mah, A., Chen, L., Li, Y., Constantinople, C.M. (2021) Regulation of value-based decision making by estrogenic hormones. Society for Neuroscience Global Connectome: A Virtual Event.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2019) Transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in a rat model of Fragile X syndrome. Friedman Brain Institute Retreat. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2019) Transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in a rat model of Fragile X syndrome. International Society for Autism Research. Montreal, Canada.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2018) Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations, impairments in white matter integrity, and attentional deficits in rats. Society for Neuroscience. San Diego, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Yee, Y., Koro, L., Olawuni, O., Sonar, S., Niblo, K., De Rubeis, S., Baxter, M.G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2018) Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations, impairments in white matter integrity, and attentional deficits in rats. Fragile X and Autism-Related Disorders Gordon Research Seminar and Conference. Lucca (Barga), IT.
Golden, C.E.M., Breen, M.S., Koro, L., Sonar, S., Niblo, K., Baxter, M. G., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2018) Underlying neuronal circuitry of attention in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Friedman Brain Institute. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Harony-Nicolas, H., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017) Attention deficits in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Society for Neuroscience. Washington, D.C., USA.
Harony-Nicolas, H., Eliava, M., Koro, L., Riad, M., Golden, C.E.M., Wagner, S., Grinevich, V., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017) Study of the oxytocin system in two rat models for autism. Society for Neuroscience. Washington, D.C., USA.
Harony-Nicolas, H., Eliava, M., Koro, L., Riad, M., Golden, C.E.M., Wagner, S., Grinevich, V., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017). Integrity and Functionality of the Hypothalamic Oxytocin System and the Effect of Oxytocin Treatment in Two Rat Models for Autism. International Society for Autism Research. San Francisco, CA, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Sonar, S., du Hoffman, J., Breen, M., Baxter, M.G., Hof, P., Harony-Nicolas, H., Shapiro, M., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017). Fronto-Striatal Anatomy and Behavior in the Rat Model of Fragile X Syndrome. International Society for Autism Research. San Francisco, CA, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Sonar, S., du Hoffman, J., Breen, M., Baxter, M.G., Hof, P., Harony-Nicolas, H., Shapiro, M., and Buxbaum, J.D. (2017). Underlying neuronal circuitry of attention in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Friedman Brain Institute. Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, NY, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Harony-Nicolas, H., Buxbaum, J.D. (2016) Molecular and Behavioral Characterization of the Fmr1-KO Rat. Fragile X and Autism-Related Disorders Gordon Research Seminar and Conference. West Dover, Vermont, USA.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Appleby, D., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N. (2015). Anxiety-Potentiated Acoustic Startle Response is Elevated in the Luteal Phase in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Compared to Controls. American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, Hollywood, Florida, USA.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Appleby, D., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N. (2015). Anxiety-Potentiated Acoustic Startle Response is Elevated in the Luteal Phase in Women with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Compared to Controls. Society of Biological Psychiatry, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Appleby, D., Grillon, C., Epperson, C.N. (2014). Acoustic Startle Response in Women with Premenstrual Mood Disorders Compared to Controls. University of Pennsylvania's Biomedical Postdoctoral Research Symposium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Hantsoo, L., Golden, C.E.M., Epperson, C.N. (2014). Cortisol Awakening Response and Cortisol Response to Stress in Women with Overactive Bladder. The Gender Gap in Aging & The 21st Century Longevity Revolution, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Golden, C.E.M., Vasey, A., Braithwaite, V.A. (2013). Investigating a Potential Effect of an Immune Challenge on Temperament. Penn State University Undergraduate Research Exhibition, State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
Invited Presentations
Science Advocacy at Mount Sinai. Pamela Sklar Lab Meeting Series (2019).
Disruption of the KH1 domain of Fmr1 leads to transcriptional alterations and attentional deficits in rats. SFARI Postdoc Dinner (2018).
Fronto-striatal circuit dependent behaviors, morphology, and physiology in a rat model of Fragile X Syndrome. Seaver Autism Center Site Visit (2016).
Honors and Awards
Junior Fellow in the Simons Society of Fellows (2021-2024)
Society for Neuroscience Global Connectome Travel Award (2021)
BRAIN Initiative Postdoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), F32 MH125448 (2020 - 2022)
National Institute of Mental Health Postdoctoral Training Fellowship, T32MH01952 (2019 - 2020)
Philip Hausfeld Memorial Scholarship (2019)
Award for Science Advocacy (2019)
Excellence in Curricular Development (2019)
Outstanding Service to Mount Sinai Student Award (2018)
Predoctoral Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA), F31MH115656 (2017 - 2020)
Beatrice and Samuel A. Seaver Foundation Fellowship (2017 - 2019)
Trainee Professional Development Award, Society for Neuroscience (2017)
National Institute of Mental Health Predoctoral Training Fellowship, T32MH096678 (2016 - 2017)
Early Career Travel Award, International Society for Autism Research (2016)
Third Place, Health and Life Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University Undergraduate poster competition (2013)
Honorable Mention, Information Literacy Award, The Pennsylvania State University poster competition (2013)
Eberly College Undergraduate Research Grant (2013)
Dean’s List (2009 - 2013)
Professional Service
Society for Neuroscience, Member
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society, Member
Psychopharmacology, Reviewer
Molecular Autism, Reviewer
Teaching Experience
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY
- Principles in Scientific Proposals (2018 - 2019)
- Principles of Neural Science, Behavior, and Brain Pathophysiology Unit II: Systems Neuroscience (2016)
- Principles of Neural Science, Behavior, and Brain Pathophysiology Unit III: Behavior and Cognitive Neuroscience (2016)
- Biostatistics for Biomedical Science (2015 - 2016)
- Introduction to Biology Laboratory (2012)
Service Experience
Member & Representative at Faculty Meetings, Postdocs@CNS (2020 - Present)
Leader, Mount Sinai Farm Share (2017 - 2018)
PhD Program Representative, Student Council (2014 - 2018)
Outreach and Public Engagement
Podcast Host, Top of the NOGN by Neuroscience Outreach Group at NYU (NOGN) (2020 - Present)
Programming Committee, March for Science NYC (2019 - Present)
Co-director, Mentoring in Neuroscience Discovery at Sinai (MiNDS) (2015 - 2019)
Organizer, Sinai Marches for Science (2017 - 2018)
Mentoring
One undergraduate volunteer from New York University (2018 - 2020)
Five undergraduate volunteers from New York University (2018 - 2019)
Three undergraduate volunteers from New York University (2017 - 2018)
One high school volunteer from Hunter College High School (2016 - 2018)
Skills
Programming: MATLAB, R, bash (beginner)