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Dr. Robbin Gibb

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Dr. Robbin Gibb

Name: Robbin Lynn Gibb
Phone: 403.394.3993
E-mail: gibb@uleth.ca

Degrees:
PhD University of Lethbridge
MSc University of Lethbridge
BSc University of Lethbridge

Biography:

Robbin Gibb received her PhD in 2004 from the University of Lethbridge. In July 2004, she accepted a faculty position in the Department of Neuroscience at the U of L. Her research is focused on elucidating the mechanisms underlying the influence of early (pre- and perinatal) experience in shaping the developing brain.

Recent
Publications:

Books

  • Li, Fangfang, Gibb, R. & Pollack, K. (Ed.s) (2020). Child bilingualism and second language learning: Multidisciplinary perspectives. John Benjamins Publishing Company, Amsterdam.
  • Gibb, R. and Kolb, B (Ed.s) (2018) The neurobiology of brain and behavioral development. Academic Press.

Book Chapters

  • Gonzalez, C.L.R., Robertson, F., & Gibb, R.L. (2020). Musical training enhances inhibitory control in adolescents. Inhibitory Control Training- A Multidisciplinary Approach. Ed. S. Polermo. ISBN 978-1-78985-982-9.
  • Gibb, R. & Letourneau, N. (2018). Toxic Stress and Brain Development. AFMC ePrimer on Addiction
  • Gibb, R., & Kovalchuk, A. (2018). In Gibb, R. and Kolb, B. (Ed.s). Overview of brain development. The neurobiology of brain and behavioral development. Elsevier.
  • Stark, R., & Gibb, R. (2018). Hormones and development. In Gibb, R. and Kolb, B (Ed.s). (2017) The neurobiology of brain and behavioral development. Elsevier. A

Journal Articles

  • Gibb, R.L, Oldfield, J., Perry, R., Fleischman, C., Hazelwood, V. & Gonzalez, C.L.R. (2024). Supporting executive function in teens through play.ATA Magazine. https://teachers.ab.ca/news/supporting-executive-function-teens-through-play
  • Day, M., Gibb, R. & Kolb, B. (2023). Tactile stimulation facilitates functional recovery and dendritic change following neonatal hemidecortication in rats. Behavioural Brain Research 452:114582.doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2023.114582. Epub 2023 Jul 15.
  • Stark, R. A., Brinkman, B., Gibb, R.L., Iwaniuk, A.I, & Pellis, S.M. (2023). Atypical play experiences in the juvenile period has an impact on the development of the medial prefrontal cortex in both male and female rats. Behavioral Brain Research, 439, 11422. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2022.114222. Online ahead of print. PMID: 36427590
  • Day,M., Gibb, R., Kleim, J., & Kolb, B. (2023). Comparison of motor recovery after neonatal and adult hemidecortication. Behavioral Brain Research, 438, 114205. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2022.114205. Epub 2022 Nov 5. PMID: 36347384
  • Matisz, C.E., Semenoff, N., Ahmed, A.F., Griffin, L., McNab, P., Gibb, R.L., Sharkey, K.A., and Gruber, A. (2022). Acute gut inflammation reduces neural activity and spine maturity in hippocampus but not basolateral amygdala. Scientific Reports, 23, 1, 20169 PMID:36418891 doi: 10.1038/s41598-022-24245-y.
  • Jenkins, S., Harker, A. and Gibb, R. (2022) Distinct sex-dependent effects of maternal preconception nicotine and enrichment on the early development of rat offspring brain and behaviour. Neurotoxicology and Teratology, Available online Jan. 5, 107062 . PMID 34998861
  • Jenkins, S., Harker, A. & Gibb, R. (2022). Maternal stress prior to conception impairs memory and decreases right dorsal hippocampal volume and basilar spine density in the prefrontal cortex of adult male offspring.Behavioral Brain Research, 416, 113543available online August 20, 2021 DOI:10.1016/j.bbr.2021.113543. PMID: 34425182
  • Gibb, R. Coelho, L., van Rootselaar, N.A., Halliwell, C., MacKinnon, M., Plomp, I. & Gonzalez, C.L.R. (2021). Promoting executive function skills in preschoolers using a play-based program. Frontiers in Psychology (Education). PMID: 35035366
  • Torabi, R., Jenkins, S., Harker, A., Whishaw, I.Q., Gibb, R., & Luczak, A. (2021). A neural network reveals motoric effects of maternal preconception exposure to nicotine on rat pup behavior: a new approach for movement disorders diagnosis. Frontiers in Neuroscience, PMID: 34354562
  • van Rootselaar, N.A., Grandmont, D., Gibb, R., Li, F., Gonzalez, C.L.R. (2021). Which hand knows the right word? Developmental Psychobiology, https://doi.org/10.1002/dev.22129 PMID: 33966287
  • Coelho, L., Hauck, K., McKenzie, K., Copeland, J. L., Kan, I.P., Gibb, R.L., & Gonzalez, C.L.R. (2020). The association between sedentary behavior and cognitive ability in older adults. Aging Clinical and Experimental Research. Jan.2, 2020 doi:10.1007/s40520-019-01460-8. PMID:31898168
  • Horiquini-Barbosa, E., Gibb, R., Kolb, B., Bray, D., Lachat, J.J. (2020). Neonatal tactile stimulation reverses alterations in fine structure of small, but not large myelinated fibers, from the optic nerve from rats postnatally exposed to an iron deficient diet: A size-based selectivity. Behavioral Brain Research. Feb 3:379:112357. doi: 10.1016/j.bbr.2019.112357. PMID: 31733310
  • Coelho, L, Amatto, A., Halliwell, C., Gonzalez, C.L.R. & Gibb, R.L. (2020). Building brains and futures by enhancing executive function. International Journal of Play. Jan 2020,12, 2019. DOI:10.1080/21594937.2020.1720127
  • Stark, R., Harker, A., Salamanca, S., Pellis, S.M., Gibb, R.L. (2020) Development of ultrasonic calls in rat pups follows similar patterns regardless of isolation distress. Developmental Psychobiology, 62, 617-630. doi: 10.1002/dev.21933.PMID 31680249
Recent Grant/Program Funding:
  • Chess for Life (2022-24)- anonymous donor
  • Faculty Mentor support Chessable https://www.chessable.com/blog/announcing-the-winners-of-the-2024-chessable-research-awards/
  • Building Brains Together (2021-2024)- City of Lethbridge https://www.buildingbrains.ca
  • Building Brains Together: Lethbridge housing authority- anonymous donor
  • NSERC (2016-2026)

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