Comparative neuroscience, Brain development, Neuroimaging
B.S., Cell and Molecular Biology, 2018
M.D., University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (In progress)
As someone who constantly has lots of questions about the way the things work, I have been involved in research with different types of organism systems (plants, fruit flies, yeast, human) since my undergraduate years. These research opportunities have taken me from my college, Humboldt State, to Michigan State, Johns Hopkins, and the NIH (NICHD and NIAID). Doing research at a variety of institutions instilled in me a need to perpetually be challenged by new ideas, new environments, and to synthesize my understanding in ways that can make small improvements in the world. I joined the OxCam program and the UTHSCSA MSTP for this purpose. During my PhD training, I will be working between the laboratories of Dr. Armin Raznahan and Professor Jason Lerch. I am hopeful that the outcome of my PhD project can partially help close the translational gap between mouse models and human neuroscience.
Outside of the lab, you can likely find me hiking or rambunctiously singing karaoke. Often both at the same time when there is no one else on the trails. I also enjoy hosting dinner parties. If I remember correctly, I was told by friends that I am a good cook.
Dr. Armin Raznahan (NIMH)
and Prof. Jason Lerch (Oxford)