I am a senior psychology major joining the lab to work on my thesis. I plan to investigate the role of astrocytes in neurodegeneration broadly with a focus on frontotemporal dementia (FTD). After completing my thesis I plan to continue working in behavioral neuroscience and hope to continue researching the role of astrocytes in neurodegenerative diseases. Most of my free time is taken up by crosswords or obsessing over tarantulas.

I’m a senior neuroscience major with a minor in theatre. My sophomore year, I explored the impact of TREM2 (a cell-surface receptor protein in microglia) on amyloid-beta plaque compaction in an Alzheimer’s mouse model. This past summer at Reed, I used confocal microscopy to study global and regional cell cycle progression in the developing zebrafish retina. This year, I hope to continue my microscopy work to investigate the role of astrocyte (in)activation in neurodegeneration. After graduation, I plan to pursue an MD-PhD in neuroscience, focusing on the role of glial cells in neurodegenerative diseases (specifically Alzheimer’s). I’m a Takis Chile Limón and a Fuji Apple & Ginger Red Bull enthusiast. When I’m not in the lab, I’m probably in the PAB. Or somewhere in the woods with a backpack. Or making (yet another) highly curated playlist.

I am a senior neuroscience major that joins the González lab during junior year. I plan to attend graduate school after Reed, focusing on autism and hormone therapy research. I prefer to spend my free time weightlifting and bouldering.

I am a senior Neuroscience major and Sociology minor. This is my second year working with the Gonzalez lab, and I am so excited to get involved! I’m currently working as a medical scribe in emergency medicine. I also love connecting and contributing to my local Korean-American communities in my hometown and in Portland! After Reed, I plan to attend medical school to eventually give back to my community. In my free time, I like to try out new restaurants and cafes, and my go-to drink is anything matcha.

I’m a junior neuroscience major with a minor in Economics, and I’m hoping to attend medical school after graduating from Reed. I want to conduct some research of my own next summer, potentially focusing on the effect of drugs and environmental factors on mental health and developmental disorders. I enjoy anything outdoors during my free time — skiing, hiking, climbing, and backpacking are some of my favorites!

My name is Lana Clarey and I go by she/her pronouns. I am a junior neuroscience major joining the lab as an assistant to help with projects! I have been introduced to behavioural neuroscience work with rats at my previously institution, the University of St. Thomas; however, I am excited to get some hands-on experience this year! After graduating from Reed, I plan to get a further degree in neuroscience. I spend most of my free time outside surfing, hiking, running, and doing as many activities in nature as possible!

I'm Christina (she/her) and I'm a senior neuroscience major. I've been working in behavioral neuroscience since sophomore year, where Prisha and I developed a project investigating how varying cannabinoid ratio combinations influence drinking behaviors in rats. This past year I've been investigating how astrocyte activation in the anterior cingulate cortex affects cognitive flexibility, and I will be expanding on this work for my thesis. I plan to pursue a PhD in neuroscience with a focus on glia-neuron interaction in neurodegenerative disease with the ultimate goal of joining industry, in which I can research therapeutic approaches to neurodegeneration and drug interactions in the brain, whether that be through bench work or clinical work. My favorite snack combo is hot cheetos + sweet tea and I'm a spicy food enthusiast. In my free time I cuddle and play with my kitten, Cinta, and I love watching psychological thrillers. 

I’m a senior psychology major with an allied field in biological and computational sciences. In my sophomore year, I did a collaborative project with Christina, where we looked at the effects of certain cannabinoids on a relapse drinking model in rodents. My junior year, I also had the opportunity to look at an alternative model to premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in naturally cycling rodents. This year I hope to continue my work with PMDD by exploring the effects of ketamine on PMDD and adding estrogen to the PMDD model. After Reed, I hope to get a PhD in a psychological discipline, continuing to look at PMDD and potentially other neurendocrinological disruptions/processes. In my free time I love hate watching poorly made tv shows or movies. My favorite drinks are boba and matcha and love trying other new foods!

I’m a senior neuroscience major with a minor in comparative race and ethnicity studies. This past summer I investigated enrichment conditions in ketamine abuse and the effects on decision-making in a rodent model. This year, I plan to explore ketamine’s effects on neuroplasticity in the context of substance use disorder and addiction. After graduating, I plan to obtain a PhD in behavioral neuroscience or neuropharmacology, focusing my research on substance use disorders and novel therapies with a concentration in psychedelic therapy. My go-to snacks are string cheese and sour cream and onion pringles, and I love to spend my free time listening to music and I’m currently learning to play guitar!

I am a senior neuroscience major, minoring in music. For the last two years, I have been working as a research assistant at the Social Neuroscience & Psychotherapy Lab at the Vancouver VA. Recent studies I have been involved in are MDMA for PTSD, psilocybin for MDD, and psilocybin for meth-use disorder. For my thesis this year, I plan to continue studying psychedelics while also incorporating my passion for women’s health by looking at the effects of ketamine and estrogen on PMDD. Post graduation, I plan to become a licensed nurse practitioner for integrative medicine with a specialization in menopause and women’s health. My favorite snack is apple with peanut butter! In my free time I love playing my instruments, dancing, and laying in the sun.

My name is Ashley Schlipp (she/they) and I am a Neuroscience major. I have been interested in behavioral neuroscience ever since I started at Reed, which is why I quickly got involved taking care of the rats in the vivarium. However, this summer was my first experience doing focused behavioral neuroscience research, during which I studied how the fictive vocal outputs of Xenopus laevis change when the brains are exposed to prostaglandin hormones. In the future, I plan on going to medical school and practicing and researching in neurology or endocrinology. My favorite snack is pita and hummus and one of my favorite hobbies is playing card/board games. 

I am a senior neuroscience major. I have a research background in sensation & perception, using EEG to study synesthesia in the visual processing pathway. I’m currently getting ready to apply to medical school, where I don’t yet know what I’ll specialise in but I want to try everything! My love for rats began at 7 when I adopted my first pair, Skip and Rudolf, and then a few years later, Dot and Dash. My favourite snack is frozen fruit and my favourite way to spend a free afternoon is drawing with a podcast in my ears.

I am senior Psychology major & Religion minor. My background in neuroscience is mainly behavioral and pharmacology related, but I am interested in learning about other aspects of neuroscience. I currently work at a behavioral neuroscience lab at OHSU, and am deeply interested in going to graduate school to study pharmacotherapies for substance abuse disorders in behavioral neuroscience. My favorite snack is anything pickled. My favorite hobbies are to make latte art and try new boba tea drinks. 

I am a senior Neuroscience major. My research background is in traumatic brain injury rodent models. I previously studied the potential use of sleep fragmentation as a biomarker of mTBI severity by correlating it with temporal changes in EEG gamma event coupling. After Reed, I plan to apply to medical school with the eventual goal of pursuing a fellowship with a major league sports team. My favorite snack is Trader Joe’s banana chips. I enjoy playing/watching sports, gaming, and pool.