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 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 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.

I am a junior Biology major. I started working in the González Lab by assisting thesis students with operant chamber and EPM trials, as well as data analysis. After Reed, I plan to attend vet school and specialize in small animal surgery. I have a dog named Tootsie back home and a cat named Grass who lives with me. My favorite snack is anything chocolate, and I love bothering my cat in my free time!

I’m a sophomore Neuroscience major. This is my first year working in the González lab, and I’m super excited about it! I’ll be assisting Christina with her astrocyte activation project, as well as helping with tasks such as operating the chamber boxes, doing I.P. administration, etc. I’m interested in learning more about social behaviors in rats and the effects that being in a social and enriched environment has on them. After Reed, I hope to attend medical school and explore the various specializations that this path offers. My favorite snacks are the crunchy strawberry Pocky and the onion & sour cream Lays. I love making art in my free time, as well as going on spontaneous adventures with my friends!

I’m a junior psychology major from Los Angeles, California. I have a background in judgement and decision-making research, and transitioned into animal models when I worked as a thesis research assistant studying the effects of extendin-4 on transitive inference. I particularly love working with animals, and work as a colony assistant in the vivarium. I’m very interested in expanding into neuropharmacology and neuroendocrinology research and looking forward to studying PPMD this semester. After Reed, I plan to go to graduate school to pursue my interest in neuropharmacology. In my free time, I love to walk dogs at shelters, hike, bake, and explore new coffee shops in Portland.

I’m a junior neuroscience major. This is my first year working in the Gonzalez lab, and I’m super excited to be helping with Christina’s astrocyte activation research. I’m particularly interested on the relationship between epigenetics and pharmacology, and gaining more experience in behavioral neuroscience. After Reed, I intend to go to graduate school to pursue neuroscience, though I am still narrowing in on the topic. In my free time, I can often be found chatting about cats or playing D&D.

I’m a junior Neuroscience major on the pre-med track. This is my first year in the González lab, where I’m excited to be working on the PMDD research project. Outside the lab, I’m a certified nursing assistant and have worked with individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges, as well as in rehab facilities for neurological diseases. I also interned with the Capitol Quest Fellowship, where I explored the politics of women’s health, science ethics, and health law. After Reed, I hope to attend medical school and pursue a career in behavioral neurology while continuing to advocate for women’s health and public health. My favorite snacks are sweets, especially fresas con crema and cajeta. In my free time, I love cooking, as well as walking my cat and taking him sightseeing with me.

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.