Author: Alexa Marie Negrón Morales
Alexa Marie Negrón Morales
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus
Faculty: Natural Science
Baccalaureate: Cellular Molecular Biology
Year: 4
Short bio
Currently, I conduct research in a Drosophila lab investigating the neural circuits that control grooming behavior, using genetic and optogenetic tools to understand how disruptions in these pathways may relate to disorders like autism and OCD. In the future, I plan to continue conducting research and am applying to MSTP programs, aspiring to become a physician-scientist specializing in pediatrics and neuroscience.