Aliyah Dawkins

Thesis lab: Vikram Khurana

Rotation Labs: Hisashi Umemori, Michael Miller, Mandana Arbab, Vikram Khurana

For me, home is: Mankato, Minnesota

Prior degree(s): B.S. Double Major in Biochemistry and Behavioral Neuroscience from Western Washington University

Research experience before PiN: Undergraduate research in Dr. Adrienne Wang’s lab at Western Washington University investigating potential modifiers of Alzheimer’s disease using the genetic manipulation of Drosophila melanogaster. Research as a lab technician studying neural mechanism underlying stress and substance use disorders in Dr. John Neumaier’s lab at the University of Washington

Current research interests: Neurodegenerative diseases, neuroimmunology, neuron-glia crosstalk, DNA damage repair, molecular neuroscience

Interests outside lab: Hiking, weight-lifting, roller skating, board games