Ariel Hairston

Thesis advisor: Gord Fishell

Rotations: Bradford Lowell, Wade Regehr, Gord Fishell

For me, home is: Houston, Texas

Undergraduate/other degree(s): Bachelor's Neuroscience; MS Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Research experience before PiN: Research Associate studying axon guidance and synaptogenesis in neural development from August of 2018-June of 2021. Undergraduate Researcher studying neural correlates of episodic memory and learning from October of 2015-May of 2017.

Current research interests: The molecular mechanisms underlying environmental effects on neural development and function.

Interests outside lab / favorite hangouts: Creative writing (short stories mostly). Watching movies. Reading. Learning about modern art and art history. Barre. I don't know the city too well, yet, but I'm excited to explore!