#  Caroline Pierotti 

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**Thesis lab:** Ruaidhri Jackson

**Rotation labs:** Ruaidhri Jackson, Chenghua Gu, Meenakshi Rao

**For me, home is:** Albuquerque, New Mexico

**Prior degree(s):** B.A. in Neuroscience from Oberlin College

**Research experience before PiN:** Investigated the epigenetic underpinnings of mood and developmental disorders (Mellios Lab, University of New Mexico). Researched the consequences of early adverse experience on cocaine-induced impulsivity in rats (Dr. Tracie Paine, Oberlin College). Employed in vivo calcium imaging in mice to look at the contributions of the geniculate and trigeminal ganglia to mouth-feel (Dr. Alexander Chesler, National Institutes of Health).

**Current research interests:** Neuro-immune interactions, peripheral-central nervous system crosstalk, inflammation, translational approaches

**Interests outside lab:** Trying new food, Tea, Crafting, Biking, Hiking, Music



 

 

 





 

 

- ## Entry year
    
     [2024-2025](/entry-year/2024-2025)
- ## People
    
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