Desiree Johnson

Thesis advisor: Susan Dymecki

Rotation labs: Stephen Liberles, Susan Dymecki, Bernardo Sabatini

For me, home is: San Diego, CA

Undergraduate degree(s): Human Biology (B.S.) Neurobiology (M.S.)

Research experience before PiN: Photopharmacology tool development studying how opioids modulate reward, pain, and placebo circuits

Current research interests: Circuits and systems neuroscience

Interests outside lab: Yoga, trying new food, traveling, and spoiling my cat