Sam Frank

he/him/his
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For me, home is: Sacramento, CA

Prior degree(s): AB in Molecular Biology, Princeton University; MD in Progress, HMS 

Research experience before PiN: At Princeton University, I studied circuit mechanisms of cerebellar learning with Dr. Samuel Wang. After graduation, I spent two years at the NIMH with Dr. Daniel Pine developing and applying computational neuroimaging tools to understand pediatric anxiety disorders. At HMS, I study fear learning and memory in the lab of Dr. Kerry Ressler. 

Current research interests: Systems and Computational Neuroscience, Circuit Mechanisms of Psychiatric Conditions 

Interests outside lab: Running, Cooking, My dog Frankie, Spending time outdoors