Sarah Ramirez Santana

she/her/hers
headshot of woman with dark hair smiling in front of a tree

For me, home is: Boston, MA and the Dominican Republic

Prior degree(s): B.A. in Neuroscience, Bryn Mawr College

Research experience before PiN: Characterized a newly identified, transient population of Kisspeptin neurons during an early-life activation of the reproductive axis in female mice (PiNBAC, Victor Navarro, HMS/BWH); Investigated the neuroendocrine mechanisms underlying peripartum hormonal changes in mice (Laura Been, Haverford College); Studied the genetic risk and comorbidities of psychiatric and substance use disorders in humans (Rachel Kember, UPenn); Examined the molecular interactions within the BNST that contribute to PTSD using human postmortem tissue (Sabina Berretta, McLean Hospital).

Current research interests: Neuroendocrinology, stress-related disorders, motivation, behavior, brain-body interactions

Interests outside lab: Volleyball, Hiking, Traveling, Karaoke