As a math major, I never imagined myself conducting research in a neuroscience lab. But did you know that a strong foundation in mathematical statistics and programming can let you simulate brain processes? US university research programs are designed to immerse students in diverse applications of their field, and this exposure led me to discover my passion for mathematical biology—an area I’d never have pursued otherwise. In this neuroscience lab, my role was to simulate and produce data on synaptic transmission. I learned to build a mathematical model of a synapse and used it to run numerous simulations of neurotransmitter diffusion. Astonishingly, the data matched real brain tissue results with precision. This was huge! Reflecting on this experience, I realize that nothing compares to being trained and conducting research in one of the top medical schools in the USA. I learned to channel my knowledge into contributing to genuine medical discoveries, making it the most enriching experience of my academic journey.
Research at the Translational Neuroscience Program at the University of Pittsburgh:
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