Research Background

My academic research sits at the intersection of behavioral neuroscience, endocrinology, and experimental methodology. This work reflects my approach to complex problems: questioning assumptions, designing rigorous studies, and thinking critically about how methodology shapes our understanding.

These projects explore how biological systems interact - from opioid withdrawal behaviors to hormonal influences on mental health - while also examining the methodological foundations that make good science possible. Each study taught me something different about the research process itself: the importance of naturalistic behavioral measures, the role of genetic background in experimental outcomes, and the value of interdisciplinary thinking.

While my current work has evolved beyond the lab bench, the analytical framework and systematic approach to problem-solving that defined this research continues to inform how I approach challenges today.

Check out my publications below (if you want the nerdy version of me 🤓)