Serena Wang

Dedicated and detail-oriented neuroscience PhD student with expertise in in vivo electrophysiology to investigate neural circuitry and brain function in mice. Proficient in advanced techniques such as extracellular recordings, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and optogenetics. Skilled in surgical procedures, including stereotaxic surgeries, and adept at maintaining rigorous experimental protocols to ensure high-quality data acquisition and analysis.

A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, capable of presenting findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference talks, and academic seminars. Committed to advancing the field of neuroscience through innovative research and a passion for translational applications in neurological disorders.

• Mastered in vivo electrophysiological recordings to investigate the activity of specific brain regions during behavioral tasks.
• Correlated neuronal firing patterns with sensory, motor, and cognitive processes using advanced statistical methods.
• Designed and implemented experiments to study synaptic plasticity mechanisms, such as long-term potentiation (LTP) and depression (LTD), in awake, behaving mice.
• Designed and conducted behavioural assays (e.g., Morris water maze, elevated plus maze, fear conditioning) to link neuronal activity with memory, learning, and anxiety-related behaviours.
• Performed stereotaxic surgeries to implant microelectrodes, cranial windows, or optogenetic fibers for long-term recordings.