co-author:
Alexis Vega
A neuroscientist and graduate student at the University of Michigan, ready to hack the secrets of the brain.
Multidisciplinary science with strong collaborations will pave the road to ask questions that have never been asked before.
About Me
Alexis was born in Puerto Rico and studied Biology at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. He has worked in Dr. Gregory Quirk's lab as a research technician, and completed his postbac training under the mentorship of Dr. Dawen Cai and Dr. Cindy Chestek. Currently, he is a doctoral candidate at the University of Michigan under the supervision of Dr. Sara Aton. His dissertation research focuses on the role of orexin modulation of learning and memory. In his free time, Alexis enjoys learning how to code, reading, and planning his travels.
University of Michigan, NGP
2019–Present
University of Michigan, PREP
2018
Dr. Gregory Quirk's Lab, UPR, Med School
2017
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
2015
Utah array characterization and histological analysis of a multi-year implant in non-human primate motor and sensory cortices
Sleep loss drives acetylcholine-and somatostatin interneuron–mediated gating of hippocampal activity to inhibit memory consolidation
Time-dependent recruitment of prelimbic prefrontal circuits for retrieval of fear memory
Ultra-small carbon fiber electrode recording site optimization and improved in vivo chronic recording yield
