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Astha Patel
Jr. Specialist
+1 415 476-4116
I graduated from UCLA in 2024 with a B.S. in biochemistry. At UCLA, I researched different subtypes of interneurons located in the prefrontal cortex and their role in decision-making and attentional set-shifting tasks. Currently, I am interested in understanding biochemical pathways that cause diseases. Outside of lab, I enjoy going to the gym, playing the piano, and spending time with my friends.