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Derya Sargin is an Assistant Professor with a focus on child health and wellness at the University of Calgary. She holds a position as an Associate Member at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and is a Full Member of the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research. Her research primarily investigates the neural circuits involved in social affective behaviors, with current emphasis on the neural circuitry governing serotonergic and hypocretin systems, which are integral to stress response and emotional processing. Through a combination of electrophysiology and optogenetics, she examines how these systems influence behavior. Furthermore, her work sheds light on the impact of stress during development and adulthood on the maturation and function of brain networks. In addition to her research contributions, Derya teaches courses related to neuroscience and behavior, emphasizing the intricate relationships between drugs and behavior.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.