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As a neuroscientist, I focus on molecular processes leading to stress and anxiety-related behaviors. I have spent years studying neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, and prion diseases, with a particular interest in G protein-coupled receptors and nitric oxide. My interdisciplinary approach combines cellular and molecular biology, neuroimaging, electrophysiology, and behavioral assays. I moved to the School of Psychology and Neuroscience in 2023, where I investigate ways to ease student stress and anxiety. I teach neuroscience at levels 2, 3, and 4, addressing the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, stress, experimental methods, and experimental design. I supervise BSc Honours projects for level 4 neuroscience students, covering topics like using QSM-measured iron as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease and investigating the impact of traumatic brain injury on Parkinson's disease progression. Additionally, I lead a course on stress and behavior in experimental design, exploring the neurobiological mechanisms involved in chronic stress and its effects on emotions and behavior. My role as Deputy Course Coordinator for Level 3 Neuroscience further enhances my contributions to the academic environment.