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Natasha Tirko is an Associate Teaching Professor and the Director of the Master of Biotechnology Program at Penn State University. With a strong background in neuroscience and engineering, Tirko completed her PhD at New York University, focusing on oxytocin neuromodulation in hippocampal circuits. She has previously led the Neural Devices group at Actuated Medical, Inc., and was a member of the Ophthalmology research group at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Tirko's academic journey also includes a Bachelor's in Biomedical Engineering from Penn State and a Master's from Johns Hopkins University, where she researched auditory system plasticity related to cochlear implants. In 2022, she returned to her undergraduate alma mater as a faculty member. She is dedicated to providing students with a robust scientific education and preparing them for successful careers in the dynamic biotechnology industry, emphasizing practical understanding and intensive coursework in the Master of Biotechnology program. Tirko's research interests include neuroscience, biotechnology, and the impacts of oxytocin on neural communication.
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