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Shannon Zeilman is a Postgraduate Research Associate at the Yale Center for Science, Cannabis, and Cannabinoids. Originally from Simsbury, Connecticut, she graduated from Dartmouth College in 2025 with an A.B. in Neuroscience and a minor in Hispanic Studies. Her research interests focus on the intersection of substance use, addiction, and mental health, particularly emphasizing the neurobiological mechanisms underlying cannabis use and its clinical implications. During her undergraduate studies, Ms. Zeilman was actively engaged in various academic and community service roles, including serving as a member of the Dartmouth Ski Patrol and working as an Emergency Medical Technician with Upper Valley Ambulance. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to patient care and have fostered her long-term goal of pursuing a career in medicine. In her professional capacity, Ms. Zeilman enjoys running, skiing, hiking, and reading.
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