Sarah-Anna Hescham

EDUCATION

College / University

Universität zu Köln

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Neuroscience

Country

Germany

Lab Experience

Basic techniques in biochemistry and behavioural testing.

Projects / Research

2008: The effects of exercise on learning and memory in a rat model of developmental stress
2009: Effect of exercise on synaptophysin and calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II levels in prefrontal cortex and hippocampus of a rat model of developmental stress

Scholarships / Awards

2009 – 2010:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2008:	Travel stipend from the German Academic Exchange Service

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

My scientific research interests lie in understanding neural communication and the molecular mechanisms that are related to complex behaviours and consciousness. More specifically novel molecular and neural drug targets that are related to complex behaviours and consicousness. To enter this arena of research, both neuropsychology and neuropharmacology are principle components. Therefore, my goals are related to improve my understanding of neuropscyhological disease mechanisms with the aim to improve their prognosis with novel drug treatments.