Dario Arcos-Díaz

EDUCATION

College / University

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Biology, Neurobiology

Country

Colombia

Lab Experience

Practical training in behavioral neurobiology. Basic techniques in cell biology, animal physiology, histology, biochemistry, population genetics.

Projects / Research

Mar - June 2006: Extinction facilitates the new acquisition of spatial memory in rats in the Barnes maze. Prof. A. Múnera, Behavioral Neurophysiology Department, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Scholarships / Awards

2006 – 2007:	Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
2003 – 2005:	Honor matriculation and tuition fee exemption for the best Grade Point Average, Universidad Nacional de Colombia
2006:	Best score in the Colombian national examinations for undergraduates in Biology (ECAES; higher education quality examinations)
2001:	Andrés Bello: distinction by the Colombian Government in the national category in Biology to the six best results in the examinations for university entrance

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I feel deeply fascinated by memory and the higher brain functions because I consider they are what constitutes our lives. An understanding of their complexity can only be envisaged by looking at it from different more simple points of view. I want to investigate the processes underlying behavior using diverse approaches from the molecular to the behavioral level. Furthermore, I think the comprehension of these so far mysterious phenomena is not only interesting but will also help improve the quality of life of people all over the world.