Romy Maxine Aiken
EDUCATION
College / University
Florida State University
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Science
Major Subjects
Cell and Molecular Neuroscience
Country
USA
Lab Experience
Genotyping, ImageJ quantification of autoradiographs, histology (IHC, nissl, bodipy), epifluorescence imaging, cryosectioning, perfusions, electrophysiology, stereotaxic rodent surgery, two-photon imaging, and circuit mapping.
Projects / Research
- 2020 – 2021: Altered amygdala inhibitory circuits in neuroligin3-R451C mutant mouse model of autism, supervisor: Dr. McLean Bolton, Max Planck FL Institute for Neuroscience
- 2019 – 2020: Oxytocin receptor binding in the periphery of Magel2 knock-out mice, supervisor: Dr. Elizabeth Hammock, Florida State University
- 2017 – 2019: Oxytocin and metabolic tissue: analysis of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue differences in neonatal oxytocin receptor knock-out mice
Scholarships / Awards
2021 – 2022: | Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School |
2020 – 2021: | Max Planck FL Institute Post-baccalaureate Research Fellowship |
2020: | Clara Kibler Davis Women in Neuroscience Scholarship |
2016 – 2020: | Florida Bright Futures Scholarship |