Sierra Simpson, Ph.D.
Doctoral Thesis: Alterations of the Microbiome Modulates Addiction Related Behaviors and Neuronal Ensembles
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Santa Barbara
Noteworthy Publications: Antibiotic depletion of the microbiome alters the recruitment of neuronal ensembles of oxycodone withdrawal and intoxication., eNeuro (2020)
Honors & Awards: 2020 Outstanding Poster at The Center for Microbiome Innovation Summit; 2019 Outstanding Poster at The Scripps Research Colloquium; 2014-2015 Bagel Graduate Fellowship: The Scripps Research Institute
Favorite Aspects of Graduate Studies: Simpson recalled, "spending late nights imaging with Norah Koblesky in the DNC (Dorris Neuroscience Center) is one of my favorite memories from graduate school."
Next Steps: "I am currently working on starting my own company following graduation. I hope to make a difference in the lives of those living with addiction."
Be sure to join us at 10 a.m. PDT on Friday, July 31 for our Virtual Commencement Ceremony! Simpson's advisor and mentor, Prof. Olivier George, will deliver a few words (as will Simpson) about her graduate experience, and viewers can learn about our 43 other 2020 graduates, who are now setting out to build careers that will impact the future of biomedical research.
