Sneha Shashidhara

EDUCATION

College / University

Fergusson College (affiliated to University of Pune)

Highest Degree

Bachelor of Science

Major Subjects

Physics

Country

India

Lab Experience

Summer project at National Centre for Biological Sciences. Prof. Sumantra Chatterji, Bangalore (2011); Summer project at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology. Dr. Rakesh Mishra, Hyderabad (2008)

Projects / Research

2011: Study of the galaxy spectra in general and calculate the star formation rate and metallicity of a particular galaxy. IUCCA, Pune
2011: Study of the cellular memory though LTP in rat hippocampus using ex-vivo electrophysiological techniques. NCBS, Bangalore
2008: Study of the aggression behavior in male Drosophila and the effect of genetic constitution of self and of the opponent. CCMB, Hyderabad

Scholarships / Awards

2012 – 2013:

Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

Pursue a research career in cognitive neuroscience using interdisciplinary approaches. Specifically, I want to integrate physics, electronics, and mathematics in imaging and behavioural studies to gain insights into cognitive processes in the brain by employing experimental animals and human subjects.