I’m Violet M. Kimble, a Ph.D. candidate in Interdepartmental Neuroscience at Yale University, where I am delving into the genetics and neurobiology of sex differences in drug and mood disorders. My research explores how biological factors influence behavioral responses to substances and mood regulation, focusing on mechanisms involving L-Type Calcium Channels and their modulation by ovarian hormones.
My journey in neuroscience began with a B.S. in Neuroscience and a minor in Statistics from Drew University. Since then, I've been privileged to work in leading research environments, from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. My experience spans various roles, including Research Fellow, Associate, and Technician, contributing to a broad range of projects from gut microbiome disruptions in opioid use disorder to single-cell analysis in Alzheimer's disease.
In addition to research, I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. At Yale, I have served as a Teaching Fellow for various courses and am involved in multiple outreach and leadership roles, including the Yale OpenLabs Flipped Science Fair and the Yale BBS Diversity and Inclusion Collective.
Explore my site to learn more about my research, publications, presentations, and ongoing projects. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in collaborating or discussing neuroscience and its intersection with genetics and behavior.
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