Heath Robinson, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Ithaca, Ny, Us

Ithaca, New York, United States

Postdoctoral Fellow | Cornell University | 02/2022 - PresentSpearhead innovative research on hippocampal encoding mechanisms and memory trace distribution to downstream targets, with direct implications for learning, memory, and cognitive disorders.Leverage cutting-edge experimental manipulations and advanced analytical techniques to decode complex neuronal dynamics during hippocampal replay events.Implement high-level statistical, linear algebra, and machine learning algorithms using MATLAB and Python to unravel key aspects of long-term memory consolidation.Drive forward the field's understanding of neural circuit function in memory processes, potentially informing novel therapeutic approaches for memory-related disorders.Collaborate cross-functionally with multidisciplinary teams to design and execute strategic experiments addressing critical, unanswered questions in neuroscience.Analyze and interpret large-scale neurophysiological datasets, translating complex findings into actionable insights for memory research and potential drug discovery.Present research findings at international conferences and author high-impact publications, including a recent co-first author paper in Science, enhancing the lab's scientific reputation and fostering new collaborations.Mentor graduate students and junior researchers, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment while developing leadership skills.Key skills: Experimental design, data analysis, machine learning, MATLAB, Python, electrophysiology, optogenetics, neural circuit analysis, scientific communication

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Graduate Research Assistant | Case Western Reserve University | 08/2015 - 01/2022Ph.D. in Neuroscience (Defended: January 24, 2022)Pioneered multidisciplinary research combining electrophysiology, genetics, molecular biology, and behavioral neuroscience to investigate cortical and hippocampal dysfunction in Schizophrenia and Autism models.Designed and executed innovative experiments utilizing chemo-genetic techniques coupled with in vivo and ex vivo electrophysiology recordings to elucidate mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders.Developed and implemented a robust data analysis pipeline using MATLAB and Python, integrating statistical and machine learning approaches to extract meaningful insights from complex neurophysiological datasets.Optimized experimental protocols for live animal recordings and brain slice preparations, enhancing data quality and reproducibility.Conducted comprehensive behavioral assays to correlate neurophysiological findings with cognitive and social deficits in animal models of mental disorders.Authored multiple publications in high-impact journals, including Neuron and PNAS, advancing the field's understanding of neural circuit dysfunction in neuropsychiatric conditions.Presented research findings at national and international conferences, fostering collaborations and enhancing the lab's scientific reputation.Mentored junior graduate students and undergraduates, developing leadership skills while promoting a collaborative research environment.Key skills: Electrophysiology, chemo-genetics, behavioral neuroscience, data analysis pipeline development, MATLAB, Python, statistical learning, machine learning, experimental design, scientific writing.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Neuroscience, Doctoral Award Of Excellence 2022 In Neuroscience

Thesis entitled, "ERBB4 KINASE DYNAMICALLY REGULATES HIPPOCAMPAL-PREFRONTAL SYNCHRONY AND HIPPOCAMPAL SHARP WAVE RIPPLES IMPORTANT.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Double Major In Biology And Pyschology With Double Emphasis In Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Member of the Student Alumni Association, research in the lab of Dr. Philip V. HolmesUniversity of Georgia |.