Laboratory experience
Cell culture, RNA extraction, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, thiochrome and MTT assays, mouse-brain image analysis, QuPath, and data interpretation.
Undergraduate researcher · University of Florida
Investigating how
brain, behavior,
and medicine connect.
I am Tammi Stein, a researcher majoring in psychology with an emphasis in behavioral and cognitive neuroscience. I focus on performing laboratory research and converting this into a deeper understanding of pharmaceutical sciences.
Neuroscience
+ pharmacology
+ pharmacology
01 / About
About Me
I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science at the University of Florida and expect to graduate in Spring 2027.
My interests span psychopharmacology, neurological disorders, behavioral neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, neurodegeneration, translational research, and animal models of disease. I aspire to pursue a PhD in pharmacology as I contribute to research that helps treat individuals diagnosed with neurological and psychiatric conditions.
02 / Research
Current USP project
Deciphering Neural Mechanisms of Schizophrenic-like Social Withdrawal, with a Chronic Ketamine Model
Research proposal overview · chronic ketamine, social behavior, and lateral septum activity
Research focus
Social withdrawal is a debilitating yet understudied negative symptom of schizophrenia. In the Marcinkiewcz Lab, chronic ketamine exposure in mice has been associated with social deficits, impaired prepulse inhibition, and reduced activity in the lateral septum. My project evaluates why chronic ketamine usage inhibits this brain region and, specifically, its role in social withdrawal.
My responsibilities
I work alongside postdoctoral researcher Nagalakshmi Balasubramanian and Ruixang Wang, analyzing mouse brain slices, working with mice, evaluating EEG recordings through Sirenia Sleep software, and organizing data with QuPath and Microsoft Excel. As the project progresses, I will train in RNAscope, brain-slice preparation, staining, confocal imaging, electrophysiology, patch clamping, and data analysis to investigate gene-expression patterns and synaptic activity in lateral septum neurons.
Aim 01
Map spatial features of differential gene expression after chronic ketamine exposure.
Aim 02
Analyze lateral septum neuronal activity through electrophysiological recordings.
Previous experience
Drug discovery & inflammation
As a student researcher in Binghamton University’s First-Year Research Immersion Program (August 2023–December 2024), I investigated Japanese knotweed and natural compounds including osthole, resveratrol, and polydatin in models of LPS-induced inflammation and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. I presented the team’s findings at the FRI poster session and served as multimedia chair for FRI Ambassadors.
03 / Coursework
Academic foundation
Neuroscience at the center, supported by psychology and the life sciences.
Academic emphasis
UniversityBehavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience
B.S. Psychology · Expected May 2027
of Florida
01
PSB 3340 · Behavioral Neuroscience
02
BSC 2010/2011 · Integrated Principles of Biology I & II
03
BSC 2010L/2011L · Integrated Principles of Biology Labs
04
STA 2023/3024 · Introduction to Statistics I & II
05
CHM 2045/2046 · General Chemistry I & II
06
CHM 2045L/2046L · General Chemistry Labs
07
HSC 3537 · Health & Medical Terminology
08
PSY 2012 · General Psychology
Selected completed and enrolled coursework from the University of Florida transcript dated August 31, 2025.
04 / CV & Résumé
Selected experience
Research grounded in technical skill, communication, and service.
Community building
Event and Community Outreach Chair for Balanced Living in STEM, plus multimedia leadership in Binghamton’s FRI Ambassadors program.
Research storytelling
Research poster writing and presentation, article summaries, digital design, and an honorable-mention health narrative presented at the International Young Researchers’ Conference.
Documents
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Future updates
CVS employment, additional behavioral-mice responsibilities, and prospective co-authorships should be added once titles, dates, duties, and publication status are confirmed.