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Lab Members

Dr. Takashi Sato

PI

Takashi Sato

Studied psychology for Ph.D. at Vanderbilt (Jeffrey Schall), then postdoctoral work at Janelia Farm Research Campus (PI Karel Svoboda). Continuing to study the neural circuit functions underlying behavior.

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When he is not in the lab, he is sprinting on the track.

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    Postdoc

    Kenta Abe

    Currently studying the motor cortex and stroke-recovery. Prior to pursuing academia, he was a national level soccer player. 

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    When he is not in the lab, he enjoys reading Japanese manga.

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      Dr. Zachary Hubbard

      Resident

      Zachary Hubbard

      Completed his undergraduate degree at Auburn University before attending UMiami medical school. Currently a 6th year neurosurgery resident at MUSC.

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      Enjoys running and exploring the food scene in Charleston.

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      Resident

      So Ozaki

      After getting Japanese medical license in 2020, he is now a neurosurgery resident (neurovascular and trauma) and graduate school student of Yokohama-City-University (M.D, Ph.D).

      Enjoys baseball (played as a pitcher for 15 years, fan of Shohei Ohtani) and Japanese anime (One piece, Demon slayer).

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      Shunki Tamura

      Graduate Student

      Shunki Tamura

       

      ​Visiting from Kyushu University, Japan. Currently conducting research on vestibular nuclei.

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      Favorite English word is "lol" because it looks funny.

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        Ryotaro Iwamoto

        Graduate Student

        Ryotaro Iwamoto

         

        Visiting from Osaka University, Japan. Currently conducting research on brain stem injury and recovery,

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        He is a fan of the Hanshin Tigers, a Japanese professional baseball team(in NPB). He wants to start watching MLB.

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          Ashley Matunis

          Laboratory Tech

          Ashley Matunis

          Graduate of the College of Charleston Honors College, with a BS in biology and a neuroscience minor. Planning to attend the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine and become a general dentist.

           

          Enjoys thrifting and long walks. 

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          Emma Stacy

          Research Intern

          Emma Stacy

          Senior at the College of Charleston Honors College pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in biology on the pre-medicine track and minoring in neuroscience and Spanish. Planning to attend medical school and study neurology.

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          Enjoys crocheting and plants.

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          Gianna Cespedes

          Undergraduate

          Gianna Cespedes

          Junior at the College of Charleston Honors College, double majoring in public health and international studies with a concentration in global studies. Plans to attend PA school and potentially work for a non-profit like Doctors Without Borders.

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          Enjoys thrifting, reading, and exploring new places.

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          Undergraduate

          Sadie Salas

          Junior at the College of Charleston Honors College pursuing a Bachelor's of Science in biology with a Spanish minor. Plans to attend medical school and specialize in women's health.

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          Enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis with friends and reading.

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          Joint Lab Meetings

          Stars Dinner
          SNOB Dinner
          Shiki Sushi Dinner
          Hanks Seafood Celebratory Dinner
          Rappahannock Oyster Welcome Dinner
          Little Jacks Welcome Dinner
          Joint Lab Dinner

          Lab Alumni

          Makoto Ohtake (postdoc, now Assistant Professor at Yokohama City University)

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          Emily Froebrich

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          Vihashini Selvakumar (research assistant, now graduate student at Texas A&M)

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          Nathan Huynh (research assistant, now graduate student at Monash University)

          Medical University of South Carolina

          Department of Neuroscience

          173 Ashley Avenue, CRI 413, Charleston, SC 29425

          satot(at)musc.edu

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