Lab Members

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.

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

Postdoc

Kenta Abe

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

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

Resident

Zachary Hubbard

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

Enjoys running and exploring the food scene in Charleston.

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).

Graduate Student

Shunki Tamura

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

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

Graduate Student

Ryotaro Iwamoto

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

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

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.

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.

Enjoys crocheting and plants.

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.

Enjoys thrifting, reading, and exploring new places.

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.

Enjoys being outdoors, playing tennis with friends and reading.

Joint Lab Meetings

Lab Alumni

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

Emily Froebrich

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

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