Eric Ricci
Hey! I'm a second year PhD student at the University of Arizona, working in the Translational Neurosciences department. I'm advised by Dr. Melissa Warden, where we investigate the dynamics of brain activity and their correlation with behavior. I'm interested in neuromodulation--how different chemical messengers "tune" the parameters of neural transmission. I work on projects that seek to understand fluctuations within or between emotional brain states, in the hopes to further understand diseases like depression, PTSD, and schizophrenia.
Outside the lab I am passionate about nature, animals, and coffee! I love exploring the cultural scenes of Phoenix, and enjoy museums, open mics, and chess in parks. In my spare time I write dystopian short stories and am learning how to play the harmonica.
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Work Experience
- Consultant - Indegene, 2022-2023
Degrees
- B.S., Cognitive Neuroscience - Carnegie Mellon 2021
- M.A., Rhetoric - Carnegie Mellon 2022
Teaching Interests
Chemistry, Philosophy, Computer Science
Research Interests
Healthy Cognition, Dysfunctional Cognition