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Zach is a first-generation Neuroscience PhD student at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. He uses advanced microscopy techniques to study the effects of aging on synaptic plasticity in the mouse cortex. This work is key to understanding whether changes in neural connectivity during normal aging makes the brain vulnerable to pathological insults, as in the case of Alzheimer’s disease. He completed his BS in Psychological Science at Arizona State University, and worked in Alzheimer’s disease clinical research before starting graduate school. Outside of lab, he enjoys playing rugby, going to shows, and exploring the NOLA food scene.