UROP Leader Information Submission: Submission #213

First Name: Reagan
Last Name: Stern
Full name as you would like it to appear on the website: Reagan Stern
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown, State, and Country (ex: Tallahassee, FL, USA): Brentwood, TN, USA
FSU email : rs23c@fsu.edu
Please check this box if you are willing to be contacted by students interested in UROP: Yes
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Major(s): Cell and molecular neuroscience
Minor(s): Computational Science
Graduation Semester and Year (ex: Fall, 2022): Spring 2027
What is your current research focus?:
I am part of Dr. Mohamed Kabbaj’s Lab in the College of Medicine that studies the neurobiology of stress responsiveness and drug abuse in males and females. I also study the change in social behaviors in prairie voles using HDAC inhibitors. 


Are there any other research related activities you participate(d) in?:
Throughout my time as a student in UROP, I studied arterial dysfunction related to age and lifestyle in Dr. Machin’s lab.

Answer one of the following two questions about being a UROP Leader or your UROP background. : How has UROP impacted your time at FSU?
Please answer the question you selected above in the area provided.:
UROP allowed me to gain hands-on experience in a wet lab as a freshman. I learned valuable skills, such as communication, time management, accountability, and teamwork. My confidence grew due to presenting at the URS. I met so many amazing peers and gained lots of connections through UROP.

Please list any other hobbies or interests you would like to share:
I am a member of Phi Delta Epsilon and FSU Medical Brigades. Outside of school, I love running, reading, hanging out with my friends, and trying new coffee shops.

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2025Year2025: 2025
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Years as a UROP Leader: 2025-2026