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United States

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Behavioral Neuroscientist | Science communicator | Data Scientist

Profile Summary

Extensive experience communicating science both in formal peer-reviewed publications and presentations, and to non-scientists! My current project focuses on identifying changing patterns in behavior among groups of animals. This project involves the use of Python to make sense of large quantities of data and produce meaningful conclusions. My previous projects include targeted gene editing using CRISPR and designing experiments to assess behavioral phenotypes.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Evolutionary Biology
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Microinjection
• ☆ Neuroscience
• ☆ Behavioral Neuroscience
• ☆ Neurobiology
• ☆ Python
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Science Communication

Services

• Writing
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing, Copywriting, Newswriting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization

Work Experience

Graduate Research Assistant / Research Assistant

Florida Atlantic University

August 2018 - Present

Education

Ph.D. (in progress) (Biology - Neuroscience)

Florida Atlantic University

August 2018 - Present

M.S. (Biology - Neuroscience)

Florida Atlantic University

August 2018 - December 2020

B.S. (Biology)

St. Bonaventure University

August 2011 - May 2015

Certifications

• Certification details not provided.

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Alexandra Paz (2022). Characterizing the genetic basis of trait evolution in the Mexican cavefish . Evolution & Development.

Alexandra Paz(2022). Evolutionary convergence of a neural mechanism in the cavefish lateral line system . eLife. 11. {eLife} Sciences Publications, Ltd

Alexandra Paz (2022). Kinematic analysis of social interactions deconstructs the evolved loss of schooling behavior in cavefish . PLOS ONE.

Alexandra Paz(2020). Evolution of the acoustic startle response of Mexican cavefish . Journal of Experimental Zoology Part B: Molecular and Developmental Evolution. 334. (7-8). p. 474--485. Wiley

Alexandra Paz (2019). What Can a Blind Fish Teach Us About Sleep? . Frontiers for Young Minds.

Alexandra Paz (2018). The GMO Industry: A Neglected Earthly Frontier . Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition.