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Paula Bazzino
PIF Fellow
About
Paula Bazzino is a Ph.D. candidate in Graduate Program for Neuroscience at University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Currently, she is working in Dr. Mitchell Roitman's laboratory in the Department of Psychology where her research focuses on understanding the role of dopamine in maladaptive behaviors such as obesity. Born and raised in Uruguay, Paula travelled to the United States to earn her degree in Neuropsychology at the University of Florida where she developed a passion in Neuroscience. In her free time, she enjoys reading, running, and exploring the city.