Vista Farkhondeh

Alma Mater: UC Los Angeles, B.S. Neuroscience

Matriculation Year: 2021

About Vista:

Research Advisor: Charles deCarli

Research Interests: Vista Farkhondeh’s research interests are in the field of neuroscience and the study of neurodegenerative diseases. As an undergraduate, she worked in a multiple sclerosis (MS) laboratory where she investigated changes in astrocytic gene expression that occur during disease in the murine model of MS. Her long-term career goal is to implement bench to bedside translational research in her medical practice to improve the lives of people with neurodegenerative disabilities.

Why ARC: I chose ARC-MD because of its commitment to incorporate research and mentorship as the foundation of our medical studies.

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