Julia Licholai

Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I am an aspiring scientist and artist. More specifically, I am a neurobiology PhD candidate who has 3 portable paint sets. I enjoy sharing cool findings and and the odd histories that make up neuroscience through writing and art.

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Research


My PhD thesis revolves around characterizing neurons that control reflexes in the brainstem. I am a student through Brown University with a neuroscience undergraduate degree from University of Washington, Seattle. 

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Writing


My research experiences include studying cell regeneration in zebrafish, to food intake in mice, to information processing in monkeys. These experiences have provided me with a breadth of knowledge that guide my writing. 

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Art


I like to play with a range of art mediums, from digital paintings to acrylic on canvas to embroidering. My art often revolve around a scientific theme.

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