Rebecca Senft
About Rebecca Senft
Rebecca Senft is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she translates high content images into data insights. She completed her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Harvard University and has a background in research from institutions including Duke University and Swarthmore College.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Rebecca Senft serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. In this role, she focuses on translating high content images into data insights, contributing to the advancement of research methodologies within the institute. She has been part of Beth Cimini’s lab within the Imaging Platform since 2021.
Previous Experience at Harvard University
Rebecca Senft worked at Harvard University as a Graduate Student from 2015 to 2021, a period of six years. During her time there, she pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience, which provided her with a strong foundation in the field.
Research Background at Duke University
In 2014, Rebecca Senft was a Student Researcher at Duke University for three months. This early research experience contributed to her understanding of neuroscience and prepared her for her subsequent academic pursuits.
Research Experience at Swarthmore College
Rebecca Senft began her research career as a Student Researcher at Swarthmore College from 2013 to 2015, a duration of two years. She studied Neuroscience and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree there, which laid the groundwork for her future studies and research in the field.
Research Focus in Graduate Studies
During her graduate studies at Harvard University, Rebecca Senft researched the development, circuitry, and functioning of the median raphe serotonin neuron system in Susan Dymecki's lab. This research contributed to her expertise in neuroscience and informed her current work.