Violeta Gisselle Lopez Huerta
About Violeta Gisselle Lopez Huerta
Violeta Gisselle Lopez Huerta is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a focus on sensory-motor integration circuits and neurodevelopmental disorders. She holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and has also worked at the Instituto de Fisiología Celular in Mexico City.
Work at Broad Institute
Violeta Gisselle Lopez Huerta has been a Postdoctoral Associate at the Broad Institute since 2015. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, her role involves advanced research in the field of neuroscience. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to biomedical research, and Lopez Huerta contributes to this environment through her focus on sensory-motor integration circuits.
Education and Expertise
Lopez Huerta earned her Licenciatura in general Biology from Benemerita Universidad Autonoma de Puebla, completing her studies from 2002 to 2007. She then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, graduating in 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in sensory-motor integration and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Research Focus
Lopez Huerta's research primarily investigates sensory-motor integration circuits. She employs genetic tools, electrophysiology, and behavioral methods to explore these circuits. Her work aims to elucidate how disruptions in synaptic and network components can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders, contributing valuable insights to the field of neuroscience.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Lopez Huerta worked as a researcher at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology from 2011 to 2015. This position allowed her to gain significant experience in neuroscience research, further enhancing her expertise before joining the Broad Institute.
Current Role at Instituto de Fisiología Celular
In addition to her position at the Broad Institute, Lopez Huerta has been an Investigador asociado 'C' at Instituto de Fisiología Celular since 2019. This role, based in Ciudad de México y alrededores, México, complements her research efforts and allows her to engage with the scientific community in her home country.