Kimberly Le Blanc
About Kimberly Le Blanc
Kimberly Le Blanc is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in neuroscience. She has a background in research from UCLA and holds a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the same institution.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Kimberly Le Blanc has been employed at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2013. She currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Fellow, contributing to research initiatives within the organization. Her work focuses on advancing knowledge in the field of neuroscience, particularly in relation to drug abuse and addiction.
Experience at UCLA
Prior to her role at NIH, Kimberly Le Blanc worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2007 to 2012. During her five years at UCLA, she engaged in various research projects that enhanced her expertise in neuroscience and prepared her for her subsequent academic and professional endeavors.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Le Blanc earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience from Emory University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She then pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience at UCLA, completing her studies from 2007 to 2012. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in neuroscience, which she applies in her current research.
Role at The National Institute on Drug Abuse
Since 2018, Kimberly Le Blanc has served as a Scientific Program Manager at The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). In this role, she oversees scientific programs and initiatives aimed at understanding and addressing drug abuse and addiction. Her responsibilities include managing research projects and collaborating with other scientists in the field.