Nicholas Ringelberg
About Nicholas Ringelberg
Nicholas Ringelberg is a Post Baccalaureate IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in the neurobiology of emotion and its implications for mental health and addiction. He has a background in Biological Sciences from Cornell University and has held research positions at both the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Cornell University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Nicholas Ringelberg has been serving as a Post-Baccalaureate IRTA Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2016. His research is conducted in Mario Penzo's lab at the National Institute of Mental Health, where he focuses on the neurobiology of affective memory. His work aims to decode the role of neural circuits involved in emotion and their implications for mental health and addiction. Ringelberg employs various advanced techniques, including optogenetics, behavioral assays, and electrophysiology, to investigate the paraventricular thalamus's role in stress processing.
Education and Expertise
Nicholas Ringelberg studied at Cornell University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Neurobiology and Behavior from 2012 to 2016. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in the biological sciences, particularly in the areas related to neurobiology. He aims to further his education by joining an MD/PhD program, aspiring to become a physician scientist with a focus on neuroscience research that has medical applications.
Previous Research Experience
Before his current role at the NIH, Nicholas Ringelberg gained research experience as an Undergraduate Research Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Medical School for two months in 2015. He also worked as a Research Assistant in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University from 2015 to 2016 for one year. This experience contributed to his understanding of neurobiology and behavior, laying the groundwork for his current research endeavors.
Involvement in Extracurricular Activities
During his time at Cornell University, Nicholas Ringelberg was actively involved in extracurricular activities, serving as the Tour Manager for the Cornell University Glee Club from 2013 to 2014. This role allowed him to develop organizational and leadership skills while engaging with the university community outside of his academic pursuits.