Isabelle Top
About Isabelle Top
Isabelle Top is an undergraduate researcher at Yale University, focusing on neuroscience and cancer biology. She has a diverse work history, including roles in public health education, laboratory assistance, and mentoring, while also conducting research on sensory neurons in Drosophila.
Work at Yale University
Isabelle Top has been an Undergraduate Researcher at Yale University since 2021. In this role, she has engaged in research focusing on sensory neurons in Drosophila, specifically examining the effects of mutations in microtubule-associated proteins on dendritic morphology. Prior to her current position, she worked in various capacities at Yale, including as an Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant at the Yale University School of Medicine from 2019 to 2020 and as a Public Health Education Peer at the Yale College Dean's Office from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Isabelle Top earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Yale University, completing her studies from 2018 to 2022. She has a strong foundation in neuroscience, which she is further pursuing by applying to PhD programs in Neuroscience and Cancer Biology. Her academic background is complemented by practical experience in research and public health education.
Background
Isabelle Top completed her high school education at The Barstow School, where she received her High School Diploma from 2014 to 2018. Following her secondary education, she attended Yale University, where she focused on Neuroscience. Her early work experience includes roles at Target and the Duke University Talent Identification Program, where she served as a Residential Counselor.
Research and Funding
During the summer of 2021, Isabelle Top received funding from the Yale College Dean's Office as part of the Kavli Summer Neuroscience Research Fellowship. This funding supported her research on sensory neurons, contributing to her expertise in the field. Her research efforts are aimed at understanding the implications of genetic mutations on neuronal structure and function.
Previous Work Experience
Isabelle Top has held several positions prior to her current role at Yale University. She worked as an Office Assistant in the COVID Pathology Lab at the Yale University School of Medicine for one month in 2020. Additionally, she served as a Mentor at CollegeVine from 2018 to 2019 and as a Team Member at Target for three months in 2018. Her diverse work experiences have provided her with a range of skills applicable to her current research endeavors.