Sydney Risen
About Sydney Risen
Sydney Risen is a Certified Academic Tutor and Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University, specializing in neurodegenerative disease research. With a background in Human Biology and Toxicology, Risen employs genetic and small molecule approaches to develop therapeutic interventions for neuronal loss.
Work at Nerdy
Sydney Risen has been employed at Varsity Tutors, a subsidiary of Nerdy, as a Certified Academic Tutor since 2017. In this role, Sydney provides academic support and tutoring services to students, leveraging expertise in various subjects. This position has been held for a duration of seven years, during which Sydney has contributed to the educational development of numerous learners.
Current Role at Colorado State University
Since 2021, Sydney Risen has served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Colorado State University. In this capacity, Sydney engages in research focused on neurodegenerative treatments, utilizing genetic and small molecule approaches to target cellular stress pathways. This role has been maintained for three years in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Education and Expertise
Sydney Risen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology of Global Health from the University of St. Thomas, which was completed from 2013 to 2017. Following this, Sydney pursued a Master of Science in Toxicology at Colorado State University, achieving this degree in 2022. The educational background supports Sydney's research interests in neurodegenerative diseases and cellular mechanisms.
Research Focus and Contributions
Sydney Risen's research involves investigating the role of misfolding proteins in neurodegenerative diseases and aging. The focus includes studying neuronal toxicity and exploring therapeutic interventions aimed at neuronal loss. Sydney also examines the use of stem cell therapies to reduce neuroinflammation and replace lost neurons, contributing to advancements in the field of neurobiology.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to current roles, Sydney Risen worked in various positions that contributed to professional development. This includes serving as a Chief Medical Scribe at ScribeAmerica from 2016 to 2019, a Biology Teaching Assistant at the University of St. Thomas from 2016 to 2017, and a Sales Associate at Patagonia from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, Sydney worked as a Seasonal Showroom Associate at Yardbird for six months in 2021.