Adja Camara

Pronouns: She/Her

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Adja Camara is a P2 from Bolingbrook, Il and a graduate of Spelman College. She is working in the Assad lab, studying neuronal networks and mechanisms involved in self-initiated movements. Adja’s research interests are always expanding within the field of neuroscience, encompassing systems neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, and clinical neuroscience. Beyond her academic pursuits, Adja finds joy in all thing’s musical theater, community service, and, of course, sleeping! She is most looking forward to soaking up as much knowledge, skills, and connections during her matriculation through PiNBac.

Adja’s Mentoring Pod

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    John Assad

    Faculty | Research Mentor

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    Eden Sayed

    PiN Graduate Student | In-Lab Mentor

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    Lisa Goodrich

    Faculty | Pod Faculty Mentor

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    Tarek Jabri

    PiN Graduate Student | Pod Student Mentor