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My passion for electrophysiology began with an undergraduate summer project at Christof Schwiening’s lab, where I studied pH signaling in snail neurons. Dissecting garden snails and handling e-phys apparatus that seemed to have come out of a sci-fi movie set, I loved every minute of it—even when a nematode parasite swam across the field of neurons! Outside the lab I enjoy PC games and nature/landscape photography, although becoming a first-time dad in 2023 seems to devour most of my free time.

I am serving as the laboratory assistant in our group. My expertise lies in molecular biology, and I am dedicated to cultivating teamwork and providing support to the group through my skills and experience. I am driven by the desire to create a positive and collaborative atmosphere where everyone can thrive and develop collectively.

I am currently working as a postdoctoral researcher where I study voltage-gated calcium channel. With a background in molecular and evolutionary biology and experience in electrophysiology, I am investigating the evolution of calcium channel regulation and how neurological disease-associated variants impact channel function. Outside of the laboratory, I trade my lab coat for dance shoes. Dancing and hiking are my favourite ways to stay creative and energized, providing a different kind of flow compared to meticulous nature research.

I'm Serena Pozzi, I come from Italy, where I completed both my bachelor's and master’s degrees in biology at the University of Milano Bicocca. In October 2022, I joined Antonios Pantazis' lab for my PhD project on cardiac electrophysiology. I’m mainly working on the cardiac sodium channel trying to uncover its role in the development of cardiac arrhythmias. When I’m not in the lab you can certainly find me reading a book or watching a tennis match.

I am a PhD student exploring the molecular physiology of neuronal voltage-gated calcium channels, with a focus on their roles in neurological and psychiatric diseases. Outside the lab, I am a music geek with a passion for capturing dark, enigmatic places through photography. Whether analyzing complex channel dynamics or framing a moody shot, I bring curiosity to my work.