Christian Calderon Pinon

Christian is an undergraduate student majoring in neuroscience and minoring in chemistry. Christian is interested in exploring all the fascinating aspects of neuroscience, neuroscience research, and neurodegenerative diseases. Currently, Christian is a part of the TBI project where he helps investigate the effects of repetitive mild TBI/concussion and if targeting the NHE1 protein on oligodendrocytes, astrocytes, or neurons is protective. Outside of the lab, Christian works as an emergency medicine technician at NorthWest EMS during the weekends. After graduating, Christian would like to attend medical school and specialize in neurosurgery. During the summer, Christian drives an ice cream truck and loves to take his dog Kobe on hikes.