I am deeply grateful for my experience in the SOCIAL neurobiology lab at ASU. Dr. Verpeut is an exceptional mentor whose guidance helped me foster my passion for neuroscience research and pursue further education in my dream graduate program.
– Carlos
During my time as a research assistant in the SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab, I was able to gain incredible research experience and developed a deep appreciation for the field of neuroscience. Dr. Verpeut has been an exceptional mentor and has consistently supported me and my goals inside and outside of the lab. Even as an ASU alumnus, Dr. Verpeut’s guidance remains unwavering, and my experience in the lab with Dr. Verpeut has guided me to pursue medical school.
– Summer Ahmed
During my time at SOCIAL neurobiology lab, under the supervision of Dr. Verpeut, I was able to gain valuable experience to further my scientific career. Dr. Verpeut has cultivated an environment in which all lab members can feel valued and are given the proper tools to develop their skills while conducting innovative research. I firmly believe that the SOCIAL neurobiology lab is an excellent and valuable environment for early career scientists.
– Jorge Espinoza Carrasco
Every member of the SOCIAL neurobiology lab has helped me gain a deeper knowledge for neuroscience and valuable laboratory skills which has helped me further my scientific career!
– Nicole Salazar
Being part of the SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab was the highlight of my undergraduate experience at ASU. With mentorship from Dr. Jessica Verpeut and the exceptional graduate students in the lab, I had the privilege of participating in the cutting edge of neuroscientific research. The persistent atmosphere of collaboration, camaraderie, and kindness within the lab was truly motivating, and I was consistently inspired by the other members of the team. During my time in the lab, I gained not only research skills and academic experience, but also the realization that I was truly pursuing my passion; a realization I would not have reached without my time in the SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab.
– David Lukacik
The SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab was an instrumental part of my undergraduate experience. Everyone was welcoming and passionate about their research, and I looked forward each week to working on projects that challenged me personally and academically. Research is one of the most rewarding opportunities at ASU, and I could not have chosen a better team to be a part of.
– Kendall
As a first-generation college student, I entered research unsure whether I truly belonged in science. The SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab changed that. I was trusted with meaningful, independent work, challenged to think critically, and supported through every setback. With Dr. Verpeut’s mentorship, I was able to design and lead my own honors thesis project and earned multiple travel grants to present at various conferences. That work was recognized as the department’s Outstanding Thesis and earned me the Dean’s Medal, which was an achievement I never imagined possible when I first joined the lab.
More importantly, the lab taught me how to think like a scientist: how to ask rigorous questions, troubleshoot complex experiments, and connect neuroscience to real-world clinical impact. The foundation I built in the Verpeut Lab prepared me to continue conducting high-level research at Mayo Clinic today!
– Vincent Truong
My involvement in Dr. Verpeut’s SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab was beyond pivotal to my research trajectory. As an international student facing significant financial hardships, Dr. Verpeut embraced my obstacles as if they were her own. She guided me through securing scholarships, fellowships, internships, and additional financial opportunities, which ensured my continued education. Now, I am a PhD student—something that would likely not have been attainable if it weren’t for Dr. Verpeut.
The SOCIAL Neurobiology Lab not only taught me invaluable research and personal skills, but ultimately taught me how to strive despite obstacles and treat them as opportunities to grow. Graduating from ASU left me with immense gratitude for Dr. Verpeut’s mentorship, but also immense optimism, knowing that the lab will keep generating unique talent and similar students, who, despite all the obstacles they might face, are equipped with the determination to keep moving forward and embracing every challenge.
– Henrique Vieira