Hannah Newlin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Molecular & Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona in May 2020. Hannah has experience in cell culture, molecular biology, and cellular biology techniques. She joined the Brennan lab in August of 2022 through the Molecular Biology PhD program. Hannah’s project examines the effects of a mutation in the gene encoding for CK1d (a mutation found in a family with migraine) on the presynapse, specifically how this mutant affects the vesicle pool, docking sites, and vesicular release. She is using a combination of molecular techniques, ex vivo electrophysiology, and 2 photon imaging. In her free time, Hannah enjoys reading, crafting, and hanging out with her two cats.