Claire Polizu
Hospital Resident
Claire studied a cell signaling protein (RGS4) by performing various behavioral assays and gene expression analysis to elucidate its role in chronic stress and neuropathic pain. She was also involved in a project studying how ketosis modulates neuron signaling. She was part of an advocacy program involving workshops to increase knowledge and engagement in the legislative process. She served as SIGN VP and as a neurology clerkship TA and has had several other volunteer and outreach roles.
MD: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles