Ben Rein, PhD '21
BS ’16, Psychology, West Virginia University
PhD '21, Neuroscience, University at Buffalo
Thesis Title
Synaptic and Molecular Mechanisms in 16p11.2 Copy Number Variations & Advancement of Behavioral Assays for Sociability in Mice.
Awards/Honors
University at Buffalo
- Society for Neuroscience: Trainee Professional Development Award
- Sigma Xi “Companions in Zealous Research” Award (First place)
- Excellence in Research, Scholarship and Creativity Award
- 1st Place Winner; 2020 Three Minute Thesis Competition
- “Best Poster Award”; SUNY Buffalo Neuroscience Research Day
- Beverly Petterson Bishop and Charles W. Bishop Neuroscience Travel Award
- Presidential Fellowship
West Virginia University
- Robert F. Munn Library Scholars Award for the Outstanding Undergraduate Thesis
- Quin Curtis Award for the Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Psychology
- SfN Annual Meeting Travel Award; WVU Neuroscience Club
- George W. Jackson Endowment for the Arts & Sciences
Jacobs School Activities
- Neuroscience GSA: Senator
- Student Ambassadors: Group leader
Extracurricular Interests
- Reading, sci-comm, exploring the outdoors