Puneet is a third-year Biology major at UT Austin with a minor in Statistics and Data Science and is excited to be a part of the NeuroTap Lab! He is intrigued by the role of exercise and how it plays a role in trauma-related neural networks and affects other cognitive processes. After finishing his undergraduate degree he aspires to obtain an MD. and hopes to work in a clinical and academic setting.

Neha Garlapati

Neha is a second-year Psychology major at The University of Texas at Austin and is thrilled to be part of the NeuroTaP lab. She is particularly interested in the connection between post-traumatic stress disorder and panic disorders, with a focus on women who face these challenges. She is also on the pre-medicine track and plans to pursue an MD/PhD.

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Emma is a third-year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, a Bachelor of Science in Biophysics, and a Certificate in Core Texts and Ideas. She is specifically interested in the neurocircuitry of trauma and larger-scale neuro networks but is also eager to learn more about different neuroscience research techniques and methodologies. She loves anything to do with the brain and is excited about participating in the NeuroTap Lab! After she graduates from UT, Emma plans on pursuing a PhD in cognitive neuroscience and continuing to do neuroscience research.