Waverly Gebhardt

  • (she/her)
  • Graduate Research Associate
  • MOLECULAR CELLULAR AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY (MCDB)

  Education

University of Vermont (2019-2023)
B.S. Neuroscience with Honors, Economics Minor
Research: Small molecule biased pERK inhibition following PAC1 receptor activation

  Research

Characterizing zinc signaling in neurons. Specifically, I am investigating the spatiotemporal dynamics of both cytosolic and synaptic vesicle zinc signaling at the synapse. I am also developing a pH insensitive FRET sensor to probe the dynamics of zinc in synaptic vesicles and lysosomes. 

Currently Funded by the CU Signaling and Cellular Regulation Training Program.

  About Me

I love working with neurons and understanding their basic mechanisms. Outside of lab I enjoy cross country skiing, mountain biking, and running, and recently took up pottery classes.