Franco Miyashiro

Franco Miyashiro is a senior studying Biochemistry and Neuroscience at Ramapo College of New Jersey. His research focuses on behavioral neuroscience, particularly fear memory and learning in rodents. Under the mentorship of Dr. Reich, Franco uses fear conditioning techniques to investigate the neural mechanisms underlying fear renewal and has presented his research at multiple conferences. He is a Goldwater Scholar and a member of Ramapo’s Honors Program, McNair Scholars Program, and Phi Lambda Upsilon, the national chemistry honor society. Franco also tutors chemistry and neuroscience through the STEM Center and serves as a teaching assistant for chemistry courses. Outside of academics, he volunteers as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters and serves as a Legacy Leader for the First Generation Student Center.