CCST S&T Policy Fellow
Brenda Cisneros Larios
Brenda Cisneros Larios
Placement: Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee
From the Bay Area, Brenda focused her research on characterizing a population of neurons in the posterior amygdala and their role in hormone release and behaviors related to reproduction. She was also heavily involved with several student organizations through leadership positions. Brenda has previously held various roles in teaching/science education through work and volunteer positions. Brenda earned a PhD in Molecular & Integrative Physiology from the University of Michigan and a BS in Physiology from San Francisco State University.
Class of 2024 CCST S&T Policy Fellows
Our Mission
To engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers - ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation.
