Ryan Butler, Ph.D.
Depression and Anxiety
About Me:
I am originally from: Columbia, MD
Today, I live in: Columbia, SC
My Undergraduate Degree was in: Biology from: James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
My Graduate Degree was in: Neuroscience from: National University of Ireland, Galway
My other degrees are: M.Sc. Neuroscience from: National University of Ireland, Galway
I currently work at: University of South Carolina, School of Medicine
About My Work:
My field of study is: Neuroscience - specifically, Depression and Anxiety
I enjoy this because: I want people to live up to their potential. The idea that an individual cannot function normally because of anxiety or depression is heartbreaking.
I am currently working on: Elucidating the role of phenotypically-distinct neuronal populations of the amygdala in anxiety and depression.
| More About Me:Right Handed or Left Handed: Ambidextrous What is your favorite word? Antidisestablishmentarianism What place in the world would you most like to visit? A place with abundant oxygen… unless I am underwater (preferably still with abundant oxygen). Do you have any nicknames? RinBaDin What was the last song that played on your iPod? Fitter Happier (Radiohead) Favorite TV show: The Office, Boardwalk Empire, Big Love Desk: messy or organized? Messy How many languages can you speak and what are they? 3: English, French, Surrealism Do you play any instruments? Guitar and piano, but I cannot read notes so neither very well. Your Perfect Pizza: Prosciutto Ham and Pineapple If I was not doing what I am doing today, I might be working as: a Homebuilder Here is what I'd like to share with the world:Even a dead fish can float downstream. Go against the flow. |
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