Christine Olson

Christine Olson is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of California, San Francisco since September 2021, specializing in the effects of gut microbes on brain behavior and the underlying mechanisms. Prior to this role, Christine completed a PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology at UCLA from 2015 to 2021, where research focused on the interaction between gut microbes and neurological processes. Previous experience includes positions as a Junior Specialist at UC Davis/NIH NeuroMab Facility, where Christine produced monoclonal antibodies, and as a Junior Scientist at UC Davis Medical Center, investigating regenerative medicine techniques. Additional roles involved research assistance at UC Davis iGEM and UC Davis MIND Institute. Christine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from the University of California, Davis.