Hugo Cruces Solís

EDUCATION

College / University

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

Highest Degree

Master of Science

Major Subjects

Neurobiology

Cruces

Country

Mexico

Lab Experience

Standard techniques in molecular and cellular biology.

Projects / Research

  • Effects of different magnetic field frequencies and intensities on chromaffin cells primary cultures. Bachelor thesis, UNAM, Facultad de Medicina
  • Structure function study of recombinant vasoinhibins. Master's thesis, UNAM, Instituto de Neurobiología
  • Neurite Outgrowth on Chromaffin Cells Applying Extremely Low Frequency Magnetic Fields by Permanent Magnets. Hernández-Hernádez H, Cruces-Solis H, Elías-Viñas D, Verdugo-Díaz L (2010), Arch Med Res 40:7 545-550

Scholarships / Awards

2011 – 2012: Stipend by the International Max Planck Research School
Aug 2009 – June 2011: CONACYT Scholarship
2001 – 2004: PRONABES Scholarship

SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS AND GOALS

I am interested in the molecular mechanisms of memory formation as well as the integration of neurons into neural assemblies, including synaptic homesotasis. Additionally, I would like to understand the role of these mechanisms in anxiety disorders and fear memory.