Annie Walls

Behavioral & Systems Neuroscience Research Assistant

Blacksburg, Virginia, United States

About

Hi! I am a research assistant with the van der Heijden Lab at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, working in behavioral and systems neuroscience to characterize the development of the cerebellum. Having recently graduated Virginia Tech with a BS Experimental Neuroscience and a minor in Philosophy, Politics, & Economics, I hope to pursue a career in addiction neuroscience. I aspire to expand our understanding of the molecular underpinnings of substance use disorders and advocate for substance use legislation that is informed by both scientific evidence and human compassion.

Experience

  • Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC ()
    • Research Assistant - van der Heijden Lab
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Undergraduate Researcher - van der Heijden Lab
      Sep 2024 - May 2025 · 9 mos

  • Concessions Manager at EATS2SEATS
    Sep 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs

  • Seasonal Neuroscience Research Intern at University of Maryland School of Medicine
    Jun 2023 - Jan 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Recovery Assistant at Tranquility Woods Premier Addiction Treatment Center
    Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 · 3 mos

  • Undergraduate Student Researcher - Legon Lab at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
    Oct 2023 - May 2024 · 8 mos