Kerstin Ure

Originally from the United States, Kerstin completed her PhD and postdoctoral work in neuroscience in Texas, where she studied the genetic and neural underpinnings of childhood neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders, particularly Rett syndrome and autism.  She has published papers in Neuron, Nature Neuroscience, eLife, and Journal of Neuroscience.  She joined the University of Ottawa Animal Behaviour and Physiology Core as the manager in 2017.  As manager, she leads a team of exceptional staff in assisting researchers in every aspect of rodent behavioural testing, from developing new projects, piloting new behavioural tests, maintaining equipment, analyzing and interpreting data, collaborating on manuscripts and grants, and training the next generation of behaviourists.  She is also a tireless promoter of UOttawa Core facilities, working to develop best practices for Cores and their staff and to market this valuable resource.