Geoff deRosenroll

Geoff deRosenroll is a neuroscientist who recently completed his PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Victoria.13 His academic journey at the University of Victoria included obtaining a Master's Degree in Neuroscience before pursuing his doctoral studies.

During his time as a PhD candidate, Geoff worked in Dr. Gautam Awatramani's lab.13 His research focused on computational neuroscience, particularly studying neuronal computations supporting direction selectivity in the mouse retina.3 This work combined his passion for creative problem-solving with advanced computational techniques applied to neuroscience questions.2

Geoff's research contributions have been significant, with 10 research works and 118 citations to his name.5 His studies have explored topics such as the spatiotemporal properties of glutamate input in direction selectivity.5

Beyond his research, Geoff has experience as a Lab Instructor, a role he held from 2013 to 2015.4 Following the completion of his PhD, he has transitioned into a Neuroscience PostDoc position at the University of Victoria, which he began in 2024.4

Geoff describes himself as a computational neuroscientist who is comfortable learning and using various tools that best fit the task at hand.2 This adaptability and his interdisciplinary approach to neuroscience research highlight his versatility as a scientist.