Staff Research Associate
UCLA
Rebecca Ortiz is a Staff Research Associate at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA, with a Bachelor’s degree in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior. Her research focuses on rodent migraine models, using a microchip system for real-time physiological measurements alongside AI-based behavioral tools to examine changes in pain-related behaviors. She plans to apply to PhD programs as her next step toward a career in neuroscience research. Outside the lab, Rebecca enjoys exploring national parks and training for half marathons.