Branden Sanabria is a fourth year Neuroscience graduate student at Rutgers University. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees at William Paterson University while working with Professor Emmanuel Onaivi prior to beginning studies at Rutgers. Branden is a rising expert in the field of cannabinoids and is a published author on the topic. He currently leads neuroanatomical investigations into corticostriatal connectivity using confocal microscopy and advanced analysis techniques. Branden is also passionate about scientific outreach and introducing students from underrepresented backgrounds to neuroscience research.