PhD - Neuroscience
UT Southwestern - 2022
Amy Zwierzchowski-Zarate
Assistant Professor of Instruction - Department of Neuroscience
Research Interests: Mechanisms that drive tau protein between innocuous and pathogenic states, mechanisms underlying etiology of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Professional Interests: Science Communication, Education Outreach
Professional Preparation
MS - Neuroscience and Applied Cognition
UT Dallas - 2015
UT Dallas - 2015
BS - Neuroscience
UT Dallas - 2013
UT Dallas - 2013
Research Areas
Research Interests
Mechanisms that drive tau protein between innocuous and pathogenic states, mechanisms underlying etiology of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.News Articles
Teaching without boundaries
University alumna and assistant professor of instruction Dr. Amy Zwierzchowski-Zarate BS’13, MS’15 brings creative energy to teaching undergraduate neuroscience students by using unusual ways to present abstract ideas to help students grasp the science.
UTD to host DFW Brain Bee
Launched in Fall 2025, the Brain Bee at UT Dallas is a student-led organization dedicated to making neuroscience accessible to young learners.