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Amy Zwierzchowski-Zarate

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

 
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Curriculum Vitae

Not currently accepting undergraduate or graduate students

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Professional Preparation

PhD - Neuroscience
UT Southwestern - 2022
MS - Neuroscience and Applied Cognition
UT Dallas - 2015
BS - Neuroscience
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
Dr. Zwierzchowski stands at a podium smiling while students can be seen in the background engaging in a s 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
Brain Bee participants line up on a set of stairs joined by student organization and faculty leaders. Launched in Fall 2025, the Brain Bee at UT Dallas is a student-led organization dedicated to making neuroscience accessible to young learners.