Ara came to Boston to study neuroscience at Northeastern University. Upon graduating in 2015, they worked as a teacher abroad, then returned to Boston and started working in the Graybiel Lab in 2019 as a technical associate. They enjoy dabbling in a diverse range of activities in the lab, mainly focusing on histology, but also with an emphasis on animal colony management and lab management. Academically, they enjoy learning about topics across various fields within the greater umbrella of neuroscience, but they tend to focus on research about and potential treatments for neurological disorders.
Outside of the lab, Ara's interests mainly center around the study of Japanese history and culture. An avid kimono enthusiast, they can be found wearing almost exclusively traditional Japanese garments outside of work. Besides their study of various cultural traditions, Ara is also a lover of plants and animals, the great outdoors, and gaming.
Email: amahar@mit.edu
Outside of the lab, Ara's interests mainly center around the study of Japanese history and culture. An avid kimono enthusiast, they can be found wearing almost exclusively traditional Japanese garments outside of work. Besides their study of various cultural traditions, Ara is also a lover of plants and animals, the great outdoors, and gaming.
Email: amahar@mit.edu