Biography:
Nickolas Ortiz earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry from the University of Texas at El Paso, graduating with honors in 2021. During his undergraduate studies, he was selected for a prestigious summer research internship at UCONN Health, where he contributed to groundbreaking research on the effects of ischemic stroke within the Neuroscience Department. Additionally, he engaged in advanced biomechanical engineering research, focusing on the utilization of neuroprogenitor cells and the development of 3D hydrogel-based scaffolds for regenerative medicine. Currently, he is a dedicated third-year medical student at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Las Cruces, New Mexico, aspiring to specialize in neurology and advance the field through both clinical practice and research.
Title : Transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation inhibits mental stress-induced cortisol release-potential implications for inflammatory conditions