Degrees
MS; PhD Expected Summer 2025
Research
I am really interested in how drugs affect the brain and behavior. More specifically, I am interested in how different brain regions might impact nicotine relapse.
Biography
My name is Malia Bautista, and I am a fifth year PhD Candidate in Christie Fowler's lab at UCI. I have a wonderful husband and two beagles that definitely keep me on my toes!
Why is science communication important to you personally?
Science communication is the bridge between the who does the research and who the research affects. My interest in substance abuse research comes from my family members who struggle with nicotine addiction. I believe that my research and knowledge of can help them make informed decisions. Thus, showing how important it is to be able to make our knowledge accessible through effective science communication.