Dr. Brandon Holder

I joined the Dissel lab as a Ph.D. student in 2021. I was drawn to this lab because of cutting-edge research, the family environment, and the focus on sleep and memory, which have always been my desired areas of research. Before joining the lab, I obtained undergraduate degrees in biology and chemistry from UMKC, a master’s degree in teaching earth science, and taught high school science for five years. After graduating with my Ph.D., I continued in the lab as a post-doctoral research fellow. I am originally from the Kansas City area and when not in the lab, I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter at home, reading, and fossil hunting.