Hugo Sánchez Castillo shares his journey of finding a postdoctoral position after completing his doctoral studies at the National University of Mexico. He discusses the challenges he faced, including societal pressures and the importance of aligning personal interests with the chosen institution. Ultimately, he emphasizes that a postdoc is not just an opportunity for scientific growth, but also for building networks, learning about culture, and personal development.
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Hugo Sánchez Castillo, PhD
Hugo Sánchez Castillo, PhD, is a professor researcher from the National University of Mexico (UNAM) and leads the neuropsychopharmacology and timing laboratory. His laboratory is interested in PTSD and its neurobiological implications, as well as the timing behavior and its neurobiology. In his second year serving as a Community Leader, he believes that the Community Leaders program is an excellent window to work with young scientists from all over the world, particularly Latin American scientists who could take advantage of this kind of initiative.
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