Dr. Miriam Zamorano is a neuroscience researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), specializing in neuroimmunology, developmental neuroscience, and brain injury. She earned her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and completed international research training in Germany and France.

Her early research identified a novel role for central prolactin hormone fragments in regulating stress and anxiety during pregnancy and lactation. As a postdoctoral fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Zamorano uncovered tau protein accumulation in brain immune cells following chemotherapy, contributing to the mechanistic understanding of cancer-related cognitive impairment, commonly known as “chemo-brain.”

Since 2021, Dr. Zamorano has focused on neonatal brain injury, developing a novel preclinical model of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH). Her work has revealed critical interactions between inflammation and brain development that contribute to post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Published in Experimental Neurology and other leading journals, her research supports the development of new therapeutic strategies for pediatric brain injury.

Through collaborative and translational research, Dr. Zamorano is committed to advancing both basic neuroscience and clinical care. She is deeply invested in career development and mentorship, enjoying the training of students and trainees, the sharing of scientific knowledge, and open discussion of experimental design and data. Outside the lab, she enjoys running, dancing, and reading with a good cup of coffee.