Jylan Hofmeyer

I'm a second-year MSc student in Neuroscience at the University of Victoria's Christie Lab, with experience in biomolecular and neurophysiology techniques. My current research examines sex-dependent receptor expression changes post-repeated mild TBI in adolescent rats using immunohistochemistry, electrophysiology, and customized FIJI & Python analysis pipelines. I'm passionate about bridging biology with computational tools and mathematical modeling to decode molecular mechanisms of circuit dysfunction.

I'm highly dynamic and idea-driven and excel in fast-paced labs offering balanced mentorship, diverse learning opportunities, and space to contribute innovative approaches to cutting-edge science. Beyond bench work, I tutor undergraduates in biology, math, physics, and chemistry, which I do with great enthusiasm.

Tutor and learning strategist at UVic Learning Assistance Program (2025-09 – Present)

Research Intern at University of Oxford, Department of Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics (2023-09 – 2024-07)

For my Bachelor's thesis I conducted whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology, confocal imaging, immunohistochemistry to investigate GABAergic interneuron circuit alterations in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) during dysfunctional neuronal development.

Tutor at Hogeschool Utrecht (2022-09 – 2023-09)

MSc in Neuroscience – University of Victoria (2024-09)

BSc in Life Sciences (Honours) – University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht (2020-09 – 2024-07)

Minor in Biomolecular Science and Neuroscience – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2022-09 – 2023-02)