The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience is proud to congratulate Annie Rohl on the successful defense of his doctoral thesis on April 21, 2026.

Annie Rohl, PhD Candidate in the Department of Neurosurgery, successfully presented and defended her thesis, “Activity in the Human Subthalamic Nucleus During Speech Production,” marking an outstanding milestone in her doctoral training.

Conducted in the laboratories of Drs. Jeremy Greenlee and Joel Berger, Annie’s research advances our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying speech production, with important implications for both basic neuroscience and clinical applications. Her work reflects a remarkable combination of scientific rigor, innovation, and dedication.

We extend our sincere congratulations to Annie on this significant achievement. Her accomplishments are a testament to her perseverance and passion for discovery, and we look forward to seeing the continued impact of her contributions to the field of neuroscience.