Brain Behind My Interests
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is located in the lower part of the frontal lobe, just above the eyes. It is a critical hub for integrating emotion, value, and decision making. The vmPFC helps us weigh options not only by logic but by personal meaning, guiding choices that align with our values and social connections. It interacts closely with the amygdala and hippocampus to link emotional experiences with memory, shaping our sense of identity and what we care about most.
My soccer team
For me the vmPFC represents the personal side of my academic and creative journey. It reflects the interests and values that drive me from my passion for neuroscience and biomedicine to my love of design, anime, and creative projects like building this website. Just as the vmPFC integrates emotion with reasoning, it mirrors how I connect my academic path with the things that inspire me outside the classroom. The vmPFC is my symbol of identity the place where my social interests, creative passions, and personal values come together to shape who I am as both a student and a person. On this page I’ve included a photo of myself with my soccer team, because the vmPFC is not only about individual values but also about the bonds we form with others. It mirrors how my love of neuroscience and biomedicine sits alongside my commitment to sport, creativity, and community, shaping a balanced identity that drives both my academic and personal growth.