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Baltimore, Md, Us

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Thesis lab is led by Dr. Kristen Maynard at the Lieber Institute for Brain Development, where the research focuses on defining the molecular neuroanatomy of key brain structures implicated in reward processing. Using this molecular information, we aim to identify cell populations and circuits vulnerable to genetic risk for neuropsychiatric disorders and addiction to advance the development of therapeutic targets. To accomplish our goals, we take a cross-species approach that integrates cell type- and region-specific molecular profiling in the postmortem human brain with circuit-specific molecular profiling in rodents. We use cutting-edge multi-omic technologies such as single cell sequencing and spatially resolved transcriptomics.Current Project: investigating the underlying mechanisms of how Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA) and Habenula projectors to dopaminergic and serotonergic neuromodulatory hubs are implicated in motivated behaviors and neuropsychiatric disorders, including opioid use disorder.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Reno, Nevada, United States

Analyzed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of brain tissue using FreeSurfer brain imaging analysis software to parcellate, segment, and reconstruct topologically and geometrically accurate models of white matter and grey matter pial surfaces to measure cortical thickness, cerebral surface area, and cortical folding.Utilized electroencephalogram (EEG) techniques to understand the behavior of theta oscillations in the brain. Tested participants in a change detection WM task across three sessions with a minimum of 48 hours between sessions. Utilized MATLAB statistical programming language to analyze EEG data using phase amplitude coupling, power spectral density, and phase coherence analyses.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Assisted, taught, and evaluated students’ performance for an introductory biology laboratory course taught by Dr. Amanda Yonan. BIOL 192 Principles of Biological Investigation Laboratory.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Collected cognitive and kinematic measurements for baseline and post-concussive injury in the NCAA Division I athletic and community populations. Studied static visual acuity and dynamic visual acuity data extracted from Eye Link II software to measure the behavior of saccade and smooth pursuit eye movements. Administered tests on UNR athletes and community individuals to collect cognitive and kinematic data for baseline and post-injury concussion analysis for evaluation of symptomology progression.

Reno, Nevada, United States

REMSA is a local nonprofit and the premier contracted Emergency Medical Services Authority for the population of Washoe County, Nevada. Provided medical coverage on an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level during special events and coordinated advanced life support transportation of critical patients in the Northern Nevada region. Delivered medical care and interventions for patients including orthopedic splints, triage examinations, wound care, and vital sign check-ups.

Stanford, California, United States

Investigated the role of the protein contactin-associated protein-like 2 (Caspr2), an autism-associated gene, in synaptic connectivity of the enteric nervous system (ENS). Performed wholemount gut dissections to visualize the ENS using immunohistochemistry, as well as performed and analyzed ex vivo behavior assays on colons removed from Caspr2 knockout mice.

Berkeley, California, United States

Utilized cortical thickness values and covariate predictors in cognitively normal subjects and Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosed subjects to create receiver operating characteristic curves from logistical regression models to predict Alzheimer’s Disease in mild cognitively impaired subjects.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) is a local medical center in the downtown Reno, Nevada area. SMRMC is a major regional hospital with advanced resources. Provided patient care on an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) level including the application of advanced orthopedic splints, performing electrocardiograms, staging triage examinations, performing elaborate procedure set-ups, cleaning wounds, obtaining intravenous access, and assisting with interventions on trauma and intensive care patients.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) is a local medical center in the downtown Reno, Nevada area. SMRMC is a major regional hospital with advanced resources. Provided patient care on an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) level and transported/assisted patients in X-Ray, CT, MRI, US, and Nuclear Medicine technicians.

Reno, Nevada, United States

Registered students to vote during the 2020 election season and coordinated an internship for students to build professional development skills through projects, presentations, and seminars.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Neurobiology And Neurosciences

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Camp Kesem, Blue Key Honor Society, Nevada ENDURE, Water Polo, ASUN, Nevada Ambassadors, MEDLIFE Club, UNR Dance.

Minor, Philosophy (Ethics, Law, & Politics)

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Vocal Motion, We the People, Young Investors Society, Varsity Ski Team, National Honor Society Sage Chapter.