Dylan D. Email & Phone Number

Santa Rosa, Ca, Us

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

I primarily work on three different research projects for the Stephanie Jones lab (https://sites.brown.edu/stephanie-r-jones-lab/)1. Human Neocortical Neurosolver (HNN)The lab has released and continues to expand upon a GUI-driven and user-friendly software tool for analyzing EEG/MEG data. The foundation of HNN is a computational neural model that simulates the electrical activity of the neocortical cells and circuits that generate the primary electrical currents underlying EEG/MEG… Show more I primarily work on three different research projects for the Stephanie Jones lab (https://sites.brown.edu/stephanie-r-jones-lab/)1. Human Neocortical Neurosolver (HNN)The lab has released and continues to expand upon a GUI-driven and user-friendly software tool for analyzing EEG/MEG data. The foundation of HNN is a computational neural model that simulates the electrical activity of the neocortical cells and circuits that generate the primary electrical currents underlying EEG/MEG recordings. See our paper here: https://elifesciences.org/articles/512142. The "Vitality" clinical trialThis trial investigates brain-body interactions (among many other biological measures) during Qigong and other mind-body practices, with a focus on improving symptoms of fatigue in cancer survivors. The trial uses a non-inferiority complex where we compare two groups: one which practiced Qigong and one which practiced pilates. The hypothesis is that Qigong is as good as pilates at improving fatigue, yet Qigong is far more physically accessible to cancer survivors and can easily be done within the comfort of one's home. We are currently analyzing our data and preparing a paper for publication. 3. The TMS and Sensory Perception projectOur ongoing clinical trial combines human magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), electroencephalography (EEG), non-invasive brain stimulation (transcranial magnetic stimulation; TMS), and biophysically principled computational neural modeling. We are exploring the relationship between low-frequency brain rhythms and sensory perception, and plan to optimize commonly used TMS paradigms to impact sensory processing and perception in a similar manner as endogenous rhythms. We are presently acquiring and analyzing pilot data as well as improving our experimental paradigm. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

I volunteer as a Peer Mental Health Advocate (PMHA). PMHAs have lived experience of mental illness, trauma, disability, and/or neurodivergence and the volunteers work one-on-one with students in long-term peer support and advocacy partnerships.PMHAs also host workshops, provide culturally and socially responsive peer support services, connect individuals and communities to mental health care services, influence policy at the local/state/federal levels, and more.In my capacity as… Show more I volunteer as a Peer Mental Health Advocate (PMHA). PMHAs have lived experience of mental illness, trauma, disability, and/or neurodivergence and the volunteers work one-on-one with students in long-term peer support and advocacy partnerships.PMHAs also host workshops, provide culturally and socially responsive peer support services, connect individuals and communities to mental health care services, influence policy at the local/state/federal levels, and more.In my capacity as a PMHA, I organized and hosted workshops on discrimination against mentally ill and neurodivergent individuals. I also analyzed workshop feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of these workshops and created materials for presentation to state agencies. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island

June - December 2016I worked in the Performance Management branch of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). I consulted as a data analyst for major health agencies across the state, including the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals. I also worked closely with the opioid task force in addressing the opioid epidemic in Rhode Island. I performed… Show more June - December 2016I worked in the Performance Management branch of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). I consulted as a data analyst for major health agencies across the state, including the Department of Human Services, Department of Health, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals. I also worked closely with the opioid task force in addressing the opioid epidemic in Rhode Island. I performed operational and exploratory analysis in consultation with the lead analysts at state agencies. I prepared presentations to brief agency directors and the governor's staff on data trends and issues related to the intersection of data, policy, and program management.January 2017 - September 2017I worked as one of the lead data analysts on the Unified Health Infrastructure Project (UHIP). UHIP is a software tool that manages the state's various benefits programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP; also known as food stamps), Medicaid, and disability insurance. The implementation of UHIP caused delays in the processing of applications, and l was recruited to work full-time as a data analyst and policy consultant on the UHIP "turnaround team." I worked with both the consulting company Deloitte and with the state government of RI to understand the scope of the data that could be derived from the state's online portal (RI Bridges) and the limitations of these data. I identified areas for system improvement and performed data analysis for operational use related to application processing. I was heavily involved in defining and analyzing key performance indicators for UHIP. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

I worked as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Brown's Master of Public Affairs Program in the "Statistics for Public Policy" and "Economics for Public Policy" courses.For my responsibilities as a TA, I helped created online teaching modules to assess incoming students on their requisite math and calculus skills. I also managed the online course page, including testing of the daily online quizzes before they were released to students. I held content review sessions and office hours twice… Show more I worked as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Brown's Master of Public Affairs Program in the "Statistics for Public Policy" and "Economics for Public Policy" courses.For my responsibilities as a TA, I helped created online teaching modules to assess incoming students on their requisite math and calculus skills. I also managed the online course page, including testing of the daily online quizzes before they were released to students. I held content review sessions and office hours twice weekly, and I assisted in the administration and grading of exams. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

I collaborated with Watson Institute faculty (primarily Dr. Patricia Agupusi) in the writing of a research grant. Our grant proposal consisted of an analysis of the present literature and research on Sovereign Wealth Funds. The paper included case studies on various countries at different stages of development that utilized Sovereign Wealth Funds to achieve specific state development goals. We analyzed the political and economic orientation of these funds, as outlined in their charters and… Show more I collaborated with Watson Institute faculty (primarily Dr. Patricia Agupusi) in the writing of a research grant. Our grant proposal consisted of an analysis of the present literature and research on Sovereign Wealth Funds. The paper included case studies on various countries at different stages of development that utilized Sovereign Wealth Funds to achieve specific state development goals. We analyzed the political and economic orientation of these funds, as outlined in their charters and other documents, and well as their investment portfolios and reported outcomes. Show less

Brown University

I interned at the Rhode Island Innovative Policy Lab at Brown University as a part of my Master of Public Affairs program. My team evaluated a maternal and child health program known as First Connections in order to assess its scope and its impact. We conducted convenience samples and focus groups with relevant stakeholders, including service providers and customers of home-visiting services across the state. My team assisted in the launching of an encouragement design to test methods to be… Show more I interned at the Rhode Island Innovative Policy Lab at Brown University as a part of my Master of Public Affairs program. My team evaluated a maternal and child health program known as First Connections in order to assess its scope and its impact. We conducted convenience samples and focus groups with relevant stakeholders, including service providers and customers of home-visiting services across the state. My team assisted in the launching of an encouragement design to test methods to be used in a future research study. Our analyses culminated in a presentation to the Department of Health in which we provided our recommendations for cost-effective avenues to expand the First Connections program. Our recommendations were driven by both the fieldwork done by my team and by the econometric analysis done by others at the policy lab. Show less

Providence, Rhode Island Area

My responsibilities included the following:1) Hiring and training student Campus Center Information Specialists2) Managing daily operations at Brown’s Information Desk3) Responding to customer service inquiries re: products sold by Brown Student Agencies (BSA)4) Working with BSA to develop new services to improve student life

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

I co-launched a pilot initiative to investigate social entrepreneurship trends in the Philippines. As a part of this initiative, my co-leader and I guided a small team of approximately ten Brown students in a semester-long research project. Our approach to understanding current social entrepreneurship trends in the Philippines was threefold: 1. We designed and administered a survey to a large set of individuals and enterprises in the Philippines that partnered with either Kaya… Show more I co-launched a pilot initiative to investigate social entrepreneurship trends in the Philippines. As a part of this initiative, my co-leader and I guided a small team of approximately ten Brown students in a semester-long research project. Our approach to understanding current social entrepreneurship trends in the Philippines was threefold: 1. We designed and administered a survey to a large set of individuals and enterprises in the Philippines that partnered with either Kaya Collaborative or Ashoka Philippines2. We conducted online research to investigate current entrepreneurship trends in the Philippines. This necessitated that we review the current academic literature on the topic as well as the various public news sources that report on local entrepreneurship trends. In this effort, we divided our team into small groups that each focused on a different thematic aspect of the entrepreneurship landscape3. We selected several individuals and enterprises from the survey to receive Skype/phone interviews. Our group met weekly to discuss our progress and synthesize our findings.Our research culminated in the writing of a report that would serve as the foundation for Kaya Collaborative’s subsequent 2014 summer fellowship projects, where individuals partnered with many of these social enterprises to drive specific high-impact projects. Show less

St Louis, Missouri, United States

I studied the alpha amylase gene from B. licheniformis to test different protocols to be used in an undergraduate biotechnology class. In this effort, I performed biotechnology and molecular biology techniques such as enzyme assays, western blots, DNA extractions, and PCR, among other molecular biology procedures.

Cuhk, Brown University

Master Of Information And Data Science, Data Science

Master'S Degree, Public Affairs, Data-Driven Policy

Specialized in data-driven health policy and implementation. Interned with the Rhode Island Innovative Policy Lab (in partnership.

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations; Neuroscience

Activities and Societies: Brown Student Agencies, Filipino Alliance, Brown Table Tennis Club, Brown Varsity Swimming and Diving