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Denver, Co, Us

Denver, Colorado, United States

Studying computational neuromodulation and kinematic movement modeling, mentored by Dr. John A. Thompson in the Neural Engineering Research and Design of Colorado (NERD-CO) lab, to evaluate, inform, and develop improved adaptive neuromodulation control systems for people with movement disorders and neurological conditions- Core Project Goal: Characterize the temporal and spectral dynamics of electrophysiological biomarkers in subthalamic nucleus (STN) local field potentials (LFPs) correlated with quantified movement kinematics in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients to inform the development of closed-loop, adaptive neuromodulation control systems that optimize therapeutic benefit for people with PD throughout dynamic clinical states and activities of daily living (ADLs) - NIH-funded Project: Adaptive Neurostimulation to Restore Sleep in Parkinson’s Disease: An Investigation of Subthalamic Nucleus Local Field Potential Biomarkers in Sleep Dysregulation and Repair (NIH/NINDS grant UH3NS113769A1)- Collaborations: OpenMind Neural Communications Consortium, Medtronic-University of Colorado Hospital (MDT-UCH) Collaboration, Women in Neural Engineering (WINE), and Neural Engineering Research and Design of Colorado (NERD-CO)

Denver, Colorado, United States

Bioengineering PhD student and Graduate Research Assistant studying Assistive Robotics Design (Bodine Lab), Optogenetic Neural Interface Development for Upper Limb Biomechatronic Interventions (Weir Lab), and Computational Neuromodulation (Thompson Lab); Graduate Teaching Assistant for Dr. Jeffrey Jacot’s Biomechanics and Biomaterials Bioengineering Lab • Lab Rotation 1 (August 23 – October 24, 2021) in Dr. Cathy Bodine’s Center for Inclusive Design and Engineering (CIDE) Lab: - Co-developed a first iteration, minimally viable socially assistive robot (SAR) for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (HCP), that meets the technical and user requirements of an upper-limb rehabilitation use-case, created in collaboration with pediatric therapists• Lab Rotation 2 (October 25 – December 24, 2021) in Dr. Richard Weir’s Biomechatronics Development Laboratory: - Co-parameterized an optimal minimal promoter sequence for a preliminary adeno-associated viral vector (AAV), delivered via sciatic nerve injection, to target low-threshold mechanoreceptor (LTMR) sensory neurons in the dorsal root ganglia (DRG) and to minimize adverse immunogenicity and toxicity caused by off-target expression, for the continuing development of an optogenetic peripheral neural interface that enables sensory restoration in upper limb prostheses

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Applied electromechanical engineering skills and human factors in universal design principles to support clinicians in the neuromuscular rehabilitation and treatment of patients with neurological injuries and conditions; Designed, fabricated, and optimized adaptive devices, assistive technology, hospital technology systems, and workflow processes for inpatient and outpatient care within a multi-disciplinary assistive technology program

2020 Peachtree Road Nw, Atlanta, Ga 30309-1465

Coordinated funded research and development projects for multi-site, multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERCs), a Disability and Rehabilitation Research Project (DRRP), technology accessibility research, and clinical intervention evaluations. Assessed the efficacy, accessibility, and impact of mobile health (mHealth), mobile rehab (mRehab), assistive technology (AT), and clinical interventions for people with various types of disabilities to inform the improved development of consumer and assistive technology and rehabilitative treatment models.

2700 Northeast Expy Ne Unit C500 Atlanta, Ga 30345 United States

Medical Robotics Start-up for Gamified Neuromuscular Rehabilitation: "new motion"- Performed Iterative Prototyping/Goal-based Game Design, Hardware Fabrication, CAD Design, Patent Illustrations, Lean Materials Sourcing and Manufacturing Process Development, and Custom ERP System Design• Co-designed V3.0 controller, rehabilitative game graphics, and V3.0 virtual reality game-concepts• Aided hardware design, valve-board assembly, software revisions, and device-to-consumer deliveries• Co-designed lean materials and manufacturing process for improved finger-separating part in Hand Mentor Pro™• Aided V3.0 patent development and application with illustrations based on claims analysis for Hand Mentor Pro™• Developed a custom ERP system (for parts, orders, builds, deliveries, payments, lead-times, etc.)• Illustrated three medical device manuals for the V3.0 Mentor Pro Rehabilitation System™

Atlanta, Georgia

Goal: Investigate how complex patterns of neural activity in the limbic system are decoded to guide behavior in healthy and diseased statesMethods: Apply novel neuronal recording and stimulation tools (e.g., microelectrode probes, robotic patch clamps, large-scale extracellular recordings), behavioral paradigms, and analysis methods aimed towards identifying failures in brain activity that lead to memory and learning impairment; Supported a behavioral training cohort testing the cognitive performance of Alzheimer's disease model vs. control mice using spatial maps to navigate custom-built virtual reality mazes

Georgia Tech

Orthovive: Rehabilitative Device DesignReceived award funding to recruit, develop, and lead a multidisciplinary team in the user-centered design, fabrication, and testing of two orthopedic rehabilitative devices through an Idea-to-Prototype (I2P) project funded by Georgia Tech’s CREATE-X programo Project I (Orthovive): Ergonomic, lightweight device for lower-leg connective tissue injury rehabilitation that restores biomechanical alignment to facilitate a natural gait during recovery, by balancing bilateral sole heights, modularly restricting plantarflexion, and maintaining neutral positioning of the talus joint to facilitate long-term recovery while preventing compensatory injuries.o Project II (Heel-Up): Offloading device for people with foot ulcers due to diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and vascular insufficiency that facilitates a micro-environment for healing to enable biomechanically aligned, efficient ambulation without pain or risk of infection, by elevating the user’s foot above a curved, injection-molded thermoset rubber sole and distributing the walking load throughout the full lower leg via contoured aluminum side-struts connecting the sole to a lightweight resin-transfer-molded fiberglass upper-calf brace

Atlanta, Georgia

Use art as a medium for inspiring funding for conservation projects; Educate community & raise awareness of local endangered species & conservation initiativesScientific Illustration: Iterative Specimen Hand drawing > Adobe Illustrator > Adobe Photoshop DesignsConservation Projects Community Education & Engagement: speak on behalf of Botanical Garden's Amphibian Conservation projects - raise awareness, educate, acquire funding for necessary technology to repopulate & prevent extinction of endangered and ecologically vital species

Georgia Tech College Of Design And Ung Department Of Physical Therapy

Designed, fabricated, tested, and delivered a modular motivational engagement device for a 9 year old with Dandy-Walker Syndrome through Georgia Tech's cREATe (collaborative rehabilitation engineering & assistive technology experience), mentored by Dr. Stephen H. SprigleResponsibilities: user-needs identification, research, design sketching, solution prototyping, user testing, professional feedback collection, device fabrication, material selection and component sourcing, engineering analysis, project management, design documentation for the team- Collaborated on a 6 person team of 3 Georgia Tech Biomedical Engineering/Industrial Design students and 3 University of North Georgia Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) candidates- Met with our patient, patient's mother, and our patient’s elementary school physical therapist throughout the design and prototyping process for user and professional testing and feedback- The final device was presented to all stakeholders and taken home by our client and client's mother at the end of the project term. The patient continued to use the device each day after school to counteract development of scoliosis and to improve tactile function, balance, proprioception, core strength, and motivational engagement in positive physical and intellectually stimulating activity.Collaborative design, build, and service initiative between:- University of North Georgia Department of Physical Therapy- Georgia Institute of Technology College of Industrial Design and Rehabilitation Engineering and Applied Research (REAR) Lab Director

Georgia Tech

CoFounder of Nourish International GT Chapter:Student leadership team recruitment and development, Vision development, Service initiative planning, Membership recruitment, Initial impact-organization, business, and sponsorship relations

Georgia Tech

Polymeric Biomaterials for Orthopedic Regenerative MedicinePurpose: Conduct experiments to gain insight on orthopedic tissue engineering and novel biomaterial applications.Responsibilities:Design hydrogel optimization studies and run various protein and glycosaminoglycan assays including BCA assays, DMMB assays, and Coomasie protein assays. - Analyze engineered hydrogels as potential drug delivery mechanisms for cumulative and controlled release of specific proteins and glycosaminoglycans. Assist in Rat Tendinopathy Project exploring role of protease cathepsins in tendon overuse injury using an established rat-running model. - Grind tendon samples, stain samples using Hematoxylin & Eosin staining, and acquire microscopic images of stained samples to prepare for future analysis. - Produce data, analyze data, and acquire tendon sample images. Evaluate the various overuse time point sample images and their control group counterparts. - Develop a histological image scoring protocol for the analysis of tendon samples - Compare scored tendon sample images with results from the paralleled cathepsin-zymography, and BCA study of the same tendon samples quantifying protease-cathepsin activity. - Evaluate for conclusions based on the observed relationship between scored images and results from the cathepsin-zymography studyThrough this research experience, I developed skills in experimental design, data analysis, BCA and Coomasie protein assays, DMMB glycosaminoglycan assays, histology, light microscopy, image capturing techniques and software, sample sonication, PCR, ImageJ, animal models, wet-lab methods, visual presentations, and writing, editing and formatting of technical papers

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biomedical Engineering (Major); Industrial Design (Minor) | Ncaa Division 1 Student-Athlete

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Research, CREATE-X, GT Women's XC & Track (2013-17), GT Nourish (CoFounder, 2014), GT VOICE/PAUSE.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Bioengineering/Neural Engineering

Activities and Societies: Women in Neural Engineering (AMC Chapter, Cofounder & President)Studying bioengineering/neural engineering.

High School Diploma; Academic & Athletic Honors; Raider Pride Award (Character, Kindness, Integrity), 4.0

Activities and Societies: Varsity Cross Country (12); Varsity Track and Field (11-12); Habitat for Humanity (9-12) - Community Service.