Kylie Mcpherson, Phd Email & Phone Number

Contributing to the development and impact of the misophonia research field through the strategic guidance, management, and execution of the MRF’s grantmaking and other programming.

Denver, Colorado, United States

• Using whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology to study the impact of chronic inflammatory pain on cellular physiology within the descending pain modulatory pathway.
• Contributing author (2nd) to high-impact publication focusing on cannabinoid receptor regulation after chronic inflammatory pain.
• Mentoring trainees and leading studies in chronic pain neurophysiology and cannabinoid and opioid efficacy
• Presented basic science research and clinical implications to diverse expert audiences

• Translating clinical/preclinical research that influences chronic disease management to the dystonia patient community.
• Developed patient education materials on emerging research, innovative technologies, and novel therapeutics
• Wrote the 6th International Dystonia Symposium conference proceedings for the patient community (Summer 2023)

Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy

EMBO fellowship funded research evaluating the impact of prenatal acetaminophen exposure on postnatal maternal behaviors and cellular physiology using in vitro whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Tutored students between 8th and 12th grade
• Taught subjects including math (algebra, geometry, and trigonometry), science (biology and chemistry), writing, and SAT/ACT exam preparation
• Provided college application guidance from compiling tiered school selection to completing short and long-form personal statements and other application materials
• Uniquely tailored tutoring programs dependent on individual student needs and learning styles following a free 1 session assessment and 2 session trial period
• Successful outcomes with academic probation students climbing their way to college acceptances at their top choice programs, students achieving their 30-70 point SAT subsection improvements, and scholarships awarded

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

• Learned in vitro electrophysiology, introductory programming in MATLAB, principles of cellular/synaptic physiology, pharmacology, and connectomics via 3 lab rotations
• Conducted primary thesis research studying pain neurophysiology, creating a new line of inquiry for the lab that secured significant funding (R01)
• Directed or contributed significantly to the strategic planning, organization, content development, and editing of several papers, grants, and presentations for the lab
• Guided 2 projects resulting in first-author publications; Contributed to 1 second-author scientific paper; 1 first-author review in progress
• Awarded $330k in competitive individual fellowship funding through 6 successful grant applications in 5 years
• Presented work in scientific talks (20-45 mins) and poster presentations at The Vollum and international conferences

Baltimore, MD

• Studied the neurobiological basis of drug-seeking, rehabilitation, and relapse
• Developed and executed a 6-month independent project and worked on 2 separate projects under the guidance of postdoctoral fellows
• Lead effort to validate and optimize new antibodies in the lab and subsequent workshops to train post-bacs, graduate students, and post-docs on new protocols
• 4 publications through many collaborative efforts
• Presented scientific findings at Society for Neuroscience, American Psychology Association, and Gordon Research Conference—Catecholamines
• Mentored 2 summer students and 4 junior post-bacs on behavioral neuroscience techniques, immunohistochemistry, and professional development tasks

Head coach for an under-11 girls team in Pasadena, California. Involved general coaching skills and administrative work.

Beverly Hills, CA

• Continued clinical observation around diagnosis and treatment process for dystonia and other movement disorders (ie: Parkinson’s, ALS, essential tremor, MS, etc.)
• Participated in the neurological exams, diagnosis process, important discussions surrounding medication management and surgical intervention, and pre- and post- deep brain stimulation (DBS) evaluation
• Conducted clinical research on optimal deep brain stimulation lead placement for therapeutic efficacy across distinct movement disorder diagnoses guided by Dr. Michele Tagliati

• Worked collaboratively with many members of the college administration to compile all meaningful financial data needed to create budgets for large-scale development projects at Occidental College
• Created presentations on the financial aspect of active and newly proposed trustee-funded projects for each annual trustee meeting
• Served as the intermediate between the Office of Finance & Planning and the student body; developing, advertising, and guiding a Town Hall series for students with administration
• Primary skills: Administrative tasks, financial aspects of project management, verbal and written communication, and public speaking.

Greater Los Angeles Area

1st year defender and 2nd year goalie.

United Kingdom (England, Scotland, And Wales)

• Designed clinical research project on the diagnosis and treatment process of movement disorders (primary dystonia’s)—a broad survey revealing how the United Kingdom outperforms the United States
• Conducted 50+ interviews with neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, outreach nurses, and clinical and preclinical research scientists to understand the successes and friction points in the diagnosis and.
• Observed DBS surgeries and pre- and post-operation symptom presentation
• Interviewed many patient-run awareness/advocacy groups to determine the patient experience and identify well-executed or overlooked features of patient care
• Wrote science communication articles for patient groups summarizing my findings on the patient diagnosis and treatment process experience in accessible, lay language
• Presented findings on the diagnostic and treatment success in the UK compared to US at the 5th International Dystonia Symposium (Barcelona, Spain)

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Neuroscience, 3.55

My dissertation work used in vitro electrophysiology to characterize unique neuron types in the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biochemistry

Activities and Societies: Women's Lacrosse, Hyper Xpressions