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Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Assist in researching the natural history of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration through retinal imaging and visual function testing per study protocol• Experience conducting visual acuity, refraction, visual fields, SD-OCT, color Fundus and OCTA for all study patients • Recruitment of new study patients • Provide and explain consent forms to all new enrolling patients• Collect medical histories • Keep track of all patient visit files and scribe during exam with the physician • Record all the data and upload all images to the online patient portal• Certified to conduct visual acuity, refraction and reading speed assessment for a juvenile AMD clinical trial

Motor and Habit Learning LabResearching the relationship between noradrenegic modulation and motor cortex plasticity by using vagus nerve stimulation coupled with pharmacological approaches.

Data entry of all laboratory chemicals to a new online inventory systemEnforce lab protocols involving proper chemical storage and waste Worked with chemical waste facility to properly dispose of chemicals

Advanced polymer research labWorked with PhD candidate and neuroscience lab on constructing a light activated adhesive thiol polymer used on surgical nerve cuffs. Side project creating polymers compatible with thermal sensorsGained experience working with laboratory instruments such as NMR and GPC to analyze specific chemical properties

Cortical Plasticity labAided in the experimental process of determining the benefits of vagus nerve stimulation on rats who have experienced strokes. Nerve stimulation would act as an aide in rehabilitation. Gained some insight on brain mapping.