From Questions to Care: Championing Improved Perinatal Health Outcomes at NC MATTERS with Siri Dommata
Hi everyone! My name is Siri Dommata, and I am a senior from Apex, North Carolina, studying Neuroscience and Medicine, Literature, and Culture. For as long as I can remember, I have loved two things: learning about people and … Read more
Unraveling the Complexities of the Developing Brain: A Journey Through Research and Advocacy at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Kirina Shah
Two years ago, as a bright-eyed and eager freshman, I sat down in my PSYC 101 class, planning to obtain my general education requirement and move on. Instead, this experience sparked a deep fascination with the human brain, particularly in … Read more
Developing a Pharmacological Tool to Treat Substance Use Disorders at RTI International – with Elizabeth Banyas
“How are you?” “Good” In American culture, the reflexive response of “good” has become a societal script. An unspoken agreement to keep personal struggles hidden behind a facade of general well-being. Yet, behind this seemingly innocent exchange lies … Read more
Analyzing MRI Images to Understand Early Postnatal Brain Development and Autism Likelihood at UNC NIRAL – with Megan Gerlach
Hello! My name is Megan Gerlach. I am a junior from Cary, North Carolina majoring in neuroscience and double minoring in chemistry and data science. My passion for neuroscience stems from my interest in the neural circuitry underlying psychiatric conditions. … Read more
Statistical Modeling with MRI to Enhance the Use of a Biomarker in Autism Risk and Diagnosis at UNC NIRAL – with Vishal Easwar
Hello! My name is Vishal Easwar. I am a junior from Greensboro, North Carolina pursuing a B.S. in psychology and neuroscience as well as a creative writing minor in the fiction concentration. My passions have evolved since childhood, becoming more … Read more
Using Software to Analyze fMRI Data and Potential Correlations to Cognitive or Behavioral Task Scores at UNC’s Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab (NIRL) – with Zhuoyu Shi
Hi everyone! My name is Zhuoyu (Selina) Shi, and I am a junior double-majoring in psychology and computer science with a minor in neuroscience. I’m from Jiaozuo, China. When I was in high school, I was fascinated by the concepts … Read more
Researching Risk for Psychosis in Adolescents at the UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab (NIRL) – with Sree Gogineni
Hello everyone! My name is Sree Gogineni and I am currently a junior majoring in neuroscience with minors in medical anthropology and chemistry. I am from Edison, New Jersey and have been interested in pursuing a career in the medical … Read more
Studying the Effects of Prenatal Substance Exposure on Baby Brain Development at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Maria Phelps
Hi everyone, my name is Maria Phelps and I am a senior from Clarksburg, Maryland. I’ll be graduating this May with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Biology. This semester for my Gil internship I have … Read more
Characterizing the CB1 Cannabinoid Receptor Using TRUPATH Assays at RTI International – with Nivetha Ramasamy
Hi! My name is Nivi Ramasamy and I’m a junior from Charlotte, NC. I’m currently pursuing a B.S. in Neuroscience and a B.S.P.H. in Nutrition – Science and Research track with a minor in Chemistry. I have always been fascinated … Read more