Piloting an Executive Function and Decision Making Study at the UNC NIRL – with Emma Chow
In my sophomore year of high school, a typical soccer game led to a potential concussion and a doctor’s appointment that altered the course of my life. The ER physician not only diagnosed my concussion but initiated my medical journey … Read more
Utilizing Computer Science to Understand Schizophrenia Predictors at UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab – with Luke Engel
In the unlikely tale of a high school dropout turned neuroscience enthusiast, my journey from sidelined dreams to delving into the mysteries of the brain is one of resilience, curiosity, and an unwavering determination to make a difference. My goal … 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
Discovering New Pathways at the UNC Early Brain Development Study – with Camila Vallebona
Hello everyone! My name is Camila Vallebona. I come from a country where “neuroscience” and “research” are meaningless words – words that elicit confusion and attract weird looks. I was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a beautiful country … 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
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