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
What’s Behind the Closed Door: A Look into Private Practice at 3-C Family Services – with Kayal Udaiyar
I had always prided myself on the fact that I lived in the present – not reflecting on the past or worrying about the future. But there comes a point where I had to ask the question that everyone asks … 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
Combining Research and Clinical Experience to Provide High-Quality Care at 3-C Family Services – with Julia Morneau
My name is Julia Morneau, and I am a senior at UNC majoring in psychology and minoring in chemistry. Throughout my time at UNC, I have been involved in a variety of research and clinical opportunities that have led me to my … Read more
Diving into Clinical and Forensic Psychology in the High Levels of Mental Health Care at Holly Hill Hospital – with Gabriela Giulumian
Hey! I am Gabriela Giulumian, a sophomore (junior-standing) here at UNC majoring in both psychology and mathematics with a minor in neuroscience. I have had a strong interest in what drives people to think and behave in different ways for … Read more