Characterization of Phytocannabinoids on hCB1 and hCB2 Receptors using Radio-Ligand Binding Assays at RTI International – with Mia Foglesong
Hi! My name is Mia Foglesong. I’m currently a junior double majoring in psychology and neuroscience with a minor in music from Durham, NC. I always sort of knew that psychology and neuroscience is something I was interested in from … 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
Applying Evidence-Based Modalities to Tobacco Addiction at the UNC Tobacco Treatment Program – with Sandra Thiongo
Hi everyone! My name is Sandra Thiongo, and I am a junior majoring in psychology (B.S.) and minoring in statistics and analytics. I became interested in topics relating to how humans think while taking AP Psychology in the tenth grade. … 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
Gaining Hands-On Clinical Research Experience at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Abigél Miskolczi
Hello everyone! I am Abigél Miskolczi and I am a senior from Budapest, Hungary. I am double majoring in psychology and biology with a minor in chemistry. I have long been fascinated with the human brain and early on I … Read more
Exploring Clinical Work at the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Department Community Clinic – with Penelope Alberdi
Hello everyone! My name is Penelope Alberdi and I am a junior from Cornelius, North Carolina, double majoring in psychology and Asian studies with a Korean concentration. I am thrilled to describe my experience as a Gil Intern this fall! … Read more
Discovering Diagnostic and Functional Evaluations through the Lens of Interdisciplinary Clinical Teams at the Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities – with Foster Hager
Hello! My name is Foster Hager, and I am a junior from Apex, North Carolina majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and Spanish speaking for the health professions. I’m passionate about disability acceptance and mental health. My Gil Internship … Read more
Integrating Behavioral Science and User Experience at Lenovo – with Ritika Khosla
Hi! I’m Ritika Khosla, and I am a senior from Delhi, India. I am majoring in psychology with minors in neuroscience and data science. I am passionate about using evidence-based interventions rooted in social psychology and behavioral economics to nudge goal-oriented behaviors. … Read more
Studying Outcomes on Baby Brain Development Resulting from Prenatal Substance Abuse Exposure at UNC Mother-Infant Research Studies – with Abigail Palacios
Hi everyone! My name is Abby Palacios, and I am a senior from Little Ferry, New Jersey. I am currently pursuing a B.S. in neuroscience with a minor in medical anthropology. I transferred into UNC from Penn State University after … Read more