Highly accomplished Ph.D. in Psychology with specialized expertise in Affective Neuroscience and Neuroethics, currently serving as a Research Scientist and Instructor at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Leads and contributes to externally funded mixed-methods studies focused on neuroethics, deep brain stimulation, and psychiatric genomics, consistently driving impactful research outcomes and securing significant grant support.
Boston, Massachusetts, US
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Leads and instructs on cutting-edge research in neuroethics and affective neuroscience within a leading academic medical center and prestigious university.
Highlights
Conducting advanced research in neurosurgery and bioethics, contributing to the Harvard Medical School's Department of Neurosurgery initiatives.
Instructing graduate-level courses, fostering the next generation of researchers in neuroethics and related fields.
Actively supported on multiple R01 NIH-funded projects, demonstrating consistent involvement in high-impact, externally recognized research.
Boston, Massachusetts, US
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Directed advanced scientific research within the Brain Bioethics Lab, contributing to global health and social medicine initiatives.
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Spearheaded research as a Senior Scientist within the Brain Bioethics Lab, focusing on ethical considerations in neuroscience and global health.
Managed and contributed to multiple externally funded projects, including NIH R01MH133657, R01MH128676, R01MH114854, and R01NS119622, ensuring project milestones were met.
Collaborated with Principal Investigator Gabriel Lazaro-Muñoz, Ph.D., J.D., MBE, on complex bioethical research, enhancing project scope and impact.
Boston, Massachusetts, US
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Conducted advanced postdoctoral research in bioethics and global health, contributing to major externally funded projects.
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Executed critical research as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Center for Bioethics and Department of Global Health and Social Medicine.
Provided key research support and analysis for multiple NIH R01 grants (R01MH133657, R01MH128676, R01MH114854, R01NS119622).
Collaborated closely with Principal Investigator Gabriel Lazaro-Muñoz, Ph.D., J.D., MBE, to advance research in neuroethics and related fields.
Cleveland, Ohio, US
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Conducted impactful research within the Neurological Institute, contributing to externally funded projects under a leading investigator.
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Contributed to significant research initiatives at the Neurological Institute, focusing on advanced neurological studies.
Supported externally funded projects including RC1NS068086, R01MH114853, and R01MH123407, demonstrating expertise in grant-funded research environments.
Collaborated effectively with Principal Investigator Cynthia Kubu, Ph.D., to achieve research objectives and expand project scope.
Cleveland, Ohio, US
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Conducted in-depth research in affective neuroscience, contributing to key studies under the guidance of a distinguished Principal Investigator.
Highlights
Performed comprehensive research in the Affective Neuroscience Lab, specializing in complex psychological and neurological studies.
Worked directly with Principal Investigator Heath Demaree, Ph.D., gaining expertise in advanced research methodologies and data interpretation.
Managed research protocols and data collection efforts, ensuring high standards of scientific rigor and ethical compliance.
Cleveland, Ohio, US
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Supported research in skill learning and performance, contributing to studies on cognitive processes and human capabilities.
Highlights
Assisted in research within the Skill Learning and Performance Lab, focusing on the acquisition and optimization of human skills.
Collaborated with Principal Investigator Brooke Macnamara, Ph.D., on experimental design, data analysis, and literature review.
Contributed to studies that explored high-level mental processes and their impact on performance outcomes.
Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Engaged in specialized research for The Human Affectome Project, analyzing complex emotional and cognitive data.
Highlights
Conducted detailed research for The Human Affectome Project, focusing on the intricate interplay of human emotion and cognition.
Worked under the guidance of Principal Investigator Edward Pace-Schott, Ph.D., contributing to the project's scientific objectives.
Analyzed complex datasets related to affective states, enhancing understanding of emotional processing and its neurological underpinnings.
Senior Research Analyst, Project Amethyst
Buffalo, New York, US
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Managed and analyzed data for Project Amethyst, contributing to critical addiction research supported by external funding.
Highlights
Served as Senior Research Analyst for Project Amethyst, overseeing data collection and analysis for addiction research initiatives.
Contributed to externally funded projects (R01AA023179, R01AA024628, R01AA022080), demonstrating expertise in grant-funded research.
Collaborated with Principal Investigators Paul Stasiewicz, Ph.D., on study design and interpretation of findings related to addiction.
Research Assistant, Applied Psychophysiology Lab
Buffalo, New York, US
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Provided essential research support for the Applied Psychophysiology Lab, contributing to externally funded studies on addiction.
Highlights
Assisted in research activities within the Applied Psychophysiology Lab, focusing on psychophysiological responses related to addiction.
Supported externally funded projects (R21AA017113, K23AA021768), gaining experience in grant management and research execution.
Worked under Principal Investigator Rebecca J. Houston, Ph.D., contributing to data collection, participant recruitment, and preliminary analysis.
Senior Research Analyst, Growing Up Healthy Study
Buffalo, New York, US
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Conducted advanced data analysis for the 'Growing Up Healthy Study,' contributing to externally funded research on developmental health.
Highlights
Analyzed complex datasets for the 'Growing Up Healthy Study,' focusing on longitudinal developmental health outcomes.
Provided critical support for externally funded projects (R01DA019632, R01DA041231), ensuring data integrity and research progress.
Collaborated with Principal Investigator Rina Das Eiden, Ph.D., on interpreting findings and preparing research reports.
Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant, Comparative Bioacoustics Laboratory
Buffalo, New York, US
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Summary
Assisted in research at the Comparative Bioacoustics Laboratory, gaining foundational experience in scientific inquiry.
Highlights
Supported research in the Comparative Bioacoustics Laboratory, contributing to studies on animal communication and sensory processing.
Worked under Principal Investigator Michael Dent, Ph.D., gaining hands-on experience in experimental procedures and data collection.
Developed foundational research skills in a laboratory setting, preparing for advanced academic pursuits.
Awarded By
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Conference
Recognized for outstanding paper presentation at a national conference.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Awarded for significant achievements as a young alumnus.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Received a fellowship with a value of $2,500.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Awarded for academic excellence with a value of $1,000.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Recognized for dedication to scholarship in the field of disabilities.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Nominated for leadership in innovative thinking.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Received an award for research excellence with a value of $200.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Awarded professional development funds of $300.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Nominated for outstanding community service as a graduate student.
Awarded By
Case Western Reserve University
Received an award for research excellence with a value of $200.
Awarded By
Association for Psychological Science Student Caucus
Received a travel grant of $450.
Awarded By
Psi Chi
Inducted into the international honor society in psychology.
Awarded By
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Received a significant scholarship totaling $40,000.
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Summary
Explores strategies to build trust between patients, physicians, and neuromodulation therapies in psychiatry, addressing critical ethical and practical considerations.
Published by
JAMA Network Open
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Explored patient-centered perspectives on personality changes following deep brain stimulation, providing critical insights into patient experiences and quality of life.
Published by
Psychiatry Research
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Investigated the perspectives of child and adolescent psychiatrists on the utility, concerns, and experiences with psychiatric polygenic risk scores.
Published by
American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
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Presented an invited talk on applying network analysis to understand depression changes pre- and post-DBS surgery, highlighting symptom-level interactions.
Published by
APS Observer
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Authored an article offering insights and strategies for maintaining research productivity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NVivo, RQDA, QDA Miner, Dedoose.
Natural Language Processing (NLP), Content Analysis, Thematic Analysis, Text Data Mining, Web Scraping, Large Language Models (LLM).
Neuroethics, Affective Neuroscience, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), Psychiatric Genomics, Mixed-Methods Research, Grant Writing & Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Clinical Research, Experimental Design, Data Interpretation, Scientific Writing, Regulatory Compliance.
Course Instruction, Curriculum Development, Student Mentoring, Research Supervision, Academic Pedagogy.
R/R Studio, Mplus, SAS, Stan, SPSS, AMOS, JASP.
Frequentist Hypothesis Testing, Bayesian Analysis, Univariate and Multivariate Analyses, Linear and Nonlinear Modeling, Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Dynamic Structural Equation Modeling (DSEM), Multilevel Modeling, Survival Analysis, Network Modeling, Dynamic Systems Modeling, Dyadic Modeling.
EKG (Electrocardiography), HRV (Heart Rate Variability), EDA (Electrodermal Activity), EEG (Electroencephalography), ERP (Event-Related Potentials), ERN (Error-Related Negativity), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging).
Biograph Infiniti, Neuroscan, Mindware, Curry, Biopac, Neuroquant.
REDCap, Qualtrics.
SuperLab, E-Prime, Psychopy.
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Conduct mixed-methods study to examine and model factors contributing to disparities related to access to deep brain stimulation and gain insights from patients and clinicians regarding potential solutions to these disparities.
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Examine the views, concerns, expectations, decision-making factors, and proposals of various stakeholders regarding the use of genetic tests for opioid use disorder (OUD) in medical settings, using a mixed-method approach.
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This study will examine perspectives of patients with traumatic brain injury, their caregivers, and physicians on what is considered a “favorable” and “unfavorable” long-term outcome from TBI.
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Conduct in-depth interviews with former participants in experimental DBS, their care partners, and their local physicians as well as researchers, device manufacturers, insurance providers, and key administrative personnel (i.e., representatives of academic medical centers, FDA, public and private research sponsors) regarding challenges and opportunities for post-trial device access, clinical care, and psychosocial support, as well as the scientific possibilities of extended device access and longitudinal follow up.
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Conduct stakeholder interviews with patients with Parkinson's disease who received DBS, patients who declined DBS, and members of the general public to examine terminology used to describe DBS and determine how this terminology can act as a barrier or facilitator to exploring DBS as a treatment option. Results will be presented to experts at the annual DBS Think Tank for a large-scale focus group exploring how to improve and align terminology to describe DBS to patients.
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Conduct mixed-methods study to systematically identify and assess caregiver perspectives on the impacts of responsive neurostimulation (RNS) in the functioning and quality of life of patients living with LGS and their families; findings will inform the development of a patient- and caregiver-centered outcome framework for evaluating neurostimulation interventions in LGS patients.
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Conduct a mixed-methods study to promote responsible use of psychiatric PRS in children and adolescents. Goals: 1) give voice to stakeholders (i.e., patients, parents/caregivers, clinicians) by examining their perspectives regarding whether psychiatric PRS should be used and, if so, how; and 2) examine the legal and regulatory landscape to identify what privacy and genetic discrimination safeguards may be necessary.
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Investigate differences in the type of personality characteristics patients and family members value most, perceived changes in those characteristics, and potential neural underpinnings of these changes, in five different groups of patients with neurodegenerative disorders.