Resume
Recent Experience
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
October 2022 - September 2023
Center for Theoretical Neuroscience
Columbia University
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Developed research project using computational techniques to model neural control of movement
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Designed and taught neuroscience lecture on models of movement for ~30 trainees
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Furthered skills in quantitative analysis, and acquired knowledge in physics, statistics, and theory
New York, NY
Science Communicator & Research News Writer
September 2021 -
December 2022
Project ALS
New York, NY
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Consulted with team of non-profit organizers and lead researchers from 7 labs studying Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to synthesize strategic communications to stakeholders
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Authored 4 online articles highlighting ongoing and published research supported by Project ALS
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Organized internal documentation of research developments and cross-functional team progress
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Developed familiarity with multifaceted drug development and clinical diagnostics approaches
PhD Candidate,
NSF Graduate Research Fellow
September 2017 -
September 2022
Columbia University
New York, NY
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Secured $138,000 in funding for 3 years of doctoral research through an independently designed research proposal through the National Science Foundation
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Communicated results in 3 public seminars and spearheaded manuscript writing and revision
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Managed, planned, and adapted 4-year thesis project with 5 senior academic collaborators across 3 disciplines and 2 engineering collaborators, culminating in scientific manuscript
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Designed and streamlined scientific illustrations and data visualization for seminars and manuscripts
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Mentored undergraduate researcher for 2 years, designing and adapting an independent project for student, teaching experimental and analysis skills
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Developed custom-written MATLAB scripts for data processing and statistical testing
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Cultivated expertise in systems neuroscience, genetics, development, imaging, and data analysis
Education
PhD,
Neurobiology & Behavior
Columbia University
2017 - 2022
New York, NY
BS, Biology
Minors: Neuroscience, Music
College of Charleston
2012 - 2016
Charleston, SC
Professional Skills
Scientific Writing
Verbal & Visual Science Presentation
Cross-functional Collaboration
Quantitative & Qualitative Analysis