Stephanie N
- Research Program Mentor

PhD candidate at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

Expertise

Clinical Neuroscience; Applications of Neuroimaging; The Emotional Human Brain: Integrating Neuroscience and Psychology

Bio

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am interested in neuroscience research on understanding the mechanisms of central nervous system disorders. My research aims to improve outcomes for psychiatric disorders by using brain mapping tools such as magnetic resonance imaging (i.e., neuroimaging) and computational approaches (e.g., machine learning ). My favorite movie of all time is The Lion King. So naturally I had to name my cat Nala! Other hobbies include running a weekly 5K, watercolor painting, cooking and reading. Excited to meet you all!

Project ideas

Project ideas are meant to help inspire student thinking about their own project. Students are in the driver seat of their research and are free to use any or none of the ideas shared by their mentors.

Plant-based psychedelics for in Treatment-Resistant Depression

Plant-based psychedelics have historical use as medicinal products and more recently have emerged as innovative therapies for the treatment of mood disorders such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this review, we will explore the neuroscience behind the mechanism of action for such therapies and neuroimaging reported outcomes.

Coding skills

Python, Matlab and R

Languages I know

Spanish (Intermediate); French (Elementary)

Teaching experience

I am an aspiring educator with multiple years of experience teaching mathematics and science to undergraduate students in the following courses: 1. Neuroimaging & Cognitive Neuropsychology 2. Applied Positive Neuroscience: Skills for Improving Productivity and Wellbeing 3. Neuropsychology & Neuroanatomy 4. Research Methods & Statistics

Credentials

Work experience

University of Los Angeles, California (2021 - 2022)

Teaching Associate

University of California Los Angeles (2018 - 2019)

Teaching Assistant

Education

Pomona College

BA Bachelor of Arts (2014)

Neuroscience

University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)

PhD Doctor of Philosophy candidate