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Nihaarika Jape

Class of 2027Mason, OH

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  • "Cognitive process and the associated neural mechanisms that are dysfunctional in Schizophrenia" with mentor Evan (May 26, 2026)

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Cognitive process and the associated neural mechanisms that are dysfunctional in Schizophrenia

Started Jan. 30, 2026

Abstract or project description

Nihaarika will write a review paper about various cognitive impairments in Schizophrenia and the associated neural mechanisms that are dysfunctional. She will find research articles over the next few weeks and determine which types of impairments she will include in the paper. Afterwards, she will begin writing the paper in late March or early April. The goal is to submit the review paper to a high school journal for publication.