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Researching the Relationship Between Head Circumference and Autism at UNC NIRAL – with Jade Jones
Hi! My name is Jade Jones, and I am a junior neuroscience major with a minor in chemistry on a pre-med track here at UNC Chapel Hill. I...
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Jun 10, 20243 min read
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Piloting an Executive Function and Decision Making Study at the UNC NIRL – with Emma Chow
In my sophomore year of high school, a typical soccer game led to a potential concussion and a doctor’s appointment that altered the...
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May 3, 20243 min read
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Exploring the Development of Attention Disorders at UNC Early Brain Development Studies – with Gretchen Davis
Hello everyone! My name is Gretchen Davis, and I am a third-year student at UNC studying neuroscience with minors in chemistry and...
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Apr 3, 20243 min read
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From Chopping Broccoli to Organizing and Updating Psychological Resources…A Dream Fulfilled at the UNC Community Clinic – with Richie Gray
Hello! My name is Richie Gray, and I am a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill where I am majoring in psychology (B.S.) and minoring in neuroscience...
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Feb 15, 20245 min read
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Developing a Pharmacological Tool to Treat Substance Use Disorders at RTI International – with Elizabeth Banyas
“How are you?” “Good” In American culture, the reflexive response of “good” has become a societal script. An unspoken agreement to keep...
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Dec 18, 20234 min read
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What’s Behind the Closed Door: A Look into Private Practice at 3-C Family Services – with Kayal Udaiyar
I had always prided myself on the fact that I lived in the present – not reflecting on the past or worrying about the future. But there...
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Nov 28, 20235 min read
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Expanding Access to Quality In-Home Care for Elders at CareYaya – with Carson Swain
Growing up, I have always had a close relationship with my mother and maternal grandfather. I can still remember staying with my...
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Nov 6, 20235 min read
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Addressing the Psychological Needs of Prisoners at the NC Department of Adult Corrections – with Reese Gray
When I was younger, I’d always ask, “Why?” The way I was able to understand things that made me sad or scared was through learning as...
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Oct 23, 20235 min read
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Gaining Perspective on Severe & Persistent Mental Illness at Threshold Clubhouse – with Verina Guirguis
Psychiatry is rapidly advancing, but a few years ago, I didn’t exactly know what this meant. I am still only beginning to understand what...
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Oct 17, 20234 min read
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Combining Passions to Improve Health Outcomes at NC Maternal Mental Health MATTERS – with Stephanie Forlemu
Hello everyone! My name is Stephanie Forlemu, and I am a senior neuroscience major, with a minor in women’s and gender studies. And,...
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Oct 9, 20235 min read
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Testing a New Neurostimulation Treatment for Depression at Pulvinar Neuro – with Christian Sodano
Brain stimulation can be a bit of a queasy topic for some people. I used to be among them. Where I grew up –Holly Springs, NC – there...
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Sep 25, 20233 min read
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Discovering New Pathways at the UNC Early Brain Development Study – with Camila Vallebona
Hello everyone! My name is Camila Vallebona. I come from a country where “neuroscience” and “research” are meaningless words – words that...
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Sep 18, 20237 min read
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Providing Affordable Psychological Services to the Triangle at UNC Community Clinic – with Tianyi Li
Hi everyone! My name is Tianyi Li, an international student from Liaoning, China. I am currently a senior double majoring in psychology...
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Apr 19, 20233 min read
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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...
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Mar 20, 20234 min read
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Learning the Ins and Outs of Private Practice at Lepage Associates – with Jack Journeycake
Hey everyone! My name is Jack Journeycake, and I am a junior at UNC majoring in psychology with a minor in cognitive science. From the...
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Mar 7, 20233 min read
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Worksite Spotlight: Revolutionizing Caregiver Training with VR at CareYaya
Hi everyone! My name is Emily Dolegowski and I am the Gil Internship Manager. This week, I had the pleasure of visiting CareYaya , a home...
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Mar 3, 20232 min read
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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...
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Mar 1, 20234 min read
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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...
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Feb 21, 20233 min read
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Diving into Clinical and Forensic Psychology in the High Levels of Mental Health Care at Holly Hill - 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...
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Feb 14, 20233 min read
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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...
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Feb 3, 20233 min read
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