top of page
Intern Blog
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...
gilinternship
Jun 10, 20243 min read
31 views
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...
gilinternship
May 3, 20243 min read
11 views
Unraveling the Complexities of the Developing Brain: A Journey Through Research and Advocacy at UNC Mother Infant Research Studies – with Kirina Shah
Two years ago, as a bright-eyed and eager freshman, I sat down in my PSYC 101 class, planning to obtain my general education requirement...
gilinternship
Apr 9, 20243 min read
5 views
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...
gilinternship
Apr 3, 20243 min read
15 views
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...
gilinternship
Feb 15, 20245 min read
13 views
Utilizing Computer Science to Understand Schizophrenia Predictors at UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab – with Luke Engel
In the unlikely tale of a high school dropout turned neuroscience enthusiast, my journey from sidelined dreams to delving into the...
gilinternship
Jan 10, 20244 min read
6 views
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...
gilinternship
Dec 18, 20234 min read
13 views
Analyzing MRI Images to Understand Early Postnatal Brain Development and Autism Likelihood at UNC NIRAL – with Megan Gerlach
Hello! My name is Megan Gerlach. I am a junior from Cary, North Carolina majoring in neuroscience and double minoring in chemistry and...
gilinternship
Nov 14, 20233 min read
4 views
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...
gilinternship
Nov 6, 20235 min read
9 views
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...
gilinternship
Oct 17, 20234 min read
6 views
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,...
gilinternship
Oct 9, 20235 min read
5 views
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...
gilinternship
Sep 25, 20233 min read
6 views
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...
gilinternship
Sep 18, 20237 min read
2 views
Characterization of Phytocannabinoids on hCB1 and hCB2 Receptors using Radio-Ligand Binding Assays at RTI International - With Mia Foglesong
Hi! My name is Mia Foglesong. I’m currently a junior double majoring in psychology and neuroscience with a minor in music from Durham,...
gilinternship
May 3, 20233 min read
0 views
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...
gilinternship
Mar 20, 20234 min read
0 views
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...
gilinternship
Feb 14, 20233 min read
3 views
Developing Digital SEL Skill Development Technologies at the 3C Institute – with Jake McGillion-Moore
Hi everyone! My name is Jake McGillion-Moore and I’m a third-year student from Westport, Connecticut, pursuing a double major in...
gilinternship
Nov 1, 20222 min read
2 views
Studying Outcomes on Baby Brain Development Resulting from Prenatal Substance Abuse Exposure at UNC Mother-Infant Research Studies – with Abigail Palacios
Hi everyone! My name is Abby Palacios, and I am a senior from Little Ferry, New Jersey. I am currently pursuing a B.S. in neuroscience...
gilinternship
Sep 14, 20222 min read
0 views
Using Software to Analyze fMRI Data and Potential Correlations to Cognitive or Behavioral Task Scores at UNC’s Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab (NIRL) – with Zhuoyu Shi
Hi everyone! My name is Zhuoyu (Selina) Shi, and I am a junior double-majoring in psychology and computer science with a minor in...
gilinternship
Sep 7, 20223 min read
0 views
Researching Risk for Psychosis in Adolescents at the UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab (NIRL) – with Sree Gogineni
Hello everyone! My name is Sree Gogineni and I am currently a junior majoring in neuroscience with minors in medical anthropology and...
gilinternship
Apr 28, 20222 min read
0 views
bottom of page