Biography I am a senior undergraduate student studying psychology and neurobiology. I am a respite care provider for children with disabilities, which is where my interest began in understanding the brain during development. After graduation, I hope to attend medical school. In my free time, I like to roller-blade, go on bike rides, and wander …
Biography My name is Muhammad Al-Heizan, I am a second year PhD student in Occupational Science at UW- Madison. I received my bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy in June 2013 from King Saud University (Saudi Arabia); In addition, I received my master’s in health and rehabilitation science (with a concentration in occupational therapy) in April …
Biography Hello, my name is Rebecca Alterson. I am a first year in the UW–Madison Doctor of Occupational Therapy program. I received my undergraduate degree here at UW–Madison in Rehabilitation Psychology. I am excited to continue my education in all aspects of OT, and I am planning to go into pediatrics. In my free time …
Biography I am a senior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison studying rehabilitation psychology. I am so excited to be a part of the Motor and Brain Development lab because I am interested in learning more about individuals with ASD and neural imaging. After graduation, I plan on continuing my education to become an occupational therapist! …
Biography Scott A. Anderson has spent most of his life exploring the interface of brain and body. A long-time yoga and meditation teacher, Scott returned to grad school to explore the body/brain connection in greater depth in the Motor and Brain Development Laboratory and recently earned his Master’s degree. Scott is now working toward a …
Biography I am a first year occupational therapy doctorate student. I graduated from UW–Madison in May 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies and a certificate in Global Health. During my gap year, I worked as a paraprofessional in a 4-year-old kindergarten classroom. My goal is to become a school-based pediatric …
Biography Hi, my name is Kayla Blitz and I am a senior at a Madison High School. I am planning on going into occupational therapy and studying either kinesiology or developmental psychology in college. Outside of the lab I enjoy spending time with friends and family, going to the gym, and listening to music.
Biography As a native Sconnie and Badger alumni who spent the past 8 years on the east coast, I’m very excited to be back in Madison and at the Waisman Center! I have a background as an English teacher in Beijing, China, preschool teacher in Washington, D.C., and post-baccalaureate research fellow at the National Institutes …
Biography Hello! My name is Sarah Brill, and I am a senior studying Rehabilitation Psychology with certificates in Gerontology and Global Health. I hope to attend graduate school for Occupational Therapy in the near future. Joining this lab has been incredibly impactful for me, as I continue to learn from participants and their families, as …
Biography I am a senior undergraduate student studying rehabilitation psychology here at UW–Madison. After graduation, I will be pursuing a degree in occupational therapy. I work as a supervised living specialist, which sparked my passion for working with individuals on the spectrum and led me to the Motor & Brain Development lab the summer of …
