Biography I’m a recent graduate from UW–Madison with a major in neurobiology. I began working in the Motor and Brain Development lab during May of 2021 while applying for medical school. One of my greatest interests in medicine involves addressing health disparities for people with disabilities, especially through positive provider interactions. Because of this, I’m …
Biography Hello, I’m an undergraduate studying neurobiology and disability rights and services. After my undergraduate, I hope to further my education at graduate school and work on research informed by a social model of disability. I am grateful to have found a lab that shares that goal while allowing me to broaden my knowledge of …
Biography I am a second year graduate student in the doctor of occupational therapy program at UW–Madison and a member of the M&D lab since Spring of 2019. I have experience in providing supported employment and in-home respite for adults with disabilities, support group facilitation, and literacy tutoring with teens with Down syndrome. My favorite …
Biography I’m a first-year occupational therapy master’s student who enjoys research and learning about the brain and neurorehabilitation. In my free time I like reading, doing yoga, and traveling.
Biography My name is Jason Shao and I’m a first-year undergraduate student here at UW–Madison studying biochemistry on the pre-med track. This will be my first year in the brain and motor development lab, and I look forward to learning more about the brain in general. Outside of school, I play the tenor saxophone, workout …
Biography Hi, my name is Claire Sheedy and I am a first-year student in the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program. I studied Health Promotion at UW–Madison as an undergraduate student and this is my second year in the lab. Outside of the lab, I like to paint, hang out with my friends, and explore Madison. I’m …
Biography Mariah is first year grad student pursing a masters of occupational therapy. Originally from Midland, MI, she received her BS in psychology and minor in bioethics at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI. She has an excitement to learn about neurologic development and autism. On top of pursuing her degree she enjoys working as …
Biography I am a first year occupational therapy student at University of Wisconsin–Madison. I received my bachelors from Luther College in 2019, majoring in Spanish and Exercise Physiology. This is my first year in the Motor and Brain Development lab and I am excited to learn more about ASD in children from our studies. In …
Biography Emily is a fifth year PhD candidate in Kinesiology-Occupational Science who joined the lab after three years as a pediatric occupational therapist. In addition to helping with participant visits, Emily helps to facilitate the lab’s community advisory board. Emily is interested in participation and quality of life in autistic individuals, in consideration of both …
