Professional Background
I am a cognitive neuroscientist (Ph.D.), music psychologist (M.A.), and musician (M.A.) with more than 15 years of experience in magnetic resonance imaging research, specializing in MRI and functional MRI methodology. I have expertise in many imaging and cognitive neuroscience techniques including Functional MRI (fMRI), Functional Connectivity MRI (fcMRI), Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), Arterial Spin Labeling Perfusion (ASL), MR Spectroscopy (MRS), Amyloid and 19-Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and Event Related Potential (ERP) Electroencephalography (EEG), along with cognitive, behavioral, and psychophysiological measures.
I am Assistant Professor of Neurology, Director of the PROMUS Lab in the 3T Human Magnetic Resonance Imaging Core at the Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center, and Assistant Director for the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Neuroimaging Core. I am Imaging Data Manager for the Kansas Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Research and Translation Core Center Biomarkers Core, and previously, I served as the Data Manager for the Kansas Intellectual andamp; Developmental Disabilities Research Center (KIDDRC) Clinical Outcomes/Biobehavioral Technology Core, the CTSA Translational Technology and Resources Core. My specific role in these cores has been in developing, implementing, and facilitating neuroimaging research studies.
- BA, Psychology, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS
- MA, Psychology of Music, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, N/A
- MA, Piano Performance, University of Missouri - Kansas City, Kansas City, MO
- PhD, Cognitive Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
