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Chasing the Mystery: A Data Driven Look Into the Biological Basis of Psychosis at the UNC Neurocognition and Imaging Research Lab - with Samhitha Pudipeddi
Hello! My name is Samhitha Pudipeddi, and I am a junior at UNC Chapel Hill majoring in Neuroscience and Computer Science with a minor in...
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May 123 min read
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Addressing Healthcare Barriers and Informing Opioid Treatment at Morse Clinic of Durham – with Nihith Ravikanti
Hi! My name is Nihith Ravikanti, and I am a junior honors student from Kansas City, Kansas, double majoring in Neuroscience and Nutrition...
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Apr 293 min read
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Charting My Path at the Compass Center - with Katelyn Howard
Just off of Franklin Street and right across from Phi Mu sorority, is a grey house with a white sign titled “Compass Center.” But this is...
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Apr 294 min read
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Integrating Psychology into Patient Care: Insights from Research and Practice at the Duke Pain Prevention & Management Lab - with Jolie Choi
Growing up in Hong Kong, my emotional struggles were often overlooked by my family and community—dismissed in light of the hardships...
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Apr 223 min read
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From Clinic to Couch: Innovating Neuropsychiatric and Neurological Disorder Treatment at Pulvinar Neuro – with Sydney Mudd
Hi! My name is Sydney Mudd, and I’m a senior at UNC Chapel Hill from Raleigh, North Carolina. I’m majoring in Neuroscience with minors in...
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Apr 163 min read
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Exploring Forensic Psychology at The Purpose Center - with Jimena Ortiz-Paniagua
Hi! My name is Jimena Ortiz-Paniagua, and I’m a junior from Greensboro, North Carolina, double majoring in Psychology and Romance...
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Apr 83 min read
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Crafting My Own Curriculum at Carolina House Eating Disorder and Mental Health Treatment Center - with Mireya de los Reyes
“My name is Mireya. My pronouns are she/her. If you haven’t met me yet, I’m a Clinical Intern here at Carolina House. Right now, I’m...
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Mar 305 min read
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Exploring the Industrial Sector of Neuroscience Research at RTI International - with Oleh Dehtiarov
Hello! My name is Oleh Dehtiarov, and I am a senior neuroscience major with a minor in chemistry and PPE. Moving to UNC was challenging,...
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Mar 253 min read
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Translating Research into Real Life at 3C Family Services - with Ella Sharpe
Hello! My name is Ella Sharpe and I’m a Clinical Psychology Gil Intern at 3-C Family Services this semester. I’m a junior from...
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Mar 134 min read
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Utilizing Innovative Technology to Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes at 3C Institute - with Page Tsirigotis
Hello! My name is Page Tsirigotis, and I am a junior at UNC-Chapel Hill. I’m pursuing a B.S. in Psychology, a minor in Neuroscience, and...
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Mar 63 min read
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Improving Retention Rates of Mentors for Substance-Affected Youth through Self-Determination Theory at iRT - with Sarah Soson
Hi! My name is Sarah Soson, and I am a junior majoring in psychology and political science. Junior year of high school, my eager,...
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Feb 254 min read
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Finding My Purpose at The Emily Program: A Journey of Resilience, Transformation, and Discovery - with Claire Morrison
For as long as I can remember, my life has centered around ballet training and a plan to become a professional dancer. From an early age,...
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Feb 193 min read
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Welcome to the Spring 2025 Gil Cohort!
The Spring 2025 cohort is here! Learn about them below, and read their full-length bios here .
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Jan 211 min read
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Bridging Gaps in Maternal Health through NC MATTERS - with Lauryn Walker
Hi, my name is Lauryn Walker and as a first-generation college student, I’ve become accustomed to navigating unfamiliar territory—whether...
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Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Exploring How Therapy Has Evolved at the UNC Dept. of Psychology & Neuroscience Community Clinic - with Lily Menyelshewa
Hello there! I’m Lily Menyelshewa, a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Psychology on a pre-medicine track. In October of 2023, I...
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Dec 5, 20243 min read
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From Service to Science: A Military Journey Inspiring Research on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Use Disorders at the UNC Bowles Center - with Maddie Hoffman
Hello! I'm Maddie Hoffman, a junior at UNC majoring in Psychology. I'm excited to share a bit about my journey and what I've been up to...
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Dec 1, 20243 min read
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Researching the Impact of Hormones on Depression in Adolescent Girls at the UNC NERD Lab - with Skye Scoggins
Hi everyone! My name is Skye Scoggins. I am a senior double majoring in psychology and advertising and public relations. My experiences...
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Nov 19, 20243 min read
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Learning to Listen at the Orange County Rape Crisis Center - with Bella Grumet
My whole life I have been praised for being the first to volunteer, contribute to a discussion, or take the lead in a group project. But,...
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Nov 13, 20243 min read
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From Screentime to Self-Image: Unpacking Technology’s Effects on Teen Psychology at the Winston National Center - with Heidi Segars
Teenagers now pick up their phones more than 100 times a day on average. 95% of teens say that they use social media, and 37% of teens...
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Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Researching Neuroeconomics at UNC Kenan-Flagler - with Ari Etin
I am Ari Etin, a third-year Honors student studying economics and psychology at UNC. I love learning about the way individuals make...
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Oct 21, 20242 min read
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