Intern Blog

Hello! My name is Megan Taylor (she/her), and I am a senior at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Neuroscience with a minor in Chemistry. I’m originally from Minneapolis, MN, and this semester, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to serve as a Gil Intern at the TEACCH Autism Program.   My interest in the human brain and neuroscience originated from early personal experiences that highlighted how severe neurological conditions and behavioral health crises fundamentally influence dail

And that's a wrap! Congratulations are in order for our Fall 2025 Gil Internship cohort. This amazing group did a wonderful job presenting all the hard work they completed throughout the semester. Dr. Buzinski, Dr. Gil, and Richie are all extremely proud of every intern and wish them luck in their future endeavors. Please take a moment to scroll through our showcase presentation. Congrats again to our Fall 2025 Gil Internship cohort!!!

“Honey, take the Ativan!” This was the most salient request coming through the chaos of shuffling feet and crowding bodies and beeping machines as a Holly Hill patient laid on the ground by the med window, convulsing and crying, presumably having an anxiety attack. She was refusing the medicine, trying to write her requests and feelings on a piece of paper because she was hard of hearing and temporarily mute amidst the panic and stress. The Holly Hill staff, finding her vital

Hi everyone! My name is Siri Dommata, and I am a senior from Apex, North Carolina, studying Neuroscience and Medicine, Literature, and Culture. For as long as I can remember, I have loved two things: learning about people and asking questions. I’ve always wanted to know why — why someone saves the green Skittles for last, why we knock on wood when we hope for something good, and as I grew older, why we connect with stories, how people carry their joy and difficulty, and how t