Abby Williams

Project Mentor: Dr. Jennifer Wilhelm (PhD)

Phone: 843.619.7146 Email: wilhelmjc@cofc.edu

Project Focus: Analyzing the efficacy of non-invasive trigeminal vagal nerve stimulation (nVNS) via Cold Face Test in cortisol regulation after an acute stress test.

• Data collection utilizing salivary cortisol test and pulsoximeter.
• Administration of Cold Face Test on trigeminal vagus nerve.
• Data analyzation utilizing of cortisol test via centrifuge.
• Obtained and reviewed data and information from scientific publications and literature.
• Successful completion and acceptance of written research proposal, methodology report, and procedural report.
• Developed data models via Excel and R studio.
• Currently building presentation for CofC research expo.
• Project will continue data collection through May 2024.

• Operated and maintained electroencephalogram nets and equipment.
• Cleaned electrodes for use in EEG caps.
• Collected and analyzed event related potential (ERP) and electroencephalogram (EEG) data.
• Managed, stored, and prepared large data files to be processed for data analysis.
• Maintained data logs and participant information in Redcap.
• Recruited participants and coordinated scheduling times for data collection.
• Ran EEG test, eye tracking equipment, and computer test for data collection.

• Worked with clinical populations autism spectrum disorder, social anxiety disorder.
• Administered electroencephalogram testing on children (ages 4-15) and adult participants.
• Analyzed data and collected literature related to GRIN2B gene.
• Assessed brain response (ERP) via electroencephalography (EEG) attention response known as the P3a as a candidate biomarker of GRIN2B mutations.
• Accurately recorded and reported test results according to established lab procedures.
• Ensured safety and well-being of research participants.
• Highly engaged in studying and expanding neuroscience literature.

• Provided childcare to children (ages 6-14) during a university summer camp.
• Educated children on parts of the brain and the fundamentals of scientific research.
• Provided proper documentation of child participant activity and parental consent forms.
• Worked as a behavioral aid and EEG administer in research session with child participants.
• Kept concise log of participant activity (physical activity, blinks, yawns) to be used in data analyzation.
• Managed and saved large data files to be assessed.
• Cleaned and maintained EEG equipment and eye-tracking equipment.

• Developed learning materials to increase comprehension on current research in rural health in the state of Alabama.
• Worked with school administrators to build rural health research projects and a CPR training program.
• Gathered literature for review on topics of obesity, rural health, and geriatric populations.
• Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes and analyzing performance metrics and measurements.
• Prepared handouts, study materials and other teaching aids.
• Gave presentations to students and faculty on the topic of rural health.
• Worked with Student Health Center to recruit participants for a long-term genomic study.

• Completed daily entries in digital logbooks and care plans to document client updates and report progress in care.
• Recorded physical and behavioral condition updates for client care teams and coordinated care with nursing staff.
• Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration for clients.
• Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, and physical transfers.
• Checked vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen).
• Obtained Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Medication Assistant (MAC) certification.