Christina Tyagi
Stanford,California
Summary
Dedicated Lab Manager at Stanford University’s Vision and Perception Neuroscience Lab, specializing in neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis. Skilled in developing efficient data processing pipelines, coordinating with subjects, and fostering collaboration to drive high-quality research outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lab Manager
Stanford University
Stanford, California
02.2023 - Current
- Contribute to data collection, preprocessing, and analysis for longitudinal, NIH-funded study examining neurodevelopment across 110 infants.
- Conduct MRI/fMRI procedures on both infant and adult research participants.
- Organize and coordinate weekly lab meetings.
- Lead recruitment and screening for research participants, ensuring eligibility and informed consent procedures are followed.
- Engineered fMRI experiment using Python to explore category-specific activations within high-level visual cortex.
- Engineered comprehensive processing pipeline in MATLAB for efficient neuroimaging data analysis.
- Supervise and mentor four undergraduate research assistants, guiding their research projects, and supporting completion of their honors theses.
- Ensure full compliance with IRB and prepare demographic information for annual NIH reports.
- Coordinate with IT to resolve computing issues and enhance Linux machine performance.
- Manage participant compensation and track lab expenses, maintaining budget oversight.
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Poway, California
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered therapeutic services to children with autism, employing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques and Natural Environment Teaching (NET).
- Meticulously collected behavioral data during therapy sessions to monitor progress and inform ongoing treatment plan adjustments.
- Authored comprehensive session summaries, providing detailed insights into client progress, challenges, and next steps.
- Supported parents by implementing individualized behavioral strategies in both in-home and center-based settings.
- Collaborated closely with Clinical Supervisor to continuously evaluate and update patient treatment plans based on data-driven insights and clinical observations.
- Upheld privacy standards by adhering strictly to HIPAA guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science with Neuroscience Specialization
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California12.2022
Skills
- Communication
- Neuroimaging: MRI/fMRI
- Matlab
- Python
- Linux
- IRB
- HIPAA
- SPSS
- Mentoring
- Laboratory management
- Experimental design
- Scientific presentations
- Collaborative research
- Data entry/analysis
- Equipment maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Lab Manager
Stanford University
02.2023 - Current
Behavior Technician
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
04.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Cognitive Science with Neuroscience Specialization
University of California, San Diego
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