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Dakota Green

Austin,TX

Summary

Research associate with a background in behavioral neuroscience and hands-on training in data science, machine learning, and generative AI. Interested in social computing — using computational methods to model and understand social behavior — with a related theoretical interest in neurolaw.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Research Associate

Hofmann Lab, UT Austin Department of Integrative Biology
Austin, USA
11.2025 - Current
  • Parsed deep homology from convergent evolution in putative social decisionmaking network, contributing to understanding of evolutionary mechanisms
  • Executed data cleaning, normalization, and visualizations in RStudio to compare differentially expressed genes and evolution rates, enhancing data interpretability
  • Conducted comparative analysis of bulk-RNA hippocampal and amygdalar tissue data across vertebrate species to identify evolutionary patterns

Research assistant & visiting student

IE University School of Law
Madrid, Spain
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted integrative literature review on social pain for legal academic text The Real Pain of Punishment: Eradicating Social Exclusion from Criminal Justice, enhancing understanding of social exclusion in criminal justice contexts
  • Collected data on solitary confinement for neurojustice chapter, contributing to comprehensive analysis of its psychological impacts
  • Authored bibliographical writing for The Real Pain of Punishment: Eradicating Social Exclusion from Criminal Justice, supporting scholarly discourse on social justice issues

Intern & teaching assistant

Marlin Lab, Columbia University
New York, USA
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Assisted professors in teaching parental brain science and children at risk classes.
  • Coordinated efforts to strengthen partnerships between Columbia University and Taconic Women's Prison for educational programming.
  • Assisted research projects by collecting and organizing laboratory data.
  • Collaborated with team members to implement experimental protocols and procedures.
  • Conducted literature reviews to support ongoing research initiatives and findings.

Project Co-Manager

Marlin Lab
New York, New York
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Co-developed neuroscience internship program for formerly incarcerated individuals to study early life conflict and social behavior in mammals.
  • Navigated challenges arising from university-wide funding cuts, resulting in project cancellation.

Tutor & Mentor

Kim's Open Door
Jacksonville, FL
06.2017 - 07.2024
  • Mentored refugee youth in math and English while fostering partnerships and securing funding.

Project Manager

Vot-ER Healthy Democracy Campaign
Virtual
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Spearheaded national voter registration competition among healthcare professional schools.
  • Expanded outreach initiatives, achieving record engagement from medical, nursing, PA, and social work teams.
  • Cultivated partnerships with various healthcare professional schools to enhance participation rates.

Head of Internal Education

World Without Exploitation, Youth Coalition
Virtual
12.2021 - 06.2023
  • Directed internal education advocacy and strategic media initiatives supporting trafficking survivors.
  • Coordinated national public-awareness events to enhance community engagement.
  • Facilitated webinars and in-person discussions to raise awareness of trafficking issues.

Research assistant

Raphael Lab, University of Michigan Medical School
Ann Arbor, USA
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Conducted data collection and analysis on inner hair cell regeneration in mice using stem cells and transdifferentiation of support cells in cochlea.
  • Led short-term project focused on achieving flat epithelium in mouse pup cochleas.
  • Facilitated various lab projects, contributing to mouse sustenance efforts.

Recruitment Lead

Vot-ER Civic Health Fellowship
Virtual
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Identified and trained diverse health professionals in support of civic health advocacy initiatives.

Recruiter

Michigan HOPE Scholars Program
Virtual
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Helped coordinate establishment of post-bac program for underrepresented students pursuing careers in medicine.

Vaccine Operations Volunteer

Duval County DOH
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Coordinated vaccine administration at public events and provided patient education regarding vaccination.

Founder & President

UNF Footprints Program
Jacksonville, Florida
06.2020 - 01.2022
  • Established chapter of pediatric volunteer organization Footprints for youth patients in Jacksonville.
  • Developed community partnerships, including Ronald McDonald House, to enhance support.
  • Recruited founding executive team to drive organizational initiatives.

Emergency Department Technician

UF Health
Jacksonville, FL
01.2021 - 09.2021

Executed clinical tasks including IV placements, compressions, splinting, and basic triage procedures.

Contributed to process improvement initiatives enhancing workflow efficiency.

Research Mentor

UNF Biomedical Summer Internship
Jacksonville, Florida
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Instructed students on designing and presenting neuroscience research utilizing fNIRS

Mentor

UF Health Care Summer Institute
Virtual
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Mentored high school students in navigating premedical career paths.

Co-founding Organizer

YEAH Program at UF Health Shands
Jacksonville, Florida
04.2020 - 02.2021
  • Helped facilitated establishment and design of healthcare pipeline program for underrepresented high school students in Jacksonville, FL

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Duval County DOH
Jacksonville, FL
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Analyzed exposures and informed patients on CDC safety guidelines.

Medical Scribe

Baptist Health
Jacksonville, FL
01.2020 - 09.2020
  • Recorded patient care in real-time and supported clinical logistics.

Clinic Volunteer

Duval County DOH
Jacksonville, FL
01.2020 - 04.2020
  • Facilitated patient counseling and documentation for pediatric physicians prior to pandemic.
  • Supported pediatric physicians in managing patient interactions and maintaining accurate records.
  • Enhanced communication for pediatric care through effective patient counseling assistance.

Education

Post Graduate Program in Data Science With Generative AI -

The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
01-2027

Medical Sciences -

Brown University
Providence, RI
06-2024

Behavioral Neuroscience -

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
05-2021

Skills

  • Python
  • R
  • Jupyter Notebook
  • Neural data science
  • Tissue analysis
  • Cochlear dissection
  • Cell imaging
  • Neuroscience techniques
  • PCR genotyping
  • Cochlea dissection
  • Gene delivery methods
  • Research writing
  • Image analysis
  • Mouse husbandry
  • Scientific communication
  • Scientific writing

Certification

Emergency Medical Technician, Camsen Career Institute

Languages

Spanish, B1

Writing

Paper and article writing in neuroscience, law & medicine

Timeline

Research Associate

Hofmann Lab, UT Austin Department of Integrative Biology
11.2025 - Current

Research assistant & visiting student

IE University School of Law
01.2025 - 08.2025

Project Co-Manager

Marlin Lab
09.2024 - 12.2024

Intern & teaching assistant

Marlin Lab, Columbia University
09.2024 - 04.2025

Recruitment Lead

Vot-ER Civic Health Fellowship
06.2022 - 12.2022

Research assistant

Raphael Lab, University of Michigan Medical School
06.2022 - 06.2023

Project Manager

Vot-ER Healthy Democracy Campaign
01.2022 - 08.2023

Head of Internal Education

World Without Exploitation, Youth Coalition
12.2021 - 06.2023

Recruiter

Michigan HOPE Scholars Program
09.2021 - 01.2022

Research Mentor

UNF Biomedical Summer Internship
06.2021 - 08.2021

Mentor

UF Health Care Summer Institute
06.2021 - 08.2021

Vaccine Operations Volunteer

Duval County DOH
01.2021 - 01.2022

Emergency Department Technician

UF Health
01.2021 - 09.2021

COVID-19 Contact Tracer

Duval County DOH
09.2020 - 01.2021

Founder & President

UNF Footprints Program
06.2020 - 01.2022

Co-founding Organizer

YEAH Program at UF Health Shands
04.2020 - 02.2021

Medical Scribe

Baptist Health
01.2020 - 09.2020

Clinic Volunteer

Duval County DOH
01.2020 - 04.2020

Tutor & Mentor

Kim's Open Door
06.2017 - 07.2024

Post Graduate Program in Data Science With Generative AI -

The University of Texas At Austin

Medical Sciences -

Brown University

Behavioral Neuroscience -

University of North Florida
Dakota Green