Years of experience
Lyndahl Himes
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced clinical research scientist and cognitive neuroscientist with deep expertise in neuromodulation therapies for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Lead scientist for clinical program in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treatment-resistant depression (TRD), with a proven track record of driving regulatory strategy, study design, data interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about translating science into impactful treatments for mental health disorders.
Overview
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Work History
Senior Clinical Research Scientist II
Abbott Neuromodulation
08.2021 - Current
- Lead clinical scientist on deep brain stimulation for treatment-resistant depression project portfolio at Abbott
- Led clinical strategy and served as lead scientist on Breakthrough Device Designation of Deep Brain Stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
- Lead clinical scientist on FDA IDE submission and approval of Deep Brain Stimulation for treatment-resistant depression
- Served as medical/scientific subject matter expert to marketing and research project teams and government regulatory agencies
- Authored trial protocols, regulatory documents, study reports, and manuscripts
- Presented to regulatory bodies and reimbursement agencies
- Assured clinical research programs were designed to meet scientific objectives and aligned with commercial needs
Doctoral Researcher / Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Dallas
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Designed and led neuroimaging research investigating the cognitive and neural correlates of mindfulness and mood regulation.
- Awarded 3 competitive internal grants; published peer-reviewed articles in neuroscience and psychiatry.
- Presented research findings at national and international conferences.
- Served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate and graduate courses in neuroscience, statistics, and psychology.
Neuroscience Consultant
Mastermind Meditate
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed neuroscience curriculum for mindfulness facilitator training programs.
- Taught neuroscience modules for adult learners during facilitator certification programs.
Education
Ph.D. - Cognition and Neuroscience
University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX08.2021
M.S. - Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX08.2015
B.S. - Neuroscience
University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX08.2014
Skills
- Clinical trial design
- Trial management
- Strategic Key Opinion Leader collaboration
- Interdepartmental teamwork
- Team leadership development
- Scientific communication skills
- Data analysis
- Scholarly publication creation
- Public speaking expertise
- Experience with FDA IDE and Breakthrough Device Designation processes
Websites
Accomplishments
- Global Citizen Development Program Inductee, 2025, Associated With Abbott Corporate
- Power of We Award, 2025, Associated with Abbott Global Clinical Operations
- Friends of BrainHealth Distinguished New Scientist, 2018, Issued by Friends of Brain Health, Associated with Univeristy of Texas at Dallas
- Friends of BrainHealth Distinguished New Scientist, 2017, Issued by Friends of Brain Health, Associated with Univeristy of Texas at Dallas
- Think Ahead Group Research Award, 2015, Issued by Think Ahead Group, Associated with Univeristy of Texas at Dallas
Certification
CITI Training: Biomedical Research, Good Clinical Practice, Human Subjects Research, Responsible Conduct of Research
Timeline
Senior Clinical Research Scientist II
Abbott Neuromodulation
08.2021 - Current
Neuroscience Consultant
Mastermind Meditate
01.2020 - 12.2020
Doctoral Researcher / Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Dallas
08.2015 - 08.2021
Ph.D. - Cognition and Neuroscience
University of Texas At Dallas
M.S. - Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
University of Texas At Dallas
B.S. - Neuroscience
University of Texas At Dallas
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