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Emily Chalker

Boston

Summary

Recent graduate from Tulane University with a B.S. in Neuroscience and minors in Public Health and Psychology. Passionate about advancing the diagnosis and treatment of mental health conditions, with plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. Seeking opportunities in the Boston area to strengthen clinical research and patient interaction experience, particularly in psychiatric and neuropsychological care. Dedicated to contributing to evidence-based, innovative approaches that improve mental health outcomes.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Shadowing

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Collaborated with clinicians at the Cerebral Palsy Center to immerse in clinical exposure of sensory integration rooms, adapted toys/playgrounds, & Tobii AAC devices
  • Learned from behavioral specialists, occupational therapists, and psychologists working with individuals (ages 16–70s) with cerebral palsy and/or autism

Undergraduate Laboratory Research Assistant

Tulane University School of Medicine
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Laboratory of Dr. Kevin Zwzdearyk, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Tulane Brain Institute
  • Supported graduate student Sara Morris in testing her hypothesis that cytomegalovirus (CMV) accelerates age-associated dementia with in vitro and in vivo work
  • Facilitated CMV propagation techniques in Human Foreskin Fibroblasts (HFF) for animal infections
  • Enhanced insights into CMV effects on host cell dysfunction with analysis of infected HFFs through light microscopy, western blots, immunofluorescence, & PCR
  • Performed perfusion and blunt dissections on BALB/c mice to analyze viral effects on infected and mock groups

Intern

Brain Institute - Tulane University
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Achieved the Tulane Undergraduate Research in Neuroscience (TURN) Internship Grant, enhancing independent research skills & science communication
  • Wrote protocols investigating CMV infection of blood-brain barrier endothelial cells
  • Designed western blot, plaque assay, and immunofluorescence experiments concerning CMV infection
  • Explained protocols and figure analysis in a 25-minute presentation to faculty and instructors
  • Showcased a scientific poster explaining research conducted during the program

Education

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minors: Public Health & Psychology

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2025

Skills

  • Fundamental skills: Cell culture, Western blotting, Blunt dissection, BioRender, IACUC-certified, CPR-certified
  • Programming: Introductory knowledge of Python & R
  • Trainings: CITI Good Clinical Practice, CITI Conflict of Interest
  • Personal Interests: Meditation, Yoga, Traveling, Hiking, Concerts, Artwork, and Poetry

Websites

Affiliations

  • Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
  • Alumni
  • Aided with philanthropic events for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
  • Cultivated accommodating study and teamwork skills

Certification

  • IACUC Certification (Animal Research Compliance)
  • CPR Certification
  • CITI Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Training
  • CITI Conflict of Interest Training

Timeline

Clinical Shadowing

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
07.2025 - 07.2025

Intern

Brain Institute - Tulane University
06.2023 - 08.2023

Undergraduate Laboratory Research Assistant

Tulane University School of Medicine
01.2023 - 05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience, Minors: Public Health & Psychology

Tulane University

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