Lauren Kim

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EDUCATION

Yale University, Yale College, New Haven, CT Expected Graduation 2021 Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience; GPA: 3.65/4.0

HONORS AND GRANTS

Kavli Neuroscience Fellowship, Yale University May 2020 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Yale University, Neuroscience Department

Undergraduate Researcher May 2019-Present

Advisors: Hal Blumenfeld, M.D., Ph. D., Kate Christison-Lagay, Ph. D. Thesis: Exploring Methods for Predicting Conscious Perception Using Pupil Dynamics Assisting in the development of a no-report paradigm for distinguishing between stimuli that were consciously perceived or not. Recruit, screen, and test participants using the no-report paradigm to collect data on pupil dynamics. Design analysis techniques for predicting behavior based on pre- stimulus signals using MATLAB. Collect and organize behavioral data from clinical and non- clinical participants and familiar with collecting EEG recordings. Present articles about human consciousness at weekly journal clubs.

UT Southwestern Medical School, Division of Neonatal-perinatal Medicine High School Research Intern May 2016

Collaborated with lab associates to analyze protein samples using Western Blot, ELISA, and gel electrophoresis. Performed DNA and RNA amplification using PCR. Managed animals and assisted during surgeries and dissections for sample collection. PRESENTATIONS

Hal Blumenfeld, Kate L. Christison-Lagay, Sharif I. Kronemer, Hunki Kwan, Aya Khalaf, Rong Li, Mariana de Mello Gusso, Kevin Wang, Desiree Wong, Lauren Kim, Matthew Peoples, Claire Hu, Christopher Micek, Noah Freedman, Julia Ding, Mark Aksen, Peter Vincent, Jun Hwan Ryu, Jason L. Gerrard, Eyiyemisi Damisah, Dennis D. Spencer. (2020). Neuroimaging and Electrophysiology in Large Data Sets Reveal Neural Sequence of Human Conscious Perception: Detect, Pulse, Switch and Wave. ABIM Abstracts, 2020.

Kate L. Christison-Lagay, Noah C. Freedman, Lauren Kim, Christopher Micek, Sharif I. Kronemer, Mariana de Mello Gusso, Sarit Forman, Julia Ding, Mark Aksen, Ahmad Abdel-Aty, Noah Markowitz, Erin Yeagle, Elizabeth Espinal, Jose Herrero, Stephan Bickel, James Young, Ashesh Mehta, Lawrence J. Hirsch, Jason L. Gerrard, Eyiyemisi Damisah, Dennis D. Spencer, Hal Blumenfeld. (2020). Intracranial EEG shows wave of neural activity during auditory conscious perception. ASSC Abstracts, 2020 – Accepted but cancelled due to COVID-19.

Kate L. Christison-Lagay, Lauren Kim, Christopher Micek, Sharif I. Kronemer, Mariana de Mello Gusso, Sarit Forman, Julia Z. Ding, Mark Aksen, Ahmad Abdel-Aty, Noah Markowitz, Erin Yeagle, Elizabeth Espinal, Jose Herrero, Stephan Bickel, James Young, Ashesh Mehta, Lawrence J. Hirsch, Jason L. Gerrard, Eyiyemisi Damisah, Dennis D. Spencer, Hal Blumenfeld. Intracranial EEG Shows Network Switch During Conscious Auditory Perception. ASSC Abstracts, 2020 – Accepted but cancelled due to COVID-19.

PUBLICATIONS

Christison-Lagay KL, Micek C, Freedman N, Kronemer SI, Gusso MM, Kim L, Forman S, Ding JZ, Aksen M, Yeagle E, Herrero J, Bickel S, Mehta A, Young J, Hirsh LJ, Gerrard JL, Damisah E, Spencer DD, Blumenfeld H. (in prep). Neural correlates of auditory conscious perception with a threshold task and intracranial EEG.

SKILLS

Computational: MATLAB (intermediate), Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS Research:

- Statistical analyses

- Pilot and run behavioral tasks in both clinical and non-clinical environments

- Recruit, screen and test research subjects

- Determine eligibility and obtain subjects’ consent for study participation

- Use of Eyelink machinery and software for eye tracking

- HIPAA certification (2018-Present)

LEADERSHIP/SERVICE

Yale Neuroscience Education Undergraduate Research Organization Outreach Coordinator and Senior Board Member January 2020-Present Member January 2018-Present

Coordinate outreach events, such as STEM tutoring, webinars, and teaching opportunities at local middle and high schools. Organize panel events with neuroscience professors and labs. Host mentoring events for neuroscience majors. Adapted to COVID19 regulations by revising all activities to be compatible with Zoom.

Haven Free Clinic

Student Volunteer May 2020-Present

Schedule appointments for patients, mostly Spanish speaking, and contact patients with appointment details. Follow up with patients after appointments and make sure that they are well- informed about all details regarding appointments including transport, location, and time. Crisis Text Line

Volunteer May 2020-Present

Provide support for people undergoing a crisis, cases involve situations such as abuse, suicide, addiction, and depression. Engage with texters and lead conversations to bring texters down from a high state of distress to a more manageable mental state. Hypertension Awareness and Prevention Program at Yale Volunteer and Shift Leader May 2019-Present

Provide free blood pressure screenings, medical referrals, and information regarding hypertension to the New Haven Public. Weekly commitment.

Yale Scientific Magazine

Online Editor January 2019-2020

Staff Writer September 2017-Present

Presented research article ideas at bimonthly pitch meetings. Assigned articles and supervised 8 writers throughout writing process for each issue. Managed deadlines and editing for each issue released (3 online issues released per semester). Conduct interviews with science and engineering professors, graduate students, and independent researches. Representative titles: “A Look Into Alzheimer’s”; “Stressed Out”

ACTIVITIES

Yale University Women’s Varsity Fencing Team

Women’s Saber Team Captain September 2018-Present

Voted by peers to lead the women’s saber squad in practices and meets. Assisted head coach in hiring a new assistant saber coach. Incorporated weekly team meetings to review personal goals prior to each meet. Provided support for team members and incorporated Zoom workouts during COVID quarantine. Ensuring that others are accountable and respectful to other members of the team.

Women’s Saber Team Sustainability Captain September 2019-Present Diminished the use of single-use plastic and promoted recycling and throwing away trash at meets. Organized annual visits to the Yale Farm, where the team learned about sustainable growing. Member September 2017-Present

Starter for the women’s saber team with over 30 hours a week dedicated to practices, traveling, and meets. Top 10 finisher at the Northeast NCAA regionals. NCAA national championships qualifier. MEMBERSHIP

The Cushing Society, Yale University May 2019-Present The Cushing Society encourages mentorship of Yale undergraduates and medical students with neurosurgery residents and faculty.

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