About Carrie’s Work:
Carrie is a cognitive neuroscientist studying how early life experiences shape brain development and long-term mental health. Their research focuses on how stress affects the body, particularly in underrepresented communities, and they are passionate about making neuroscience more inclusive and accessible. They work on developing culturally adaptive research methods to reduce barriers to participation in biological studies and improve representation in academic literature. By bridging gaps in research, they hope to contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of how diverse life experiences influence brain and mental health outcomes.
Current Research Opportunities:
Carrie’s Past Research Experience:
“Decoding the Link: Sexual Trauma, Dissociation, and Self Harm Behaviors in the Transgender Community” Saint Louis University, Summer 2024- Current, Title: Principle Investigator, Supervisor: Tony Buchanan Ph.D, Michelle Dalton Ph.D
“Decoding the Link: Sexual Trauma, Dissociation, and Self Harm Behaviors in the Autistic Community” Saint Louis University, Summer 2024- Current, Title: Principle Investigator, Supervisor: Tony Buchanan Ph.D, Michelle Dalton Ph.D
“Hesitation to Participate in Hair Cortisol Research Within the Black and Latinx Community ” Saint Louis University, Spring 2023- Spring 2024, Title: Principle Investigator, Supervisor: Tony Buchanan Ph.D
“Equity in Hair Cortisol Research, a Systematic Review” Saint Louis University, Spring 2023- Current, Title: Principle Investigator, Supervisor: Tony Buchanan Ph.D
“Exploring Culturally Sensitive Hair Collection Methods and The Effects of Hair Treatment on Cortisol in Under-Represented Populations” Saint Louis University, Fall 2021- Spring 2024, Title: Principle Investigator, Supervisor: Tony Buchanan Ph.D
“Gender & Race in HRV data” Washington University, Summer 2023- December 2023, Title: Research Team Member, Supervisor: Phyllis Stein
“Child Stress, Language, and Statistical Learning Study” Saint Louis University, Fall 2021- Summer 2023, Title: Research Team member, Supervisor: Tony Buchanan Ph.D
“Stress, Hair Cortisol, and Risk” Saint Louis University, Fall 2021- Spring 2023, Title: Research Team member, Supervisor: Tony Buchanan Ph.D
“An Experimental Examination of Trauma-Informed Touch: Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and Cortisol Reactivity” Webster University, Fall 2018-August 2019, Title: Principal Investigator, Supervisor: Stephanie Schroeder Ph.D, Eric Goedereis Ph.D