Studying how movement and biology shape the neurodiverse mind
From a self-designed behavioral study to statistical analysis of sleep phenotypes across genetic copy-number groups, Emily’s research spans social-emotional intervention and neurogenetics-with findings presented nationally.
2025–Present
The Rhythm and Regulation Project
Founder & Principal Investigator
Designed and led a behavioral study on adaptive dance, social-emotional regulation, and peer interaction in adolescents with autism
Built the research question, methodology, behavioral assessment tools, and evaluation framework from scratch
Collected and statistically analyzed data across a 12-week intervention; published in Curieux Academic Journal
2026–Present
Sebat Laboratory, UC San Diego — SFARI/G2MH Sleep Study
Neuroscience Research Intern
Conducts statistical analysis on sleep phenotypes across genetic copy-number groups associated with neurodevelopment disorders
Analyzes EEG sleep hypnograms and NREM sleep-depth measures across 16p/22q copy-number-variant cohorts, using R
Presented findings at the National SFARI Logistics Call, September 2026
Summer 2026
UC Irvine School of Medicine
Research Intern
Worked with medical faculty and PhD researchers on a systematic review of disparities in bystander CPR/AED use after cardiac arrest
Co-authored an abstract submitted to the Western Medical Research Conference
Summer 2025
Health Science Immersion Program
Research Intern
Investigated CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing strategies targeting E6/E7 oncogenes; analyzed the scientific and ethical implications
Summer 2025
Johns Hopkins University Pre-College Program
Student, Neurobiology & Cognition
Completed advanced coursework in neurobiology, cognition, and human behavior; analyzed case studies linking brain function to behavior