Daniel M
- Research Program Mentor
PhD candidate at State University of New York System
Expertise
Neuroscience of developmental disabilities. I specialize in autism spectrum disorder. Specifically, I am engaged in clinical research investigating: novel treatments, biomarkers, and neuroimaging paradigms. Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD are my particular specialties in human neuroscience research. I have a strong history of memory research in rodent models, exploring neuronal mechanisms of memory encoding and recall.
Bio
I am a neuroscience researcher engaged in clinical research (human subjects), in neurodevelopmental disorders. I work primarily in Autism Spectrum Disorder, my passion is researching neural activity. developmental disorders. As a scientist naturally I am a huge nerd with a deep passion for dungeons and dragons, fantasy and sci-fi novels. I deeply love writing short stories in my spare time. My one enduring passion has been medieval arabic poetry.Project ideas
Exploring neural activity of the neurodivergent brain: a literature review
A foray into the scientific literature of neuroimaging paradigms in neurodivergent populations. We will define a particular disorder or diagnosis of interest, review relevant literature and write a review.
The intersection of gender identity and autism spectrum disorder: an exploration of recent literature
An interesting and recently burgeoning discussion in the field of autism spectrum disorder is the high cooccurence of genderqueer identities. We could explore the literature much of it has received a critical reception. Setting aside the cultural controversy of such a topic is important in the pursuit of research. In this project we will review and discuss any relevant research, writing an analytical review of current literature.
How to design a neuroscience research study: a thought experiment?
Learn how to design a neuroscience research study, you will define a 'specific aim' of research. Explore which experimental techniques would allow you to get at that aim. Define the parameters, study population, and paradigm. The goal of this thought experiment is to explore the basics of designing a research experiment but more importantly provide training in how to think as a researcher, how do we ask our questions and how do we go about answering them? The ultimate end product would be writing a research strategy or protocol.