Rebecca Custead, RN
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Ph.D., Barkley Doctoral Fellow, Department of SECD & Center for Brain Biology and Behavior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D. Student, Communication Neuroscience, University of Kansas
M.A. Speech-Language-Hearing, Sciences and Disorders, University of Kansas
B.S. Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago
As a graduate researcher, Rebecca investigated the effects of cerebral injury and progressive neurological disease on communication and executive function. Special interests included acute and post-acute rehabilitative intervention, with focus on the theoretical framework of adaptive physiological change associated with brain plasticity.
Worked as a registered nurse in adult ICU/CCU, trauma, cardiothoracic step-down, stroke, BURN and ER at medical facilities in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas
Research Experience: EEG, fMRI, FDA Stroke Trial
CNL Projects:
Encoding saltatory tactile velocity in the human orofacial somatosensory system using fMRI(Neuroscience 2015, Nanosymposium)
Somatosensory and motor function in individuals with cerebral stroke following patterned pneumocutaneous stimulation (FDA Trial; UNMC, Epic Medical Concepts & Innovations, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital)
Plasticity of sensorimotor cortex in adult cerebrovascular stroke (UNL, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital)
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Austin Oder Rosner, Ph.D.
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Ph.D. Human Sciences-Communication Disorders, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D. Student, Developmental Speech Physiology, University of Kansas
B.A., Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences & Disorders, 2009, University of Kansas
B.A. minor, Linguistics, 2009, University of Kansas
Research Interests: Development of oromotor coordination, sensorimotor integration in healthy and disordered full term and preterm infants, role of sensory influence on neuroprotection and brain maturation.
Austin earned her Ph.D. in Human Sciences with an emphasis in Communication Disorders and Neuroscience. Her doctoral research focused on the hemodynamic changes in cortical sensorimotor systems following hand and orofacial motor tasks and pulsed cutaneous stimulation.
Hometown: Chanute, Kansas
Hyuntaek Oh, Ph.D.
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Ph.D., Biological Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ph.D. Student, Bioengineering Graduate Program, University of Kansas
M.S. Bioengineering Graduate Program, 2012, University of Kansas
B.S. Physics/ Biomedical Engineering, 2005, Yonsei University, South Korea
Research Interests: Medical image analysis, Brain electrophysiology, Machine learning, Data analysis
Hyuntaek earned his Ph.D. in Biological Systems Engineering with an emphasis in Neuroscience and Neuroimaging, and Software Engineer at Communication Neuroscience Labs with a background in medical image analysis, brain electrophysiology, digital image processing and data analysis. His doctoral research focused on mapping the relation between saltatory somatosensory stimulation of the hand and face and activation of primary and secondary cortices in neurotypical adults, and results of his study are expected to lead to the development of innovative neurotherapeutics in adult stroke.
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Kaisha Hilgenkamp
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. Biology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kaisha received her B.S. in biology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and worked for UNL's Food Allergy Research & Resource Program following graduation. She returned to school to pursue her master's in speech-language pathology. Kaisha's research interests included treatment effects on neuroplasticity in adult cerebrovascular stroke patients, and she plans to pursue a career in skilled nursing following graduate.
Hometown: Arlington, Nebraska
Brianna Jallo
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. Speech-Language Pathology, 2015, University of North Dakota
While working toward her master's in Speech-Language Pathology at Nebraska, Brianna enjoyed finding new clinical and research interests. Her clinical interests included working with children with cleft lip/palate and adults with aphasia. Brianna's previous experience in research included examining the lexical and phonological influences on picture naming in adults.
Hometown: Elkhorn, Nebraska
Kayla Kivett
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. Speech-Language Pathology, 2014, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Kayla's clinical areas of interest included adults with aphasia and cognitive communication impairments, supporting literacy and providing bilingual language support. Research interests included treatment effects on neuroplasticity in adult cerebrovascular stroke patients.
Hometown: Gretna, Nebraska
Chelsey Krug
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. Speech-Language Pathology, 2014, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Chelsey's research interests included neuroprotection and neuroplasticity involving cerebrovascular stroke and traumatic brain injury patients. She enjoyed exploring her clinical interests in the areas of aphasia, traumatic brain injury, and stroke.
Hometown: Benkelman, Nebraska
Alejandra Marquez
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S., Communication Sciences and Disorders, Loma Linda University
Alejandra was a graduate research assistant in the Communication Neuroscience Laboratories assigned to the NIH NICHD R01 HD086088 (Barlow - PI). She had clinical experience with clients from a variety of age groups and backgrounds in individual and group settings. Alejandra hopes to move back to California and work primarily in a school setting, but would also enjoy working per diem in the areas of swallowing disorders and accent modification.
Hometown: San Bernardino, California
Alaina Martens
Claire Miner
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S. Speech-Language Pathology, 2015, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Claire's clinical areas of interest included early intervention, language disorders, and literacy. Her research interests included infant communication and behavior development.
Hometown: Seward, Nebraska
McKenzie Ochoa
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.A., Communication Sciences and Disorders, University of Northern Iowa
McKenzie was a graduate research assistant in the Communication Neuroscience Laboratories while pursuing her master's in speech-language pathology. She wrote a thesis regarding Automatic Feature Discrimination of Non-nutritive Suck Dynamics Among Extremely Preterm Infants. During her undergraduate career, McKenzie obtained a variety of research experiences within settings that include Johns Hopkins University, Unity Point Health hospital system, and the University of Northern Iowa. These experiences were continued through national presentations and various certifications in the areas of pediatric feeding and swallowing. McKenzie worked as a student in the Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic, as well as other clinics in the local area, evaluating and treating clients for various speech, language and cognitive impairments. She also volunteered at Horses for Healing with similar clientele alongside a hippotherapist. Upon graduation, McKenzie hoped to become a feeding specialist in a NICU setting within the Minneapolis, Minnesota, area.
Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa
Michaela Sullivan
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S., Spanish, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Michaela's work in the Communication Neuroscience Laboratories focused on projects utilizing fNIRS and ForceWIN. Michaela's clinical interests included working with children with severe communication needs and non-native English speakers who also have communication disorders.
Hometown: Bellevue, Nebraska
Kaytlin Tippin
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S., Communication Disorders, Truman State University
Kaytlin was a graduate research assistant in the Communication Neuroscience Lab while pursuing her master's degree in speech-language pathology at Nebraska.
Hometown: Waukee, Iowa
Brianna Wardyn
Grace Wilder
M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
B.S., Speech-Language Pathology, 2015, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Grace's clinical areas of interest included early intervention and children with developmental disorders. Research interests included supporting neurological development of infants in the NICU.
Hometown: Council Bluffs, Iowa
Ivy Diehl
B.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Ivy earned her bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her clinical areas of interest included cognitive communication impairments and fluency disorders. Ivy provided in-home therapy to a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and regularly worked with Autism Speaks.
Hometown: Hickman, Nebraska
Jennie Nawrocki
B.S., Speech-Language Pathology, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Jennie earned her bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Nebraska. She was interested in learning more about melodic therapy and how it coincides with speech and language impairments.
Hometown: Elkhorn, Nebraska