Susan Baskar Raj
Susan is a sophomore in the honors college at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is majoring in neuroscience with minors in forensic science and chemistry. Her specific research interests are in personality and emotional psychology, especially how alexithymia, emotional blindness, affects people with ASD and other co-occurring conditions. After graduation, Susan plans to go to medical school and ultimately become a pediatrician.
Email: sgbaskar@uab.edu
Julia Dominguez
Julia Dominguez is a third-year student at the University of Alabama studying Political Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, and Public Administration. After graduation, Julia wants to enter a joint clinical psychology Ph.D. and J.D. program to focus on the neuroscience of intergenerational trauma, culturally conscious healing within the clinical setting, and writing equitable mental healthcare policies.
Email: jddominguez1@crimson.ua.edu
Grace McClain
Grace is a chemistry major with a minor in neuroscience on the pre-med track at Alabama. After graduation, Grace plans on attending medical school and hopes to pursue a career in neurology.
Email: gemcclain@crimson.ua.edu
Caroline Vanderburgh
Caroline is a sophomore majoring in Biology on a pre-med track, with a minor in interdisciplinary medical studies through the McCollough Institute of Pre-Med Scholars. Caroline plans to attend medical school after she graduates and become a neurologist. Caroline is interested in researching the difference in neuroanatomy between neurotypical individuals and people with ASD and examining how this affects social, behavioral, and cognitive abilities. She is also a member of the Alabama Autism Advocates group.
Email: cvanderburgh@crimson.ua.edu
