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Current Position and Address
Sara Rose Kimmich
NIH Academy Scholar Post-Baccalaureate Fellow
Laboratory of Brain and Cognition, NIMH/NIH
10 Center Drive, 4C-103
Bethesda, MD 20817
sara.kimmich@nih.gov
301.435.4491
Education
2015 Cognitive Science specialized in Neuroscience, BA ​
UC San Diego
2015 Political Science specialized in Public Law, BA ​
UC San Diego
Minors: Psychology and Literature
Research Experience
09/2015 - Present
Post-Baccalaureate Researcher
Laboratory for Brain and Cognition at National Institute of Mental Health
Advisors​
: Dr. Alex Martin and Dr. Michal Ramot
Research​
: Implementing real-time neurofeedback to train resting state networks in Autism
Spectrum Disorder, developing analyses for individual differences in real-time efficacy.
11/2012 - 08/2015
Undergraduate Researcher
Eyler Lab at UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry, VA San Diego Healthcare System
Advisor​
: Dr. Lisa Eyler
Research​
: Investigated Bipolar Disorder, finding a link between the activity of the resting
state and sex differences in the onset of psychosis. Lead a pilot neuroimaging study on
the investigation of Alternating Gender Identity.
01/2013 - 08/2015
Undergraduate Researcher
Center for Brain and Cognition, UC San Diego Department of Psychology
Advisors:​
Dr. V.S. Ramachandran, Dr. Laura Case and Nicholas Root
Research:​
Assisted in studies on Synesthesia and number representation in the brain.
Maintained ongoing protocol for Transgenderism and Body Image, and conducted
neuroimaging, psychological surveys, and caloric vestibular stimulation with gender
minority populations.
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06/2014 - 09/2014
Undergraduate Summer Researcher
Gabrieli Neuroimaging Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Advisors​
: Dr. Sue Whitfield-Gabrieli and Dr. Kana Okano
Research​
: Investigated sex differences in the development of the resting state network
and found link between brain dynamics and IQ. Assisted in real-time neurofeedback for
auditory hallucinations in Schizophrenia.
01/2010 - 10/2012
Undergraduate Researcher
Laboratory of Distributed Cognition and Human-Computer Interaction
Advisor:​
Dr. Edwin Hutchins
Research​
: Used background as an aviation pilot and a cognitive scientist to develop alert
systems in Boeing 737 cockpits.
Neuroimaging Training
5 Day Connectivity Course: Structural and Functional Brain Connectivity​
via MRI and
fMRI, MGH/HST Martinos Center for Biological Imaging, October 2013
3 day Brain Connectivity Methods Course - SPM12 and Conn:​
Connectivity Toolbox &
Resting State Connectivity Workshop: for Interventions and Consciousness,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, September 2014
5 Day AFNI + SUMA Bootcamp​
, National Institute of Health, October 2015
Research Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships
2015-16​
NIH Post-Baccalaureate Academy Scholar Fellowship ($27,000)
2013-15​
NIH MARC Undergraduate Research Fellowship ($44,000)
2015​
Frontiers In Innovation Research Grant: Enriching Human Life and Society ($2,980)
2013​
CAMP Undergraduate Summer Research Grant ($7,000)
2013​
Warren College Research Scholarship, UC San Diego ($2,000)
2012-15​
Other Research Grants (Total $2,820)
Travel Grants
2015​
AAAS Emerging Researchers National Travel Award, ERN Conference ($1,400)
2015​
California Native American Research Center for Health Travel Stipend, ​
Montréal
Neuroethics Conference for Young Researchers​
($350)
2014​
Associated Student Travel Grant, Cognitive Neuroscience Society ($750)
2014​
AAAS Emerging Researchers National Travel Award, ERN Conference ($1,200)
2013​
SACNAS Conference Travel Scholarship, San Antonio ($1,500)
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2013-14​
Cognitive Science Department Travel Bursary, Central Nervous System
Diseases World Summit, 2013 ($850) Other Research Travel Grants (Total $2,300)
Conference Awards
2015​
Poster Award, ​
Montréal Neuroethics Conference for Young Researchers ​
($250)
2014​
Special Merit in Biological Sciences Recipient: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation
Peer-Reviewed Publications
1. Published Abstract, “Smartphone Therapy: Ethical Considerations for Mental Health Mobile
Technology”, ​
Sara Kimmich, ​
American Journal for Bioethics: Neuroscience, Volume 7 2016
2. Published Abstract, “Biomarkers for Gender Identity: A Medical Jurisprudence Approach”, ​
Sara
Kimmich, ​
American Journal for Bioethics: Neuroscience, Volume 6 2015
1. Published Abstract, “Sex Differences in the Clinical Expression and Resting State Brain
Co-Activity in Bipolar Disorder”, ​
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​rain Connectivity Journal, November 2014, 4(9):
A1-A158. doi:10.1089/brain.2014.1501.abstracts.
3. Published Abstract, “Biomarkers for Gender Identity: A Medical Jurisprudence Approach”, ​
Sara
Kimmich, ​
American Journal for Bioethics: Neuroscience, Volume 6 2015
4. “Let’s look at the Cockpit: Exploring Mobile Eye-Tracking for Observational Research on the
Flight Deck” (ETRA 2012) Nadir Weibel, Adam Fouse, Colleen Emmenegger, ​
Sara Kimmich,​
Edwin Hutchins, Distributed Cognition and Human Computer Interaction Laboratory, University
of California San Diego
Research Presentations
1. ​
Poster Presentation​
, “Mental Sex: A Pilot Study on Resting State Connectivity and the Fluidity of
Gender Identity”, Conference for the Study of Consciousness, Paris, France, July 7-10 2015.
2. ​
Poster Presentation,​
“Smartphone Therapy: Ethical Considerations for Mental Health
Applications,” ​
Montréal Neuroethics Conference for Young Researchers​
, Montreal, April 17 2015.
3. ​
Oral Presentation,​
“Sex Differences in Developmental Trajectories of Resting State Networks,”
AAAS Emerging Researchers National Conference, Washington DC, February 19-21 2014.
4. ​
Poster Presentation​
, “Biomarkers for Gender Identity: A Medical Jurisprudence Approach,”
International Neuroethics Society, Washington DC, November 13-14 2014.
5. ​
Poster Presentation​
, “Using Functional Magnetic Neuroimaging Biofeedback to Treat Auditory
Hallucinations in Schizophrenic Populations,” SACNAS National Conference, Los Angeles,
October 15-19 2014​
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6. ​
Oral Presentation,​
“Exploring Differences in Brain and Cognition in Bipolar Disorder,” AAAS
Emerging Researchers National Conference, Washington DC, February 17-20 2014.
7. Poster Presentation, “Sex and Psychosis in Bipolar I Disorder,” Society for Neuroscience, San
Diego, November 9-13 2013.
8. ​
Poster​
Presentation, “Understanding Psychosis in Bipolar Disorder: Sex and the Default Mode
Network,” SACNAS National Conference, San Antonio, October 2-6 2013.
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Selected Speaker​
, “Sex Differences in the Clinical Expression and Resting State Connectivity in
Bipolar I Disorder,” Central Nervous System Diseases World Summit, Boston, September 9-10
2013.
Other Reports and Publications
1. “Panel Review: Neuroscience and Human Rights”, International Neuroethics Society
Newsletter, November 2015.
2. “A Light in the Dark: Understanding Brain States and Consent in Coma”, International
Neuroethics Society Newsletter, January 2014.
Teaching Experience
1. Instructional Assistant Spring 2015, Cognitive Science 107C: Cognitive Neuroscience
- Instructional Assistant Award, Cognitive Science Spring 2015
2. Instructional Assistant Winter 2015, Ethnic Studies 162: Practical Tribal Law and Journalism
3. Instructional Assistant Spring 2014, Cognitive Science 175: Altered States of Consciousness
Editorial Experience
Associate Editor, Impulse Journal: International Undergraduate Neuroscience Research Journal
08/2013 - 06/2015
Tribal Leadership
1. Scholar and Mentor, California Native American Research Center for Health 2011 - 2015
2. Director of Tribal Government Affairs, UCSD - September 2012 - 2015
3. Student Representative, California Native American Day Committee - August - June 2013
4. President, Native American Student Alliance, UCSD - September 2013 - 2014
Diversity and Outreach Awards
1.. UCSD Leadership Recipient: California Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, 2013
2. UC San Diego Diversity and Affirmative Action Award, UCSD Native American Student
Alliance, 2013
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Professional Memberships
Neuroscience
- Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness (ASSC)
- Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
STEM Diversity
- California Native American Research Center for Health (Ca-NARCH)
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
Other Accomplishments
- Junior Olympics Qualifier, 2011: United States Dressage Team CPEDI 3
- Equestrian Centers International Horse show Series, 2010: High score Junior Upper Level
Young Rider
- Three time Equestrian Centers International Horse show Series Champion (2009-11), five time
Del Mar National Champion (2007-11)
- Single Engine Aircraft Piloting License, 2008
References
Dr. Alex Martin
(Research Advisor) NIH Senior Investigator
Chief, Section on Cognitive
Neuropsychology
Laboratory of Brain and Cognition
Building 10, Room 4C-104
10 Center Drive MSC 1366
Bethesda, MD 20892-1366
alexmartin@mail.nih.gov
TEL: ​
(301) 435-4926
Dr. Lisa Eyler
(Undergrad. Research Advisor)
B.R.A.I.N. Lab
Department of Psychiatry
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA, USA
lteyler@ucsd.edu
Tel: 858-552-8585, Ext. 7666
Dr. Sue Whitfield-Gabrieli
(Summer Research Advisor)
Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Cambridge, MA, USA
swg@mit.edu
Tel: 617-324-2893
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