Sara Rose Kimmich
Neuroimaging Research Scientist ​
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University of California San Diego
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Education
2015
2015
BS
BA
Cognitive Science specialized in Neuroscience, UC San Diego
Political Science specialized in Public Law, UC San Diego
Interests​
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Neuroimaging ​
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Medical Ethics ​
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Resting State ​
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Neurofeedback ​
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Neuroendocrinology​
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Consciousness
Research
Neuroimaging Researcher, Eyler Lab at UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry and VA San Diego
Healthcare System
Methods:​
Resting State fMRI, Neuropsychology Testing, Diagnostic Survey Development
Research​
: Sex Differences in Disease Models, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis Onset, Gender Identity
Advisor​
: Dr. Eyler
November 2012 - Present
http://www.bipolar-aging.com
Behavioral Researcher, Center for Brain and Cognition, UC San Diego
Methods: ​
Resting State fMRI, Neuroendocrinology, Computer-based psychological testing
Research:​
Body representation, Gender Identity, Unconscious processing, Synesthesia
Advisors:​
Dr. V.S. Ramachandran and Nicholas Root
January 2013 - Present
http://cbc.ucsd.edu
Visiting Researcher, ​
Gabrieli Neuroimaging Lab, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Methods​
: R​
esting State fMRI​
, R​
eal-time Biofeedback fMRI
Research​
: biofeedback therapy development, Schizophrenia
Advisors​
: Dr. Sue Gabrieli and Dr. Okano
June 2014 - September 2014
http://gablab.mit.edu
Lab Assistant, ​
Human-Computer Interaction Lab, UC San Diego
Methods​
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Aviation Human Factors, ChronoViz, Ethnography, Mobile eye-tracking
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Research​
: Boeing cockpit Alert Systems Engineering
Advisor​
: Dr. Hutchins
January 2011- November 2012
http://hci.ucsd.edu
Neuroimaging Training and Workshops
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
Research Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships
- NIH MARC Predoctoral Research Fellowship, 2013-15 ($44,000)
- Frontiers In Innovation Research Grant: Enriching Human Life and Society 2015 ($2,980)
- CAMP Undergraduate Summer Research Grant 2013 ($7,000)
- Warren College Research Scholarship, UC San Diego, 2013 ($2,000)
- Other Research Grants, 2012-15 (Total $2,820)
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Sara Rose Kimmich
Neuroimaging Research Scientist ​
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University of California San Diego
e: sarakimmich​
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gmail.com ​
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w: sarakimmich.weebly.com I​​
p: +1.619.228.4540
Peer-Reviewed Publications
1. Selected Abstract, “Biomarkers for Gender Identity: A Medical Jurisprudence Approach”, American Journal
for Bioethics: Neuroscience, Volume 6 2015
2. Published Abstract, “Sex Differences in the Clinical Expression and Resting State Brain Co-Activity in Bipolar
Disorder”, Brain Connectivity Journal, ​
November 2014, 4(9): A1-A158. doi:10.1089/brain.2014.1501.abstracts.
3. “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.
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Poster Presentation,​
“Smartphone Therapy: Ethical Considerations for Mental Health Applications,” M
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Neuroethics Conference for Young Researchers​
, Montreal, April 17 2015.
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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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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.
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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.
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Poster Presentation​
, “Sex Differences in the Clinical Expression and Resting State Connectivity in Bipolar I
Disorder,” Conference for the Study of Consciousness, San Diego, July 12-15 2013.
Other Reports and Publications
2. “Panel Review: Neuroscience and Human Rights”, International Neuroethics Society Newsletter, November
2015.
4. “A Light in the Dark: Understanding Brain States and Consent in Coma”, International Neuroethics Society
Newsletter, January 2014.
Conference Awards
1. Poster Presentation Award ($250), ​
Montréal Neuroethics Conference for Young Researchers​
, 2015
2.. Special Merit in Biological Sciences Recipient: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation, 2014
Travel Grants
- AAAS Emerging Researchers National Travel Award, ERN Conference, 2015 ($1,400)
- Associated Student Travel Grant, Cognitive Neuroscience Society, 2014 ($750)
- AAAS Emerging Researchers National Travel Award, ERN Conference, 2014 ($1,200)
- SACNAS Conference Travel Scholarship, San Antonio 2013 ($1,500)
- Other Research Travel Grants, 2013-14 (Total $3,179)
Professional Committees
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Sara Rose Kimmich
Neuroimaging Research Scientist ​
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University of California San Diego
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Student Committee Member - Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness July 2013 - Present
http://www.theassc.org/assc_committees
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Editorial Experience
Associate Editor, Impulse Journal: International Undergraduate Neuroscience Research Journal
August 2013 - June 2015
http://www.impulse-ucsd.com/
Teaching Experience
- Instructional Assistant Award, Cognitive Science Spring 2015
- Instructional Assistant Spring 2014,Cognitive Science 175: Altered States of Consciousness
- Instructional Assistant Winter 2015, Ethnic Studies 162: Practical Tribal Law and Journalism
- Instructional Assistant Spring 2015, Cognitive Science 107C: Cognitive Neuroscience
Tribal Leadership
- Scholar and Student Mentor, California Native American Research Center for Health 2011 - 2015
- Director of Tribal Government Affairs, UCSD - September 2012 - 2015
- Student Representative, California Native American Day Committee - August - June 2013
- President, Native American Student Alliance, UCSD - September 2013 - 2014
http://www.nativestudents.com/
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Diversity and Outreach Awards
-. UCSD Leadership Recipient: California Alliance for Minority Participation in Science, 2013
- UC San Diego Diversity and Affirmative Action Award, UCSD Native American Student Alliance, 2013
Professional Memberships
Neuroscience
- Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness (ASSC)
- Society for Neuroscience (SfN)
Medical Ethics
- International Neuroethics Society (INS)
- Neuroethics Women Leaders (NWL)
STEM Diversity
- American Indian Science and Engineering (AISES)
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS
References
Dr. Lisa Eyler
(Research Advisor)
Department of Psychiatry
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA, USA
lteyler@ucsd.edu
Tel: 858-552-8585, Ext. 7666
Dr. V.S. Ramachandran
(Research Advisor)
Center for Brain and Cognition
Mandler Hall, UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA, USA
vramachandran@ucsd.edu
Tel: (858) 534-6240
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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Sara Rose Kimmich
Neuroimaging Research Scientist ​
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University of California San Diego
e: sarakimmich​
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gmail.com ​
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w: sarakimmich.weebly.com I​​
p: +1.619.228.4540
Prof. Peter Galderisi
(Research Advisor)
Department of Political Science
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA, USA
pgalderisi@ucsd.edu
Tel: 858-534-6622
Dr. Jaime Pineda
(Research and Editorial Advisor)
Department of Cognitive Science
Impulse Neuroscience Journal
UC San Diego
La Jolla, CA, USA
jpineda@ucsd.edu
Tel: 858-534-9754
Geneva Lofton -Fitzsimmons
(Character Reference)
Student Program Coordinator
CA-NARCH
Indian Health Council, Inc
50100 Golsh Rd.
Rincon Reservation, CA, USA
gfitzsimmons@ucsd.edu
Tel: 760-801-5590
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