Thomas Madison
Research Professional, DCAN Labs
About Me
I joined the DCAN Lab in early 2019 as a volunteer with the rodent models team. In my current work I assist with pipeline development, data processing, and functional connectivity analysis of multi-echo functional MRI data. I’m interested in how our lab can integrate MRI with other neuroimaging modalities to model brain development in both animals and humans. I have a B.S. in Computer Science from Portland State University.
Kristina Hufnagle
Research Professional, DCAN Labs
About Me
After graduating from University of Minnesota Rochester with a B.S. in Health Sciences, I served one year with Minnesota Reading Corps. I then joined the DCAN Lab in 2020 as a Research Assistant. I’m currently working on a study that uses fMRI techniques to learn more about pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. My goal is to provide more equitable and accessible resources and clinical interventions to families based on our current research. I am passionate about working with children and young adults of all abilities and inspiring young minds in the process. I’m undecided on which graduate programs I would like to pursue in the future, but I know that I will always be called to work with medically complex kids and their families.
Paul Reiners
Research Professional, DCAN Labs
AboUT Me
I joined DCAN Lab in 2020 as a Research Professional on the computing team. I have experience in math, algorithms, computer programming, machine learning, and deep learning. I have an M.S. in Applied Mathematics (Theory of Computation) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an M.S. in Computer Science from Iowa State University. Outside of work I enjoy practicing the piano and electric bass.
Jacob Lundquist
Research Professional, DCAN Labs
About me
I joined the DCAN Lab in March of 2022 as a Research Professional. I primarily work on neuroimaging data processing and management for various studies, and have recently been utilizing machine learning techniques to analyze fMRI images. I previously received a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May of 2021 with majors in Physics and Neurobiology. At UW-Madison, I worked in the Educational Neuroscience Lab and assisted on research projects that focused on structures and properties of the brain that can inform the improvement of educational practices. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and finding new, fun ways to exercise.
Begim Fayzullobekova
Research Professional, DCAN Labs
About me
I joined the DCAN Lab team in 2023 and am working as a Research Professional. My background includes a BA in Sociology from the American University of Central Asia. I hold certifications in both Python programming and data analytics. I am passionate about using my skills and knowledge to contribute to the cutting-edge work at MIDB, and I am excited to be part of this dynamic and innovative team.
rae McCollum
Research Professional, DCAN Labs
About me
I joined DCAN Lab as a research professional in 2023 after graduating from the University of Minnesota with a Neuroscience degree. I am working on data processing for infant studies and some minor software development. I am hoping to branch out from my neuroscience education and focus more on data processing and analysis along with software development. Eventually I would like to go back to school to get more formal education in data/computer science. Outside of work, I am often hanging with friends and traveling.
Kody DeGolier
Research Associate
About me
I am a research associate working under Oscar on brain wide association studies. In addition to projects relating to BWAS I work alongside others to help with statistical analysis and programming refinement. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a MS in Biostatistics in July 2023.
Chris Madden
Research Professional
About me
I joined the DCAN lab in 2023 under the supervision of Dr. Brenden Tervo-Clemmens. I graduated with a B.A. in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I conducted research on moral and religious psychology. My primary research interests are addiction, suicidality, and psychiatric comorbidity. I am eager to explore these areas of research using tools from cognitive neuroscience, genetics, and advanced quantitative methods. I plan to eventually pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. Outside of work, I spend my time hiking, producing music, and looking for underrated restaurants.
Rachel Richards
Research Professional
About me
I joined the DCAN lab as a research professional in 2023. I graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Penn State University, with the goal of working in neuroscience research. I worked in the U of M Department of Lab Medicine and Pathology as a research professional prior to joining the DCAN team.
