UVA Brain Camp

Amalia - Prior to graduate school, I worked as a research assistant for a large lifespan data sharing project in New York. During this time, I helped organize an outreach BrainDay event four times a year to educate and engage the local community in Neuroscience through family-friendly activities. After moving to Charlottesville, I volunteered as a mentor at Computers4Kids and as a graduate student at UVA, I run a developmental neuroepigentic research program investigating the biological mechanisms that contribute to healthy social neural development in children. Working with children is one of my favorite things about my job and I can’t wait to teach young scientists about all the amazing things our brains do!

Rolf - I am currently a postdoctoral researcher at UVA in Dr. JC Cang’s where I study the physiological development of the visual system using mouse models. I also did my graduate studies at UVA in Dr. David Hill’s lab where I studied the development of the taste system. Throughout these experiences, I have gained expertise in neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and the development of sensory systems. I have also gained extensive teaching experience as a teaching assistant for a variety of Biology and Psychology courses. Prior to my time as a graduate student, I was a summer camp counselor at Camp Lincoln in Nisswa, MN.

There will be other counselors who come from various backgrounds such as neuroscience researchers, education, teachers, childcare, business, and more.