EMILY SCHELLINGER, B.S. (she/her)

B.S. in Psychology

University of Pittsburgh, 2022

For the past two years, I worked at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on epilepsy research in mouse models, becoming proficient in skills such as stereotaxic surgery, various behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, perfusions, and confocal imaging.

I currently am interested in the behavioral and cognitive deficits caused by hippocampal dysfunction, and how we can rescue these deficits.

eschellinger@binghamton.edu

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EMILY BAUMOEL, B.S. (she/her)

B.S. in Neuroscience

University of Vermont, 2024

Former AmeriCorps Member and Community Health Worker at the Epilepsy Foundation of New England

ebaumoel@binghamton.edu

GIANNA DEMARCO, B.A. (she/her)

B.A. in Psychology

Binghamton University, 2025

gdemarc1@binghamton.edu

MAYA WESTBROOK, B.S. (she/her)

B.S. Integrated Neuroscience

Binghamton University, 2026

mwestbrook1@binghamton.edu

SWAPNA CHAVARA (she/her)

2026 Summer Scholars & Artists Program

Honors Thesis: The Effect of Menopause and Chronic Hypertension on Hippocampal Neuronal Structure and Function

Biological Sciences Major

Binghamton University, '27

I am primarily interested in researching neurological disorders, especially neurovascular disorders such as strokes, their impact on cognitive function and methods to promote recovery for those affected.

ZIV BOLTON (he/him)

2026 Summer Scholars & Artists Program

Honors Thesis: Ischemic Tolerance of Hippocampal Neurons in a Model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '27

I am interested in how vascular dysfunction contributes to the development of neurodegenerative disease and age-related cognitive decline from their earliest onset. Through a better understanding of the hippocampal vasculature, particularly its microvasculature, I hope to aid in development of both remedial and preventative treatments that uphold the brain's circulatory health.

KAYLA LIN (she/her)

2026 Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) Summer Fellowship

Biological Sciences Major

Binghamton University, '29

I am interested in exploring how changes in the brain contribute to declines in memory and cognition, particularly disorders that affect neural function over time. I am also drawn to reserach focused on developing interventions that can delay or reduce the impact of these changes.

GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN (she/her)

Honors Thesis: Cerebrovascular Endothelial Function during Chronic Hypertension and after Menopause

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '27

I am interested in the neural and vascular mechanisms underlying dementia and cognitive decline, with the goal of contributing to the development of effective treatments.

JAMES BLOETE (he/him)

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '28

I am interested in learning and memory in translational neuroscience research, particularly how these processes are affected by hippocampal neurodegeneration. I'm especially drawn to research that can inform prevention-focused approaches to cognitive decline, and I'm enthusiastic about contributing to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying neurologic health.

DINLIN CHEN (she/her)

Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) Fellowship '25

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '28

I am interested in studying behavioral and cognitive neuroscience and their roles in disease development.

MARA ESTREICH (she/her)

Biological Sciences Major

Binghamton University, '27

I am enthusiastic about researching the cellular processes related to the neurophysiology of the hippocampus. Specifically, I am interested in viewing the vasculature of the brain as a result of chronic hypertension and aging in order to understand the health consequences of such circumstances from a microscopic level.

ALLISON BUCCI (she/her)

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '27

I am interested in research surrounding cognitive decline specifically through the lens of neurodegenerative diseases. Additionally, the development of different therapeutic strategies that aim to slow the progression of this cognitive decline greatly interests me.

GIANNA VARMA (she/her)

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '27

I am interested in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, their effects on hippocampal structure and function, and how they relate to mechanisms of learning and memory. Additionally, how sex differences can lead to varying rates and progression of cognitive decline during aging.

MIRACLE EMENIKE (she/her)

Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) Fellowship '26

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '28

I am interested in the relationship between the hippocampus and vascular health, and how vascular function within the hippocampus influences cognitive function in aging, dementia, and stroke.

KEIRA BURGOS (she/her)

Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) Fellowship '26

Integrated Neuroscience Major

Binghamton University, '28

I am interested in the impacts of aging and sex on cognition and hippocampal structure, along with the prevention of neurodegenerative disease development using varying treatment methods.