Principal Investigator

Anahid is the Lab Manager of Dr. Shuffrey’s RESILIENT Lab. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. During her time in undergrad, she developed an interest in utilizing EEG to mark cognitive control and the neurdevelopmental trajectory of children that had experienced early-life adversity.  Anahid is eager to further research the impacts of early-age trauma on the developing brain and psyche.

Daryn is a research associate in Dr. Shuffrey’s RESILIENT Lab. She graduated from Barnard College with a B.A. in Psychology. During undergrad, she worked in research labs focused on cognitive development and neurodevelopmental epidemiology, which sparked her interest in developmental neuroscience, early-life risk and resilience, and how environmental and biological factors shape maternal and child health. Daryn is excited to continue examining the impact of maternal health, environmental exposures on infant neurodevelopment during pregnancy.

Julianna is a per-diem study team member in Dr. Shuffrey’s RESILIENT Lab. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a B.S. in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. During undergrad, she worked in Dr. Zoe Smith’s ACCTION Lab as a research assistant, where she focused on community-based assessments and intervention development for youth with ADHD and cognitive disengagement syndrome. Julianna is now pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver.

Erika graduated with a B.A. in Psychology from New York University in May 2024. She is currently pursuing a M.A. in Psychology with a focus in Clinical Psychology at NYU. As an undergrad student, she worked in a stem cell research lab, where she developed a passion for cutting-edge scientific research. Erika is excited to learn more about the interaction between maternal mental health and the development of infants.

Jocelyn is a senior at NYU majoring in Psychology with a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Her coursework and research have fueled a strong interest in neurodevelopment and the biological pathways through which early experiences impact later mental health. She currently works in a behavioral neuroscience lab examining how early life adversity shapes adult behavior in mice. At the Resilient Lab, she hopes to gain more clinically focused research experience exploring how early environments influence neuropsychological development and resilience.

Madi is a sophomore majoring in Neuroscience at New York University. She became interested in maternal and infant well-being after volunteering at Hope in a Suitcase, a nonprofit organization that provides foster children with new clothes, essentials, and comfort items. She is excited to join the RESILIENT team to contribute to meaningful research and help support growing families.

Sonia graduated with a B.S. in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience from Loyola University Chicago 2023. She is currently pursuing an M.A. in Psychology with a focus on Clinical Neuroscience at NYU. Her work as a neuropsychology technician at UChicago Medical Center and behavioral health technician at the Eating Recovery Center sparked an interest in investigating how environmental factors influence biological development, behavioral outcomes, and cognition. Sonia is excited to join the RESILIENT Lab and learn more about how maternal mental and physical health impacts child brain-behavior development and resilience.

Kaylee is a sophomore at NYU majoring in Applied Psychology with a minor in Law & Society. She's interested in psychology, cognition, development, and the societal structures that govern them. She has taken courses in developmental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and social policy & child development. She is excited to start working with the RESILIENT lab to gain hands-on experience studying the brain and its connection to behavior and development! In her free time, she likes to skate and play video games.