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Our Research Lab

Our lab is a part of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University. We are conveniently located on the third floor of the Baylor University Science Building (BSB).

Our lab is a part of the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Baylor University. We are conveniently located on the third floor of the Baylor University Science Building (BSB).

Our group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment where people of different backgrounds, identities, worldviews, and career stages can all thrive and contribute. We encourage collaboration, foster open communication, and treat each other with respect. We believe that diverse perspectives promote the creativity and innovation needed for scientific excellence.

Lab handbook

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The Team

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Elisabeth G. Vichaya, PhD

Principle Investigator

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Kayla Gilley, MA

Graduate Student Researcher

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Laura Kusumo

Undergraduate Research Leader

My name is Laura Kusumo and I am a Neuroscience major with a minor in Nutrition Sciences. My anticipation graduation date is May 2023 and afterward, I plan on attending graduate school in hopes to continue research in neuroscience with an interest in investigating cognitive and affective outcomes in preclinical hyperglycemic mouse models. A fun fact about me is that I can play three instruments!

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Pranay Sharma

Undergraduate Research Leader

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Riley McCready

Undergraduate Research Leader

My name is Riley McCready, and I am from Woodstock, Georgia. I am a Senior University Scholars major concentrating in Biology and Psychology. I plan to attend medical school after graduating, and I have been with the PNI Lab since Fall 2020.

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Nishita Sarangdewat

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Hey y’all I’m Nishita Sarangdewat and I’m from Dallas, TX. I’m a neuro premed with a minor in biochem, business, and bio. I love traveling, meeting new people, and trying different kinds of food!

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Madilyn Johnson

Research Assistant

My name is Madilyn, and I am a sophomore studying medical humanities on the pre-med track. I'm from Hartsville, South Carolina.

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KJ Singh

Research Assistant

Hi! I'm KJ and I am a senior biology major. I'm from Galveston island. One of the things I do is play chess in my free time!

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Riley McCready

Research Assistant

My name is Riley McCready, and I am from Woodstock, Georgia. I am a Senior University Scholars major concentrating in Biology and Psychology. I plan to attend medical school after graduating, and I have been with the PNI Lab since Fall 2020.

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Nishita Sarangdewat

Research Assistant

Hey y’all I’m Nishita Sarangdewat and I’m from Dallas, TX. I’m a neuro premed with a minor in biochem, business, and bio. I love traveling, meeting new people, and trying different kinds of food!

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