Kiely Bol
Exploring the Impact of Parkinson's Disease on Explicit Re-Aiming
Individuals with Parkinson’s disease experience nerve degeneration in the basal ganglia, a region of the brain responsible for both motor and non-motor functions. It is believed that Parkinson’s disease impairs the ability to learn and adapt skilled movements, such a visuomotor adaptation. Since there are multiple learning processes involved in motor learning, the goal of this project is to isolate explicit re-aiming (the conscious and strategic adaptation to a task) and to understand the basal ganglia’s involvement in this specific learning process. This summer, I will continue collecting data for the project and conduct further neuropsychological intakes.
Message To Sponsor
Dear Shin-Morgan Fund, thank you very much for your generous sponsorship! I had a great time this summer not only pursuing a project that I am highly passionate about, but also growing my skills and confidence as a researcher. I credit URAP as one of the biggest influences for my decision to pursue a PhD. Thank you for your support!
Major: Psychology
Mentor: Richard Ivry and Elizabeth Cisneros, Psychology
Sponsor: Shin-Morgan Fund