Kristen Quigley
Neuroscience Ph.D. Student
I am a Neuroscience Ph.D. Student and Graduate Researcher at the University of Nevada, Reno, with an expected graduation date of May 2027. Prior to attending UNR, I received my B.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of South Dakota in May of 2022.
Research Interests
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Effects of anxiety on athletic performance
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EEG recording
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Concussion research
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The long-term effects of concussions
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Improving concussion treatment
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Cognitive performance
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Neurofeedback training
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Neuropsychological Assessment
Experience
Research Experience
Graduate Researcher
Neuromechanics Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno
June 2022-Present
Supervisor: Dr. Nicholas Murray
Primary Investigator
Peterson Lab at the University of South Dakota
January 2021-May 2022
Supervisor: Dr. Doug Peterson
Project Titles: Development of a Self-Contained Wearable EEG, Neurofeedback Training for Athletic Performance, Post-Concussion Survey
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Memory and Attention Laboratory at the University of South Dakota
January 2021-May 2022
Primary Investigator and Supervisor: Dr. Timothy Ricker
Project Titles: Visual Working Memory Creation, Physiological Measurement of Time and Interference Effects in Working Memory
Leadership Experience
Arts and Sciences Program Ambassador
May 2021-May 2022
University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD
International Student Ambassador
May 2021-May 2022
University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD
Assistant Swimming Coach
September 2019 - Present
Indigenous Team Ontario in Toronto, ON
Student Athlete Peer Mentor
August 2019-May 2021
University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD