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Staff and Students
- Raj Stewart, Ph.D.
- Post-Doctoral Fellow
- StewartR@kennedykrieger.org
- Raj’s primary responsibilities include data analysis and interpretation, and the writing of research articles. His research interests include compensation strategies in language processing across the lifespan, and perception of difficult types of speech, including time-compressed and filtered speech. Raj obtained a B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and his Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Brandeis University.
- Amy Clements-Stephens, M.A.
- Pre-Doctoral Student
- Clements@kennedykrieger.org
Amy’s primary responsibilities include data analyses and interpretation, writing research articles, and assisting with grant applications and revisions. Her research interests include examining the relationships between language and spatial cognition and how this maps onto dorsal and ventral stream processing. This could provide insights into the types of deficits that may be expected with particular developmental and genetic disorders. Amy obtained her B.A.s in Psychology and Music/Theoretical Studies from Susquehanna University in 2001, and her M.A. from American University in Experimental-Biological Psychology in 2004. Amy is currently working on her Ph.D. in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience) at Johns Hopkins University and is part of a joint program between the Department of Developmental Cognitive Neurology at Kennedy Krieger Institute and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University.
- Eric Dong
- Pre-doctoral Intern
- DongE@kennedykrieger.org
- Sarah Eason, M.S.
- Research Coordinator
- EasonS@kennedykrieger.org
Sarah oversees the daily progress for most of Dr. Cutting’s projects, from recruitment to database maintenance, and she contributes to the writing of papers and poster presentations. As a Psychology Associate, she also assists with cognitive, neuropsychological, and educational assessment when needed. After receiving her B.A. in Psychology from University of Maryland Baltimore County, Sarah obtained an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College in Maryland. Her primary research interests include reading comprehension, cognitive and personality assessment, and anxiety in children and adolescents. Sarah also enjoys painting and taught children’s art classes during college.
- Aanandhi Venkatadri, M.S.
- fMRI Data Analyst & Web Developer
- Venkatandri@kennedykrieger.org
Aanandhi’s primary responsibilities are to perform fMRI data analysis, write tutorials to train new employees in data analysis, conduct scans, and maintain the Website for the F.M. Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging. Her research interests include studying children with reading disabilities and other behavioral challenges. Aanandhi obtained her M.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She sews Custom Draperies and does interior design for her clients in her spare time.
- D Lanham, M.A.
- Core Research Manager: Imaging Resources
- Lanham@kennedykrieger.org
- D obtained a B.S. in Psychology, a B.A. in English, and a Secondary Education Teacher Certification in English from Virginia Tech. She also holds an M.A. in Experimental Neuropsychology. D has been with Kennedy Krieger Institute for 11 years working on a number of different research projects that examine brain/behavior relationships in pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders. Presently, her primary responsibilities include imaging analyses of MRI scans of the brain, and correlation with neurobehavioral test data; test development; statistical analyses; database design and development; as well as some participant recruitment and testing.
- Matthew Ryan, M.S.
- Psychology Associate
- RyanM@kennedykrieger.org
Matt’s responsibilities include assessment of children for studies which examine the different types of reading difficulties and their interaction with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). He earned his B.A. in psychology from Washington and Jefferson College and his M.S. in Developmental Psychology from the Johns Hopkins University. Prior to joining Kennedy Krieger in 2006, Matt worked on the Autism Surveillance Project through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and as a contracted Psychology Associate through the Baltimore City Public School system. Matt enjoys spending time with his family, playing softball, and being active in his church.
- Lindsay Goldberg
- Research Assistant
- GoldbergL@kennedykrieger.org
Lindsay’s primary responsibilities include recruiting, consenting, and intake screening of research participants as well as tutoring children with reading disabilities. Her research interests include children’s education and development, with a specific emphasis on learning disabilities and other cognitive impairments. Lindsay received her B.A. in Neuroscience from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Lindsay enjoys listening to country music, skiing, and spending time with friends and family.
- Daniel Peterson
- Research Assistant
- PetersonD@kennedykrieger.org
Dan is part of the imaging group, focusing on Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) processing and analysis. His areas of interest are signal processing and image analysis, computer programming, MR spectroscopy and diffusion MRI. He has a B.A. in Chemistry from Lewis and Clark College. He enjoys art, politics, and games of all kinds.
- Aparna Pisupati, M.S.
- Research Assistant
- Sivapurapu@kennedykrieger.org
Aparna’s primary responsibilities include fMRI data analysis and development and evaluation and implementation of MRI and FMRI experiments to study various patient populations. She is also responsible for conducting different types of scans on the research participants. Her research interests include signal and image processing and classification of gene expression data. Aparna obtained her B. Tech in Biomedical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India and her M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. Aparna enjoys cooking, taking care of her fish, reading, listening to music, and watching her favorite sitcom Friends in her spare time.
- Katherine Young
- Research Assistant
- YoungKa@kennedykrieger.org
Katherine’s primary responsibilities include IRB correspondence, database maintenance, some testing, and recruitment and tutoring of children with reading disabilities and other pediatric disorders. Her research interests include learning disabilities, education, and child development. Katherine obtained her B.A. in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University and is currently pursuing her M.S. in Clinical Psychology at Loyola College in Maryland. She enjoys volunteering at charity events, from playing with children at a Kennedy Krieger Institute Christmas party to riding her bike across the country to benefit the American Cancer Society, and watching movies with friends.
- Tara Gogolinski
- Undergraduate Intern
- Gogolinski@kennedykrieger.org
Tara’s responsibilities include implementing a research based tutoring program, database entry and organization, assisting in the scoring, coding, entering, and verification of collected data, and helping out members of the team when needed. Tara is a junior enrolled in both Towson University and its Honors College, where she is double majoring in Psychology and Family Studies. Tara hopes to pursue a career in family counseling. As a former gymnastics instructor for ages 4 months - 12 years, Tara loves interacting with children. She also enjoys traveling and experiencing new places.
- Jennifer Whitehead
- Undergraduate Intern
- Whitehead@kennedykrieger.org
Jenn’s responsibilities include database entry, scoring, coding and verifying collected data, and helping out members of the team when needed. She is currently a junior at Johns Hopkins, pursuing a major in Neuroscience. She plans to attend graduate school or medical school but is not sure where her career path will take her from there. At Hopkins, Jenn is involved in the Making Neuroscience Fun program, which teaches elementary and middle school students about the brain and the nervous system. In rare moments of free time, she enjoys playing sports, cooking, and DIY projects.
