Cameron Manard – Researcher
Cameron Manard graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in 2026, and is a researcher studying social psychology. He has been a research assistant with the DN Lab since the summer of 2022. He is interested in finding ways to alleviate anxieties caused by disabilities. He plans on getting his Ph.D. after finishing his undergraduate degree. In his free time, Cameron enjoys reading and creating stories as well as spending time with friends and family.
Joshua Cervantes – Research Assistant, Psychology Honors Student, Undergraduate Researcher
Joshua is a Fourth-Year undergraduate researcher at UCSD, double majoring in Neurobiology and Clinical Psychology. He joined the lab in Winter 2024, and is interested in Biopsychology and discovering biomarkers for Autism Spectrum Condition along with other neurological conditions. In the future, Joshua plans to pursue a career in the medical field and obtain his MD/PhD, and become a medical scientist to conduct research in medicine and neuroscience. In his free time, Joshua enjoys going to the beach, hanging with friends, and trying new foods.
Natalie Schafer – Research Assistant, Undergraduate Researcher
Natalie is a fourth-year undergraduate student researcher at UCSD majoring in Clinical Psychology with a minor in General Biology and Law & Society. She joined the lab in Fall 2024 and is particularly interested in Neuropsychology, with a focus on the biological aspects of personality disorders. In the future, she plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a career in research. Outside of academics, Natalie enjoys binging TV shows, watching anime, listening to music, and sleeping.
Amy Nguyen – Research Assistant
Amy is a fourth-year undergraduate student double majoring in Cognitive & Behavioral Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology. She joined the lab in Fall 2024 and is interested in the intersection of neuropsychology, neuroimaging techniques, and neurodevelopmental disorders. In the future, Amy hopes to obtain her PhD and become a clinical neuropsychologist. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, reading, and getting matcha.
Ani Maldjian – Research Assistant, Psychology Honors Student, Undergraduate Researcher
Ani is a third-year undergraduate researcher at UC San Diego, majoring in Clinical Psychology. She joined the lab in Fall 2025 and is interested in neuropsychological assessment and working with underserved populations. Her current projects in the DN Lab focus on the intersection of camouflaging behaviors, internalizing symptoms, and misdiagnosis, with an emphasis on these experiences among autistic females. In the future, Ani plans to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology and become a clinical neuropsychologist, combining clinical work with research. In her free time, Ani enjoys traveling, hiking, and running!
Shruthi Subramaniyan – Research Assistant
Shruthi is a third-year undergraduate student at UCSD, majoring in Developmental Psychology and minoring in Education Studies. She joined the lab in Fall 2025 and is passionate about studying cognitive development and knowledge acquisition in neurodivergent children. Currently, she is working on a study that explores face perception in children with autism. In the future, she hopes to pursue graduate school and enhance education for students across all neurological profiles. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, reading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.
Chloe Wong – Research Assistant
Chloe is a third-year undergraduate student double majoring in Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience. She joined the lab in Fall of 2025 and is interested in exploring what neuroimaging techniques reveal about developmental disorders. In the future, Chloe hopes to attend graduate school and dedicate herself to using psychology and neuroscience to improve children’s lives. In her free time, she enjoys exploring San Diego, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with friends!
Sumeet Heer – Research Assistant
Sumeet is a third-year Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience major minoring in Computational Social Science. She joined the lab in Fall 2025. She is interested in getting a PsyD specializing in Neuropsychology and researching neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and dementia in the future. In her free time, she loves to thrift and collect records!
Katherine Liang – Research Assistant, Psychology Honors Student, Undergraduate Researcher
Katherine is a fourth-year undergraduate student double majoring in Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience and Developmental Psychology. She joined the lab in Winter 2026 and is interested in the biological mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders, including the differences in functioning and structure in neurodivergent brains. In the future, Katherine hopes to obtain her Ph.D. and become a child psychologist. In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature, cafe hopping, and watching psychological thrillers and crime documentaries.
Paula Rodriguez Viera – Research Assistant, Psychology Honors Student
Paula is a fourth-year undergraduate student at UC San Diego, majoring in Cognitive Behavioral Neuroscience. She joined the lab in Spring 2026. She is interested in neuropsychology and exploring how brain processes influence behavior and memory. Paula hopes to continue working in research related to cognition and the brain in the future. Outside of the lab, she enjoys indoor and outdoor rock climbing and spending time with friends.
Thuy-An Tran – Research Assistant
Thuy-An is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Clinical Psychology with a minor in Education Studies. She joined the lab in Summer 2026 and is interested in exploring the neurotypical minds of diverse learners, especially within educational settings. Thuy-An hopes to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology to advocate for young learners. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the outdoors with friends, reading, and doing anything creative!
Maya Aboulhosn – Research Assistant
Maya is a third year undergraduate student majoring in Public Health. She joined the lab in Fall 2026, and is interested in exploring how our brain processes information and influences our actions and memory. In the future, she hopes to attend graduate school and pursue a career working with children, either through research or clinical work. In her free time, she loves going to the gym, traveling, and going out with friends.
Hannah Green – Research Assistant
Hannah is a third-year undergraduate student at UCSD, majoring in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. She joined the lab in Spring 2026 and is interested in studying the differences in cognitive development between neurotypical and neurodivergent children. In the future, Hannah hopes to earn her Ph.D. to become a neuropsychologist. In her free time, she enjoys trying new coffee shops, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
Abbie Huang – Research Assistant
Abbie is a first-year undergraduate majoring in Clinical Psychology. She is particularly interested in the neural basis of social intuition and pediatric social development. In her freetime, she loves to draw silly little drawings, eat cheese, and read graphic novels.
Sahana Patil – Research Assistant
Sahana is a second-year undergraduate student at UCSD studying Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. She joined the lab in Fall of 2026 and is interested in how differences in cognitive functioning and neurological development influence behavior in children with autism. In the future, Sahana aspires to work in research and medicine, and focus on ways to better support neurodivergent children. In her free time, she likes going to the beach, playing guitar, and spending time with family and friends.
Adam Luu – Research Assistant
Adam Luu is a fourth year undergraduate student at UCSD, majoring in Human Biology with a minor of Bioethics. He joined the lab in Fall 2026 due to his interest in Autism Spectrum Conditions and the specific study of early cognitive development and facial recognition based upon presented stimuli. He hopes to use his gathered knowledge persuing his MS and passions in medicine to obtain his MD. On his free time, Adam enjoys spending time at the gym, playing basketball, and volunteering at the hospital.