Cognitive Recovery Lab

Sharon Lee graduated from New York University with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minors in Chemistry and Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies. She developed a strong interest in neurology and emergency medicine through her work as an EMT in a hospital emergency department, where she was drawn to the complexity of the brain’s responses in acute, high-stakes situations. Sharon plans to attend medical school to further explore these fields, deepen her understanding of the brain in both crisis and recovery, and apply that knowledge in a clinical setting. Outside of CRL, she enjoys staying active and is currently teaching herself Chinese, inspired by her love for Chinese historical dramas.

Charles is a Communication Sciences and Disorders student at Penn State with a research focus on the neural mechanisms underlying language and semantic processing. His interests center on brain–behavior relationships in language, especially in clinical populations such as aphasia, and how neural reorganization supports communication following brain injury. Charles is the first Gadson Scholar. He says “Thank you so much for this email and for this incredible honor. I am truly grateful! This opportunity means a great deal to me, both personally and professionally. Being able to contribute to research focused on stroke recovery and aphasia is something I am deeply passionate about.”

Zoe Kramar is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in Science, Technology, and International Affairs with a concentration in Biotechnology and Global Health. She is interested in neuroscience and global health, and hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of medicine and international health policy. Outside of CRL, she enjoys reading and volunteers as a literacy tutor with DC Reads.

Joy Park is a junior at Georgetown University majoring in Nursing. She is particularly interested in pediatrics, with a growing academic focus on neuroscience and the relationship between the brain and language. Her interests include multilingualism and how neurological events such as stroke can impact language learning and cognitive function. Through her studies, Joy hopes to pursue a career as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and explore how nursing care can integrate neurological and linguistic perspectives to better support pediatric patients and individuals recovering from brain injury. Outside of academics, Joy loves to cook and stay active! 

Miles Dinh is a sophomore at Georgetown University pursuing a major in Biology on the pre-med track. His academic interests center on post-stroke recovery, inspired by his grandmother’s experience with multiple strokes. After graduating, he hopes to attend medical school to further explore neurological recovery and patient care. In his free time, Miles enjoys playing tennis.

Oscar Barton is a sophomore at Georgetown University, majoring in chemistry and minoring in math. Outside of class, Oscar serves as an EMT with Georgetown EMS and enjoys playing tennis as well as running. He has a great interest in stroke-related injuries and aphasia having been exposed to said conditions in the field.