C-BRAID Study

McKinley received their B.Sc. Honours in Neuroscience from the University of Lethbridge. She is interested in how early life mental illness presents itself and risk factors involved. In particular, how early intervention and treatment can alter the course of the illness into adulthood considering the high plasticity of children's brains. 

When free they enjoy reading, watching movies, and spending time in nature.

Huy is a recent Biochemistry grad from Vietnam. During his undergrad studies, he conducted a side project involving EEG research to investigate the effects of mindfulness practice in reducing stress levels among students. This experience ignited his interest in the mental health of young people. Huy is committed to furthering his education with a graduate degree in Neuroscience, where he hopes to apply his computational expertise and acquire new skills in fMRI techniques for studying biomarkers that can predict early onset of anxiety and depression in youth.

Huy is also interested in mindfulness meditation and has practiced Vipassana for 5 years. In his free time, he enjoys reading and writing, engaging in deep conversations, and finding solace in nature.

Zoe is Psychology major at the University of Calgary, hoping to pursue graduate school for Counselling Psychology, with a special interest in working with Indigenous Communities. Zoe worked in the non-profit sector for domestic abuse prevention before returning to school to pursue a client facing role. She is passionate about making mental health services accessible to all.

In her spare time, Zoe volunteers with Stardale Women's Group for Indigenous women and girls, and enjoys physical activities including rock climbing, cycling and skiing!

Raèf is in his fourth year at the University of Calgary majoring in psychology. Raèf’s dream goal is to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology. One thing that Raèf loves learning about is the different biological and sociological aspects underlying pathological behaviour. He finds volunteering at our lab extremely rewarding because he gets to explore more about pathological behaviour.

Outside of school, Raef makes time to volunteer at the Distress Centre. He also works as a part-time behavioural interventionist, and hangs out with his friends!

Jasmine is a Psychology major at the University of Calgary. She is working towards graduate school and a career in Counselling Psychology and research. She is particularly interested in the role of substance abuse and addiction during adolescent years. Jasmine would ultimately like to become a school psychologist in underserved or troubled areas while continuing to add to the psychological body of knowledge as a writer and researcher.

In her free time, she enjoys roller skating and adventures with her dog!