Camilla is one of our Clinical Research Assistants here at the Michaelson lab. After earning a B.S. in psychology from BYU-Hawaii, Camilla explored professional experience in the realms of social work and wilderness therapy where she worked closely with individuals navigating complex behavioral and mental health challenges. This work inspired her pursuit of psychiatric research to gain broader insight into mental health, with a particular emphasis on working towards understanding the needs and challenges of at-risk individuals from a biopsychosocial perspective. She is excited to assist in this research which aims to help individuals develop their own unique innate strengths as well. Here in the lab, Camilla coordinates brain and behavior research, which involves participant recruitment, conducting interviews and assessments, assisting with MRI scans, and managing data. In her free time, Camilla enjoys cycling down hills, carving wood into spoons, and spending time with friends and her cats.

Tayler is one of our Clinical Research Assistants assisting with the Genetics of Giftedness and Twice-Exceptionality research here in the Michaelson Lab. A University of Iowa alumna, she graduated in spring 2022 with a BS in psychology, a BA in biology, and a minor in environmental sciences. Since graduating, Tayler has worked as a project manager for an environmental testing company, but is now excited to delve into the world of research as she pursues graduate school. In the lab, her work revolves around participant recruitment, In her free time, Tayler enjoys caring for her houseplants, spending time with her friends and family, and walking her beloved chi-poo named Ivy.

Gabriella first joined the lab in summer 2024 as a Summer Intern in Bioinformatics through the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics. She then returned to the lab in December 2024 as a part-time research assistant. Gabriella graduated from the University of Iowa in May 2024 with degrees in anthropology (medical anthropology) and biology (genetics and biotechnology). She is passionate about science outreach and communication, which is why you can also find her working for the University's Center for Social Science Innovation, where she conveys social science research to the public. In her free time, Gabriella enjoys journaling, painting, and writing.