Isabel O’Connor, BS
Research Associate II
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UIC, Department of Psychiatry Profile
Isabel O’Connor works as a full-time research associate for the Clinical Services in Psychopharmacology lab, since December 2023. Isabel received her Bachelor of Arts and Science degrees in Sociology and Psychology in May 2023. Before joining the lab, Isabel began clinical work with children and adolescents possessing an Autism diagnosis and receiving Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy at RUSH Kids Pediatrics, a joint venture affiliated with Select Medical. Isabel collects ongoing work and research experiences with adolescents, children, trauma-impacted and marginalized groups, Domestic Violence survivors, and intellectually disabled clients.
Vanessa Houghton, BA
Research Associate II
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UIC, Department of Psychiatry Profile
Vanessa graduated from UIC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Psychology with a minor in Sociology in May of 2023. She has previous research experience from volunteering with a neuropsychology lab at RUSH working on digital interventions. In the future her goal is to be accepted into a law program. She’s currently a full-time research associate with the Clinical Services in Psychopharmacology Program.
Brynn Noonan, BS
Research Associate II
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UIC, Department of Psychiatry Profile
Brynn Noonan graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a Behavioral Neuroscience concentration and a minor in Animal Sciences. She worked for UIUC’s Neuropsychopharmacology Lab, researching adolescent substance use and its impact on the brain and behavior using rat models. She also has experience providing direct services to youth and young adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Her goal is to further ongoing research surrounding at-risk youth and their families, focusing on early intervention and trauma-informed care.
Anvi Divekar, BS
Research Associate II
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UIC, Department of Psychiatry Profile
Anvi Divekar graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical/Community Psychology and minors in Chemistry and Criminology in May of 2024. She served as a Paraprofessional for her institution's Counseling Center, and programmed service events through her affinity-based service sorority as Vice President. Her prior and ongoing experience focuses on eating disorder patients, the homeless, children in the grief process, and cultural minorities. Her future goals are to attend medical school and serve the mental and physical needs of her community.
Matthew Kenner, BS
Research Associate II
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UIC, Department of Psychiatry Profile
Matthew graduated from the University of Arizona in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychological Science. Matthew participated in many different labs during his time at the university of Arizona but is proud to be a member of a professional staff working within the field of child welfare. Matthew is currently pursuing an MS degree in Business Analytics, while working full-time at the Clinical Services in Psychopharmacology lab. In his spare time Mathew enjoys watching basketball as he is a die-hard Boston Celtics fan.
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