Our lab is focused on understanding neural repair mechanisms and outcomes after stroke in order to guide the development and clinical translation of novel neurotechnologies to optimize stroke recovery.
Meet the Team!
David J. Lin, MD
Principle Investigator
Julie DiCarlo, MS
Lab Manager / Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Kimberly Erler, PhD, OTR/L
Research Scientist
Richard Hardstone, PhD
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Kelly Rishe, MSOT, OTR/L
Clinical Research Occupational Therapist
Susan Goedeken, MSOT, OTR/L
Clinical Research Occupational Therapist
Kristi Emerson, BSN, RN, CNRN
Research Nurse
Sarah Cavanagh, MS
Bioengineering PhD Student
Sydney McKiernan
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Josephine Buclez
Clinical Research Coordinator
Jenny Hebert
Clinical Research Coordinator
Galina Gheihman, MD
Associate Clinical Researcher
Liqi Shu
Neurology Resident
Maryam Masood
Senior IRB and Regulatory Coordinator
Perman Gochyyev, PhD
Biostatistician
Yangling Chou, PhD
Clinical Trials Coordinator
Nicole Dusang, MS
Electrical Engineering PhD Candidate
Adrian Lin
Undergraduate Student Intern
Alexandra Podell
OTD Student
Alice Lee
OTD Student
Brenna Bigenwald
OTD Student
Claire Brehm
OTD Student
Jillian Salis
OTD Student
Monica Tran
OTD Student
Nadim Barakat
Undergraduate Student Intern
Zachary Buller
Undergraduate Student Intern
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Lin Laboratory has a dynamic, collaborative, and productive culture. Our clinical research involves recruiting and working with participants from diverse backgrounds to advance the science of neurorecovery. In the lab, we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment that best supports the optimal learning and growth of individuals at all stages of training and from all backgrounds.