Biography

 

Olivia Rowe

Olivia Rowe

  • Scholar-elect
  • United States
  • 2024 PhD Medicine

My initial interest in Neuroscience emerged during my undergraduate studies at Northeastern University. However, it was my experience working as a PT/OT aide with survivors of stroke and traumatic brain injury (TBI) that sparked a profound passion for working in neurorehabilitation. In this setting, I often observed that patients were not given clear prognostic outcomes. This realization served as a catalyst, pivoting my research interests towards the characterization of central nervous system conditions and utilizing precision medicine to improve therapeutic interventions. With over six years of research experience spanning both industry and academia, I’ve investigated neurodegenerative disorders, spinal cord injuries, and amputations using several modalities including MRI, EEG, and interventional neuromodulatory methods. Working directly with various populations and methodologies has deeply enriched my dedication to helping others through research. As I begin my journey towards a PhD in Medicine at Cambridge, my hope is to use novel biomarkers to improve prognostic models of TBI and to narrow the research-to-practice gap in neurorehabilitation.

Previous Education

Northeastern University Post-Baccalaureate Coursework 2021
Northeastern University Psychology 2019