PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
ANDREW D. GAUDET
Dr Gaudet is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neurology at the University of Texas at Austin. Gaudet aims to discover new mechanisms and therapeutic strategies for improving spinal cord repair. In addition, Gaudet is studying neuropathic pain, mood disorders, and metabolic function.
Gaudet completed Postdoctoral training in Dr Linda Watkins’ lab at the University of Colorado Boulder, and in Dr Phillip Popovich's lab at Ohio State University. Gaudet’s Ph.D. training was completed with Dr Matt Ramer at The University of British Columbia (2010).
See Andrew Gaudet's C.V.
Research Scientist
JOHN C. Aldrich, Ph.D.
John Aldrich is a Research Scientist in the Gaudet lab. Prior to joining in 2023, John worked with Dr. Steve Britt—also at the University of Texas at Austin—studying retinal development and dysfunction. Prior to this ongoing foray into neuroscience research, John studied chromatin and epigenetics, completing postdoctoral work with Dr. Patrick Ferree at Claremont Colleges and graduate work with Dr. Keith Maggert at Texas A&M University, earning a PhD in Biology in 2015.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
SAMANTHA ALMAN
Samantha is a graduate student from Boston, MA. In 2021, she received her B.A. in psychology from Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Before coming to UT Austin, she worked for the Nurses' Health Study and its Cohorts Biorepository in Boston. She is eager to bring her background in psychology and technical lab skills to the Gaudet Lab, and explore the field of behavioral neuroscience in-depth.
Ashley Scheinfeld
Ashley is a Ph.D. student in the Gaudet Lab. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience with a Pre-Health Professions Certificate at UT-Austin.
Post-Bacc RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Kalina SOto Dusenbery
Kalina Soto Dusenbery is a Research Associate in the Gaudet Lab. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Systems/Behavioral Neuroscience at The Ohio State University. As an undergraduate, she assisted with quantitative psychology research, investigating directional error and power analysis. Kalina is interested in chronobiology, so she is excited to research circadian rhythms in the Gaudet lab.
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
FIONA BREMNER
Fiona is a research technician in the Gaudet Lab. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Society with a Pre-Health Professions Certificate at the University of Texas at Austin. She plans to pursue a career in medicine and is looking forward to gaining research experience in the Gaudet Lab.
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTS
TRACY KHONG
Tracy Khong is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Gaudet Lab. She is pursuing a BSA in Neuroscience with a minor in Healthcare Reform and Innovation. She plans on pursuing a career in medicine and health policy/law. Outside of research, she likes playing with her cats and trying new food places with friends and family!
SOJEONG LEE
Sojeong Lee is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Gaudet Lab. She is completing her BSA in Biochemistry and a minor in Business of Healthcare. For now, she plans on pursuing a MD after graduation with a focus on neurology. Outside of research, she likes to bake and to explore Austin with friends!
Candace Li
Candace Li is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Gaudet Lab. She is completing her Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology with a minor in Business and plans on pursuing PA school after graduation. Outside of research, she is involved in APS and Dance Action here at UT and enjoys baking and listening to music in her free time!
ANAIS MONTOYA
Anais Montoya is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Gaudet Lab. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, emphasizing neurological and evolutionary studies. After graduation, she plans to attend a Clinical Psychology graduate program to become a Neuropsychologist and work with patients suffering from traumatic brain injuries. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking, camping, two-stepping, and cuddle sessions with her cats.
ALMA PEREZ
Alma Perez is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Gaudet Lab. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience as well as a Pre-Health Professions certificate and a Forensic Science certificate at UT Austin. After graduation, they plan to attend Graduate school and complete a Ph.D. Their hobbies outside of working with mice include baking, reading, and catching up on lost sleep.
AVERI PIKE
Hi I’m Averi and I’m an undergraduate research assistant in the Gaudet Lab. I’m completing a bachelors degree in biochemistry, as well as a minor certificate in forensic science. Post graduation, I plan on attending graduate school to obtain my PhD. Outside of lab I enjoy hiking, traveling, and cooking!
RUJULA SHARMA
Rujula Sharma is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Gaudet Lab. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology as well as a Pre-Health Professions Certificate at UT Austin. After graduation, she plans on pursuing Medical School. Outside of research, she has her Bachelor's in Indian Classical Dance and she loves to work out in her free time!
Science and fun with technicians and trainees at the University of Texas at Austin.
Selected Former trainees
Trainee
Sydney Lee, Graduate Student, Ph.D. 2024
L. Kate Davis, Rotating Graduate Student
Current: Graduate student, Institute for Neuroscience at UT-Austin
Sung-Hoon Park, Undergraduate Assistant
Current: Medical student, University of Texas McGovern Medical School
Kanako Matsumura, Rotating Graduate Student
Current: Graduate student, Institute for Neuroscience at UT-Austin
Monica Ayala, Research Assistant
Current: D.O. student, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Heather D'Angelo, Research Assistant
Current: Research Assistant, CU-Boulder
Elana Smith, undergraduate assistant
Current: Office Administrator and Youth Mentor
Emily Bateman, undergraduate assistant
Current: Office Assistant, Rocky Mountain Orofacial Center
Wolf Schleicher, undergraduate assistant
Current: Research Assistant, CU-Anshutz
David Sweet, undergraduate assistant
Current: M.D./Ph.D. student, Case-Western Reserve University
Philipp Schmitt, undergraduate assistant
Master's, current: Medical Scribe
Xinyang Xu, undergraduate assistant
Current: M.D. student, University of Kansas
Nicole Polinski, undergraduate assistant
Ph.D., current: Associate Director, Research Programs - Parkinson's Research
Rebecca Rowen, undergraduate assistant
M.D., current: Florida Hospital
Griselle Leon, undergraduate assistant
M.D., current: Hart Family Medical