Kayla Togneri
About Kayla Togneri
Kayla Togneri is an IRTA Postbac Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, where she works under Dr. Sara Inati. She has a background in neuroscience and biology, with experience in teaching, research, and athletics.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Kayla Togneri serves as an IRTA Postbac Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2023. She works under the supervision of Dr. Sara Inati at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. In this role, she focuses on gaining experience in translational neuroscience and clinical research, aligning with her interests in pediatrics, surgery, fetal-maternal medicine, and neurology.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current position, Kayla Togneri worked as a Spanish and English Teacher at Outreach360 from 2020 to 2021 for eight months. She also held a role as a Student Supervisor at Macalester College from 2017 to 2021, where she contributed to the college community while balancing her responsibilities as a student athlete in basketball and soccer.
Research Experience
Kayla has significant research experience, having worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota Medical School from 2021 to 2022 for eleven months. She also served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she conducted Fulbright research in Lima, Peru in 2022, focusing on the effects of neurocysticercosis on brain regions and structures.
Educational Background
Kayla Togneri graduated from Macalester College with a double major in Neuroscience and Biology, alongside minors in Spanish and Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, she achieved her High School Diploma at Ventura High School from 2013 to 2017.
Interests and Future Plans
Kayla Togneri has a strong interest in pediatrics, surgery, fetal-maternal medicine, and neurology. She plans to gain further experience in these areas during a three-year gap before applying to medical school, aiming to enhance her understanding of clinical practices and research methodologies.