Helena Digney
About Helena Digney
Helena Digney is a Neuro-Ophthalmology Research Intern at NYU Langone Health and a Dental Assistant at Orange Dental Center, with a background in Neural Science and Behavioral Neuroscience.
Title and Current Roles
Helena Digney is currently working as a Neuro-Ophthalmology Research Intern at NYU Langone Health. In addition, she is involved in virtual shadowing at UT Southwestern Medical Center. She also holds a position as a Dental Assistant at Orange Dental Center in City of Orange Township, New Jersey.
Professional Experience
Helena Digney serves as a Neuro-Ophthalmology Research Intern at NYU Langone Health, where she is engaged in concussion research. She has held this role since 2021. Concurrently, she is involved in a virtual shadowing program at UT Southwestern Medical Center, which she began in 2020. Previously, she worked as a BRAINtern in the Lenox Hill Neurosurgery department for 6 months in 2020.
Educational Background
Helena Digney attended New York University from 2020 to 2022, earning a Bachelor of Science in Neural Science with a Pre-Medicine focus. Prior to this, she studied Behavioral Neuroscience at Connecticut College from 2018 to 2020. She completed her high school education at Gill St. Bernard's School, receiving her diploma in 2018.
Research Contributions
At NYU Langone Health, Helena Digney has contributed to concussion research within the Neuro-Ophthalmology Department. Her work primarily focuses on understanding the neurological impacts and recovery processes associated with concussions.
Geographical Focus
Helena Digney is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, leveraging her proximity to premier medical and research institutions to advance her career in neuro-ophthalmology and neural science.