Brianna Yamasaki
About Brianna Yamasaki
Brianna Yamasaki is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Vanderbilt University, specializing in psychology and neuroscience research.
Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Vanderbilt University
Brianna Yamasaki currently holds the position of Postdoctoral Research Scholar at Vanderbilt University. Her responsibilities include developing grant proposals, delivering scientific presentations, and mentoring research project teams. Brianna is also involved in creating and leading training sessions for students and staff to better understand research processes and methodologies.
Lecturer and Manager Roles at University of Washington
Brianna Yamasaki served in multiple roles at the University of Washington, showcasing a strong background in both teaching and research management. From 2016 to 2018, she worked as a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology. During this time, she also managed the Psychology Subject Pool for four years, from 2014 to 2018. In these roles, she was instrumental in overseeing various research projects and coordinating participant involvement.
Graduate Research Associate at University of Washington
From 2012 to 2018, Brianna Yamasaki was a Graduate Research Associate in the Institute for Learning and Brain Sciences and the Department of Psychology at the University of Washington. Her role involved designing and conducting experiments, synthesizing literature for theory-driven research, and analyzing behavioral and neuroimaging data. She also published her research findings in academic journals, contributing significantly to the scientific community.
Academic Background and Doctoral Studies
Brianna Yamasaki received her educational training at the University of Washington, completing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Psychology in 2018. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology from the same institution in 2012. Her strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for her advanced research in the field of psychology.