Jocelyn Hoye
About Jocelyn Hoye
Jocelyn Hoye is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University, specializing in PET pharmacokinetic modeling for central nervous system drug development. She has a background in medical physics and has developed techniques to integrate PET imaging data with wearable technology to study Parkinson's Disease progression.
Current Role at Yale University
Jocelyn Hoye serves as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Yale University, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on advancing research in pharmacokinetic modeling, specifically for central nervous system drug development. Her work includes developing techniques that integrate PET imaging data with wearable technology data, aimed at studying the effects of exercise on the progression of Parkinson’s Disease. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of neurological disorders and their treatment.
Education and Expertise
Jocelyn Hoye has a robust educational background in physics and medical physics. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Physics and Mathematics from Bates College from 2011 to 2015. Following this, she pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Diagnostic Imaging Medical Physics at Duke University, completing her studies from 2015 to 2020. Additionally, she studied at the School for International Training, focusing on Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics in Iceland for 11 months in 2013. Her expertise lies in PET pharmacokinetic modeling and neuroimaging.
Previous Experience at Duke University
Prior to her current role, Jocelyn Hoye worked as a PhD Candidate at the Carl E. Ravin Advanced Imaging Laboratories at Duke University from 2015 to 2020. During her time there, she conducted significant research, including studies on the impact of inflammation on the dopamine system in nicotine addiction using quantitative dynamic neuroimaging. This research experience provided her with a solid foundation in advanced imaging techniques and their applications in neuroscience.
Internship at Siemens Healthineers
In 2018, Jocelyn Hoye completed a two-month internship as an R&D Collaborations Program Intern in Computed Tomography at Siemens Healthineers, located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area. This internship allowed her to gain practical experience in research and development within the medical imaging field, further enhancing her skills and knowledge in imaging technologies.