Kathryn Wall
About Kathryn Wall
Kathryn Wall is a Teaching Fellow and Neuroscience PhD student at Yale University, where she has been studying since 2020. She has a diverse background in research and education, including previous roles at the National Institutes of Health and the New York State Department of Health.
Work at Yale University
Currently, Kathryn Wall is a Neuroscience PhD student at Yale University, having started her studies in 2020. She also serves as a Teaching Fellow, a role she has held since 2022, and teaches a course on Bioethics in Neuroscience. Additionally, she has been working as an Exam Proctor since 2021. Her research focuses on the implications of substance use on maternal and infant neural development in the Before and After Baby Lab.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Wall has a strong educational background in the fields of neuroscience and psychology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Union College in 2018. Following this, she obtained a Master of Science in Biology from Southern Connecticut State University in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Psychology from American Public University in 2021. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience at Yale University, expected to complete in 2026, and is also working towards a Certificate in College Teaching Preparation at the Yale Poorvu Teaching Center.
Background
Kathryn Wall completed her high school education at Mercy High School in Middletown, Connecticut, from 2010 to 2014. She has gained diverse research experience through various internships and assistant roles, including positions at the National Institutes of Health, New York State Department of Health, Neural Stem Cell Institute, and Union College.
Research Experience
Kathryn Wall has accumulated significant research experience in neuroscience. She worked as a Research Assistant at Yale University School of Medicine from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Union College from 2015 to 2019. Her research interests include studying the effects of substance use on neural development, specifically in maternal and infant populations.