Yessica Giron

About Me: Hey! My name is Yessica and I’m from Prince George’s County, Maryland. I’m studying Neuroscience on a pre-med track. Growing up in the DMV, I’ve explored countless museums and parks, so I’m always happy to share recommendations for local spots or restaurants! I enjoy landscape photography, collecting keychains, and painting in any medium (especially watercolor). Feel free to contact me whenever. I'm excited to work with you!

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Neuroscience

Minors: Philosophy; Health Equity (Micro-Minor)

Extra-Curriculars: GW IVCF, Medical Assistant at a Foot & Ankle / Wound Care Center, Teacher Assistant at a local church

Research Experience: I currently work as an undergraduate research assistant in the Fama Aphasia Recovery Lab in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences under Dr. Fama, contributing to the Inner Speech and Naming Treatment Study and the Bilingual Study. I also worked as a research intern in the Triplett Laboratory under Dr. Triplett at Children’s National Hospital, studying the disruption of function and sensory processing deficits in fragile x syndrome.

Fall Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought: Wisdom with Professor Ralkowski 

Fall Scientific Reasoning and Discovery: BISC 1111: Introductory Biology: Cells and Molecules with Professor Manubay