Vayle Lafehr
Research Associate at Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Associate
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Sep 2023 - Present
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UNSW College
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Australia
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Conducted and led in-depth histological work for the lab. Contributed to research on the effects of NAD+ precursors in different concentrations on U251 cell lines. Under the expertise of Dr. Perminder Sachdev and Dr. Nady Braidy. Conducted and led in-depth histological work for the lab. Contributed to research on the effects of NAD+ precursors in different concentrations on U251 cell lines. Under the expertise of Dr. Perminder Sachdev and Dr. Nady Braidy.
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University of Colorado Boulder
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
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Oct 2021 - Jan 2023
Experimented on the neural mechanisms underlying stressor controllability and social dominance. In-vivo models were used to analyze behavior. Under the expertise of Private Investigator Dr. Michael Baratta, PhD. Earned an Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) scholarship to independently design and conduct an experiment during Summer 2022. My work focused on characterizing a dominance behavioral task.
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Learning Assistant at University of Colorado Boulder
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Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Learning assistant for the course NRSC 2200: Lab Techniques in Neuroscience, taught by Dr. Heidi Day. Assisted students in synthesizing a foundation of detailed neuroanatomy and neuroscience laboratory procedures such as cDNA synthesis, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, Cresyl violet staining, stereotaxic surgeries, and dissections. Co-enrolled in an upper-division education course where I learned the skills to teach a STEM course effectively.
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Humango Training
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Writing And Editing Professional
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Feb 2022 - Sep 2022
Wrote and edited AI-user dialogues for a seamless in-app experience. Edited digital marketing channels. Copyedited a glossary of health and fitness terminology for user comprehension. Wrote and edited AI-user dialogues for a seamless in-app experience. Edited digital marketing channels. Copyedited a glossary of health and fitness terminology for user comprehension.
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Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado - Boulder
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Undergraduate Student Researcher
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Nov 2021 - Feb 2022
System-Human Interaction with NIRS and EEG lab. Studied AI agent-human teamwork. System-Human Interaction with NIRS and EEG lab. Studied AI agent-human teamwork.
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University of Colorado Law School
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Communications Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
Responsible for editing the semi-annual Amicus publication. Responsible for updating the CU Law website and working directly with Law student Alumni to produce feature pieces online and in-print. Responsible for editing the semi-annual Amicus publication. Responsible for updating the CU Law website and working directly with Law student Alumni to produce feature pieces online and in-print.
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Avid4 Adventure
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Taught kids, ages 5-9, how to kayak, rock climb, canoe, mountain bike, and hike. Emphasized Leave No Trace principles and outdoor safety education. Taught kids, ages 5-9, how to kayak, rock climb, canoe, mountain bike, and hike. Emphasized Leave No Trace principles and outdoor safety education.
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University of Colorado Boulder
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Resident Advisor
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Aug 2020 - Apr 2021
Worked as a resident advisor to create an inclusive community by designing and implementing educational programs. Promoted conflict resolution strategies through productive mediation. Handled serious mental health incidents, including trauma incidents. In this position, I was responsible for ~20 first-year residents. Learned valuable skills in leadership, mentorship, community-building, and communication. Worked as a resident advisor to create an inclusive community by designing and implementing educational programs. Promoted conflict resolution strategies through productive mediation. Handled serious mental health incidents, including trauma incidents. In this position, I was responsible for ~20 first-year residents. Learned valuable skills in leadership, mentorship, community-building, and communication.
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MOSAIC MULTICULTURAL FOUNDATION
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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Intern
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Apr 2018 - Apr 2019
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Education
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University of Colorado Boulder
Bachelor's degree, Neurobiology and Neurosciences -
UNSW
Bachelor's degree, Neuroscience -
Douglas County High School
GPA: 4.3