Alyssa M Merbler

Alyssa M Merbler is a Researcher in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Minnesota, focusing on neurodevelopmental disorders such as Rett syndrome and cerebral palsy. Her work bridges neuroscience, pediatrics, and pain medicine to address critical gaps in sensory and pain assessment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Research Interests:

• Developmental Disabilities
• Rett Syndrome
• Pain Management
• Sleep Disorders
• Actigraphy
• Quantitative Sensory Testing

Scientific Awards:

• Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment Disabilities Fellowship (2018)
• University of Minnesota Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship (2020)

She collaborates with institutions like the NIH on projects such as 'Dyadic parent-child influences on pain expression and proxy ratings in children with IDD' (active 2023-2028). Her email is merbl004@umn.edu.