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Clíona Kelly is a Postdoctoral Associate in Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, part of the Before and After Baby Lab led by Helena Rutherford. She holds a BSc in Psychology, MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, and PhD in Neuroscience and Computer Science from Aston University (UK). Her research combines virtual reality (VR) and electroencephalography (EEG) to study neural mechanisms in mother-infant interaction, particularly psychological risk factors in mothers. She co-founded Black In Neuro, a nonprofit promoting diversity in neuroscience.
Education:
- BSc Psychology, Aston University
- MSc Cognitive Neuroscience, Aston University
- PhD Neuroscience and Computer Science, Aston University
Research Interests: Focuses on maternal brain dynamics using Neuro-VR tools, emphasizing diverse populations. Explores eye gaze and social interaction mechanisms in VR environments.
Awards:
- 2024 Kavli Postdoctoral Award for Academic Diversity
- Edward Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Inductee
- Yale School of Medicine Science Fellowship
Labs/Teams: Before and After Baby Lab (Yale), collaborating on maternal-infant studies. Active in Black In Neuro advocacy.