Taylor Bosch

Taylor Bosch serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Dakota, teaching core courses including General Psychology, Exploring Neuroscience, Physiological Psychology, and Advanced Cognitive Neuroscience.

Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of South Dakota (2018) and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Sioux Falls (2013).

Dr. Bosch's research program employs advanced neuroimaging and stimulation techniques to investigate fundamental brain mechanisms. Using EEG, fMRI, and non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS), she examines motor control systems in neurological and psychiatric conditions, with particular emphasis on Parkinson's disease pathophysiology, stroke rehabilitation, PTSD neurocircuitry, and addiction mechanisms. Her work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications through rigorous examination of neural oscillations and functional connectivity.

Analysis of her 14 recent publications (2018-2024) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) cerebellar and cortical oscillatory dynamics in Parkinson's disease—especially regarding freezing of gait and deep brain stimulation effects; (2) sensorimotor adaptation in stroke recovery and tool-use neurology; and (3) physiological factors like hydration impacting neurostimulation outcomes. Her methodological expertise spans multimodal neuroimaging, graph theory analysis, and translational neuromodulation approaches.

Scientific recognition includes:

• Belbas-Larson Award (University of South Dakota, 2024)

Her scholarly dissemination extends to conference presentations such as 'Uniquely human: How the left anterior supramarginal gyrus supports advanced tool use' at the Annual MidBrains Conference (Green Bay, WI, January 2024), demonstrating active engagement with the neuroscience community. Ongoing collaborations with researchers including Arun Singh and Lee Baugh reflect her integrated approach to complex brain disorders.