People of the MARL

Natalia Gierlachowski is a is a senior psychology student with a minor in digital data studies and on a pre-occupational therapy track. Her interests include women's health advocacy. She is a member of POPTA, a club for pre-physical and occupational therapy students. She hopes to explore data collection and patient interaction at the MARL.

Monica Stapor is a senior majoring in biology on the pre-optometry track. Her focus in the lab is analyzing eye-tracking data from professional sports players. Her interests in vision science, fitness and nature reflect her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and support her long-term goal of becoming an optometrist. She hopes to use her research experience and passion for vision to provide better care for her patients. Monica plans on continuing vision research in optometry school.

Chelsea Christie is a junior majoring in biology with a minor in sociology on a pre-optometry track. Her interests include health and wellness, volunteer work and art. She is vice president of the University's Pre-Optometry Association and public relations coordinator for the University's chapter of Pretty Girls Sweat. She looks forward to advancing her knowledge in the field of optometry through the MARL, particularly gaining hands-on experience with eye-tracking equipment. She is eager to explore the intersection of visual science and patient care, contributing to research that enhances an understanding of visual perception and its impact on human movement and balance.

Reese Clark is a sophomore majoring in integrative neuroscience pursuing a pre-medical track. Her interests include medicine and forensic studies. She is also a counselor for Crisis Textline, an emergency line for those experiencing mental health crises.

Jack O'Neill is a junior Integrative Neuroscience major at Binghamton University on a pre-med track. He has been a member of MARL since fall 2023. His interests include neurodegeneration and neuroimaging. He is mainly involved in the lab's research on concussions and contact sport participation on balance and gait. He is also involved in data collections with senior citizens of Broome County in the lab's fall risk assessments.