University of Wisconsin–Madison

People Type: Graduate Student

Binder, Josie

Biography About me: I graduated with a B.S. in Biology from St. Norbert College in May of 2022, and I am currently a first-year student in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program here at UW-Madison. My main clinical interests include working with the pediatric population.  What motivates me: I’m motivated to continue learning about pediatric …

Breuer, Samara

Biography About Me: I am a second-year physical therapy student with an interest in pediatric PT. I graduated from UW-Madison with a BS in Kinesiology with a certificate in Athletic Healthcare. During my undergraduate career, I volunteered in the Motor Behavior Lab and really enjoyed the research process. What motivates me: I’m motivated to have …

Collum, Colton C

Biography About me: I graduated from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN in 2024 with a degree in Kinesiology, where I was also a member of the football team. My passion for research developed during my senior year, when I assisted with three different studies and had the opportunity to present on analgesia and anxiety …

De Abreu E Gouvêa, Andrea

Biography About me: I am a medical student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health. In 2020, graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Neuroscience. Before coming to UW-Madison, I completed a two-year post-baccalaureate research fellowship in an integrative neuroimaging lab at the NIMH. My current research interests are in neurodevelopment …

De La Torre, Rodrigo

Biography About me: I’m currently a medical student at UW-Madison and graduated with a B.S. in Neuroscience from NYU back in 2019. I am interested in the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration and in discovering novel therapies to prevent and mitigate their progression. I have a background in basic science research and look forward to developing my …

Galli, Marissa

Biography About me: I earned a degree in Neurobiology from the University of Wisconsin in 2018 and am currently a first-year medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. After medical school, I hope to complete a residency in either general surgery with a pediatric surgical fellowship or in pediatrics …

Gavioli, BS, Marissa

Biography About me: I graduated with a degree in Neurobiology from the University of Wisconsin Madison in 2019 and am a first-year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at UW Madison. I am passionate about working with the pediatric population and fascinated with the complexity of the brain! What motivates me: Having worked as a clinical …

Gissler, Lindsay J

Biography About me: I am a first year Doctor of Physical Therapy student at UW-Madison and have earned a B.S. in Exercise Science through Concordia University Irvine in December 2020. I look forward to developing my clinical and professional skills with the pediatric population through the research lens. What motivates me: Working alongside a talented …

Koziol, Hannah M

Biography About me: I am currently a Doctor of Physical Therapy student at UW-Madison and graduated with degrees in Exercise Science and Psychology from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. There are so many areas of physical theory that interest me such as pediatrics, sports, women’s health, traveling therapy, and inpatient, so …

Nawshin, MD, Tanjila

Biography Current Position: Researcher, UMN Brain Body Mind Laboratory Dr. Nawshin is a physician from Bangladesh and she has served as a clinician for about five years in her country. While working with the individuals having stroke and hemiparesis, she became fascinated with the complex neural mechanism of brain development and varied presentation of individuals …