DC02: Sofía Avila Pérez
Personal Background:
I was born and raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco. Mexico
Study Background:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Guadalajara University, LAMAR
Master’s degree in Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at University of Padua, Italy
Other research experience prior to TReND:
- Intern at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padua
- Thesis project: Cerebellar contribution to gait and postural control: an rTMS study Research Assistant at Leiden University
- Research topic: Practice effects predict long-term cognitive outcomes in Parkinson’s disease
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Personal research project:
Can superimposed sensorimotor variability in practice enhance motor (observational) learning in older adults?
University/Institute:
Universität Münster – Department of Neuromotor Behavior and Exercise
Supervisor team:
Dr. Julian Rudisch and Professor Dr. Claudia Voelcker-Rehage
Motivation:
I joined TReND because it represents an opportunity to merge my background in psychology and neuroscience into a project that advances our understanding of cognitive and motor control in health and disease. TReND's emphasis on translating our research knowledge into clinical practice aligns with my passion for making science impactful beyond the lab, benefiting clinicians, patients and caregivers. By contributing to the development and enhancement of rehabilitation treatments, I aim to achieve meaningful improvements in clinical practices.