Mackenzie Taylor, Ph.D.

Mackenzie Taylor, Ph.D.

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Cognitive Neuroscientist•Data Scientist•Neuroimaging and Substance Use Researcher

  • Education

    • Texas Wesleyan University

      2015 - 2017
      Bachelor of Science - BS in Psychology, Minor in Biology
    • The University of Texas at Dallas

      2017 - 2023
      Cognition and Neuroscience PhD Neuroimaging in Addiction and Aging
    • The University of Texas at Dallas

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Science - MS Applied Cognition and Neuroscience
  • Experience

    • Walgreens

      Jun 2015 - Aug 2017
      Certified Pharmacy Technician
    • Center for Therapeutic Change

      Jan 2016 - May 2016
      Counseling Intern
    • Keller ISD

      Jun 2016 - May 2017
      ACRA Case Manager
    • Texas Wesleyan University

      Aug 2016 - May 2017
      Undergraduate Research Assistant
    • The University of Texas at Dallas

      Aug 2017 - Sept 2023
      Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

      Broad Research Interests: Brain-behavior investigation of value-based decision-making in substance use and underlying mechanisms contributing to the BOLD signal. Using multidisciplinary approaches involving: MRI, biological markers, behavioral tasks and assessments.Dissertation Topic: Hemodynamic Response Variability and its Relationship to the BOLD Signal in Younger and Older AdultsCourses Taught:Abnormal Psychology (5 semesters)NeurophysiologyIntroduction to StatisticsResearch Design and Methods (2 semesters)The Developing Child: Infants and Toddlers (Graduate Course) Show less

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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mackenzie Taylor, Ph.D.
      NIDA University of Amsterdam Summer Institute on Addiction Tuition Scholarship NIDA Jul 2018
    • Awarded to Mackenzie Taylor, Ph.D.
      Beta Beta Beta Research Grant Beta Beta Beta Nov 2014