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About Us
We’re the Baby’s First Years team at the Center for Neurobehavioral Development at
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain - University of Minnesota, and we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Neely Miller
Twin Cities (MN) Study Coordinator
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4-year-old Neely loved chocolate, playing outside, and took her role as the Funky Chicken in her dance recital very seriously.
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Grown-up Neely also loves chocolate and being outside, but decided to abandon her dance career in favor of doing research with kids and families.
Jessica Emerick
Research Assistant
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4-year-old Jess loved singing, dancing, and “The Little Mermaid.” She was a picky eater and her favorite foods were mac & cheese and ice cream.
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Grown up Jess loves spending time outside walking, swimming, and exercising. She is still a big fan of singing and eating ice cream, although she is not as picky about food anymore.
Hannah Shryer
Research Assistant
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4-year-old Hannah loved Spongebob Squarepants, playing soccer, and anything chocolate.
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Grown up Hannah loves sunflowers, ice cream, and going camping with her puppy.
Alexis Shuck
Research Assistant
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4-year-old Alexis loved gymnastics, Blues Clues, and eating ice cream.
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Grown up Alexis loves playing with her cat, reading, and occasionally playing the piano.
Dante Rogers
Research Assistant
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4-year-old Dante loved dinosaurs! His favorite was a velociraptor because they were fast and always worked together.
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Grown up Dante loves doing research! He especially loves working with children because it's fun and fulfilling!