Meet the Team

Kaylin Taylor is a Clinical Research Coordinator for the DRIVES lab. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and her Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Kaylin has worked in clinical research at Washington University School of Medicine since 2017.

Alexis Walker is a Clinical Research Coordinator for both the DRIVES Project and ARCHES Study. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in cognitive neuroscience and African and African-American studies at Washington University in St. Louis in May of 2021. This project contributes to her interest in the intersection between various neuropsychological topics and vulnerable communities (i.e. geriatric, pediatric, racial minorities, etc.).

Ann Johnson joined Washington University School of Medicine in September 2000 and works for the Center for the Center for Clinical Studies. She currently coordinates multiple studies including Fitness to Drive, Driving Simulator Norming, Driving Simulator Stroke, Factors and Evolve: Traumatic Brain Injury in Service Members. She has worked with the DRIVES lab since 2012 and supports study coordination of the R01 grant.

Maeve Intagliata is a Clinical Research Coordinator for the DRIVES lab. She completed her bachelor’s degree in child and Family Studies with a minor in Social Work at Southeast Missouri State University and recently earned her Master’s degree in Prevention Science from Kansas State University. Her research focused on understanding the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among low-income mothers and their children and if resilience factors mediated that relationship. Maeve is passionate about promoting optimal health and well-being for all individuals across the life course.

Nikitha Damera is a Clinical Research Coordinator I for the DRIVES Lab. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology with a minor in Film & Media Studies at Washington University in St. Louis in May of 2023, and is currently completing the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at WashU. She is passionate about understanding public health solutions that improve the lifestyle and care of aging populations. Nikitha is excited to work with the DRIVES Lab and be a part of neurodegenerative disease research.

Kayla Mills is a Clinical Research Coordinator for the DRIVES Lab. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with a minor in Biology at Truman State University then completed her Bachelor’s in Nursing at Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College. She graduated in 2020 and worked in the ICU/critical care setting before joining clinical research at Washington University School of Medicine in 2024. She joined to pursue her interest in Neurology and specific passion for understanding Alzheimer’s Disease which inspired her career in healthcare. She is particularly interested in how pre-existing neurological and psychological conditions are linked to the development of Alzheimer’s Disease and how this knowledge can improve treatment with hopes of prevention. Outside of the lab, she enjoys experiencing the world through food adventures and life with her two cats, Sherlock and Nola. 

Dr. Ling Chen is an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Chen received a M.D. in medicine and a M.S. in medicine from Beijing Medical University (China), a MSPH in Biostatistics from the University of South Carolina and a PhD in Statistics from University of Missouri. She holds a secondary appointment as Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Chen’s research interests include survival analysis, multiple imputation for missing data, longitudinal data analysis, clustered data analysis and sample size calculation. She has been actively involved in research related to physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing and Ophthalmology.

Dr. Ramkrishna Kumar Singh is a Postdoctoral Research Associate for the DRIVES and ARCHES project. He earned his MD degree in India and later pursued an MPH from Washington University in St. Louis. He completed the Global Clinical Scholars Research Training Program at Harvard Medical School and was a Graduate Policy Scholar at the Clark-Fox Policy Institute. With over six years of clinical and extensive research experience, his work focuses on metabolomics and social determinants of health in South Asia and among African American population in St. Louis. Dr. Singh is passionate about studying biomarkers for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, with a strong interest in pursuing a residency in neurology.

Dr. Monique Williams is a geriatrician and the Medical Director of Oak Street Health, a model of care located in St. Louis that provides comprehensive, coordinated care and assists older adults to age in place. She is also a member of the National Medical Association and the current President of Mound City Medical Forum. Additionally, she is a member of the NIA Health Disparities Resource Person Network, Gerontological Society of America, Biological Sciences Executive Committee, and Minority Issues in Gerontology Committee. Her research focuses on minority aging and health, Alzheimer’s disease, ethical issues in research and disparities across the lifespan. Dr. William’s bring her expertise on issues of health disparities, Alzheimer’s disease and inclusion of racial and ethnic minorities in aging research to our research.