CRCs

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Katie Prinkey is a Clinical Research Coordinator for the DRIVES lab. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Neurobiology with minors in Computer Science and English Literature at the University of California, San Diego. Before joining Washington University School of Medicine, she utilized molecular neuroscience to research post-translational modifications in Alzheimer's disease at the University of California, San Diego. She joined the DRIVES lab to continue her research in neurodegeneration and is passionate about contributing to the clinical understanding of prevention and development of Alzheimer's disease. In her free time, she enjoys reading and hanging out with her cat, Bella.

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.).