Aislinn Sandre is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Western University and the Director of the Sandre Lab. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from McGill University and completed postdoctoral training at Teachers College, Columbia University. Aislinn's research focuses on how the brain processes emotion across development and how family and environmental experiences influence these processes to increase risk for psychopathology, especially depression and anxiety. She is also interested in whether interventions that target family and environmental experiences, such as reducing stress, can promote healthy brain and emotional development and reduce risk. Outside of the lab, Aislinn enjoys reading crime fiction, running in the Sifton Bog, traveling, and spending time with her family and her three cats.

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Olivia is a first year MSc student in Clinical Psychology. She completed her undergraduate degree in psychology from Queen’s University. Olivia is excited to investigate the neural response patterns that may predispose individuals to anxiety and depression, as well as the environmental processes that translate these vulnerabilities into psychopathology. Outside the lab Olivia enjoys reading, going on walks, and trying out new foods!

Ella is a first-year MSc student student in the Clinical Psychology Program at Western University, where she previously received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Her research interests include exploring how childhood stress can lead to alterations in biological pathways associated with cognitive and emotional development. She is also interested in how atypical development in these areas can increase a child's vulnerability to developing psychopathological disorders later in life. Outside of the lab, she enjoys cooking and baking, physical activity, traveling, and reading psychological thrillers!

Halle is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing an Honours Specialization in Psychology at Western University.  Her role in the lab involves coordinating projects, participant recruitment, and aid in weekly tasks. Halle is interested in how vulnerable populations are implicated in the legal system, specifically children who experience chronic stress. She hopes to obtain a career in legal policy, where she can contribute to creating inclusive and preventative programs that serve youth and young adults who are at high risk of committing crime. In her personal time she enjoys going on walks with her dog and catching up with her family and friends over FaceTime.

Julia is a fourth-year undergraduate student completing an Honours Specialization in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences at Western University. She is joining Dr. Sandre’s lab as a research assistant, where she will support projects that investigate developmental pathways to depression and anxiety through the lens of neural processing of affective information. Julia is particularly interested in how physiological and neurological processes are linked to mental health outcomes and risk factors across the lifespan. Julia hopes to pursue a career in dentistry, where she can integrate her passion for healthcare, mental well-being, and patient-centered care. Outside of the lab, she enjoys playing tennis, spending time with family and friends, and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Anisa is a fourth-year undergraduate student pursuing an Honours Specialization in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience (BSc) degree at Western University. Her academic and research interests focus on cognitive development across the lifespan and clinical psychology. She was recently awarded an undergraduate summer research internship (USRI) in which she is examining the development of frontal alpha asymmetry from infancy to childhood and whether positive parenting behaviors predict differences in this development. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the flute and alto saxophone, learning about archaeology, and spending time with family and friends.

Joshua is a 4th year undergraduate student pursuing an Honours Psychology (BSc) degree. He has previously done research in the memory field, but is looking forward to learning about the developmental factors that affect various types of psychopathology. In his free time he loves cooking, going to the gym, and playing volleyball!