University of Wisconsin-Madison

Amy Hawley is a Research Program Manager in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She graduated from Miami University in Ohio with a BA in Anthropology.  She brings to the Paulsen Lab over 16 years of human subjects research management.

Kerry Ludke is a Research Program Manager in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.  She graduated from UW-La Crosse with a BS in Psychology and continued her education in UW–Whitewater’s MBA program.  She brings to the Paulsen Lab over 20 years of UW–Madison administrative knowledge and skills. She is honored to support the Paulsen Lab’s efforts to lay the groundwork for new HD and CADASIL therapies and the advancement of future medical care.

Deven Burks is a Researcher II in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He holds a doctorate from the University of Luxembourg and the Catholic University of Louvain. With the Paulsen Lab, Deven looks forward to working with the communities in Huntington’s Disease, CADASIL, and other rare neurodegenerative diseases to advance research on disease modeling and related ethical issues, such as returning study data to participants, genetic testing disclosure, genetic discrimination, and decision-making about therapeutic interventions. In his free time, Deven enjoys creative writing, endurance sports, and cooking.

Jenna is the Research Program Coordinator for the Paulsen Lab. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, along with a certificate in Child Welfare. In this role, she coordinates study operations, facilitates collaboration across research teams, and helps oversee participant recruitment and engagement. In her free time, she enjoys camping, traveling, skiing, and thrift shopping.

Rachel Disher is a Research Intern in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Biochemistry and certificates in Gender & Women’s Studies and Archaeology. Her research interests are treatment development and heritability of neurodegenerative disease. She hopes to practice neurology in the future as a physician. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, music, and being outdoors.

Dylan Cootway is a Clinical Research Project Coordinator I in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He earned an M.S. in Bacteriology and a B.S. in Biochemistry and Microbiology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Dylan is excited to contribute to CADASIL research by coordinating clinical studies, working closely with research participants, and helping advance the understanding of vascular cognitive disorders. His professional interests include clinical research, neuroscience, and translational medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys playing sports with friends, traveling, and rooting against the Chicago Bears.

Deekshitha Reddy is a Clinical Trials Data Coordinator in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She holds a master’s degree in healthcare informatics and has experience in clinical research data management, electronic data capture, and clinical trial coordination. Deekshitha is excited to contribute to research that advances the understanding of neurodegenerative and cerebrovascular diseases while continuing to develop innovative approaches to clinical data management and research operations. She enjoys designing women’s clothing, caring for house plants, and spending time with family and friends.

Micah Roby is an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Paulsen Lab, currently earning her degree in Neurobiology at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is excited to continue her work with the lab while gaining experience with patients to help support and advance research in neurological diseases. Her interests center on neuroanatomy, psychology, and MRI-based research. In her free time, Micah enjoys professionally dancing, traveling, music and crafting.

Emma Due is an undergraduate research assistant in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is majoring in Neurobiology and Psychology, with interests in clinical neuropsychology, neurodegenerative disease, and patient centered research. Emma looks forward to supporting CADASIL cognitive assessments and imaging studies while continuing to grow her skills in translational research. Outside the lab, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, staying active, and traveling.

Olivia Devereaux is an undergraduate research assistant in the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where she is majoring in Neurobiology. She is excited to continue developing her research and clinical experience while contributing to the lab’s work. Her interests include advancing her understanding of neurological disorders and the application of neuroimaging in research and patient care. After completing her undergraduate degree, Olivia plans to pursue a career as a Physician Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, attending live music events, and staying active.