The Study of Healthy Aging & Applied Research Programs
Clemson University
The Study of Healthy Aging & Applied Research Programs
Clemson University
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Milan Lewis-Harris
Hello! My name is Milan Lewis-Harris and I am a Junior Biological Sciences major with a minor in Youth Development at Clemson University. I'm from Rock Hill, SC and have always been a huge Clemson fan! This will be my first semester with the SHAARP lab, and I am so excited to see everything I will learn. From this experience, I hope to gain useful research skills and further my passion for health. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school and eventually pursue a career as a pediatrician or family medicine physician. Outside of this lab, my research interests are in mental health.
Vanessa Martinez
I am a Clemson University graduate with a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in Life Sciences. I have been a member of the SHAARP lab since 2023. My career plan is to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in neuropsychology. My research interest focuses on understanding how cognitive and biological factors contribute to neurocognitive aging and the development of neurodegenerative disorders. I am also passionate about exploring potential interventions to mitigate these conditions and promote healthy aging.
Juliet Skrelja
My name is Juliet Skrelja and I am a freshman Public Health Science major from New York! This is my first semester in the SHAARP Lab, and I am beyond excited to be a part of such meaningful and fascinating research. I aspire to become a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, and I know that the skills I am developing through working in the lab – particularly in studying the aging population and the research process - will be beneficial to me in my future career. My academic interests mainly lie in pediatrics and gerontology, and I hope to one day work in either a pediatric or veteran hospital, providing compassionate and evidence-based care.
Allison Walton
My name is Allison Walton and I am a Senior Psychology major at Furman University. This will be my fifth semester at the SHAARP lab. My current plan for the remainder of my schooling is to attend graduate school for a PhD in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology. Outside of the Lab, I also participate in research at Furman with a faculty member as well as work as a TA in the psychology department. My interests lie in Gerontology and Early Childhood Mental Health.
Charlotte Weaver
Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte Weaver, and I am a senior Biological Sciences major with a minor in Business Administration at Clemson. I have always loved working with older adults, which led me to join the SHAARP Lab to explore gerontology research further. Growing up with my grandmother in our home and volunteering in nursing homes, I developed a deep appreciation for the complexities of aging and the necessity of high-quality healthcare for this growing population. These experiences have strengthened my passion for becoming a geriatrician, where I know I can be a strong advocate for them. Through my work in the lab, I’m excited to develop my research skills and deepen my understanding of cognitive aging to contribute to the well-being of others.
