Undergraduate Research Assistants

Kaytlin Richardson

Research Assistant

Isabella Blum

Research Assistant

Isabella Blum is a junior at The Ohio State University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in psychology on a pre-med track. As an undergraduate research assistant in the CHILL Lab, she hopes to gain the experience and skills needed to work in the field of geriatric psychiatry, specifically working with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She is passionate about working with and for the Spanish-speaking population. She has experience in community outreach as a Wellness Ambassador at the OSU Student Wellness Center and Mental Health Chair for Chi Omega Zeta Alpha. She has clinical involvement as a volunteer at the Columbus Free Clinic and at the James Cancer Hospital. 

Talk to Isabella about:

• Geriatric psychology
• Cooking
• Spanish language/culture
• Crooner/jazz music

Kevin Shen

Kevin Shen is a third-year undergraduate student at The Ohio State University majoring in Neuroscience. He is passionate about advancing the fight against neurodegenerative diseases, with a particular focus on reducing dementia caregiver stress in the Central Ohio community. Outside the lab, Kevin is involved in Alzheimer’s advocacy, respite volunteering, and home health care. He also leads Living Memory, a community initiative that supports dementia caregivers through appreciation efforts. Kevin hopes to become a leader in the biotechnology industry, developing devices that support individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, watching football, going to the gym, and spending time with friends. 

Talk to Kevin about:

• Ohio State Football

• Caregiver support

• Neurodegenerative diseases