H. Gerry Taylor, PhD Principal Investigator Dr. Taylor is Principal Investigator and Faculty Lead of the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group in the Center for Biobehavioral Health of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Findings from Dr. Taylor’s studies have enhanced understanding of the cognitive, behavior, and family consequences of brain-related conditions such as preterm birth and traumatic brain injury, as well as medical and environmental factors that predict how well affected children do with advancing age. Dr. Taylor has also participated in research on genetic influences on speech-language disorders in children and in clinical trials of behavioral interventions to reduce problems in family and child functioning following pediatric brain injury and of adenotonsillectomy to improve neurobehavioral outcomes of childhood sleep disorders.

Kerry Orton, MPH Team Lead/Program Manager Kerry.Orton@NationwideChildrens.org Kerry is the team lead for the Child Brain and Development Lab, led by H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and program manager for the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group. She oversees study implementation for all studies within the lab, as well as staff and program development for both groups. Kerry is passionate about facilitating collaborations, supporting learning and professional growth among trainees, and developing strong programs and initiatives from the ground up. She enjoys the opportunity to incorporate her interests in program management, clinical research and psychology as part of this dynamic group. Kerry obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University. Kerry was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Research Staff Member by the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Daphne Vrantsidis, PhD Postdoctoral Scientist Daphne.Vrantsidis@NationwideChildrens.org Dr. Vrantsidis is a postdoctoral scientist in the Child Brain and Developmental Lab. In the lab, Dr. Vrantsidis oversees data analysis and assists with reporting scientific findngs. Her research seeks to uncover risk and protective factors for the development of children’s executive function, examining how environmental factors, such as parenting, affect that development. Dr. Vrantsidis received her doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Jessica Quach Research Assistant Jessica.Quach@NationwideChildrens.org Jessica is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Child Brain & Development Lab. She participates in all aspects of study implementation including study development, subject recruitment, data collection via parent interviews and child neuropsychological testing, and data analysis.

Lab Alumni

Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students

Jiabin Shen, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell Aryanne de Silva, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Director of Trainee Affairs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Research Staff

Lauren Ziegelmayer (2021-2022): Clinical Research Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Carly Lubowe (2021-2022): Developmental Psychology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University Tim Horn (2020-2022): School Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida Rebekah Benkart (2020-2022): Human Development & Family Sciences PhD student at Oregon State University Tyler Busch (2019-2022): Lab Manager, Kennedy Krieger Institute Gabrielle Moots (2019-2020): Master of Social Work student at The Ohio State University Sandra Glazer (2018-2020): Clinical Psychology PhD student (Neuropsychology emphasis) at the University of Cincinnati Hanan Guzman (2018-2020): Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student, Texas A&M University Brianna Laney (2019-2020): Research Assistant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

H. Gerry Taylor, PhD Principal Investigator Dr. Taylor is Principal Investigator and Faculty Lead of the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group in the Center for Biobehavioral Health of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Findings from Dr. Taylor’s studies have enhanced understanding of the cognitive, behavior, and family consequences of brain-related conditions such as preterm birth and traumatic brain injury, as well as medical and environmental factors that predict how well affected children do with advancing age. Dr. Taylor has also participated in research on genetic influences on speech-language disorders in children and in clinical trials of behavioral interventions to reduce problems in family and child functioning following pediatric brain injury and of adenotonsillectomy to improve neurobehavioral outcomes of childhood sleep disorders.

Kerry Orton, MPH Team Lead/Program Manager Kerry.Orton@NationwideChildrens.org Kerry is the team lead for the Child Brain and Development Lab, led by H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and program manager for the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group. She oversees study implementation for all studies within the lab, as well as staff and program development for both groups. Kerry is passionate about facilitating collaborations, supporting learning and professional growth among trainees, and developing strong programs and initiatives from the ground up. She enjoys the opportunity to incorporate her interests in program management, clinical research and psychology as part of this dynamic group. Kerry obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University. Kerry was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Research Staff Member by the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Daphne Vrantsidis, PhD Postdoctoral Scientist Daphne.Vrantsidis@NationwideChildrens.org Dr. Vrantsidis is a postdoctoral scientist in the Child Brain and Developmental Lab. In the lab, Dr. Vrantsidis oversees data analysis and assists with reporting scientific findngs. Her research seeks to uncover risk and protective factors for the development of children’s executive function, examining how environmental factors, such as parenting, affect that development. Dr. Vrantsidis received her doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Jessica Quach Research Assistant Jessica.Quach@NationwideChildrens.org Jessica is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Child Brain & Development Lab. She participates in all aspects of study implementation including study development, subject recruitment, data collection via parent interviews and child neuropsychological testing, and data analysis.

Lab Alumni

Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students

Jiabin Shen, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell Aryanne de Silva, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Director of Trainee Affairs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Research Staff

Lauren Ziegelmayer (2021-2022): Clinical Research Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Carly Lubowe (2021-2022): Developmental Psychology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University Tim Horn (2020-2022): School Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida Rebekah Benkart (2020-2022): Human Development & Family Sciences PhD student at Oregon State University Tyler Busch (2019-2022): Lab Manager, Kennedy Krieger Institute Gabrielle Moots (2019-2020): Master of Social Work student at The Ohio State University Sandra Glazer (2018-2020): Clinical Psychology PhD student (Neuropsychology emphasis) at the University of Cincinnati Hanan Guzman (2018-2020): Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student, Texas A&M University Brianna Laney (2019-2020): Research Assistant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

H. Gerry Taylor, PhD Principal Investigator Dr. Taylor is Principal Investigator and Faculty Lead of the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group in the Center for Biobehavioral Health of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Findings from Dr. Taylor’s studies have enhanced understanding of the cognitive, behavior, and family consequences of brain-related conditions such as preterm birth and traumatic brain injury, as well as medical and environmental factors that predict how well affected children do with advancing age. Dr. Taylor has also participated in research on genetic influences on speech-language disorders in children and in clinical trials of behavioral interventions to reduce problems in family and child functioning following pediatric brain injury and of adenotonsillectomy to improve neurobehavioral outcomes of childhood sleep disorders.

Kerry Orton, MPH Team Lead/Program Manager Kerry.Orton@NationwideChildrens.org Kerry is the team lead for the Child Brain and Development Lab, led by H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and program manager for the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group. She oversees study implementation for all studies within the lab, as well as staff and program development for both groups. Kerry is passionate about facilitating collaborations, supporting learning and professional growth among trainees, and developing strong programs and initiatives from the ground up. She enjoys the opportunity to incorporate her interests in program management, clinical research and psychology as part of this dynamic group. Kerry obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University. Kerry was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Research Staff Member by the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Daphne Vrantsidis, PhD Postdoctoral Scientist Daphne.Vrantsidis@NationwideChildrens.org Dr. Vrantsidis is a postdoctoral scientist in the Child Brain and Developmental Lab. In the lab, Dr. Vrantsidis oversees data analysis and assists with reporting scientific findngs. Her research seeks to uncover risk and protective factors for the development of children’s executive function, examining how environmental factors, such as parenting, affect that development. Dr. Vrantsidis received her doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Jessica Quach Research Assistant Jessica.Quach@NationwideChildrens.org Jessica is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Child Brain & Development Lab. She participates in all aspects of study implementation including study development, subject recruitment, data collection via parent interviews and child neuropsychological testing, and data analysis.

H. Gerry Taylor, PhD Principal Investigator Dr. Taylor is Principal Investigator and Faculty Lead of the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group in the Center for Biobehavioral Health of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Findings from Dr. Taylor’s studies have enhanced understanding of the cognitive, behavior, and family consequences of brain-related conditions such as preterm birth and traumatic brain injury, as well as medical and environmental factors that predict how well affected children do with advancing age. Dr. Taylor has also participated in research on genetic influences on speech-language disorders in children and in clinical trials of behavioral interventions to reduce problems in family and child functioning following pediatric brain injury and of adenotonsillectomy to improve neurobehavioral outcomes of childhood sleep disorders.

H. Gerry Taylor, PhD Principal Investigator

Dr. Taylor is Principal Investigator and Faculty Lead of the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group in the Center for Biobehavioral Health of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Findings from Dr. Taylor’s studies have enhanced understanding of the cognitive, behavior, and family consequences of brain-related conditions such as preterm birth and traumatic brain injury, as well as medical and environmental factors that predict how well affected children do with advancing age. Dr. Taylor has also participated in research on genetic influences on speech-language disorders in children and in clinical trials of behavioral interventions to reduce problems in family and child functioning following pediatric brain injury and of adenotonsillectomy to improve neurobehavioral outcomes of childhood sleep disorders.

Kerry Orton, MPH Team Lead/Program Manager Kerry.Orton@NationwideChildrens.org Kerry is the team lead for the Child Brain and Development Lab, led by H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and program manager for the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group. She oversees study implementation for all studies within the lab, as well as staff and program development for both groups. Kerry is passionate about facilitating collaborations, supporting learning and professional growth among trainees, and developing strong programs and initiatives from the ground up. She enjoys the opportunity to incorporate her interests in program management, clinical research and psychology as part of this dynamic group. Kerry obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University. Kerry was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Research Staff Member by the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Daphne Vrantsidis, PhD Postdoctoral Scientist Daphne.Vrantsidis@NationwideChildrens.org Dr. Vrantsidis is a postdoctoral scientist in the Child Brain and Developmental Lab. In the lab, Dr. Vrantsidis oversees data analysis and assists with reporting scientific findngs. Her research seeks to uncover risk and protective factors for the development of children’s executive function, examining how environmental factors, such as parenting, affect that development. Dr. Vrantsidis received her doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Jessica Quach Research Assistant Jessica.Quach@NationwideChildrens.org Jessica is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Child Brain & Development Lab. She participates in all aspects of study implementation including study development, subject recruitment, data collection via parent interviews and child neuropsychological testing, and data analysis.

Kerry Orton, MPH Team Lead/Program Manager Kerry.Orton@NationwideChildrens.org Kerry is the team lead for the Child Brain and Development Lab, led by H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and program manager for the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group. She oversees study implementation for all studies within the lab, as well as staff and program development for both groups. Kerry is passionate about facilitating collaborations, supporting learning and professional growth among trainees, and developing strong programs and initiatives from the ground up. She enjoys the opportunity to incorporate her interests in program management, clinical research and psychology as part of this dynamic group. Kerry obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University. Kerry was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Research Staff Member by the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Kerry Orton, MPH Team Lead/Program Manager Kerry.Orton@NationwideChildrens.org

Kerry is the team lead for the Child Brain and Development Lab, led by H. Gerry Taylor, PhD, and program manager for the Neurodevelopmental Research Affinity Group. She oversees study implementation for all studies within the lab, as well as staff and program development for both groups. Kerry is passionate about facilitating collaborations, supporting learning and professional growth among trainees, and developing strong programs and initiatives from the ground up. She enjoys the opportunity to incorporate her interests in program management, clinical research and psychology as part of this dynamic group. Kerry obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Miami University and a master’s degree in Public Health from The Ohio State University. Kerry was selected as the 2019 Outstanding Research Staff Member by the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Daphne Vrantsidis, PhD Postdoctoral Scientist Daphne.Vrantsidis@NationwideChildrens.org Dr. Vrantsidis is a postdoctoral scientist in the Child Brain and Developmental Lab. In the lab, Dr. Vrantsidis oversees data analysis and assists with reporting scientific findngs. Her research seeks to uncover risk and protective factors for the development of children’s executive function, examining how environmental factors, such as parenting, affect that development. Dr. Vrantsidis received her doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Daphne Vrantsidis, PhD Postdoctoral Scientist Daphne.Vrantsidis@NationwideChildrens.org

Dr. Vrantsidis is a postdoctoral scientist in the Child Brain and Developmental Lab. In the lab, Dr. Vrantsidis oversees data analysis and assists with reporting scientific findngs. Her research seeks to uncover risk and protective factors for the development of children’s executive function, examining how environmental factors, such as parenting, affect that development. Dr. Vrantsidis received her doctorate degree in Developmental Psychology from the University of Alberta.

Jessica Quach Research Assistant Jessica.Quach@NationwideChildrens.org Jessica is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Child Brain & Development Lab. She participates in all aspects of study implementation including study development, subject recruitment, data collection via parent interviews and child neuropsychological testing, and data analysis.

Jessica Quach Research Assistant Jessica.Quach@NationwideChildrens.org

Jessica is a Clinical Research Coordinator in the Child Brain & Development Lab. She participates in all aspects of study implementation including study development, subject recruitment, data collection via parent interviews and child neuropsychological testing, and data analysis.

Lab Alumni

Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students

Jiabin Shen, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell Aryanne de Silva, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Director of Trainee Affairs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Research Staff

Lauren Ziegelmayer (2021-2022): Clinical Research Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Carly Lubowe (2021-2022): Developmental Psychology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University Tim Horn (2020-2022): School Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida Rebekah Benkart (2020-2022): Human Development & Family Sciences PhD student at Oregon State University Tyler Busch (2019-2022): Lab Manager, Kennedy Krieger Institute Gabrielle Moots (2019-2020): Master of Social Work student at The Ohio State University Sandra Glazer (2018-2020): Clinical Psychology PhD student (Neuropsychology emphasis) at the University of Cincinnati Hanan Guzman (2018-2020): Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student, Texas A&M University Brianna Laney (2019-2020): Research Assistant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Lab Alumni

Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students

Jiabin Shen, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell Aryanne de Silva, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Director of Trainee Affairs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Research Staff

Lauren Ziegelmayer (2021-2022): Clinical Research Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Carly Lubowe (2021-2022): Developmental Psychology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University Tim Horn (2020-2022): School Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida Rebekah Benkart (2020-2022): Human Development & Family Sciences PhD student at Oregon State University Tyler Busch (2019-2022): Lab Manager, Kennedy Krieger Institute Gabrielle Moots (2019-2020): Master of Social Work student at The Ohio State University Sandra Glazer (2018-2020): Clinical Psychology PhD student (Neuropsychology emphasis) at the University of Cincinnati Hanan Guzman (2018-2020): Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student, Texas A&M University Brianna Laney (2019-2020): Research Assistant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Lab Alumni

Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students

Jiabin Shen, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell Aryanne de Silva, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Director of Trainee Affairs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Research Staff

Lauren Ziegelmayer (2021-2022): Clinical Research Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Carly Lubowe (2021-2022): Developmental Psychology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University Tim Horn (2020-2022): School Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida Rebekah Benkart (2020-2022): Human Development & Family Sciences PhD student at Oregon State University Tyler Busch (2019-2022): Lab Manager, Kennedy Krieger Institute Gabrielle Moots (2019-2020): Master of Social Work student at The Ohio State University Sandra Glazer (2018-2020): Clinical Psychology PhD student (Neuropsychology emphasis) at the University of Cincinnati Hanan Guzman (2018-2020): Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student, Texas A&M University Brianna Laney (2019-2020): Research Assistant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students

Jiabin Shen, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell Aryanne de Silva, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Director of Trainee Affairs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Research Staff

Lauren Ziegelmayer (2021-2022): Clinical Research Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Carly Lubowe (2021-2022): Developmental Psychology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University Tim Horn (2020-2022): School Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida Rebekah Benkart (2020-2022): Human Development & Family Sciences PhD student at Oregon State University Tyler Busch (2019-2022): Lab Manager, Kennedy Krieger Institute Gabrielle Moots (2019-2020): Master of Social Work student at The Ohio State University Sandra Glazer (2018-2020): Clinical Psychology PhD student (Neuropsychology emphasis) at the University of Cincinnati Hanan Guzman (2018-2020): Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student, Texas A&M University Brianna Laney (2019-2020): Research Assistant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students

  • Jiabin Shen, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Massachusetts Lowell
  • Aryanne de Silva, PhD (2018-2020): Assistant Director of Trainee Affairs, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Research Staff

  • Lauren Ziegelmayer (2021-2022): Clinical Research Coordinator at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  • Carly Lubowe (2021-2022): Developmental Psychology PhD student at Case Western Reserve University
  • Tim Horn (2020-2022): School Psychology PhD student at the University of Florida
  • Rebekah Benkart (2020-2022): Human Development & Family Sciences PhD student at Oregon State University
  • Tyler Busch (2019-2022): Lab Manager, Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • Gabrielle Moots (2019-2020): Master of Social Work student at The Ohio State University
  • Sandra Glazer (2018-2020): Clinical Psychology PhD student (Neuropsychology emphasis) at the University of Cincinnati
  • Hanan Guzman (2018-2020): Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience PhD student, Texas A&M University
  • Brianna Laney (2019-2020): Research Assistant, Nationwide Children’s Hospital