Current Lab Members

Our lab members are at the core of what makes Neurocognitive and Behavioral Development Lab run smoothly. We take pride in the diversity of our staff, with each member contributing their unique skills to the projects we are working on.

Ellen Parks, B.S.

Research Coordinator

Ellen Parks graduated in 2025 with a B.S. in Psychology, with an emphasis in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience. As a research coordinator for the NBDL, she oversees multiple studies working with autistic adults. During her time in the lab, she hopes to gain more experience working with ASD and explore future research endeavors. After her time working with Dr. Wang, Ellen plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on the neuropathology of neurodevelopmental disorders. Following her completion of a Ph.D., she hopes to work in the clinical field, providing care and conducting research that benefits underserved communities.

Saima Siddiqui, B.A.

Research Coordinator

Saima Siddiqui graduated in 2026 from Gettysburg College with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Neuroscience. As a research coordinator for the NBDL, she supports studies examining sensorimotor and neurocognitive function in autistic adults. She is looking forward to contributing to the lab’s vital work on the lifespan and aging perspectives of ASD. After her time working with Dr. Wang, Saima plans to pursue a Ph.D. In Clinical Neuropsychology, with the goal of combining clinical practice with research that improves outcomes for neurodivergent individuals.

Dani Christensen, B.S.

PhD Candidate

Dani (Danielle) Christensen graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2022 with a B.S. in Psychology. As a graduate student in Dr. Wang's lab, she aids in various research tasks such as data analysis and post-processing, literature reviews, and publications for large scale studies regarding aging processes in autism. Dani's goals are to complete a PhD in Biobehavioral Science and help contribute to furthering the study of ASD.