Neuromuscular Research Coordinator Group
Kinsey Chapman
Research Coordinator
kinseyc@uw.edu
neurostudy@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Washington, Biology B.S.
Kinsey focuses on clinical research in ALS, MG, and CIDP. She enjoys working with participants and learning about various neuromuscular disorders. Kinsey appreciates the collaborative work environment and working with the RC team.
She enjoys embroidery, cooking, and reading mystery novels.
Danie Dixon
Research Coordinator
daniedxn@uw.edu
neurostudy@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Puget Sound, Biology B.S.
Lila Brisk
Research Coordinator
lbrisk@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Washington, Biology B.A.
Lila is the lead coordinator of a large-scale NIH-funded longitudinal biomarker study, enrolling patients with ALS, those with a family history of ALS/FTD, and healthy controls. She also works on a compassionate use investigational drug trial for ALS. She finds this research to be particularly meaningful and is hopeful about ongoing genetic research and the development of new treatments.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two cats Finn and Mitzy, rock climbing, and baking sourdough.
Kaycie Opiyo
Research Coordinator
tkaycie@uw.edu
neurostudy@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Washington, Biochemistry B.A. and Public Health B.S. with College Honors.
Kaycie works on a natural history study for ALS, as well as investigational drug trials for FSHD, Myotonic Dystrophy, and Myasthenia Gravis. She enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and exploring new food spots with family and friends.
Mike Willis
Research Coordinator
mwillis5@uw.edu
neurostudy@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Health Sciences in Physiology B.S.
Brianna Zhou
Research Coordinator
bri1106@uw.edu
neurostudy@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Washington, Biochemistry B.S.
Brianna works with an NIH-funded Phase 2 study under the NIH HEAL Initiative investigating the safety and efficacy of a medication created by Novaramed for Diabetic patients with Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy. This opens up collaboration with the UW Pain Division, where clinical trials are conducted in various chronic pain conditions like chronic low back pain and knee osteoarthritis, studying non-opioid treatments for pain. She enjoys meeting new participants in the study, as they tell me their stories and how they led to the diagnosed conditions being studied. Hearing their stories helps shape her passion for contributing more to medicine and research.
In her free time, she loves spending time with family and friends and exploring food scenes.
Lilly Young
Research Coordinator
eyoung8@uw.edu
neurostudy@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Washington, Neuroscience B.S.
Lilly is working on FSHD Natural History Studies and a Phase 3 Myotonic Dystrophy Clinical Trial. She enjoys working with the team and finds this research rewarding as it increases the chance of a higher quality of life for the research participants.
She enjoys cooking and baking all types of cuisines.
Marissa Robertson
Clinical Research, Supervisor
Marissa.Robertson@seattlechildrens.org
neurostudy@uw.edu
Undergraduate: San Francisco State University, Public Health Education and Promotion B.S.
Graduate: University of Washington School of Public Health, MPH
Marissa works in pediatric neuromuscular research with a focus on DMD, SMA, CMT and FSHD. She enjoys working with participants and their families.
Piya Modalavalasa
Research Coordinator
piyam@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Washington, Biology (Physiology) B.S.
Piya is working on a natural history study and clinical trial for IBM, as well as a clinical trial for SMA. She finds this research particularly meaningful because it has the potential to directly improve the experiences of people living with these conditions. She loves to dance, explore the city, and spend quality time with friends and family. She is also fluent in Telugu.
Ipshita Tripathi
Research Coordinator
itripa@uw.edu
Undergraduate: University of Washington, Biochemistry B.A.
Ipshita is working on an observational study and investigational drug trials for ALS and CIDP. She is passionate about conducting clinical research as it provides impactful opportunities for patients looking to get involved in new medical breakthroughs along with exploring health outcomes of neuromuscular research. She loves to explore cafes across Greater Seattle, volunteer at service events and spend quality time with friends and family. She is also fluent in Hindi.