Gemma Haney

Gemma Haney

Lab Technician

Gemma graduated from The College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology & Health Sciences. During her undergraduate career, she participated in research with Professor Robert Kohl to further understand motor learning, and the utilization of neural programs in movement. 

Following her undergraduate studies, she worked in a clinical setting as a neuropsychometrist for patient populations with diverse cognitive concerns. In this role, Gemma also administered the Washington Commanders’ return-to-play concussion protocol. More recently, Gemma graduated from the Master of Science of Integrative Neuroscience at Georgetown University as a member of the Burns Lab investigating the relationship between APOE genotype and the outcomes of traumatic brain injury in aged mice. 

Following graduation, Gemma has continued working in the Burns Lab exploring the potential for transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in supporting neurogenesis and cellular proliferation following traumatic brain injury. 

Gemma will also be an incoming PhD student in the IPN during the summer of 2026. Outside of the lab, Gemma is an avid baseball fan and enjoys spending time with her dogs, horses, and husband.