Hi, my name is

Natasha.

I’m innovating research through data and technology

Thank you for checking out my personal site—a hub for my ventures in research, data, and technology. Here, you’ll find a mix of personal and professional projects.

Detailed Academic CV

About Me

I’m a researcher and data analytics enthusiast with over a decade of experience in psychological and health-related research.

My work spans diverse projects—from developing research tools to analyzing complex datasets—always with a focus on making science and data accessible and impactful. Alongside my work in research and tool development, I’m interested in exploring data storytelling and science communication to share insights on topics I find meaningful.

This site showcases a mix of my personal and professional ventures, reflecting my curiosity and drive for innovation.

Here are a few technologies I've been working with *recently*:
  • R & R Markdown
  • R Shiny
  • HTML/CSS
  • Javascript
  • Git

Experience

Sr. Statistical and Research Data Analyst - Clemson University
Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

Department of Psychology | Institute for Engaged Aging
Research Group: Assessing Daily Activities and Perceptions with Technology Lab (Mogle)

Highlighted Projects and Experience:

  • Development & Design: Intensive Longitudinal Survey Data Shiny App [detailed post & video here ]
  • Data Processing, Analyses, Reporting:
    • Coordinated Analyses to Characterize Measurement Reactivity in Physical Activity Research
    • Daily Memory Lapses and Markers of Cardiovascular Health
    • Acute Next-Day Effects of Alcohol Use on Daily Cognitive Functioning
Graduate Researcher - Penn State
Aug 2018 - Aug 2023

Department of Biobehavioral Health
Research Group: Mechanisms of Emotions, Stress, and Health Lab (Graham-Engeland)

Highlighted Projects and Experience:

  • Co-Primary Investigator, Data Analytics: Social Distancing Well-Being National Online Survey
  • Project Management, Data Analytics, Reporting: STRAIN Survey Portion of the Einstein Aging Study
  • Data Analytics, Reporting: ESCAPE Study

Independent Collaborations:

  • Co-Lead: Diversity in Big Five Personality Conceptualization and Measurement Review
  • Survey Development & Implementation: Internal Departmental Needs Assessment for BBH Graduate Program

Courses Taught or Supported:

  • BBH 505 Lab: Foundational Statistical Concepts and Research Methods Lab
  • BBH 143: Drugs, Behavior, & Health
  • BBH 411w: Research Applications in Biobehavioral Health
  • BBH 432: Biobehavioral Aspects of Stress
Research Special Projects Associate - Mayo Clinic
Jan 2014 - Jul 2018

Department of Neuroscience
Research Group (2016 – 2018): Neurobiology of Parkinson’s Disease Lab (McLean)

Highlighted Projects and Experience:

  • Project Lead:
    • Development of a Proximity-Ligation Assay to Detect Novel Protein Interactions in Brain Tissue & Cell Culture Models
    • Functional Tests of Potential Drugs to Inhibit Protein Aggregation in Parkinson’s Disease
  • Managed wet lab and oversaw training for cell culture equipment and models

Research Group (2015 – 2016): Hepatocellular Regeneration Lab (Nguyen)


Highlighted Projects and Experience:

  • Assisted across lab projects by designing and implementing experiments using cell culture and animal models
  • Managed all aspects of the wet lab
Research Assistant - University of North Florida
Dec 2014 - Aug 2018
Department of Psychology
Research Group: Cognitive Psychology Lab (Toglia)

I was a part-time, volunteer research assistant working with Dr. Toglia primarily from 2014 to 2018.

I supported research projects primarily through literature reviews, experimental cognitive psychology study design, research administration (e.g., IRB), data collection, documentation, data analysis, and contributions to presentations and manuscripts.

We continue to collaborate intermittently, mainly to resolve older projects and manuscripts.

Note: Some additional details for these roles are available on my LinkedIn.

Education

2018 - 2021
M.Sc. in Biobehavioral Health
Penn State University - University Park Campus

The doctoral program in Biobehavioral Health includes interdisciplinary research training in:

  • Biological and physiological processes related to health
  • Psychological and behavioral processes related to health
  • Public health and policy consideration (e.g., global health, health promotion, and socio-cultural dynamics, environmental factors, health disparities, ethics)
  • Statistics and research methods
2014 - 2016
Dual Degrees: B.Sc. in Biological Sciences & B.A. in Psychology
University of North Florida
Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Get in Touch

Feel free to reach out via email at nndemeo@gmail.com!
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