
Contact Information
901 W. University Avenue
Suite 201
M/C 261
Suite 201
M/C 261
Research Areas
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, BRAIN HEALTH
Biography
As a research development specialist, Dr. Kelsey Hassevoort works on behalf of the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute (IHSI) to facilitate new research initiatives and support community-academic partnerships in health. In this role, she works with Illinois Extension and other campus partners to develop and coordinate collaborations between undergraduate and graduate scholars and community organizations.
Prior to joining IHSI in 2019, Kelsey was a postdoctoral research associate investigating the relationship between diet, exercise, and brain health. She also works as a group fitness instructor at Illinois Campus Recreation.
Education
B.A., Biology, Kalamazoo College
Ph.D., Neuroscience, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
External Links
professional affiliations
- National Organization of Research Development Professionals (NORDP)
- Society for Neuroscience (SfN)