Rachel Chung

Recent Bachelor of Science graduate in Neuroscience, specializing in behaviour and cognition, currently continuing studies in Psychology as an unclassified student. Experienced in supporting children and families through community-based programs. Strong communicator with several hands-on research experiences in developmental and clinical settings, bringing empathy, adaptability, and a solid academic foundation in child development and cognitive psychology.

Research Assistant – Identity and Psychotherapy Process Lab at University of British Columbia (2025-09 – Present)

• Completed an independent thesis examining psychological pathways linking parental psychological control/disrespect, dysfunctional individuation, and existential isolation in adults
• Conducted literature review of scholarly articles through comprehensive research
• Created a survey on Qualtrics and collecting data through Prolific survey platform
• Analyzed data sets using SPSS and Microsoft Excel

Research Assistant – Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at University of British Columbia (2024-09 – Present)

• Completed a directed studies paper researching the effects of listening to beloved music on mood, quality of life, and cognition in adults with mild cognitive decline
• Recruited participants through presenting in community centres, emailing, and calling
• Conducted pre-screening calls to determine participation eligibility of interested individuals
• Managed data entry of interviews and tests utilizing Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
• Performed neurocognitive tests on participants through in-person visits
• Conducted qualitative analysis of participants interviews on mood and cognition

Undergraduate Research Assistant – Visual Neuroscience Lab at BC Children's Hospital (2023-09 – 2024-04)

• Assisted in understanding motion perception in children with lazy eye & depth perception in post-strabismus surgery individuals
• Facilitated experiments with participants including visual assessments and lab-developed programs
• Managed data entry and analyzed data sets using SPSS and Microsoft Excel
• Provided support in functional MRI experiments, from participant interaction to data imaging and analysis using FSLeyes and MROpro

Research Assistant at Surrey Thoracic Surgery Group (2023-09 – 2024-04)

• Collaborated with colleagues and contributed to the project assessing the bottlenecks in the lung cancer diagnostic pathway
• Executed extensive literature reviews and integrated finding into comprehensive reports for publication
• Collected and organized patient data for analysis using Microsoft Excel

Child Support Worker Assistant at Dixon Transition Society (2026-06 – 2026-08)

• Planned and facilitated summer recreation programs for women and children fleeing domestic violence
• Built supportive relationships with children by creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment to promote emotional well-being
• Conducted community outreach through phone calls and email to secure donations and support organizational initiatives
• Collaborated with child and women support workers to assist with programming, client support, and day-to-day operations

Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience – University of British Columbia (2023-09 – 2026-04)

Science One Program – University of British Columbia (2022-09 – 2023-04)