Liv Nokes

Evaluate health misinformation across social media platforms and develop evidence-based educational content. Contribute to development of 'Science or Snake Oil,' an AI-assisted tool for assessing online health claims. Prepare scripts and edit content for the BrainSPORT Podcast.

Undergraduate Researcher - Brain Health Project, UCLA

(2025-09)

• Evaluate health misinformation across social media platforms and develop evidence-based educational content.
• Contribute to development of 'Science or Snake Oil,' an AI-assisted tool for assessing online health claims.
• Prepare scripts and edit content for the BrainSPORT Podcast.

Research Assistant - Anti-Convulsant Drug Development Lab, University of Utah

(2025-06 - 2025-09)

• Conduct electrophysiology experiments in biological epilepsy models.
• Investigate treatment responses following traumatic brain injury.
• Analyze data, prepare aCSF solutions, and contribute to manuscript development.

Research Assistant - Arisaka Neuroscience & Physics Lab, UCLA

(2024-06 - 2024-09)

• Studied Drosophila behavioral responses to visual stimuli.
• Collected and analyzed reaction-time data.
• Coordinated team schedules and delivered weekly research presentations.

Patient Care Technician - Riverton Hospital Surgical & PACU Unit

(2021-09 - 2022-08)

• Assisted patients recovering from anesthesia and supported postoperative care.
• Obtained vital signs, managed patient documentation, and coordinated surgical scheduling.
• Facilitated communication among patients, families, and clinical teams.

Leadership & Outreach - Drug Outreach, Promoting Awareness (DOPA), UCLA

(2025-01 - 2025-06)

• Delivered presentations on the neurobiology and effects of substance use.
• Designed interactive educational activities for middle and high school students.
• Collected pre- and post-program survey data to assess learning outcomes.

Tutor - Self-Employed

(2021-01)

Founded and managed a tutoring business serving K–12 students.

• Taught mathematics, biology, chemistry, English, and ACT preparation.
• Developed individualized lesson plans and study resources.

Nanny/Babysitter - Self-Employed

(2016-01)

Provided childcare for children ranging from newborns to age 12.

• Coordinated transportation, schedules, meals, and daily routines.
• Maintained strong communication with families.

B.S. - Neuroscience - University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) (2022-01 - 2026-01)