Mariana Teposte
University of Arizona
Majors: Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences; Molecular and Cellular Biology
Undergraduate - Bachelor of Science
Medical Home Project Intern; AUCD Trainee Liaison
I have worked many years as a caregiver with United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona. My experience with individuals range from infants to the elderly in providing in-home health care in order to maintain their independent, healthy lifestyles at home. I have worked with clients who are diagnosed with Autism, Down syndrome, Parkinson’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dementia, and various other mental illnesses. I decided to pursue my educational endeavors because I want to learn more about neuropsychiatric symptoms, cognitive impairment, symptom manifestation and development, and the intricate biomarkers that are associated with the formation of neurodegenerative diseases.