Arielle Rubel
Arielle graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in Neuroscience and Psychology. During her undergraduate studies, she worked in the Laboratory of Comparative Cognition under the guidance of Dr. Ben Scott. She went on to complete an Honors Senior Thesis, studying the role of the anterior retrosplenial cortex in planning behavior using a rat model. In addition to her research experience, as student Arielle also worked as a learning assistant and lab technician for the neuroscience undergraduate program at Boston University. Upon graduating, she continued her research at the Laboratory of Comparative Cognition focusing on understanding the neural circuitry of planning behavior. Currently, Arielle is a Clinical Research Coordinator II at the Division of Neuropsychiatry and Neuromodulation, where she is leading a study looking into the effectiveness of home-based tDCS therapy for individuals with ADHD. In her free time, Arielle enjoys reading, taking yoga classes, and spending time with friends and family.