Thesen Laboratory

Research in the Neuroscience-Informed Learning & Education (NILE) Lab combines the fields of brain, cognitive, and behavioral sciences with technology and pedagogy to inform optimal conditions for learning, with a focus on health sciences. Our work encompasses three pillars of education:

Learning, Instruction & Environment 

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Widening the Road to Health Professions Education: Expanding Access for Diverse and Underserved Populations.
Belovich AN, Taylor TAH, Bahner I, Bonaminio G, Brenneman A, Brooks WS, Chinn C, El-Sawi N, Habal S, Haight M, Haudek SB, Ikonne U, McAuley RJ, McKell D, Porter R, Rowe R, Thesen T
Med Sci Educ. 2024 Feb;34(1):273-276. doi: 10.1007/s40670-023-01943-4. Epub 2023 Nov 16.
PMID: 38510408