Chris Sheehan

Chris studied cognitive science and statistics at the University of Virginia. She previously contributed to the assessment of interventions to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disability, as well as the development and evaluation of machine learning algorithms to assess resource distribution and well-being among rural populations. At the Brain Institute, she coordinates research initiatives and collaborations across Grounds, including the UVA Baby Brain Initiative (BaBI) and research involving well-being and support for dementia caregivers.