Brianna Wellen, Ph.D.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Brianna Wellen, Ph.D. is an NIH T32 postdoctoral fellow in the CAN Lab. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Skidmore College, her doctorate from the University of Utah, and completed her pre-doctoral fellowship at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Wellen’s research centers around Tourette Disorder and related disorders such as OCD, anxiety, and ADHD. She is primarily interested in examining interventions for these disorders: how they work, for whom they work, and strategies for improving their effectiveness and accessibility. In her spare time, Dr. Wellen enjoys going for walks and hikes with her friends, family, and dog.
Emily Wilton, Ph.D.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Emily Wilton, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow in the CAN Lab. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Creighton University, her doctorate degree from Kent State University, and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Hennepin Healthcare. Dr. Wilton’s research centers around pediatric OCD, Tourette Disorder, and anxiety disorders. She is specifically interested in examining risk factors for the development and/or exacerbation of symptoms and factors that may impact the effectiveness of interventions. In her spare time, Dr. Wilton enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her friends and family.