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Summary

I am a research scientist who has worked and studied extensively in the fields of child psychology, behavioral health, and neuroscience. I have had substantial experience with writing, editing, and peer-reviewing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals. I've also written and edited numerous successful personal statements for my own scholarly pursuits and also to help friends, colleagues, and students.

Self Introduction

Over the course of my academic and research career, I have met many brilliant scientists who are unable to share their research broadly because, for various reasons, they have difficulty composing a concise and coherent manuscript In an unofficial capacity, I have served as an ad-hoc editor for colleagues for whom English is not the native language. In particular, visiting scientists from China often feel more comfortable asking for my help because I am the daughter of Chinese immigrants and I speak Mandarin Chinese. I have also been gratified to mentor several research assistants as they were in the process of applying to graduate schools in the United States. These students are smart, diligent, and innovative but they have trouble conveying those qualities in a cogent written statement because English is not their native language. Over the years I have come to realize that I not only have a knack for helping in this capacity, but I find the process to be truly rewarding I am thrilled to join ZHISHIQ, a program that enables talented individuals to pursue their goals.

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教育经历

Education

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

PH.D Child Psychology / Neuroscience

2004-09 ~ 2010-05

Columbia University in the City of New York

Bachelor Psychology / Biology

1996-09 ~ 2000-05

Experience

Research Associate

University of Minnesota

2014-10 ~ current

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Columbia University

2011-04 ~ 2014-07

Publication

Differential extrinsic brain network connectivity and social cognitive task-specific demands in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Tseng A, Camchong J, Francis SM, Mueller BA, Lim KO, Conelea CA, Jacob S

Journal of Psychiatric Research February 2022

Abstract

Few studies have used task-based functional connectivity (FC) magnetic resonance imaging to examine emotion-processing during the critical neurodevelopmental period of adolescence in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Moreover, task designs with pervasive confounds (e.g., lack of appropriate controls) persist because they activate neural circuits of interest reliably. As an alternative approach to "subtracting" activity from putative control conditions, we propose examining FC across an entire task run. By pivoting our analysis and interpretation of existing paradigms, we may better understand neural response to non-focal instances of socially-relevant stimuli that approximate real-world experiences more closely. Hence, using two well-established affective tasks (face-viewing, face-matching) with diverging social-cognitive demands, we investigated extrinsic FC from amygdala (AMG) and fusiform gyrus (FG) seeds in typically-developing (TD; N = 17) and ASD (N = 17) male adolescents (10-18 yo) and clinical correlations (Social Communication Questionnaire; SCQ) of group FC differences. Participant data (4TD, 6ASD) with excessive head-motion were excluded from final analysis. Direct between-group comparisons revealed significant differences between groups for neural response but not task performance (accuracy, reaction time). During face-viewing, we found greater FC from AMG and FG seeds for ASD participants (ASD > TD) in regions involved in the Default Mode and Fronto-Parietal Task Control Networks. During face-matching, we found greater FC from AMG and FG seeds for TD participants (TD > ASD), in regions associated with the Salience, Dorsal Attention, and Somatosensory Networks. SCQ scores correlated positively with regions with group differences on the face-viewing task and negatively with regions identified for the face-matching task. Task-dependent group differences in FC despite comparable behavioral performance suggest that high-functioning ASD may wield compensatory strategies; clinically-correlated FC patterns may associate with differential task-demands, ecological validity, and context-dependent processing. Employing this novel approach may further the development of targeted therapeutic interventions informed by individual differences in the highly heterogeneous ASD population.

Keywords: Amygdala; Autism spectrum disorder (ASD); Emotional faces; Fusiform gyrus; Task-related functional connectivity.

Brief Report: Above and Beyond Safety: Psychosocial and Biobehavioral Impact of Autism-Assistance Dogs on Autistic Children and their Families

Tseng A

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders January 2022

Abstract

Autism-Assistance Dogs (AADs) are highly-skilled service animals trained primarily to ensure the safety of an autistic child by preventing elopement and mitigating 'meltdowns'. Although anecdotal accounts and case-studies have indicated that AADs confer benefits above and beyond safety, empirical support anchored in validated clinical, behavioral, and physiological measures is lacking. To address this gap, we studied children and their families before and after receiving a well-trained AAD using a within-subject, repeated-measures design. Notably, this study is the first to assess change in a biomarker for chronic stress in both autistic children and their parents. Final analyses included pre-/post-AAD data from 11 triads (parent/handler-dog-child) demonstrating significantly positive psychosocial and biobehavioral effects of AADs.

Keywords: Autism-assistance dogs; Canine assistance; Chronic cortisol concentration; Parent/child stress; Psychosocial effects; Service dogs.

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101 Psychology
56 Other Medicine
49 Biochemistry
33 Computer Science/Engineering
24 Pedagogic/Education
23 Neuroscience
19 Electronic Engineering
13 Law
10 Business Administration/MBA
10 Biology
7 Management Information System
7 Statistics
6 Mechanical Engineering
6 Environmental Science / Engineering / Management
5 Public Policy / Public Administration
4 Hygiene Science
4 Economics
4 Electric Machinery/Electrical Engineering
4 Media and Journalism
3 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
2 Industrial Engineering/Operation science

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Rong Nov 15, 2017

Graduate Personal Statement VIP Service Neuroscience

Angela is very helpful and efficient! She responded to every one of my PS draft in high quality in less than 35 hours (even if I did not choose "urgent")! she was also of great help in helping me recall and pick up important personal details to well fit the program I'm applying for and make my PS stand out from the applicants. I'm still impressed that before working on the PS outline she discussed with me via direct messages about her own concern with some of the details that would possibly make me look undecided about my career. After consideration I thought she was right and improved on them. Throughout the editing process she communicated with me patiently and closely, which helped me finally complete the PS which was exactly what I want! I strongly recommend Angela as your advisor because of her efficiency, responsibility as well as her unique perspective like an admission officer!
Scarlet Guo Nov 12, 2017

Graduate Statement of Purpose VIP Service Computer Science/Engineering

Professional and responsible!
Jason Shi Apr 2, 2017

Graduate Others Baseline Edit Electronic Engineering

细心，责任心，专业！先后帮我改了cv、ps和study plan，强烈推荐~
Ping Jan 23, 2017

Graduate Essay Baseline Edit Psychology

What I have received from Angela is really amazing. She make significant improvements not only for my language but also for the psychology terminology. Her help is so professional and great. Thank you!
Shaoning Han Dec 16, 2016

Graduate Personal Statement Heavy Edit Industrial Engineering/Operation science

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Jason Shi Dec 11, 2016

Graduate Statement of Purpose Heavy Edit Computer Science/Engineering

She did a lot in order to improve my SOP and the final edition is just what I want! Thank you so much.
Shenglong Dec 8, 2016

Graduate Essay Baseline Edit Electronic Engineering

Excellent advisor. Thank you so much! Hope I can get offer from my dream school!