Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Case Study

The Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP) project will be completed under a PI who has a substantial amount of experience in clinical research and medicine. Having the opportunity to work with her and receive guidance from her and the rest of the research team will be invaluable for my future career goal of becoming a clinician-researcher. Additionally, the project will allow me to develop my interpersonal and communication skills by working with research participants and a multidisciplinary team that includes neurologists, nurses, research coordinators, and genetic counsellors. Obtaining research experience over the summer will also allow me to develop the skills necessary to excel in my Undergraduate Thesis in Neuroscience, which will be