Emily Schworer

I am a T32 postdoctoral fellow with a PhD in applied developmental science from Colorado State University. My research centers on cognitive development in individuals with Down syndrome throughout the lifespan. One goal of this work is to determine how biological and environmental factors alter development and explain heterogeneity in skills across individuals with Down syndrome. Another important aspect of my research is aimed at establishing feasible, reliable, and valid outcome measures for research studies and future clinical trials involving individuals with Down syndrome. This includes identifying cognitive measures that correlate with biomarkers of brain pathology in the unfolding of Alzheimer’s disease in Down syndrome. I am also interested in developing remote procedures for cognitive measurement to reduce participant burden and improve access to research in rural communities. In my free time I enjoy doing hot yoga, going for walks, and swimming at the local YMCA.