Ansley Kunnath

Ansley Kunnath is a sixth-year doctoral student in the Vanderbilt Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP). She graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience. She is currently completing her doctoral research under the supervision of Dr. Mark Wallace and Dr. René Gifford, where she studies the effects of audiovisual training and cholinergic therapy on speech recognition in cochlear implant users. Her research interests include neuroplasticity and hearing loss, and she is excited to collaborate on a project exploring the intersection of musicality, cognition, and hearing. Outside of the lab, Ansley enjoys rock climbing, swing dancing, and playing her ukulele.