Lauren Bracken

She/Her

Lauren Bracken graduated from Dickinson College in May 2023 with her B.S in Neuroscience and minor in Chemistry. In August 2023, she joined the FTD Center as a Clinical Research Coordinator. She previously interned in Dr. Ma's lab for neuronal circuit development and dendritic branching at Thomas Jefferson University.  She has an interest in neurodegenerative diseases and is excited to gain clinical research experience with Frontotemporal Dementia. 

Lauren will matriculate at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University during the summer of 2025. She is excited to begin this next step in her career, and remain close by in Philadelphia. Although undecided on her specialty, she hopes to continue exploring career paths in neurology and neurodegenerative diseases.

In her free time, Lauren enjoys watching Philadelphia sports teams, going on runs and walks, baking, and traveling to the beach.