The Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Neuroscience is proud to congratulate Brooke Yeager on the successful defense of his doctoral thesis on April 14, 2026.

Brooke completed her graduate training in the laboratory of Dr. Nandakumar Narayanan in the Department of Neurology, where she conducted innovative research examining the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease. Her dissertation, “Functional network dynamics underlying cognitive impairments in Parkinson’s disease,” provides important insight into how large-scale brain network activity contributes to cognitive symptoms, expanding our understanding of the disease beyond its well-known motor features.

Through her work, Brooke has advanced the field’s knowledge of brain network dynamics and their role in neurodegenerative disease, helping to inform future directions for research and potential therapeutic strategies.

We commend Brooke for her dedication, perseverance, and scholarly excellence throughout her doctoral training. Her accomplishments reflect a strong commitment to advancing neuroscience research, and we are excited to see the impact she will make in her future endeavors.

Please join us in congratulating Brooke on this outstanding achievement!