Megan Banchik is a Staff Research Associate, primarily focused on the Baby Brain Imaging and Behavior Study investigating early onset behavioral and biological markers of Autism in infants and toddlers. She joined the SCAN lab in 2021 after graduating from Tufts University with a dual Bachelor of Science in Cognitive and Brain Sciences as well as Child Development. Megan’s research and clinical aspirations include translational developmental research focused on symptom-specific biomarkers and interventions with the hope of better understanding individual differences within Autism. Beyond lab work, Megan loves to bake, do all kinds of crafts, study plants, and show you pictures of her cat.