Jessica F. Baird, PhD 513 Oaks Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 Phone: (716)-725-8708 Email: baerj@email.sc.edu Education and Training University of Alabama Birmingham Postdoc, 2018 UAB Center for Exercise as Medicine Exercise Neuroscience Research Lab Primary Mentor: Robert W. Motl, PhD University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC PhD, 2017 Exercise Science, Rehabilitation Sciences Dissertation: The Effect of Energy-Matched Exercise Intensity on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Motor Learning Mentor: Jill C. Stewart, PT, PhD University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC MS, 2012 Exercise Science, Motor Control and Rehabilitation Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY BS, 2009 Exercise Science Honors & Awards Finalist, PhD Student Poster Award, Annual Meeting of the Southeast Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, 2017 Norman J. Arnold Doctoral Fellowship, University of South Carolina, 2016 2017, $10,000 President s Scholarship, Ithaca College, 2005 2009, $10,000/year Research Positions Research Assistant, Motor Behavior and Neuroimaging Lab, University of South Carolina, 2015 2017. Primary Mentor: Jill C. Stewart, Pt, PhD Acquired research experiences: neuroimaging acquisition, neuroimaging analysis (SPM & FSL), clinical exercise testing, developing motion capture motor tasks (MotionMonitor), kinematic data analysis (MATLAB & SPSS), analysis of plasma samples (ELISA), experimental design and development, manuscript preparation & dissemination Jessica Baird 1
Research Assistant, Brain Stimulation Lab, University of South Carolina, 2012-2015. Primary Mentor: Roger D. Newman-Norlund, PhD Acquired research experiences: transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, experimental design and development, basic research methods and principles Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications (former surname Baer) Baird, JF, & Stewart, JC. (2017). Sequence-Specific Implicit Motor Learning Using Whole-Arm Three-Dimensional Reach Movements. Experimental Brain Research, 1-9. Schaefer SY, Saba A, Baird JF, Kolar MB, Duff K, & Stewart JC. (In press). Within- Session Practice Effects in the Jebsen Hand Function Test: Good or Bad? American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Riddle PJ, Newman-Norlund RD, Baer JF, & Thrasher JF. (2016). Neural Response to Pictorial Health Warning Labels Can Predict Smoking Behavior Change. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 11(11), 1802-1811. Publications in Review Stewart JC, Saba A, Baird JF, Kolar M, O Donnell M, & Schaefer SY. (In review). Effect of Standing on Jebsen Hand Function Test Performance: A Preliminary Investigation. Publications in Preparation & Stewart JC. The Effect of Energy-Matched Exercise Intensity on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Motor Learning. Baird JF, Pathak G, Cramer SC, & Stewart JC. Segmentation of Interhemispheric Motor Regions on the Corpus Callosum in Older Adults and Stroke. Research Grants 1T32HD071866 Interdisciplinary Training in Pathobiology and Rehabilitation Medicine, 2018. Postdoctoral Trainee SPARC Graduate Research Grant, University of South Carolina, 2015, $3,200 Enhancing Brain Plasticity with Aerobic Exercise and Transcranial Direct Current Brain Stimulation Conference Presentations & Stewart JC. (2018). Exercise Intensity Affects the Kinematic Approach Used to Jessica Baird 2
Improve Performance of a 3-Dimensional Target Task. Poster to be presented at Southeast ACSM Annual Meeting, February 15 17, Chattanooga, TN. Stewart JC, Baird JF, Foster A, Fritz SL, Fridriksson J. (2018). Targeted Engagement of the Premotor Component of the Motor Network After Stroke. Poster to be presented at International Stroke Conference, January 24 26, Los Angeles, CA. Abstract #3925 & Stewart JC. (2017). The Effect of Energy-Matched Exercise Intensity on Brain- Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Motor Learning. Poster presented at Neuroscience, Society for Neuroscience, November 11-15, Washington, DC. Abstract: 593.12 Baird JF, Pathak G, Cramer SC, & Stewart JC. (2017). Segmentation of Interhemispheric Motor Regions on the Corpus Callosum in Stroke. Poster presented at Organization of Human Brain Mapping Annual Meeting, June 25-29, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Baird JF, Stewart JC. (2017). Development of a 3-Dimensional Motor Learning Task to Investigate Exercise-Enhanced Neuroplasticity. Poster presented at Southeast ACSM Annual Meeting, February 16-18, Greenville, SC. Abstract: D9 (Accepted abstract for student PhD awards poster session) Stewart JC, Handlery K, Blanck E, Baird JF, Pathak G, Fritz SL. (2017) Targeted Engagement of Premotor Cortex During Task-Oriented Training After Stroke: A Case Series. Platform presentation at APTA Combined Sections Meeting, February 15-18, San Antonio, TX. Abstract: 2568692. Baird JF, Stewart JC. (2016). Sequence Specific Motor Learning in an Immersive Virtual Environment. Poster presented at Neuroscience, Society for Neuroscience, November 12-16, San Diego, CA. Abstract: 14268. Stewart JC, Baird JF, Pathak G, Cramer SC. (2016). Distribution of Interhemispheric Structural Connections Between Motor Regions on the Corpus Callosum in Older Adults. Poster presented at Society for Neuroscience, November 12-16, San Diego, CA. Abstract: 437.07. Saba A, Baer JF, Kolar M, O Donnell M, Schaefer SY, Stewart JC. (2016). Effect of Standing on Jebsen Taylor Hand Test Performance. Verbal presentation presented at The NASPSPA 2016 Conference. North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity; June 15-18; Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Baer JF, Harrison A, Kolar M, & Newman-Nowlund R. (2015). The Effect of Aerobic Exercise Coupled with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Motor Performance. Poster presented at Neuroscience, Society for Neuroscience, October 17-21, Chicago, IL. Jessica Baird 3
Baer JF, Kolar M, Harrison A, and Newman-Norlund R. (2015). The Effect of Aerobic Exercise Coupled with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Motor Learning. Poster presented at Neural Control of Movement, Society for the Neural control of Movement, April 20-24, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. Baer JF and Newman-Norlund R. (2013). Resting-State Brain Connectivity Differences in High and Low-Happiness Individuals. Poster presented at Symposium for Young Neuroscientists and Professors of the Southeast, March 23-24, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Seminar Presentations Baird JF. (2017). Development of a 3-Dimensional Motor Learning Task to Investigate Exercise-Enhanced Neuroplasticity. Presented at Exercise Science Seminar, April 14, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Baer JF. (2014). Synergistic Effects of Brain Stimulation and Aerobic Exercise on Motor Learning. Presented at Exercise Science Seminar, January 24, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. Professional Training Programs Level 1: Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation Basic Skills Workshop, Medical University of South Carolina, 2016 October 24-28. South Carolina Leadership Education in Neurodevelopment and Related Disabilities, Medical University of South Carolina, 2015 Teaching Experience Teaching assistant, University of South Carolina, 2011-2015 EXSC 303 Perceptual Motor Development EXSC 342A & 342B Practicum in Lifespan Motor Development EXSC 482 Internship in Lifespan Motor Development Lab Supervisor, University of South Carolina, 2011-2015 Perceptual Motor Development Lab Program Supervisor, University of South Carolina, 2011-2013 Still Movin : Balance, Aerobic, and Strength training program Guest Lecture, University of South Carolina, November 2013 & November 2014 Principles and Applications of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation, Presented in EXSC 731 Mechanisms of Motor Skill and Performance I Jessica Baird 4
Research Mentorship Undergraduate Students, University of South Carolina Geetanjali Pathak (2015-2016) Mary Gaughan (2016-2017) 2016 Magellan Mini-Grant Award, USC Office of Undergraduate Research ($750) 2016 Magellan Apprentice Grant Award, USC Office of Undergraduate Research ($1000) Heath Saffer (2016-2017) Danielle Johnson (2017) Kaitlyn Ramey (2017) Physical Therapy Students, University of South Carolina Daniel Cho (2017 - ) Seth Frutiger (2017 - ) Mentor Physical Therapy student research project, Effect of Action Selection Demands on the Execution of a Reach Task University Service Discovery Day, University of South Carolina, 2016, April 22 Graduate student judge for undergraduate research poster presentations Graduate student orientation, University of South Carolina, 2015, January 6 Member of veteran graduate assistant panel Jessica Baird 5