Zuzana Skvarkova
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Mail code: 6002Campus: Otheraz
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Zuzana Skvarkova (she/her) is a research associate at Arizona State University. She has a passion for advocacy in disability rights and health equity in terms of accessibilty for all in the US medical system. Zuzana also identifies as a writer, a researcher, and an avid learner. In her off time, she enjoys baking, long-distance running, playing with her two dogs, and reading whatever book she can put her hands on.
B.S. Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures, Arizona State University, '22
- Health Equity & Healthcare Disparity
- Disability Justice & Advocacy
- Education Policy
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Research Associate, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures
- National Cancer Institute grant, Sulston Project
- Supervised by: Dr. Robert Cook-Deegan, MD
Undergraduate Research Fellow, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures
- National Institute of Health (NIH) grant, U.S. BRAIN Initiative
- Supervised by: Dr. Robert Cook-Deegan, MD
Co-Founder & Research Lead, Mayo Clinic & ASU Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- Mental Health Initiative, Maricopa County Superior Court
- Supervised by: Judge Patricia Starr
Research Assistant, School for the Future of Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures
- Supervised by: Dr.Andrew Maynard, PhD
Undergraduate Research Fellow, School for the Future of Innovation in Society
- National Science Foundation (NSF) grant, CAPAcities
- Supervised by: Dr. Lauren Keeler, PhD
Research Assistant, Arizona State University
- Center for Science & Imagination
- Supervised by: Dr. Ruth Wylie, PhD
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2022). "The Montreal Neurological Institute: A Case Study of Open Science in Neuroscience." 8th Annual BRAIN meeting, National Institute of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland.
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2022). “Hiding in Plain Sight: The Misconceptions Behind Autism Spectrum Disorder in Women.” Stanford Neurodiversity Project, Stanford Medical School, Palo Alto, CA.
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2022). “Nothing About Us, Without Us: A Discussion of Empowering Disabled Voices.” UNESCO Global Center for Peace, New York.
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2021). "BRAINshare: Sharing data in BRAIN Initiative Studies" College of Global Futures Reseach Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2021). “The Power of the Prescription Pad.” TEDxASU. Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2020). "How the Future of Technology Can Be Used to Equalize Public K-12 Education." Shaping EDU Winter Conference. Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2020). "Neurodiversity as a Superpower." Underrepresented Intellect Research Symposium. Tempe, AZ, USA.
Skvarkova, Zuzana (2020). "Arizona State University & City of Tempe Sustainability Collaborations Analysis" College of Global Futures Research Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Teaching Assistant, Instructional Aide
Spring 2022
- BIO 181: General Biology I
Fall 2021
- BIO 181: General Biology I
Outstanding Graduate- College of Global Futures (2022) | Arizona State University
Undergraduate Student Charter Award in Excellence (2021) | School for the Innovation in Society, College of Global Futures, Arizona State University
CCI Catalyst Award (2021) | Arizona State University Committee for Campus Inclusion
Dean's List (Summer '20, Fall '20, Spring '21, Summer '21, Fall '21, Spring '22)
ASU Organizations:
- President, Women in STEM (WiSTEM)
- Founder & President, Pre-Medical Disabled Student Association (PMDSA)
- Director of Service, Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society (ODK)
- SPARKS Ambassador, SPARKS at ASU
- Tutor, RISE Tutoring
- Street Medicine Student Volunteer, Medical Directive
- Volunteer, Sexual Violence and Prevention Leadership Program
Non-ASU Affiliated Service:
- U.S. Director, Community Education Research Foundation (CERFO)
- Volunteer, Prevent Child Abuse Arizona (PCAA)
- Student Vaccinator & Scribe, Phoenix Mobile Health Unit
- Volunteer, LivGenerations