Sophia Robertson is a Senior Research Associate and PhD student in Dr. Timothy Becker’s Bioengineering Device Laboratory (BDL) at Northern Arizona University, which analyzes, characterizes, models, and develops new medical devices for brain aneurysm and stroke treatment. Her research focuses on the development of biocompatible polymer coating technology. In addition to her studies, Sophia is passionate about public health, health equity, women’s health, and neurointerventional technology. She hopes her research will improve outcomes and quality of life for both patients and their families.