From mapping projections in the vestibulocerebellum of pigeons to examining frontal lobe executive functions in split-brain patients and patients with schizophrenia, she has had the opportunity to work in various labs and utilize different methodologies to study the brain and currently sits on the Scientific Advisory Board of Fitminds Inc. She has also worked with the National Cancer Institute Clinical Trials Group as a study coordinator, responsible for the coordination of clinical trials in cancer therapy and supportive care. Finally, over the last few years, Monica has provided subject matter expertise to the federal funders on the feasibility of establishing a common research classification standard. Thomas Vestdam