Forrest Whiting is a PhD student in the Neurosciences within the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS). He earned degrees in Neuroscience and Dance from Washington University, where he was MARC-uSTAR research scholar exploring the therapeutic potential of movement-based interventions—particularly dance—in alleviating symptoms of neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.
Currently, his research centers on leveraging advanced neuroimaging modalities to investigate the organization and dynamics of human brain functional networks. He has contributed to several high-impact publications, including work published in Nature. Forrest is particularly interested in the translational potential of neuroimaging to inform personalized approaches to mental health and neurological care and aspires to bridge cutting-edge neuroscience with real-world clinical or technological applications.
Outside of the lab, Forrest enjoys dancing, running, spending time with his dogs, and cultivating hobbies that facilitate environmental life, and support well-being and balance, such as gardening.