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January 20, 2011

BYU Brain Researcher Preparing for Life-changing Career

PhD student Daniel Good's research may lead to better rehabilitation procedures and regimens for those with traumatic brain injuries.

Scholastically speaking, second-year PhD student Daniel Good has lived up to his surname and then

some. To date, Good has coauthored an impressive six published papers about brain functionality and rehabilitation. Two of the articles were in Psychophysiology, which EEG brain researchers view as the top-rated journal in their specialty.

“My work will help people who have suffered traumatic brain injuries,” says Good, who coauthored the papers with his College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences faculty mentor, Michael Larson.

Despite his research emphasis, Good also enjoys counseling. “I see it as an opportunity to partner with God in helping His children,” he says.

Good earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at BYU and is now pursuing a doctorate in clinical neuropsychology. As an undergraduate he participated in research projects, which he credits with preparing him for graduate studies.

Funding for undergraduate mentoring at BYU comes in part from donations. “I am grateful to those who donate to BYU—you have allowed me so much,” Good says.