Trainees and Early Career Scholars
Graduate students on our research teams are eligible to apply for funding that supports their own research projects as they pursue master’s or doctoral degrees. Applications for these small graduate research grants are evaluated based on their scientific rigor, potential for real-world impact, alignment with the Center’s mission and vision, and potential for meaningfully advancing the research careers of rising stars in translational health and educational research. 
Undergraduate student interns learn about and work on team science projects run by our researchers. In addition, students receive training in specific scientific techniques, support while they apply these techniques and mentoring to help them along their journey to becoming skilled and productive independent scientists who know how to collaborate. 
Student Affiliates
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Ifeoluwa Adekoya Undergraduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Soren Aldaco Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Lily Alvarez Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Elizabeth Aritonang Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Mariah Camper Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Nicole Garcia Undergraduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Ana Garcia Villsana Undergraduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Case Garza Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Jane Jeong Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Henry Clint LaFuente Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Desiree Lama Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Sara  Le Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Alaiza Mata Undergraduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Lavangi Naithani Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Korynne Reininger Undergraduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Claudia Reino Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Lesley Rivas Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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David Spicer Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Luisa Suarez Undergraduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Tyra Timm Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Spencer Westscott Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
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Ying Yang Graduate Research Assistant
 
 
 
 
Postdoctoral Fellows
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Eliza Epstein Postdoctoral Fellow
 
 
 
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Jase Kugiya Postdoctoral Fellow
 
 
 
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Sarah Mason Postdoctoral Fellow
 
 
 
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Jackie Pedota Postdoctoral Fellow
 
 
 
 
Research Associates
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Bethany Morrison Research Associate
 
 
 
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Alejandra Garcia Isaza Research Associate