About Our Lab
Our multidisciplinary team works to identify solutions that inform policy and enhance medical, educational, and public health programs to support child development and improve health outcomes for children and their families.
Lab Highlights
3/26/2026: Tim Ahn, a patient navigator, was recently awarded the Mark A. Wyatt Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded each Spring to an outstanding Honors College junior majoring in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Neuroscience and planning to go to medical school. This $500 award is based on academic excellence, research, and leadership. Preference is given to continuing juniors (not graduating) who have demonstrated leadership and a passion for research.
3/26/2026: Samantha Torres, a patient navigator and research assistant, was accepted to the Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP). Students who are selected to SROP are awarded up to $5,000 to conduct hands-on research alongside distinguished faculty at a leading Research I university. Throughout the summer, participants engage in structured training in research design, development, and professional preparation, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to excel in competitive graduate programs. Participants also have the opportunity to present their research twice during the program, gaining valuable experience communicating their work to academic audiences.