Position: Student Representative & Social Media Committee Chair
Program/Lab/Advisor: 5th year doctoral candidate in the Clinical Psychology PhD program at Colorado State University working with Dr. Hollis Karoly and Dr. Noah Emery.
Research Interests: Broadly, my research uses mixed methodologies to better understand substance use behavior and drug pharmacology across a range of substances (e.g., cannabis, kratom, psychedelics). I am also particularly interested in understanding the acute effects associated with specific drug combinations and how individuals can reduce risks within the context of polysubstance use.
Fun Fact: Before starting grad school, I taught high school art for one year!
Professional Development Tip: Rest is important and necessary!
Program/Lab/Advisor: 4th year MD-PhD Student in Dr. Cassandra Gipson-Reichardt's Addiction Neuroscience lab at University of Kentucky.
Research Interests:I am interested in using rodent models of addiction to study female specific factors that contribute to nicotine use and vulnerability, specifically how nicotine interacts with the neuroimmune system!
Fun Fact: In a blind taste test, I can identify different types of milk to near perfection.
Professional Development Tip: Asking for help is never a sign of weakness but rather a sign that you are trying to do the best science possible! Ask for help often and always. Science is meant to be a team effort rather than an individual one.
