Position: Research Assistant

Kaelyn Creegan is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical  Sciences at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University. She cultivated a keen interest in community health projects after completing one in a course that had a focus on the impact of substance use and food environment in central Tempe, Arizona. She is also passionate about advancing equity in healthcare and rare disease research with a particular focus on conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. She plans to attend medical school after graduation. Kaelyn is thrilled to be a member of the SHH lab and to take part in this crucial research.

Position: Research Assistant

Angelo Nawar is a pre-medical undergraduate student studying Biomedical Sciences at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. His experiences in clinical settings and community outreach have inspired his interest in understanding and improving public health outcomes, particularly among underrepresented populations. Angelo is eager to enhance healthcare access and interventions that reduce disparities while fostering greater community engagement in health.

Position: Research Assistant

Vicky Nguyen is a first-generation college student studying Psychology and Biomedical Sciences at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Her passion for research began during her participation in Glendale Community College’s psychology research program, SOAR, in 2021. There, she conducted research on the impact of wellness resources on prompting self-disclosure among undergraduate college students. She is dedicated to improving patient care and advancing medical research.

Position: Research Assistant

Ava Bliaya is an undergraduate student studying Nursing at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. Her experience with being involved in spaces discussing the importance of sexual and reproductive health education has continued to motivate her to participate in such conversations. Ava is passionate about learning more about how college students can gain more access and education about sexual health without stigma. 

Position: Research Assistant

Samantha Marviglia is an undergraduate student studying Neuroscience at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. She has a passion for biology and psychology, as well as understanding the biological processes that influence behavior. She also has an interest in the stigma surrounding mental illness, and her goal in this lab is to expand her knowledge base on stigmatized identities and dismantle them. She hopes to one day help her community by doing research and helping to treat disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's. 

Position: Research Assistant

Ria Moharil is a pre-medical undergraduate student majoring in Neuroscience at Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University. She is interested in research focused on improving health outcomes among underserved and underrepresented populations. Her academic and research interests include HIV prevention and care. Ria is passionate about advancing health equity and hopes to pursue a career in medicine where she can integrate research and clinical practice to better serve vulnerable communities.