|
Dr. Danielle Beatty MoodyLab DirectorDr. Beatty Moody is an Associate Professor with the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She is the Director of The Social Determinants of Health Inequities Lab (abbreviated SoDHI). The SoDHI Lab seeks to identify and ameliorate pathophysiological linkages of psychosocial and environmental factors to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular endpoints across the life course, particularly in racial/ethnic minorities for which health disparities are disproportionately observed. Dr. Beatty Moody can be reached by email at dlbeatty@umbc.edu Learn more about Dr. Beaty Moody here. |
Ayla NovruzLab ManagerI am a doctoral student at UMBC, studying Clinical and Behavioral Medicine Psychology. My research focuses on early life social disadvantage and early life adversity and the impacts it has into adulthood. My aim is to better understand inequities in health and to pinpoint potential areas of improvement. |
Mackenzie PrimroseLead Research AssistantPsychology, B.S/Biological Sciences, B.S. While working in the SODHI Lab, I hope to sharpen my research skills as well as broaden my knowledge on health disparities within society. Using the valuable experience I gain from the SODHI Lab, I aspire to earn my PhD in Neuroscience in order to further research the mind and it's influence over the body. |
Kaily JohnsonLead Research AssistantBiological Sciences, B.S. and Psychology minor My plans for the future include pursuit of a PhD in Molecular Genetics. Working with the SODHI lab, I hope to broaden my understanding of how intersections of the environment, including adversity, discrimination, etc, impact the individual in ways that are problematic/detrimental to their health and/or development. |
Dominique Henriques MeloResearch AssistantBiological Sciences B.S./Dance and Psychology minor I am currently an undergraduate student at UMBC pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and minors in psychology and dance. I hope to become a primary care physician working with minorities in the US. By working in the SoDHI lab, I hope to gain a greater understanding of how racism affects the physical and mental health of minorities as well as strengthen my research skills. |
Sudeep AhujaResearch AssistantBiological Sciences B.A. /Psychology B.S Here at UMBC, I am an undergraduate pre-medical student double majoring in biological sciences and psychology. In the future, I aspire to practice medicine in conjunction with the promotion of community health and patient care. Working in the SoDHI lab will be a rewarding experience, helping me gain more awareness of correlates of healthcare disparities on the racial and ethnic level along with bridging my passion for clinical research. |
Erik BustamanteResearch AssistantBiological Sciences B.A./Psychology B.S. As a Biology and Psychology double major, I am aspiring to become a researcher for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In terms of research, I’m fascinated by all aspects of the brain and external factors that influence the development of individuals. In preparation for my goal, the SoDHI Lab will provide the in depth lab and research experience I will need to advance my skills and knowledge. |
Thu DinhResearch AssistantBiological Sciences/Psychology and American Studies minor I am an undergraduate student here at UMBC. I aspire to become a physician with a particular interest in combating racial health disparities and working with underserved communities to promote prevention and equity in health outcomes. The SoDHI lab will help me develop a more comprehensive understanding of the intersection of social factors, pathophysiology, and psychology. |
Carson GarlandResearch AssistantBiochemistry and Molecular Biology B.S. and Psychology/Spanish minors I am an undergraduate student at UMBC, following a pre-medical track, aspiring to pursue a career as a primary care physician who works to combat inequities in healthcare. Under the proficiency of the SODHI lab, I will further my understanding of SES, social disadvantage, and discrimination and how such factors correlate to health disparities. My areas of interest include identifying psychosocial factors that contribute to ontogenetic development and evaluating the disproportionate representation of racial/ethnic minorities in healthcare. |
|
Previous Lab Members
|
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
|
Undergraduate Students
|
Undergraduate Students
|
|
Undergraduate Students
|
Undergraduate Students
|
Undergraduate Students
|