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I earned my bachelor’s degree at Huazhong University of Science and Technology and then completed my PhD in Toxicology at the University of Iowa, where I studied neuronal mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders. I continued this research as a postdoctoral trainee at the University of Iowa...

I am a senior majoring in Cellular and Molecular Biology at the University of South Florida, where I’ve developed a strong foundation in molecular techniques and bacterial genetics. My research experience spans of hands-on work in molecular biology, exploring gene expression and protein function. I...

Aditi joined the Healthy Minds Lab in 2025 as an undergraduate research assistant. She’s a second-year Honors student at USF, majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Public Health. Aditi supports the team’s work with community partners and brings a deep passion for research and its power to...

Quint joined the team in 2025 and is a 2023 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Vanderbilt University. Quint earned dual honors (one in Neuroscience and one from the College of Arts and Science). During undergrad, he completed a standout honors thesis exploring the role of the amygdala in shaping human...

Dr. Nguyen is a molecular biologist whose research lies at the intersection of cardiac and skeletal muscle regeneration, cancer resistance in striated muscle, and translational therapeutic development. She joined the University of South Florida in 2025 as an Assistant Professor following over a...

Emma Abell-Selby is a Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida. Her research interests focus broadly on the nexus of policy, power, and academic practices within higher education. Emma’s dissertation research explores the teaching practices of...