Team Members
Moriah Thomason, PhD
Principal Investigator
dog lover, foodie, closet crafter
Lanxin Ji, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
dog lover, travel lover
Andrés Gil Arana
PhD Student
loves cooking, eco-tourism, and photography
Maya Ruiz
Program Coordinator
Maya has acted in a few commercials, is a Singer, and loves watching Reality TV
Alejandra Robles-Montoya
Research Associate
traveler, baker, currently perfecting my chocolate chip cookie recipe!
Maya Sacasa
Research Associate
I was a competitive gymnast and national champion.
Shay Johnson
HBCD Study Care Coordinator
I love to sing (even though I cant LOL), I love to read, and I love my daughter who is 9 months old!
Daelah Nicholas
Research Assistant
I love drawing, painting, and taking walks around the city!
Yulduz Furkhati
Research Assistant
I love the outdoors & hanging out w/ family!
Aliyah Arias
Research Assistant
I am from the Dominican Republic & love playing softball!
Emily Foley
Research Assistant
I was an extra in Pitch Perfect 3, I was born without an appendix, and Borscht is my favorite food :)
Reyen Bender
Research Assistant
I am very good at and love playing video games, I love drinking matcha!
Mia Patino
Research Assistant
I am currently binge-watching Desperate Housewives, and I know how to line dance!
Ambika Basil
Research Assistant
I am Guyanese and I love everything romance!
Clare McCormack, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Lover of live music, hiking, and wild swimming
Devyn Cotter, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
cat-mom, yoga teacher, can't sing but dreams of being on broadway
Sofia Nikolaidou
PhD Student
Avid cyclist, dancer, film enthusiast
Mark Duffy
Data Analyst
Big sports and movie fan. I also love hiking, the outdoors and I'm a big foodie.
Sofia Trapaga
Research Associate
Loves to crochet, has three passports and four dogs!
Gabriella Radice
Research Associate
Lover of traveling, spicy food, and thrift shopping
Sachin Sohal
Programs Assistant
Enjoys learning about the city’s history & exploring the boroughs on foot!
William Jang
Research Assistant
I've recently gotten into coffee-making, and love making infused coffee beans.
Chloe Hennesse
Research Assistant
I play guitar, have 2 cats, and love eating ramen
Tina Jiang
Research Assistant
I love to ski and go ice tubing in the winter
Ana Mayer
Research Assistant
I love rollercoasters, music, and travel!
Kaitlyn Lee
Research Assistant
I love going to concerts and playing Tetris
Gianna Purpura
Research Assistant
I'm a coffee enthusiast, I love music, and I have a cat named Pepper!
Sky Shapero
Research Assistant
Loves exploring new places, cooking with friends, and anything involving the ocean!
Sarah Banker
Postdoctoral Fellow
Loves word puzzles, trying new recipes, and being near the ocean
Ellyn Kennelly
PhD Student
Loves painting, exploring new places, and being in nature.
Sarah Bennett
Senior Project Coordinator
Loves hiking and experimenting in the kitchen; Percussionist
Anushka Gupta
Lab Manager
I love going to dog cafes in the city! I like to read by the pier.
Christi-Ann Lin-Frazier
Research Associate
I like to read and listen to music!
Michelle Masiello
Research Associate
determined to try every flavor of ben & jerry's ice cream!
Emily Kozadinos
Research Assistant
I have a cat named Lola, I lifeguard on a beach in the summer, and I love to cook!
Julian Darts
Research Assistant
Amateur unicyclist, 911 NJ EMT, Loved motorcycling before mine was stolen!
Azucena(Liz) Guerra
Research Assistant
loves trying new foods & her favorite painting is The Lovers by René Magritte
Shreyas Arcot
Research Assistant
loves watching sports & country music
Catherine Sun
Research Assistant
Lover of cats and stationery!
Carlos Perdomo
Research Assistant
I am honduran, I'm a big UFC fan, and I have 2 cats named spooky and sneaky!
Martina Pozzo
Research Assistant
I love reading and watching different sports