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Principal Investigator
Carissa A. Low, PhDGoogle Scholar
Dr. Low received her PhD in clinical and health psychology from UCLA in 2008 and completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry. Her research focuses on interactions between behavior, biology, and patient-centered outcomes in the context of cancer. She is particularly interested in the use of mobile technology to monitor and change health behaviors and symptoms during cancer treatment. Her work has been funded by the National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Mental Health, Pittsburgh Health Data Alliance, UPMC Aging Institute, and Sony Corporation. |
Program Manager
Krina DuricaKrina Durica received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and her Master of Arts degree in Applied Psychological Research from Penn State University. She is currently working towards a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Before joining Dr. Low’s lab, Krina worked as a Research Coordinator at Penn State Hershey managing social skills projects for adolescents and young adults with high-functioning autism.
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Research Coordinator
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Michaela DankoMichaela Danko received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences and Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh. Before joining the BOT Lab, she worked as a Research Technician for a biorepository and in museum education. She spends her free time advocating for healthcare access and crafting. In the future, Michaela hopes to combine her interest in education and healthcare by pursuing a MS in Genetic Counseling.
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Senior Software Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Current Research Assistants
Monica HendersonMonica Henderson is a junior at the University of Pittsburgh. She is working on a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and minor in Sociology. Monica is interested in the healthcare field and wants to pursue a career dealing with pediatric oncology. Post-graduation plans being considered range from social worker to clinical psychologist. Hobbies include long-distance running, anything Disney, listening to showtunes, and learning the ukulele.
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Carly JonesCarly Jones is a senior at the University of Pittsburgh. She is working towards a major in Psychology and a minor in Administrative Justice. She is an active member of Pittsburgh Attacks Cancer Together (PACT), a club on campus that raises money for cancer research at the Hillman Cancer Center. After graduation, she plans to attend graduate school to earn her Master's degree in Social Work.
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