The Team
Principal Investigator
Yeonwoo Kim
Director, Social Determinants of Health Lab
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology
Undergraduate Researcher Assistants
Ami Patel
Hello, my name is Ami Patel. I am a senior B.S. public health student. I graduate with my BSPH degree in 2024 and will continue to pursue my MPH in epidemiology. I am interested in pursuing a career in epidemiology or infectious disease since I enjoy the research and disease control aspect of public health.
Camilla Ortega
Hi, my name is Camilla, and I am a senior in the BSPH program and will be graduating in the spring of 2024. I am on a pre-medical track but hope to obtain my MPH in epidemiology or quantitative sciences first. I am particularly interested in the social determinants of health surrounding chronic disease prevalence and management among vulnerable populations.
Michelle Nwoke
I’m a dedicated public health student at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). With a passion for improving community well-being, I’m committed to making a positive impact on public health outcomes through research and advocacy.
Dara Nahal
Hello, my name is Dara Nahal. I am a senior undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in biology and a bachelor’s degree in public health. I will graduate from UTA in the Spring 2024 semester. After my graduation, I will continue to further my education in public health. I am interested in all aspects of public health research. I aspire to work as a public health professional and make a positive impact on diverse populations through research.
Gabriel Vidal
Hi, my name is Gabriel Vidal. I am a biology student at UTA that is working towards medical school. My goal is to learn as much as I can about public health and the social determinants of health so that I can integrate that knowledge into my future medical practice and better serve my community. I am dedicated to making a beneficial contribution through my work in research and medicine.
Graduate Researcher Assistants
Soeun Jang
Hello, My name is Soeun Jang, I am a PhD student in the School of Social Work at UTA. I’d like to focus on studying in Older adults with chronic health issues; Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia; Aging and social determinants of health; Neighborhood environment and older adults with dementia; Family caregiving experiences.
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