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University of New Mexico Health and Health Sciences

University of New Mexico Health and Health Sciences

ABOUT US

The University of New Mexico HBCD team is excited to contribute to this novel longitudinal study and learn from our local communities and participants. As one of the few southwestern sites, we have the opportunity to include a significant study population reflective of our heritage and wonderfully unique demographics. Co-PIs Dr. Ludmila Bakhireva and Dr. Larry Leeman thoughtfully lead a group of research scientists in a collaborative effort between the College of Pharmacy's Substance Use Research & Education Center (SURE) and the Mind Research Network (MRN). With our passion for and expertise in neurodevelopment, infant growth, stressor monitoring, and substance use, we are excited to see how these incremental first years of a child's life may positively and profoundly impact future generations. Our research team, clinical partners, and community look forward to engaging our fellow New Mexicans and creating a welcoming environment for all.

UNM HBCD Team

From Left to Right: Rajani Rai (Research Assistant), Sonia Macias Rodriguez (Research Assistant), Xingya (Maya) Ma (Data Scientist), Jillian Kotulski (Coordinator), Caitlin Youngblood (Study Navigator), Lidia Enriquez Marquez (Lead RA), Alexandria Wiesel (Research Assistant).

New Mexico Isubi Bldg

The ISUBI building is where we conduct our EEG and behavioral assessment activities (ERICA Bayley).

New Mexico Mind Research Network

The Mind Research Network is where we conduct MRI.

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505-318-9707


hbcdstudy@salud.unm.edu

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LOCATIONS

Interdisciplinary Substance Use and Brain Injury Center (ISUBI) - West Entrance

1101 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

MRIs: Mind Research Network (MRN) - East Entrance

1101 Yale Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

INVESTIGATORS

Ludmila N. Bakhireva

Ludmila N. Bakhireva, MD, PhD, MPH

Principal Investigator
Lawrence Leeman

Lawrence Leeman, MD, MPH

Principal Investigator
Arvind Caprihan

Arvind Caprihan, PhD

Co-Investigator
James Cavanagh

James Cavanagh, PhD

Co-Investigator
Jessie R Maxwell

Jessie R Maxwell, MD

Co-Investigator
Andrew Mayer

Andrew Mayer, PhD

Associate Director, Co-Investigator
John Phillips

John Phillips, MD

Co-Investigator
Pilar M Sanjuan

Pilar M Sanjuan, PhD

Co-Investigator
Eric Zimak

Eric Zimak, PhD

Co-Investigator

RESEARCH TEAM

Memas Alkasasbeh

Memas Alkasasbeh

Research Coordinator
Caitlin Baca

Caitlin Baca

Research Assistant
Liza Cardinale

Liza Cardinale

Research Assistant
Pawani Chauhan

Pawani Chauhan

Research Assistant
Lidia Enriquez Marquez

Lidia Enriquez Marquez

Lead Coordinator
Evelin  Gutierrez Hernandez

Evelin Gutierrez Hernandez

Student Research Assistant
Hema Jalaparthi

Hema Jalaparthi

Research Coordinator
Mireya Jurado

Mireya Jurado

Community Health Worker
Xingya (Maya) Ma

Xingya (Maya) Ma, MS, MACCT

Study Statistician
Sonia Macías Rodríguez

Sonia Macías Rodríguez

Research Coordinator
Anthony  Rachupka

Anthony Rachupka

Associate Scientist 1
Rajani Rai

Rajani Rai, MD, MPH

Research Scientist
Sasha Santini-Bishop

Sasha Santini-Bishop

Research Assistant
Divyasree Sasi Kumar

Divyasree Sasi Kumar, MS

MRI Technician
Tracey Wick

Tracey Wick, MS

MRI Technician
Sabrina Wu

Sabrina Wu

Research Assistant
Caitlin Youngblood

Caitlin Youngblood

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