![University of New Mexico Health and Health Sciences](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/University-of-New-Mexico-banner.jpg)
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 culturally diverse 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 diverse 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](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/1-UNM-Team-1.jpg)
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](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2-New-Mexico-ISUBI-Bldg.jpg)
The ISUBI building is where we conduct our EEG and behavioral assessment activities (ERICA Bayley).
![New Mexico Mind Research Network](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3-New-Mexico-Mind-Research-Network.jpg)
The Mind Research Network is where we conduct MRI.
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INVESTIGATORS
![Ludmila N. Bakhireva](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-copy-10.png)
Ludmila N. Bakhireva, MD, PhD, MPH
Principal Investigator
![Lawrence Leeman](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Larry-Leeman_MD_Principle-Investigator-1.jpg)
Lawrence Leeman, MD, MPH
Principal Investigator
![Arvind Caprihan](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Arvind-Caprihan_PhD_Co-Investigator.jpg)
Arvind Caprihan, PhD
Co-Investigator
![James Cavanagh](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/James-Cavanagh_PhD_Co-Investigator.jpg)
James Cavanagh, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Jean R Lowe](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jean-R-Lowe_PhD_Co-Investigator.jpg)
Jean R Lowe, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Jessie R Maxwell](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jessie-R-Maxwell_MD_Other-Significant-Contributor.jpg)
Jessie R Maxwell, MD
Co-Investigator
![Andrew Mayer](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Andrew_Mayer_PhD_Co-Investigator.jpg)
Andrew Mayer, PhD
Associate Director, Co-Investigator
![John Phillips](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/John-Phillips_MD_Co-Investigator.jpg)
John Phillips, MD
Co-Investigator
![Pilar M Sanjuan](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Pilar-M-Sanjuan_PhD_Co-Investigator.jpg)
Pilar M Sanjuan, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Eric Zimak](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Eric-Zimak_PhD_Co-Investigator.jpg)
Eric Zimak, PhD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM
![Crystal Almeida](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Crystal-Almeida_BA_Research-Assistant-1.jpg)
Crystal AlmeidaResearch Assistant
![Caitlin Baca](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Caitlin-Baca1.jpg)
Caitlin BacaResearch Assistant
![Lidia Enriquez Marquez](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lidia-Enriquez-Marquez_BA_Program-Specialist-Lead-Coordinator.jpeg)
Lidia Enriquez MarquezLead Coordinator
![Jillian Kotulski](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/JillianKotulski-BABS-Clinical-Trials-Operations-Manager-Lead-Coordinator.jpg)
Jillian KotulskiProgram Manager
![Xingya (Maya) Ma](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Xingy-Maya-Ma-MSMACCT-Statistician-.jpg)
Xingya (Maya) Ma, MS, MACCT
Study Statistician
![Sonia Macías Rodríguez](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Sonia-Macias-Rodriguez-BA-Research-Scientist-.jpeg)
Sonia Macías RodríguezResearch Coordinator
![Rajani Rai](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rajani-Rai-MD-MPH-Research-Scientist.jpg)
Rajani Rai, MD, MPH
Research Scientist
![Divyasree Sasi Kumar](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Divyasree-Sasi-Kumar1.jpg)
Divyasree Sasi Kumar, MS
MRI Technician
![Tracey Wick](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tracey-Wick-BSBS-MS-MRI-Tech.jpg)
Tracey Wick, MS
MRI Technician
![Alexandria Wiesel](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Alexandria-Wiesel_BSBS_Research-Coordinator.jpg)
Alexandria WieselResearch Coordinator
![Caitlin Youngblood](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Caitlin-Youngblood-BA-Patient-Clinical-Support-Coord.jpg)