Students and Alumni

Lab Manager

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Lucy Zhao

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I am a senior at JHU, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. I am very interested in exploring topics such as co-rumination, coping mechanisms, and mood disorders. As an APTT peer listener, I am especially curious about how social processes can be effectively utilized as coping mechanisms. In the future, I plan to study clinical psychology and get a corgi puppy!

Research Assistants

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Michelle Liu

I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University double majoring in Psychology and Public Health Studies. My research interests lie in mood and anxiety disorders, evidence-based positive psychology interventions, and the synergies between them to improve mental health outcomes. I’m excited to develop valuable skills and insights at the Papadakis lab which I can apply to future endeavors in promoting well-being. Ultimately, I aim to pursue a doctoral degree in clinical psychology. 

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Catherine Ugale

I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University studying Psychology with a minor in History of Art. My research interests involve co-rumination, anxiety, depression, and related disorders in adolescents and young adults. In the future, I look forward to receiving a doctoral degree in clinical psychology!  

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Aurora Jackson

I am a sophomore at Johns Hopkins University majoring in Psychology. My research interests involve mood disorders and coping mechanisms, particularly in children and adolescents. In the future, I plan to attend medical school and pursue a career as a Psychiatrist! 

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Nicole Keller

I am a Junior Lecturer in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to being in this role, I graduated with a BA from Georgetown University, where I studied psychology, cognitive science, and government. My main research interests revolve around the implementation of psychological interventions to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services. I am specifically excited about exploring how youths’ access to care can be further supported in community settings.

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