Program Role: 2024 Cohort

Sreenath Panchagnula is currently a Clinical Psychology PhD candidate at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi. Previously, he was awarded a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Washington State University. Sreenath’s research focus is on minority aging and mental health along with cultural disparities in access to neuropsychology services. He also recently started researching how Artificial…

As a Ph.D. candidate at Penn State University in the Industrial Engineering Department, I conduct research in the Laboratory for Intelligent Systems and Analytics, led by Dr. Soundar Kumara, where I specialize in biomedical data science. My current work involves using machine learning techniques to predict the risk of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD),…

Edith Offiah, Dr.P.H., is an Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management currently employed in the College of Health Sciences here at Jackson State University. She currently serves as the lead faculty advisor for the Healthcare Administration Association. With a master’s degree in business administration, Dr. Offiah developed a lot of business interests and ventures…

Dr. Ramon Ocadiz Ruiz is a Research Scientist in the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. His work is focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and the dynamics of metastatic environment using biomaterial-based models that replicate tumor niches. By integrating transcriptomic (scRNA-seq) and genomic (WES) profiling with intercellular signaling analyses,…

Physician-informaticist. Special interest in consumer health informatics, with particular emphasis on making health information more accessible and personalized for patients.

Dr. LaTarsha Michael is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management in the College of Health Sciences at Jackson State University. She is a public health expert with more than 17 years of mental and public health experience with emphasis in health education and prevention. With research endeavors focusing on public…

Previously a dentist but now a graduate student studying morphogenesis on long bones using data-integrative approaches.

My academic path began with a B.Sc. in Computer Science at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, followed by an M.Sc. in Data Science, which I pursued across several European institutions through ERASMUS+ programs. These experiences shaped my interdisciplinary outlook and commitment to real-world impact. My current research explores…

Currently a Research Associate/Analyst for Mississippi Urban Research Center at Jackson State University.( Health Outcomes, Crime, and other Rural verses Urban Issues.) Epidemiologist and Data Manager for over 10 years for Mississippi State Department of Health. (Data Analyst for Breast and Cervical, Genetics, and Lead Awareness Programs) Background Experience includes: GIS, Remote Sensing, and Data…

I’m a data engineer and AI enthusiast with a background spanning health tech, life sciences, and mission-driven startups. I currently work at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, where I develop scalable data pipelines and integrate cloud solutions to support cancer research and clinical analytics. Prior to this, I worked at AstraZeneca and NEU’s Precision Medicine Lab, where…