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Memas Alkasasbeh Memas is responsible for supporting clinical research activities by planning, implementing, and maintaining informed consent procedures, data collection, and accurate documentation in accordance with research protocols and regulatory standards. Her role involves administering structured interviews with study participants, processing human biospecimens for collection, shipment, cataloging, and coordinating the management of research specimens. She ensures proper data entry, specimen tracking, and documentation to maintain the integrity and compliance of the research process. |
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Hema Jalaparthi Hema completed her Master’s in Public Health and serves as a Research Coordinator at SURE Center. She supports in coordinating MRI and EEG-based research activities, including participant scheduling, coordinating study visits, conducting MRI safety screenings alongside MRI technicians, and obtaining infant anthropometrics. She also assists with lab-based activities, such as handling the collection, delivery, processing and analyzing the samples. Hema is enthusiastic about deepening her expertise in neurodevelopmental research and engaging with children and their families to support efforts that can lead to healthier outcomes. |
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Lidia Enriquez Marquez, BA Lidia oversees research activities, recruitment for maternal-infant cohorts, and several multi-disciplinary studies for the SURE center. She is currently serving as lead coordinator and lead SBIR coordinator in a multi-site research study HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) (25 national sites) representing the SURE Center. Lidia serves as a liaison with internal and external constituencies on all matters relating to research activities; and represents the SURE Center and University with respect to program/research activities on a local, regional, and/or national basis. Lidia has experience working with vulnerable populations, pregnant women, and Spanish-speaking populations. |
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Xingya Ma, MS, MACCT Xingya has extensive experience performing statistical modeling and data analysis. Xingya has a strong understanding of statistical software development and clinical trial design. Her passion for precision and data-driven decision-making has empowered her research in various studies involving women and children’s health outcomes. |
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Sonia Macias Rodriguez, BA Sonia has focused greatly on clinical community outreach, primarily centering on the Spanish-speaking population. She has been working as a research coordinator for the SURE Center since 2021, as part of the ENRICH and HBCD cohorts. Through this role, Sonia has gained experience in participant recruitment, coordinating patient visits, and assisting in data collection pertaining to infant development affected by substance use and household upbringing. She is currently pursuing her BS in Engineering, with the intention of applying it to clinical research focusing on vulnerable populations. |
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Rajani Rai, MD, MPH Rajani brings years of medical research expertise to the SURE Center. She oversees the ENRICH-2 study, and provides support on various other studies, including the Covid-Supplement, the Healthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study, and the NM Youth Risk and Resiliency Survey. She is most passionate about substance use related public health issues such as prescription drug abuse and illicit drug usage in pregnant women and youth. Within the HBCD study, Rajani is most excited for the neurodevelopmental testing of child participants, including the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development and the novel NIH Baby Toolbox. |
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Caitlin Youngblood, BA Caitlin graduated with a BA in Psychology and has spent her time since working with children and in social services. She has received training in the Nurtured Heart Approach (R) (NHA), the QPR Gatekeeper method, and trauma-responsive care. Caitlin is passionate about improving access to mental health services, learning how to communicate better, and practicing self-care. As HBCD study navigator, Caitlin connects participants with community resources and performs different research activities as needed, including recruitment and sample processing. She particularly enjoys behavioral assessments and building bonds with participants. |