STAR COBRE

Center of Biomedical Research Excellence 

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STAR COBRE, established by the Center of Behavioral and Preventive Medicine at The Miriam Hospital, is the first research center in Rhode Island devoted to examining how the stress and trauma encountered early in life can have lasting impacts on our health and wellness.

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Meet Our Researchers

Chrystal Vergara-Lopez, PhD Headshot

Chrystal Vergara-Lopez, PhD

Senior Research Scientist and Clinical Psychologist

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Karen Jennings Mathis, PhD,  APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC Headshot

Karen Jennings Mathis, PhD, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC

Research Scientist

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KayLoni Olson, PhD

Psychologist

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Natasha Sokol, PhD Headshot

Natasha Sokol, PhD

Research Scientist

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Sara Vargas, PhD Headshot

Sara Vargas, PhD

Research Scientist

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Daniel Roxbury, PhD

Principal Investigator

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Darlynn Rojo-Wissar, PhD, MPH Headshot

Darlynn Rojo-Wissar, PhD, MPH

Psychiatric Epidemiologist

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Sharon Lee, PhD Headshot

Sharon Lee, PhD

Research Scientist

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Emily Gathright, PhD Headshot

Emily Gathright, PhD

Research Scientist

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Carly Goldstein, PhD

Research Scientist

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Teresa Daniels, MD Headshot

Teresa Daniels, MD

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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