Aliyah Shell
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering — Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering — University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Personal Statement
I am a postdoctoral fellow in the Brian Imaging Research Center of the Psychiatric Research Institute (PRI), supported by the NIDA T32 grant under the mentorship of Dr. Maegan Calvert. My research interests center on neurorehabilitation, neurotechnologies and translational research, with a particular focus on developing rehabilitative interventions for people affected by neurotrauma and neuropsychiatric disorders. Having loved ones affected by substance use and neuropsychiatric disorders inspires my commitment to creating affordable, accessible, evidence‑based solutions that strengthen resilience and improve quality of life.
Ishu Karki, Ph.D.
Education
- Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Prevention Research – College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas.
- M.S. in Health Promotion – University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma.
- Bachelors in Public Health – Pokhara University, Nepal.
Personal Statement
I am a postdoctoral fellow supported by the NIDA T32 Addiction Training Program, working under the mentorship of Dr. George Pro. I have more than 10 years of experience in public health research and practice. My research interests include substance use, health disparities, sexual health, and implementation science. I examine factors associated with substance use treatment outcomes among two vulnerable populations – pregnant people and adolescents. I use big administrative datasets and national survey data to identify emerging trends in health services and help-seeking behavior. As a T32 scholar, I aim to strengthen my foundation in addiction research and become an expert in sophisticated analytic methods to improve the lives of people who use and are affected by drugs. My goal is to become a faculty member and independent researcher.
Kevin Honeywell, M.S., Ph.D.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychiatry – Auburn University, Auburn, Ala.
- Master of Science in General Psychology – University of Memphis, Memphis, Tenn.
- Doctor of Philosophy in Psychological and Brain Sciences with an Emphasis in Bioengineering – University of California, Santa Barbara, Calif.
Personal Statement
I am a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences supported by the NIDA T32 grant under the mentorship of Dr. Bill Fantegrossi. I use drug administration and measurements in conjunction with animal models of behavior to explore the pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic relationship of known and posited drugs of abuse.