Molly Wootten, D.O., MPH
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry — Carleton College
Minor in Women and Gender Studies
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — Des Moines University
Master of Public Health — University of Minnesota
Personal Statement:
I am working in Dr. Zielinski’s Health and the Legal System lab, focusing on multiple projects involving justice-involved and/or incarcerated populations with PTSD and SUD. I am interested in serious mental illness, community mental health, co-occurring disorders (mental illness and substance use disorders), and the relationships between serious mental illness, homelessness, and criminal justice involvement. I am also interested in qualitative research methods and practice. I plan to continue clinical practice in community mental health settings, focusing on patients with psychotic disorders. I hope to use my research knowledge to inform policy decisions and improve treatment for people with co-occurring disorders.
Varenya Nallur, M.D.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology – Hendrix College
Doctor of Medicine – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Personal Statement:
I earned my degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Hendrix College and completed my medical education at UAMS in 2023. I am particularly interested in forensic psychiatry and plan to pursue fellowship training in the field. I am currently part of the NIH-funded T-32 research program, where I am working on developing my research skills to complement my clinical training. My research explores how stigma shapes the psychiatric care of people involved with the legal system and works to uncover systemic gaps in order to promote compassionate, evidence-based approaches in forensic psychiatry.