Introducing our lab members - be on the lookout for their amazing work. Rising stars in the making!

Check out my amazing first year doc student!

We're excited to introduce our graduate research team!

Starting with Darha Ponder:

The ROOTS Parenting Intervention to Improve Child Emotional and Physical Health: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial for Black and Latiné Families Black and Latiné children in the United States experience disproportionate rates of emotional and physical health problems, yet few preventive interventions address both types of outcomes in a cultur...

"Wait, what exactly is the ROOTS study?” 🌱

Glad you asked! It’s our pilot study testing a parenting program that incorporates culture and promotes healthy living, focused on supporting the health & well-being of Black and Latiné children. 💪🏾

Full Article here: doi.org/10.1111/jmft...

Check out our new ROOTS lab account! Follow for lab updates and research related to promoting the health and resilience of minoritized families.

A research letter from JAMA, published online October 1, 2025, titled "Clinical Characteristics of Adults at Risk of Medicaid Disenrollment Due to HR 1 Work Requirements." The letter discusses the impact of HR 1 on Medicaid recipients.

Approximately 5 million adult #Medicaid beneficiaries risk losing coverage due to HR 1's work requirements, with a substantial portion having chronic conditions, particularly among those aged 50 to 64.

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🚨 JOB ALERT:

Psychology Dept is hiring an Asst. Prof with a focus on prevention science & early-mid childhood. Come join our rapidly expanding department! Added bonus = 300+ days of sunshine per year. ☀️

Please share widely! 🙏🏽

APPLY HERE: uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193...