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What brings you here?
Choose a pathway to see what to expect, how to get started, and who to reach out to.
Graduate training
Dr. Shrestha mentors PhD and master’s students through rigorous, hands-on training in health and digital health research. Students develop research skills through close mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to studies from design through dissemination.
- Hands-on training in EMA, JITAIs, mobile sensing, and adaptive intervention methods
- Opportunities to lead analyses, manuscripts, and conference presentations
- Research experience across the United States, Malaysia, Nepal, and Vietnam
- Training in scientific writing, grant development, and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Mentorship toward an independent program of research
Meet Dr. Shrestha
A quick introduction to the lab’s mission and mentorship approach.
Undergraduate research
Undergraduates gain hands-on research experience through honors theses, independent study, research assistantships, and summer opportunities. Students work closely with lab mentors while building practical skills in research and scientific communication.
- Honors thesis and independent-study opportunities
- Research assistant roles supporting active studies
- Hands-on experience with data collection, coding, and literature review
- Mentorship from graduate students and research staff
- No prior research experience required
Meet Dr. Shrestha
A quick introduction to the lab’s mission and mentorship approach.
Take part in research
Our studies address important health challenges across diverse communities and settings. Eligibility and enrollment vary by study and location.
- Browse active studies by topic and location
- Participation is voluntary, and studies follow IRB-approved protocols
- Contact the study team to learn about eligibility and current enrollment
- Participant information is provided in clear, accessible language
Collaborate with us
We partner with researchers, clinicians, community organizations, health systems, and technology partners to address important health challenges. Together, we develop and evaluate interventions that are rigorous, relevant, and responsive to real-world needs.
- Digital and adaptive intervention development
- EMA, JITAI, MOST, and micro-randomized trial research
- Clinical and community implementation
- Global and cross-cultural research
- Data science, machine learning, and digital phenotyping
- HIV, substance use, mental health, and health-equity research