Research Assistant

Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health

My research interest spans all things molecular genomics - From evolution to infectious diseases to mental health! I am deeply passionate about public health, and I want to make a positive contribution through research.

Graduate Student

Columbia School of Social Work

STEPS Intern

Rising Grounds

My research interests primarily focus on the impact of parenting and acculturation on the mental health of Asian Americans. Additionally, I am interested in exploring autism and neurodiversity among Asian American adolescents and young adults.

Research Honors Program Student

Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing Master’s Entry into Nursing Program

My professional goal is to become a pediatric nurse in an acute care setting, where I can provide critical care to the pediatric patient population. This aligns with my research interest regarding health disparities among Asian American youth, aiming to address these disparities and improve health outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Residential Social Worker

House of Ruth MD

Annika is a recent MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduate of Johns Hopkins University. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester. Alongside her involvement with the Yu Lab, Annika is currently serving as a Residential Social Worker at the House of Ruth MD. Annika is interested in learning more about positive family mental health outcomes, inclusive parenting approaches, intergenerational trauma and stressors, and how adverse and positive childhood experiences impact emotional development across a lifespan. She hopes to build skills to advance in her academic career in the near future!