Lauren Shapiro, MD MS (Principal Investigator)

Dr. Lauren Shapiro's research interests span multiple disciplines, with projects focused on providing high-quality, patient-centered care. She conducts research on patient preferences, shared decision-making, and empowering patients to understand their treatment options.

Dr. Shapiro grew up in Arizona and earned a bachelor's degree and medical degree from Stanford University, where she was a member of the varsity women's soccer team. She completed her residency in orthopedic surgery at Stanford, serving as chief resident during her final year. She then completed a fellowship in hand, upper extremity, and microvascular surgery at Duke University, where she also earned a master's degree in health analytics from the Duke Fuqua School of Business. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and watching sports.

Arezo Ahmadi

• Pronouns: She/Her
• From: Fremont, CA
• Training background: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, B.S.
• Where I am in life right now: I'm in my first year of medical school!
• Research interests: Orthopedic surgery, healthcare disparities, impact of language differences
• Hobbies outside of work: I love hiking new trails and national parks, as well as trying new food spots and cooking! I also am currently learning two languages!

Andrew Gatto, DO

• Pronouns: he/him
• From: Mission Viejo, CA
• Training background: University of San Diego '18, AmeriCorps '19, Touro University California '24, UCSF Orthopedic Surgery Residency '29
• Where I am in life right now: I just started my orthopedic residency and am very excited for what lies ahead!
• Research interests: Capacity Building and Healthcare Quality in Global Health; Various topics in Sports Medicine
• Hobbies outside of work: Baseball spectating, content creation, aerial and landscape photography, beach walks & hikes with my wife and dog! 

Mandeep Kaur

• Pronouns: she/her
• From: Fresno, CA
• Training background: Biology, B.S. and Chemistry B.A.
• Where I am in life right now: I'm in my third year of medical school! I've wrapped up my year of core clerkships and will be taking Step 1 and 2 before starting fourth year rotations.
• Research interests: I'm interested in understanding how social disparities cause inequities in healthcare.
• Hobbies outside of work: I enjoy running, cooking, and trying new ice cream flavors!

Victoria Koffi

• Pronouns: she/her
• From: Mountain House, CA
• Training background: Biology, B.S. with Minors in French and Psychology
• Where I am in life right now: I'm in my first year of medical school.
• Research interests: I'm interested in understanding how physicians can work with interdisciplinary resources to contribute to alleviating health disparities for vulnerable populations.
• Hobbies outside of work: I like playing basketball, trying new foods, and listening to music.

Tina Mai

• Pronouns: she/her
• Hometown: Montclair, California
• Training Background: BS - General Biology
• Currently: 3rd Year Medical Student - University of California, San Fransisco
• Research Interests: Orthopedics surgery, Pediatrics surgery
  Hobbies: Tennis, cooking, reading, painting, and skiing.

Christopher Orozco

• Pronouns: He/Him
• From: Castaic, California
• Training background: Biological Sciences, B.S.
• Where I am in life right now: I am currently in my first year of medical school!
• Research interests: I am interested in understanding healthcare disparities, patient-centered research, and improving access to healthcare through technology and innovation.
• Hobbies outside of work: I enjoy playing basketball, surfing, and trying new coffee shops. 

Sciaska N. Ulysse

• Pronouns:  she/her/hers
• From: Roselle, New Jersey
• Training background: Neuroscience B.A, minors in Healthcare Management and Chemistry
• Where I am in life right now: I'm in my third year of medical school, finishing up my surgical rotation, excited to apply what I’ve learned as I move into my next rotation.
• Research interests: I'm interested in disparities in health outcomes, social determinants of health, community-academic partnerships, and shared decision-making.
• Hobbies outside of work: I enjoy traveling, cooking, trying new coffee shops, playing volleyball, boxing, going to the gym, and rooting for the Eagles.

Vienna Liu

• Pronouns: she/her
• From: Palo Alto, CA
• Training background: Movement Science, B.S.
• Where I am in life right now: I'm in my third year of undergrad at the University of Michigan in the School of Kinesiology!
• Research interests: I'm interested in biomechanics and health equity research!
• Hobbies outside of work: I enjoy hiking, running, scrapbooking, and learning new instruments.