Marissa Thirion
Cinical Research Coordinator
About
Hinman Lab
Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Research and Care at UCLA
Hinman Lab
710 Westwood Plaza, Room C-224
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1769
Tel: (310) 206-5178
Email: MThirion@mednet.ucla.edu
Biography
Marissa obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with minors in Spanish and Cognitive Science from UCLA in 2022. As an undergraduate student, she volunteered as a Research Assistant in a lab investigating evidence-based child therapy practices. Marissa also gained experience in applied behavior analysis working as a Behavior Technician for children with autism spectrum disorder. She is passionate about brain-body interactions and how they can impact mental and physical health. Marissa is excited to contribute to the research in the Hinman Lab and the MarkVCID study (Vascular Contributions to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia).