Entry Year

2020

Major Area of Study

Behavioral Medicine

Mentor

David J. Moore, PhD

E-mail

vbserrano@health.ucsd.edu

Research Interests

Vanessa is interested in exploring the biological and neuropsychological markers of aging, as well as the contribution of social factors, in the context of HIV and substance use. She is also interested in how mobile technology may be leveraged to promote medication adherence among vulnerable populations.

Grants/Awards
  • 2020-2025: Ruth L Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Training Grant, National Institutes of Health: T32, Training in Research on Addictions in Interdisciplinary NeuroAIDS (TRAIN). PD/PI: Robert K. Heaton