Simon Li is a PhD student in the Clinical Psychology program at Boston University. He completed his B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Economics from Denison University, followed by an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Simon's research focuses on the emotional-cognitive processes underlying self-injurious thoughts and behaviors. 

He is particularly interested in using real-time monitoring and computational models to understand why individuals engage in self-injurious thoughts and behaviors and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, such as ambivalence and emotional regulation.

Kiyan Irani (he/him) is a first-year doctoral student in the Quantitative Psychology Lab at Boston University. He holds an Honors BS in finance with distinction as a Business Scholar from the University of Utah and an MA in clinical psychology from Columbia University. 

Before transitioning to psychological research, Kiyan worked for five years as a Senior Research Analyst at Goldman Sachs, a global investment bank. His research focuses on utilizing statistical and computational modeling to assess health disparities among sexual and gender minorities.

Outside the lab, Kiyan enjoys various outdoor activities, including hiking, rock and ice climbing, skiing, and soccer. He also enjoys reading, listening to true-crime podcasts, and taking spontaneous weekend camping trips.

Mingcong (she/her) has a BS and an MA in Psychology. Her research examines how stress exposure interacts with emotion regulation in depression and anxiety, using mechanistically informed, person-specific approaches to strengthen assessment and optimize intervention. Outside of work, she enjoys workouts and sports, photography, and learning new and fun things.

Hello! My name is Philipp and I’m a junior at BU majoring in psychology. My research interests include the development of mental disorders in marginalized groups and how intersectionality plays a role. I am also interested in the mechanisms and risk factors of nonsuicidal self-injury.

I am still developing my interests in different psychology fields, but I currently plan to pursue clinical psychology. Outside work and school, I enjoy exercising, playing piano, and collecting bucket hats. I love bucket hats  :) 

Hey! I'm Serina, a dual degree junior studying Music and Psychology at BU. My research interests currently include perfectionism, persistence, and metacognition. In my free time, I like to complete all sorts of puzzles and musical side quests.

Zoe is a sophomore at Simmons University where she is earning her BA in Psychology, with a double minor in Statistics and Health Humanities. Her research interests include the clinical and personality area, specifically relating to therapy interventions for and risk factors of high risk mental health disorders. In her free time she tutors calculus for her peers and explores new coffee shops.

Hi! I'm James, a freshman psychology major from New Zealand. My biggest research interests revolve around the cognitive aspects, including decision-making, attention and memory, but I'm still new to the field and open to anything, including psychopathology.

In my spare time, I love to be a nerd about cars, mechanical keyboards, literature and sci-fi.

Linghe (Linda) Hu is double majoring in Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston University. She is interested in clinical psychology and cognitive neuroscience, with a particular focus on mood and affective disorders, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Her interests center on understanding how these conditions relate to cognitive processes and brain function, and how quantitative approaches can help bridge clinical phenomena with underlying mechanisms. Looking forward, she aims to pursue graduate training that integrates research and clinical practice, contributing to a deeper understanding and improved treatment of mental health conditions. Beyond her academic pursuits, Linghe enjoys playing musical instruments, engaging in film photography, and dancing.

Hi! My research interests fall within personality and behavior and how the development and condition of our brain structures and chemicals influence those factors. I grew up locally about 10 miles from Boston and plan to pursue a career as a therapist. One passion of mine is studying Spanish with the goal of becoming fluent and providing services for primarily Spanish speaking clients. I'm unsure where life will take me, but I hope one day to move abroad.

I am a psychology and public health student at Boston University from Boulder, Colorado, with research interests in adolescent addiction science and developmental psychopathology. I am especially interested in understanding how emotional and behavioral pathways, parenting, and social contexts shape substance use risk during adolescence. I love conducting research at BU and am excited to continue building my skills in clinical and developmental research. After graduation, I plan to pursue a PhD in adolescent clinical psychology. Fun fact: I have a Maine Coon cat named Slater.

Hi! I'm currently a sophomore studying Painting (BFA) and Psychology (BA). I'm from NYC and grew up in Hanoi, Vietnam. In the future I plan on pursuing research in the clinical psychology field. I'm interested in effect of parental relationships on early stage anxiety development within women identifying groups.

Hi I'm My Vo! I’m a senior at Simmons University, double majoring in Data Science and Computer Science with a minor in Math, and I love exploring data to uncover meaningful insights. I’m excited to join Dr. Qimin Liu’s lab under the guidance of Dr. Lauren Trichtinger and look forward to collaborating and learning with the team.

Hi, I’m Sylvia Chen, a junior from Taiwan majoring in Psychology with a minor in Japanese. I’m especially interested in teen mental health, with a focus on supporting young people as they navigate depression and intense emotional challenges. My goal is to become a counseling therapist.

Naoise is a junior at Simmons University majoring in Data Science & Analytics with a minor in Biostatistics. Outside of the lab, her research interests include social determinants of health and infectious disease modeling. In her free time she enjoys fiber arts and baking.

Gogo, very mean to other cats but purrs a lot, very chill at home

Hi, I’m Bookie! I’m a social queen who has already met everyone at CARD and made them love me. I also enjoy watching movies and TV shows, especially romantic ones.

Bob was found eating out of a large pile of trash in NYC. Kiyan thought she was a rat at first because of how mangy she was. However, she has now fully acclimated to life indoors and will throw tantrums if Kiyan doesn’t give her a wet-food treat every night.

Heyy, my name is Mauri, I’m a 6-year-old expert in snack negotiations and professional napper. I know my worth and won’t hesitate to demand treats whenever I see fit—but don’t worry, I’m still a loyal (and very charming) little buddy.

Hi, I’m 大福(Dave)! I'm very smart and I can run a lot even I have short legs!

Maomao, silly little dog that likes to chase rabbits and never catch them

Hi! I'm Soul and I am 4 years old! I am very much a people's person. Although I don't mind interacting with other dogs if they are a male (like me) :O