Sonia was a research assistant for the DiSH Lab for about 2 years and during her time there she ran participants, input data, analyzed data and presented the findings at the PURC. She recently committed to a graduate program at CSUN, which is heavily based on statistical measures, research methods, and design to prepare its…

Former DiSH Lab Summer Intensive student, Nancy Gomez, was selected as part of the first cohort of the NSF-funded summer intensive program for community college students in 2016. The program’s curriculum, graduate students, and Dr. Tomiyama all had a great impact in encouraging her to apply graduate school. While at UCLA, Nancy became an RA…

DiSH Lab alumns Jeff Hunger and Mary Himmelstein are quoted extensively in this great article from Prevention magazine! Dr. T’s research is cited too. The gist: BMI is not helpful! Let’s focus on actual health and behaviors instead. Check it out here!

Former study coordinator Tanvi Mamtora recently committed to the Joint Doctorate of Physical Therapy Program at UCSF/SFSU! While there, she plans to dedicate her studies to delivering inclusive and equitable care to those she serves. In the DiSH Lab, Tanvi was a part of two research studies, one of which was published in Appetite and…

Ava Cazares, our DiSH Lab Manager, recently committed to the Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program at USC! At USC, she plans to specialize in Latinx youth mental health and obtain certification in Spanish-English bilingual therapy as part of her MFT licensure. Set to graduate from UCLA in the Spring, she is grateful…

Kristen’s reviews said, “The intellectual merit and broader impacts of the applicant are tremendous. The applicant has all the tools needed to make an important scientific impact, and the likelihood that they will do so is incredibly high. There is also a clear commitment to creating a positive imprint on the world through their research…

Among many positive comments, reviewers said, “Compelling and beautifully written personal statement. Stellar statement of previous research demonstrating exceptional promise as an academic.” We’re proud of you, JP!

Graduate student Daniel Rosenfeld was featured in an article posted by PsyPost titled “COVID-19 pandemic may have increased preferences for traditional gender roles.” The article suggests that the pandemic is linked to a shift toward social conservatism and increases in support for traditional gender roles. As Daniel’s research explains, the tensions of the pandemic have…

In this episode of the Rebel Easters Podcast, Dr. T breaks down the science behind why diets don’t work, the negative psychological effects of weight stigma, and the relationship between weight and health. Check out the podcast here.

Dr. T was invited to be part of the UCLA Centennial Campaign Celebration to talk about health psychology and the work that the DiSH Lab does with the Bedari Kindness Institute. Check out her talk here!