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Hannah Ballard

Hannah Ballard

Associate Director of Community and Public Health

Kinder Institute for Urban Research

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hkballard@rice.edu

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SURF Mentoring

Potential projects/topics: Potential projects include 1) coding, analysis, and writing involvement in a systematic review on menopause in Latinas, 2) organizational and data collection support for an initiative related to Alzheimer's disease, and/or 3) planning and coordination support for an event in the realm of food insecurity and nutrition.

Potential skills gained: Potential skills to be gained include 1) data collection and analysis, 2) scientific writing, 3) interpersonal communication, 4) conceptual knowledge, and 5) professional networking.llllll

Required qualifications:

  • Required skills: Spanish speakers are strongly preferred.
  • Preferred majors: Students should be pursuing a degree in psychology, neuroscience, sociology, health, behavior, or a related field.

Direct mentor: Staff

Research Areas

Dr. Hannah Ballard is the Associate Director of Community and Public Health at the Kinder Institute for Urban Research. Her research interests include aging and Alzheimer’s disease, women’s health, menopause, cognition and memory, brain function, sleep hygiene, and other lifestyle factors. Dr. Ballard received her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Texas A&M University in College Station and her B.S. in Neuroscience from Baylor University in Waco. She is a native Houstonian who advocates for the health and well-being of the Greater Houston community, with a focus on women and aging populations.