NEW STUDENTS
Xinyue holds a bachelor ’ s degree from Duke Kunshan University. She is interested in research on the biological process of development, particularly diseases related to musculoskeletal health and cancer among aging populations.
Dawei holds a master ’ s degree in Kinesiology from Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, and a bachelor ’ s degree in mechanical engineering from California State University - Sacramento. Prior to joining CALC, he worked as a PT technician and physical education instructor. MiKaila holds a bachelor ’ s degree from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. Her research interests focus on aging couples, particularly how early life stressors impact later life relationships.
Xinyue Lu Nutrition Science
Dawei Guan Health & Kinesiology
Rong earned a bachelor ’ s degree from Shanghai
International Studies University. She previously served weekly as a hospice volunteer. Rong ’ s research interests include the psychological aspects of aging.
Rong Ren Consumer Science
Juwen earned a BA in Sociology from National Taiwan University. She has six years of experience utilizing the Health and Retirement Study, which focuses on health - related topics among older adults in the United States. Juwen ’ s research interests focus on aging and health. Olivia holds a bachelor ’ s degree from Chang Gung University and a master ’ s degree from Boston University. During her undergraduate years, she took courses in the Healthy Aging Research Program. Olivia ’ s research interests include social isolation and ageism.
MiKaila Leonard HDFS
Juwen Wang Sociology
NEW FACULTY
Dr. Panjwani is an Assistant Professor of Nutrition Science. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Panjwani studies neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders.
Olivia Zhou Nutrition Science
Anita Panjwani Nutrition Science
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