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Corrie Miller, DO MSCR

I am a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician, or a 'high-risk' pregnancy doctor. My interest to help populations with health disparities led me to pursue this specialty. Pregnancy complications disproportionately affect minoritized and underserved communities.

My current work characterizes the gastrointestinal and vaginal microbiome in pregnant women in Hawai’i and correlates the impacts of diet quality on these ecological communities.

As a healthcare provider of Filipino heritage, I have a desire to translate these investigations into further research of mechanisms, identifying modifiable risk factors and molecular targets to decrease adverse pregnancy outcomes for underserved pregnant people in Hawai'i.

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Mercedez Swencki, BS

Aloha, my name is Mercedez (she/her). I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA and I am a recent Microbiology graduate from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.  I lead the Aiona Project recruitment and data analysis. This project is special to me because it gives the community the opportunity to help create change for women's health. In my free time you can find me at the beach with my dogs or reading a book for my next book club. 

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Asiya Sharipova

Aloha! My name is Asiya (she/her). I’m from Oahu, Hawaii and am a rising junior at UH Manoa. I am a chemistry major on a pre-medical track. I am contributing to the Aiona project as a student researcher to help with recruitment and data analysis. I’m especially excited to deepen my understanding of the vaginal microbiome and to help destigmatize vaginal health. Outside of academics, I enjoy going to the beach, snorkeling, and gardening!

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Kyra Tran

Aloha! My name is Kyra Tran, and I am from Honolulu, Hawai'i. I am currently in my second year at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa as a Biology major on the pre-medical track. In my role as a student researcher with the Miller Lab, I am both grateful and excited to play a part in helping not only better understand but also spotlight impactful and meaningful exploration of the microbiomes unique to the populations of women across the Pacific Islands.

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Nicole Tang, BS

My name is Nicole (she/her) and I was born and raised in Southern California. I recent graduated from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa with a Bachelor's of Science in Biology. I am so excited to explore the vaginal microbiome through the Aiona project as a Post-bacc researcher while I apply to medical school and hope to learn about the various factors that influence the vaginal microbiome and women’s health. In my free time, I enjoy running and embroidery which help me stay balanced and creative!

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Arhyen Flores

Arhyen is a Biology and Philippine Studies Major