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About Us
We’re the Baby’s First Years team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and we’re looking forward to meeting you!
Brian Rivera
Nebraska Study Coordinator
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4-year-old Brian loved coloring books, and being with dogs, cats, horses, and all other farm animals he grew up with.
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Grown up Brian loves movies, reading and spending time outdoors (whenever possible).
Caitlin O'Connor
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Research Assistant
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4-year-old Caitlin loved pretend play and dress up. From chef to princess, she could be whatever her heart desired for the day!
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Grown up Caitlin loves gardening and exploring nature. You will find her outside tending to her many gardens or hiking with her family.
Izzy Iussig
Research Assistant
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4-year-old Izzy loved animals, food, and drawing pictures of bunnies.
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Grown up Izzy loves her dog Huckleberry, doodling, and learning about the brain.
Karla Ponce-Mérida
Research Assistant
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4-year-old Karla loved barbies, sour skittles, Dora the Explorer, and learning.
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Grown-up Karla loves research, psychology, chocolate, music, and traveling
Darlene Garcia
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Research Assistant
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4-year-old Darlene loved marshmallows, swimming at the beach, and playing pranks.
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Grown-up Darlene loves playing video games, running on trails with her two dogs, and trying new recipes.
Andrew Veys
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Research Assistant
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4-year-old Andrew loved feeding his grandpa's horses and going to the rodeo!
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Grown up Andrew loves taking care of his house plants, camping, and exploring Omaha’s food scene.
Vanessa Neri Lara
Research Assistant
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4-year-old Vanessa loved gummy worms, dressing up, and playing school.
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Grown up Vanessa loves puzzles, coffee, and hanging out with friends/family.