Ryan L. Brown is a PhD student in psychological sciences at Rice University. She graduated from Bryant University in 2017 with a B.A. in applied psychology and minors in applied statistics, business administration, and economics. Her research focuses on the biological mechanisms through which psychological stress (e.g., bereavement, spousal caregiving) dysregulates immune, autonomic, and endocrine function. Outside the lab, Ryan loves talking about science, reading, being outdoors, and playing with her dog, Piper. You can read more about her work here: https://www.ryanlinnbrown.com/