Life at HEAL Lab
The HEAL Lab is more than a research space. It’s a community of students, faculty and industry partners. It’s about curiosity, teamwork, and building things that help people.
How we work
We listen first
Every project starts with curiosity and empathy. We ask who it’s for, and how it can help.
We grow together
Students don’t just assist. They co-author papers, present at conferences, and shape the work.
We design with care
From writing interventions to mobile health apps, we create tools that are gentle, practical, and human.
We bridge research & real life
Partnerships with caregivers and industry help our findings make an impact.
Beyond the lab
A glimpse into the people, relationships, and moments that make our work even more meaningful.
We celebrate milestones, in research and in life
Our work is rooted in science, but our community is built on connection and belonging
We explore new ideas and places together
What students gain here
Weekly check-ins, shared learning, and meaningful mentorship help students grow through every stage of research.
“Science flourishes in a culture of care—a healthy environment where we can create, innovate, and do good work while being good to one another.”
– Dr. Angie LeRoy, Director & Principal Investigator
Voices from the Lab
Stories from the people behind the science
Dr. LeRoy has created a lab that’s both intellectually rigorous and deeply human. She empowers her team to pursue their own ideas while fostering a spirit of encouragement, reflection, and shared purpose. It’s a model of collaboration I hope to carry into my own work.”
When I left pre-med, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I never imagined that applying to the HEAL Lab would change everything. Working in the lab gave me purpose, stability, and confidence in my ideas—it helped me picture myself as a leader for the first time. I would not be the person, or the researcher, I am today if it weren’t for Angie and the HEAL Lab.”
Working closely with the HEAL Lab has provided valuable experience in team science, where I’ve learned to integrate different perspectives into research design. These conversations and collaborations have encouraged me to think critically about how concepts intersect across disciplines and have helped me grow as both a researcher and colleague.”
