Our Current Team

AWARE Lab’s staff is comprised of both graduate and undergraduate students with a variety of interests and concentrations. Continue reading to learn more about who they are.

Michael Tang

Research Coordinator

Michael Tang recently received his Master’s of Public Health from Boston University, specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. He first joined the AWARE Lab as a Research Assistant in June 2024 and became a Research Coordinator in January 2025. Michael is greatly interested in public health and social work, and he is always eager to learn new research methodologies. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing badminton and reading.

Joyce Lam

Research Assistant

Joyce is a sophomore at Boston University Sargent College studying Health Science on the pre-PA track. She joined the AWARE Lab in September 2024 and is passionate about healthcare and improving care to minority populations. After her undergraduate studies, Joyce hopes to gain more clinical experience and attend PA school. Outside of research, she enjoys exploring new areas, trying restaurants, and baking.

Jordyn Legaspi

Research Assistant

Jordyn is currently a senior at Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences studying Health Science. She joined the AWARE Lab in January 2025. She is very passionate about public health and plans to pursue her Master’s of Public Health after completing her undergraduate studies. Outside of work, she is an avid sports fan and foodie.

Logan Lupaczyk

Research Assistant

Logan is a senior at Boston University Sargent College studying Health Science. After graduation, he will be attending Boston University School of Public Health for a Master’s of Public Health, specializing in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. He joined the AWARE Lab in August 2024. He is especially interested in infectious disease epidemiology. Outside of academics and work, he enjoys reading, writing, and watching shows with his friends.

Yifan Xie

Research Assistant

Yifan is a senior at Boston University Sargent College majoring in Health Science. She joined the AWARE Lab in the summer of 2024 as a research assistant. Yifan is passionate about using data to improve healthcare and is especially interested in biostatistics. She will be pursuing a Master’s in Biostatistics at Columbia University after graduation. Outside of research, she enjoys swimming, cooking, and exploring new restaurants around the city.