About Us
HOLO Labs or Health Observations, Lexicography, & Outcomes Laboratories was developed by two students from the Class of 2025, Ishan Perera & Sydney Moriarty. This lab offers Students of Medicine the opportunity to work alongside the VCOM SIM Staff to complete curated projects in the interest of efficient contributions to the medical profession. Our structure is unique in that the Lab Manager positions are always student filled.
- Student Run
- Physician Guided
- Grant Team
- Multiple Projects
The lab conducts research on various aspects of health, including observations and data collection on patients, lexicography and terminology related to health and medicine, and the outcomes and impact of medical treatments and interventions.
Our ProjectsProjects
Members
$ Amount for Grants Received
Publications, Presentations, & Awards
Services
Many of the projects pursued by the Lab have been curated by Lab Management; however, with the multitude of achievements and diversity of expertise our lab is able to offer research services for your company.
Programming
The modern Student of Medicine carries a diverse set of skills. Many of our members have experience working with some of today's most powerful languages, such as JavaScript, Python, C/C+/C++, React, React Native, HTML, CSS, PHP, AJAX, and SQL.
AI
Our lab has begun development and dedicated training for AI and ML models that are specific to medical education and the clinical setting.
Voice Recognition
In conjunction with our AI/ML protocols we have begun to develop Voice Recognition systems fueled by the same principles.
Data Analysis
Our lab specializes in the processing and in-depth analysis of big data, specifically in large medical datasets.
Product Efficacy Research
Our lab is interested in vetting, without bias, the use of certain modern medical technologies in their efficacy for the training of students of medicine.
Case Reports
Students will be provided with a wide range of curated research projects to join; however, students who are interested in conducting specialty specific case studies will be provided with one.
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Contact UsProjects
A library of all the lab's projects new and old.
- All
- Original Research
- Case Studies
- Other
Our Founding Team
est. November 2022
Dr. Fred Rawlins, II
Senior Associate Dean for Simulation and Technology
Principal Investigator - Emergency Physician
Ishan Perera
Class of 2025
Co-Founder
Sydney Moriarty
Class of 2025
Co-Founder
Taylor Daniels
Administrative Assistant to the Senior Associate Dean for Simulation and Technology
Statistician
Watson Edwards
Director for Manikin Simulation and Clinical Procedural Skills
Laboratory Administrator
Ryan Martin
Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist
Laboratory Administrator
Janella Looney
Senior Simulation Analyst and Educational Specialist
Laboratory Administrator
Kimberly Gittings
Director for Standardized Patient
Laboratory Administrator
Jim Mahaney
Associate Dean for Biomedical Affairs and Research
Laboratory AdministratorLab Managers
Hannah Kasper
Class of 2026
Lab Manager
Bradley Kasper
Class of 2026
Lab ManagerAffiliated Clinicians
Dr. Holly Moriarty
DC, DACBSP
Affiliated Clinician - Sports Chiropractor
Dr. Peter K. O'Brien
M.D., F.A.C.C
Affiliated Clinician - Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Brian Dickens
DO, FACOFP
Affiliated Clinician - Family Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Dr. Alison LePera
DO, PhD
Affiliated Clinician - Emergency Medicine
Dr. Eric A. Marvin
DO
Affiliated Clinician - Neurosurgery
Dr. Gunnar Brolinson
DO
Affiliated Clinician - VCOM Vice Provost for ResearchGrant Team
Rachael Larkin
Class of 2026
Grant TeamInvestigator
Lindsay Turmelle
Class of 2026
Grant TeamInvestigator
Spencer Prematta
Class of 2026
Grant TeamInvestigator
Hannah Kasper
Class of 2026
Grant TeamInvestigator
Michael Bagnoli
Class of 2025
Grant TeamInvestigator
Cassandra Harvey
Class of 2026
Grant TeamInvestigator
Student Chairs
Mohammad Sabbagh
Class of 2025
Outreach Chair
Venu Peddibhotla
Class of 2025
Cardiology ChairFrequently Asked Questions
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What is HOLO Labs?
Health Observations, Lexicography, & Outcomes Laboratories is a student formed research lab that works closely with the VCOM-VA Simulation Center. The lab will have research in many forms: literature reviews, chart reviews, hands-on, survey-based, etc.
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What is the goal of HOLO Labs?
The lab was formed to counteract a common issue discovered among the students seeking to participate in research-based scholarly activity. Students were found to struggle with getting accepted into research labs, producing abstracts, or even having meetings with their PIs (Principle Investigators). The lab separates the PI from the project in that the Lab Managers and Project Leads become the direct line of contact for the researching student. This change in duties allows the student to focus on conducting sound research with great publications.
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How are projects chosen?
Projects are typically curated by the Lab Management. These projects are almost completely formed, regarding the study parameters, expectations and experimental questions.
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What if I have an idea for a project?
Typically projects are passion projects of the Lab Management that are developed with the intention of efficient research. However, this does not mean that Lab Members are unable to pose interesting ideas to the Lab Management. Lab members are also able to request Case Reports in their areas of interest.
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How can I join the lab?
Email one of the Lab Managers with your interest in joining the lab. Management will reach out to you for further discussion.
Contact Us
Location:
309 N Knollwood Dr Blacksburg, VA 24060
Email:
hololabsva@gmail.com
Call:
+1 757 478 1622