Scientists

Camille Cioffi
Camille Cioffi, PhD

Camille is a Research Assistant Professor at the Prevention Science Institute at the University of Oregon. Her research focuses on improving health, mental health, and substance use outcomes among people with substance use disorders who are pregnant and parenting with a particular focus on highly stigmatized populations including people experiencing homelessness and people who inject drugs.

ccioffi@uoregon.edu

Maria Schweer-Collins
Maria Schweer-Collins, PhD

Maria is a Research Assistant Professor at the Prevention Science Institute. With a background as a mental health clinician supporting child welfare-involved families in their home and community contexts, Maria aims to conduct policy and practice-inspired research. Broadly, her research investigates the intersection of child welfare and juvenile justice, the biological and behavioral consequences of trauma and mental health, and intervention development and adaptation for populations affected by these forms of adversity. Maria's research has been funded by the National Institute of Justice, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation. 

mschweer@uoregon.edu

Veronica Oro
Veronica Oro, PhD

Veronica completed her doctorate in developmental psychology at Arizona State University where she was trained in both quantitative and molecular genetic methods. She leverages these approaches to examine genetic and environmental mechanisms underlying parent-offspring transmission of physical and mental health. Moreover, Veronica's research focuses on the role of sociocultural factors in the manifestation of symptomology. Her passion lies in applying these findings to ultimately mitigate health disparities incurred by historically marginalized populations.

voro@uoregon.edu