Krista Ocier is a Research Associate for the TORCH team. She holds an MPH and PhD in Public Health from the University of Utah, with an emphasis in epidemiology and gerontology. Prior to joining the TORCH team in mid-2022, her research in age-related diseases and cancer epidemiology at the Huntsman Cancer Institute cemented her interest in, ultimately, improving the lives of older adults from all walks of life. She is excited to expand her research portfolio at TORCH, including areas such as TBI, Parkinson’s disease, and caregiving. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and training puppies.