Larissa is currently an undergraduate student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Medicine, Health, and Society, as well as Political Science. Before joining the DelGiorno Lab, Larissa participated in an internship where she investigated the impacts of specific Andean herbs on type 2 diabetes. During this internship, she performed basic wet lab techniques and had responsibilities that included data input, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, literature reviews, product evaluation, and drafting reports. Outside the lab. she finds enjoyment in reading horror novels, participating in painting, and indulging in surfing.