Dr. Rachel Aaron is a licensed clinical psychologist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and serves as Co-Director of the Hopkins Pain & Rehabilitation Lab. Her research program focuses on improving outcomes for individuals with or at risk for chronic pain, with a particular emphasis on pain prevention following orthopedic trauma and the role of emotional factors. 

Dr. Fenan Rassu is a licensed clinical psychologist, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and serves as Co-Director of the Hopkins Pain & Rehabilitation Lab. His research program focuses on understanding factors influencing pain, disability, and the use of evidence-based care to improve outcomes for individuals experiencing pain. Dr. Rassu is particularly interested in examining social and systemic factors that contribute to disparities in pain experiences and treatment.

Kristen Pasko, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow at Johns Hopkins University with a background in psychology and health behavior research. Her work focuses on how social influences—particularly through social media—shape engagement in physical activity and other health behaviors. She is especially interested in leveraging these insights to improve physical and mental health outcomes in individuals managing cancer and chronic illness.

Sylvia Johnson is the Research Program Assistant for the Hopkins Pain & Rehabilitation Lab, providing support for the lab's research initiatives. She plays a key role in the daily operations of the lab, assisting with project coordination, administrative tasks, and ensuring that research activities run smoothly. Sylvia's organizational skills and dedication are invaluable to the team's efforts to advance pain research and improve patient care.

Scott Ravyts, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist and former Pain Psychology Fellow at Johns Hopkins University, now serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at UNC-Charlotte. His research focuses on how biopsychosocial factors—such as insomnia, PTSD, and social context—influence pain and adjustment to chronic illness.