Natalia Orendain
About Natalia Orendain
Natalia Orendain is a biostatistician at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, specializing in biobehavioral correlates of adolescent trauma and stress.
Title and Current Role
Natalia Orendain is a Biostatistician currently working at Scripps Health in San Diego, California, United States. In this role, she utilizes her expertise in biostatistics and clinical research management to support health-related research and decision-making.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Scripps Health, Natalia Orendain worked as a Teaching Associate and Doctoral Candidate in Neuroscience at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) from 2015 to 2021. Prior to her time at UCLA, she was a Research Assistant at The MGH/HST Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging and a Senior Clinical Research Assistant at Brigham and Women's Hospital from 2013 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she served as a Research Assistant at The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research in Brisbane, Australia, from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Academic Achievements
Natalia Orendain holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience from UCLA, achieved between 2015 and 2021. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from The University of Queensland and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Her academic background grounded her in robust scientific research methodologies and statistical analysis.
Specializations and Industry Contributions
Natalia specializes in the biobehavioral correlates of adolescent trauma and stress. She advances neurolaw by integrating scientific research into legal practices through applied trainings and workshops for lawyers. Her work intersects interdisciplinary biostatistics, neuroimaging, and clinical research management, contributing to advancements in these fields. Additionally, Natalia consults on creative projects such as screenplays, films, and TV shows that explore themes of neurodevelopment and stress.