Daniel Peinado

Daniel Peinado is a dedicated research assistant at Rice University, focusing on the relationship between discrimination and health exploitation among unregulated migrant workers. Responsibilities include conducting Spanish interviews to understand health-related issues affecting Latino immigrants. Daniel also coordinates the Residential Health Advisor Program, guides over one hundred student advisors, and facilitates health education initiatives. As an undergraduate researcher, Daniel investigates developmental pathways in biomphalaria glabrata, and as a teaching assistant, supports students in the Social Psychology course. Additional experience includes serving as a medical interpreter at San José Clinic and providing patient support at Campbell Health Center. An intern at ASPACE Navarra, Daniel contributed to developing educational materials for volunteers assisting individuals with disabilities. Daniel is pursuing a Biochemistry degree and a Spanish degree at Rice University.