Fabiana Couto worked with Dr. Korey Hood at the University of California San Francisco from November 2012 through June 2013, completing 100 hours of work on a clinical research team examining ways to promote disease management and health outcomes in youth with diabetes. During her work, Fabiana contributed to a research study by interviewing families through psychological assessments and facilitating groups that taught cognitive behavioral therapeutic tools to teenagers with type 1 diabetes. Dr. Hood enthusiastically endorses Fabiana for future work, praising her skills, dedication, passion and experience working with youth with diabetes or psychology.