Luis Parra
Assistant Professor · University of California, Davis · University of California, Davis
Quick answer: Luis Parra is Assistant Professor at University of California, Davis. Luis Parra shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.
⭐ Dr. Parra is currently recruiting undergraduate students to join the Arcoíris Research Collective for the 2025-2026 academic year. Dr. Parra is accepting graduate applicants for Fall 2026.
Research interests
Developmental Psychology, Minority Stress, Neurobiology, Intersectionality, Sexual and Gender Minority Health
Selected publications (since 2023)
Parra, L. A., Helm, J. L., & Hastings, P.D. (2025). Heterosexist victimization and diurnal cortisol predict depression trajectories among sexual and gender minority emerging adults. Psychoneuroendocrinology. DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2025.107476
Vargas, S. M., Parra, L. A., Stephanie, H. Y., Flores, A., Rivas, W. A., Payat, S., ... & Miranda, J. (2025). How Intersectional Identity and Discrimination Contribute to Depressive Symptoms and Hair Cortisol Concentrations among Low-Income, Racially and Sexual Diverse Adults. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 107429. DOI: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2025.107429
López, M. L., Parra, L. A., O’Brien, R. P., ten Brummelaar, M., Villas, M. F., & Martínez-Jothar, G. Exploring Microaggressions among LGBTQIA+ Youth in the Child Welfare System. Children and Youth Services Re
Frequently asked questions
Is Luis Parra hiring PhD students at University of California, Davis?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Luis Parra's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Dr. Parra is currently recruiting undergraduate students to join the Arcoíris Research Collective for the 2025-2026 academic year. Dr. Parra is accepting graduate applicants for Fall 2026..
What does Luis Parra research?
Developmental Psychology, Minority Stress, Neurobiology, Intersectionality, Sexual and Gender Minority Health
Data last updated: 2026-10-19 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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