Lauren is an artist and scientist currently based in Texas. She graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas in 2014 with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and a B.A. in Studio Art. She completed her Ph.D. in 2020 from Scripps Research, her thesis work focuses on the Neurobiology of Addiction. Her artwork focuses on themes of loss and trauma, utilizing imagery of natural disasters and astrological phenomenon. She takes inspiration from music, literature, nature, and her work.