Welcome to the
Bori Lab!
The Bridging Opportunities in Research and Innovation Research Lab at Mississippi State University
Our lab designs the future of healthcare by placing people at the center of technology. We integrate human factors, usability, user-centered design, systems engineering, and emerging technologies to improve how individuals interact with complex systems across domains. Our work focuses on enhancing training, education, user experience, safety, and performance by grounding innovation in real human needs and capabilities. Through rigorous research and interdisciplinary collaboration, we bridge the gap between advanced technology and real-world use, creating solutions that are usable, trustworthy, and impactful in practice.
Current Projects
Coiling Training for Cerebral Aneurysms
Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Access Training
Nurses Cognitive Workload & Performance
Hospital Workflow & Efficiency
AI in Healthcare
Human - AI Teaming
Be a participant
Join us to understand the presence of AI in healthcare!
Are you a physician, licensed nurse, clinician, or work in healthcare? This study aims to understand the factors influencing the adoption of AI and propose ways to alter the perceived opinion of healthcare providers regarding the benefits of AI. Our goal is to reduce the limitation of acceptance factors of AI in healthcare, and have a greater understanding of AI acceptance that will lead to the use of AI to improve care, efficiency, and accuracy in Healthcare.
Click here to take the survey
Join us to understand how students use AI in education!
Are you an undergraduate or graduate student? This study aims to understand students’ confidence and knowledge of AI before and after a short self-paced online training. You will be asked to complete a 3 pre surveys and 5 training modules with short videos ranging from 0.33seconds to 2.42minutes. Lastly, you will complete a 2 post surveys.
Click here to take the online trainingMeet the Team
Jessica M. González-Vargas
Assistant Professor | DirectorDr. González-Vargas’ research integrates human factors, usability, user-centered design, systems engineering, and cutting-edge technologies to improve training, education, user experience, and patient safety.
Montana Lang
PhD Student | Industrial EngineeringMontana is a PhD student in Industrial & Systems Engineering at Mississippi State University. Through a combination of research, teaching, and outreach, she is committed to advancing engineering education, improving training systems, and promoting the next generation of STEM talent.
Lauren Evans
PhD Student | Industrial EngineeringChristopher Izenour
PhD Student | Industrial EngineeringKayla Pigott
Undergraduate Student | Industrial EngineeringKayla Pigott is an Industrial and Systems Engineering student at Mississippi State with a German minor. She is passionate about combining ergonomics and operational business intelligence to create safer, smarter, and more efficient work environments.
Blake Williams
Undergraduate Student | Industrial EngineeringBlake is a senior in Industrial Engineering at Mississippi State University and currently serve as President of the Industrial and Systems Engineering Representatives. He is passionate about identifying bottlenecks, improve patient flow, and provide insights that enhance efficiency, accessibility, and overall health satisfaction.
Anabelle Lawson
Undergraduate Student | Industrial EngineeringAnabelle is a senior in Industrial and Systems Engineering, a Bagley College Ambassador, and Industrial and Systems Engineering Representative. She is passionate about how AI can influence and impact individuals and healthcare.
Joseph Trey Dooley
Undergraduate Student | Industrial EngineeringTrey is an Industrial & Systems Engineering undergraduate at Mississippi State University. He is passionate about leveraging data and engineering principles to optimize clinical workflows, drive operational efficiency, and ultimately improve patient care.
Jessica M. González-Vargas
Assistant Professor | Director
Montana Lang
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Lauren Evans
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Christopher Izenour
PhD Student | Industrial Engineering
Kayla Pigott
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering
Blake Williams
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering
Anabelle Lawson
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering
Joseph Trey Dooley
Undergraduate Student | Industrial Engineering
Join our Team
Are you interested in researching how technology can transform healthcare? We are recruiting!
At the Bori Lab, you will explore how human factors, design, and innovative technologies come together to improve patient care and clinical training.
Contact us!Alumni
Anna Geter
Sarah Arnold
News
April 2026: Undergraduate students, Kayla Pigott, Anabelle Lawson, Blake Williams, and Trey Dooley, presented their research at the MSU Undergraduate Research Symposium.
March 2026: Dr. González-Vargas along with Kayla Pigott and Anabelle Lawson visited the School of Nursing at MSU-Meridian for a intrapartum and postpartum simulation.
January 2026: Dr. González-Vargas presented "Preparing for Mixed-Reality Simulation: A Two-Phase Study to Advance Peripheral Intravenous Training for Pediatric Patients with Difficult Intravenous Access at the International Meeting for Simulation in Healthcare 2026 Conference
August 2025: Undergraduate researchers, Anabelle Lawson and Kayla Pigott received the Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Award
April 2025: Alumni Anna Geter and Sarah Arnold presented during the Mississippi State University Undergraduate Research Symposium Spring 2025
August 2024: Undergraduate researchers alumni, Anna Geter and Sarah Arnold received the Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering Undergraduate Research Award
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Contact
- McCain Hall, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Mississippi State University
- jessica@ise.msstate.edu
- Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00
If you are interested in joining the lab, please contact me. Thank you!
