Luis Vargas-Aboyte, B.S.

Luis holds a Bachelor's of Science in Human Biology and a minor in Behavioral Psychology from the University of California, Merced.

He brings over four years of experience working with Augmented and Mixed Reality technology, specializing in Holographic Anatomy Software—particularly HoloAnatomy by AlensiaXR. Previously, Luis served as an Anatomy Technology Specialist at the California Health Sciences University – College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he collaborated with early student cohorts to integrate HoloAnatomy into the curriculum to enhance learning and performance on high-stakes exams.

Luis has presented his findings to the HoloAnatomy board and partner institutions, playing a key role in supporting program-wide integration of the software. He is also active in Mixed Reality research and community outreach, with a passion for making this technology accessible across all educational levels to improve anatomy learning outcomes.

Luis recently relocated from Fresno, CA, with his wife and their dog, Chispita, to explore new opportunities on the East Coast.

Professional Affiliations & Awards:

• Staff Member of the Year 2024 – CHSU-COM
• Staff Engagement and Outreach Award 2023 – CHSU-COM
• Presenter, CRWU HoloAnatomy Webinar Series: “How to Use the HoloLens and HoloAnatomy for High-Stakes Exams”
• Member, Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) 
• Central Valley Latino Leadership Academy Fellow

Community Engagement:

• MiMentor x CHSU-COM LMSA Session Leader
• CHSU-COM Valley Mentor Program Staff
• Bautista Healthcare Volunteer
• RISE Conference Speaker

Research & Areas of Interest

• Mixed, Virtual, and Augmented Reality Technologies for Anatomy Education
• Student Outcomes and Educational Equity in Emerging Learning Platforms