Felipa Chavez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor | School of Psychology · Florida Tech

Dr. Chavez pursues a program of research reflecting issues of family dysfunction as seen through parent-child interactions.

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) Comorbid Parental Psychopathology Family Dysfunction Psychology Child Psychopathology

Mariam Rahmani

Associate Professor/Program Director · University of Florida

Dr. Mariam Rahmani is a board-certified adult, adolescent and child psychiatrist.

Child and Adolescent Depression and Anxiety Disorders Trauma Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child Development

Michael Lauzardo

Chief/Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Lauzardo's clinical practice and research centers around tuberculosis among at-risk populations.

Public Health Pulmonary Tuberculosis Pulmonary Disease Tuberculosis

Jan Busby-Whitehead, M.D.

Professor & Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine · UNC at Chapel Hill

Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead is professor & chief in the division of geriatric medicine and the director of the Center for Aging and Health.

Coronavirus Geriatric Care Higher Education Elder Care Memory Disorders

Sarah Westen

Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Sarah Westen focuses on mental health disorders in children, adolescents and young adults with co-morbid medical illnesses.

Disease Adolescents Coping Chronic health conditions Mental Health

Anthony G. Alessi, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Neurology and Orthopaedics · University of Connecticut

Focused on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of concussions in athletes from youth leagues to professional sports.

Concussion Diagnosis Sports Injuries Neurology Orthopaedics Athletes

Aron McConnell, DPT, COMT, CSCS

Physical Therapist · ChristianaCare

Aron McConnell is a physical therapist with ChristianaCare.

Rehabilitation Sports Injuries Exercise Science Injury Prevention Sport Biomechanics

Dara Goldyne, PhD

Adjunct Faculty - Clinical Psychology · Fielding Graduate University

Critical thinking; psychological assessment; parent-infant mental health; psychoeducational evaluation; child abuse prevention and treatment

Critical Thinking Research Methods Psychological Assessment Forensic Psychology Child/Adolescent Psychopathology

Vassilios Papadopoulos, DPharm, PhD, DSc (Hon)

Dean, USC School of Pharmacy, John Stauffer Dean's Chair in Pharmaceutical Sciences & Professor of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences · USC School of Pharmacy

An expert in pathophysiology and treatment of diseases related to altered steroid hormone synthesis.

Steroid hormone biosynthesis Hypogonadism Cancer Endocrine Pathologies Male Reproductive Disorders

Dennis Wykoff, PhD

Professor of Biology and Dennis M. Cook Endowed Gregor Mendel Chair in Genetics · Villanova University

Dennis Wykoff, PhD, has expertise in genetics, genomics, genetic diseases and infectious diseases.

Evolution Genetics Genomics Genetic diseases Infectious Diseases

Brittani Morris

Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work Field Education · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Clinical Assistant Professor focused on adults, children, adolescents, and families.

Burnout Prevention Field Instruction Online Pedagogy Mental Health Recovery Social Work

Allison Holgerson

Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Allison Holgerson conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for patients being considered for bariatric procedures.

Binge eating disorder Bariatric psychology Health Psychology obesity and weight management

David Fedele

Associate Professor · University of Florida

David Fedele focuses on the psychosocial aspects of pediatric chronic illnesses including how some factors impact adjustment and morbidity.

Cystic Fibrosis Technology Self-Management Pediatric Psychology Mobile Health

Julian Nussbaum

Ophthalmology Chair, Eye Expert · Augusta University

Dr. Nussbaum is an ophthalmologist with expertise in the treatment and study of vitreoretinal disorders.

Diabetic Eye Disease Age-Related Macular Degeneration Diabetic Retinopathy Blindness Eye Health

David Bringman

Rehabilitation Sciences Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor · Georgia Southern University

David Bringman is an expert in game based therapy and balance assessment.

Balance Assessment Game-based Therapy

Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA

Psychologist · ChristianaCare

Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA, is a psychologist with ChristianaCare.

Clinical Psychology Psychology

Brittney Dixon

Assistant Professor/Director · University of Florida

As a social and behavioral scientist, Brittney Dixon researches underserved populations, with an emphasis on health disparities.

Community-Engaged Research Chronic Conditions Health Equity Health Disparities Social Determinants of Health

Brian Levine, M.D.

Associate Chief Academic Officer and Designated Institutional Official · ChristianaCare

Dr. Brian Levine is an expert in emergency medicine and specializes in graduate and undergraduate medical education.

Antibiotic Stewardship Undergraduate Medical Education Emergency Medicine Graduate Medical Education Aeromedical Transport

Kiran Tota-Maharaj

Reader in Civil and Environmental Engineering · Aston University

Dr Tota-Maharaj’s areas of expertise include wastewater treatment using microbial fuel cells with bioelectricity production.

Wastewater Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Environmental Engineering

Caitlin Halbert, DO, MS, FACS

Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services · ChristianaCare

Dr. Caitlin Halbert is a Bariatric Surgeon and Campus Chief of Wilmington Surgical Services.

Bariatric Surgery Foregut Surgery (hiatal hernia, reflux surgery, achalasia) Clinical Research Leadership Education