Experts Guide
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Abney, Alex
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Alex Abney, Ph.D.
Digital marketing • Online retail • Consumer trends • Social media • Consumer reviews
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Arnold, Justin
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Justin Arnold, D.O.
Emergency medicine • Toxicology • Drug abuse • Poison
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Arora, Pankaj
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Pankaj Arora, M.D.
Heart health • Hypertension • Obesity
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Assimos, Dean
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Dean Assimos, M.D.
Clinical care of the kidney stone patient • Metabolic causes of kidney stones • Kidney stone research
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Austad, Steve
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Steve Austad, Ph.D.
The biology of aging • Evolution • Ecology of infectious diseases • Scientific communication • Longevity of life
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Bailey, Mark
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Mark Bailey, D.O., Ph.D.
Pain management — treatment and solutions
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Barrett, Doug
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Doug Barrett, MFA
Graphic design • Design research • Design and branding for nonprofits • Typography • Silkscreen printing
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Baskin, Monica
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Monica Baskin, Ph.D.
Minority health and health disparities • Culturally relevant behavioral interventions for cancer prevention and control • Obesity prevention and treatment • Coping with sickle cell disease
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Becker, David
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David Becker, Ph.D.
Health care policy • Federal and state health policy issues • Health, Labor and regulatory economics
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Birrer, Michael
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Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D.
Gynecologic cancers • Individual characteristics of ovarian, cervical and endometrial cancers • Research and early detection surrounding gynecologic oncology
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Blackburn, Jeremy
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Jeremy Blackburn, Ph.D.
Measuring and understanding bad behavior on the Internet • Understanding online hate speech • Toxic behavior in multiplayer video games • The influence of fringe web communities online • Data science
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Blanton, Robert
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Robert Blanton, Ph.D.
International political economy • Foreign policy • Human rights
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Blanton, Shannon
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Shannon Blanton, Ph.D.
International relations • Foreign policy • Human rights • Political violence • International political economy
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Bonner, James
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James Bonner, M.D.
Cancer therapy • Radiation • Chemotherapy combinations • Proton therapy • Stereotactic body radiation therapy • Hypofractionated radiotherapy
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Brown, Cynthia
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Cynthia Brown, M.D.
Mobility in geriatric patients • Elder care • In-hospital mobility programs
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Buczek, Erin
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Erin Buczek, M.D.
Head and neck cancer • Skin cancer • Robotic assisted surgery • Laser microsurgery
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Call, Terri
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Terri Call, O.D.
Primary optometric care • Ocular disease • Low vision
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Carroll, William
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William Carroll, M.D.
Head and neck oncology • Transoral robotic surgery (TORS)
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Cimino, James
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James Cimino, M.D.
Biomedical informatics • Informatics education • Improving electronic health records
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Cooper, David K.C.
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David K.C. Cooper, M.D., Ph.D.
Transplantation • Xenotransplantation • Nephrology • Cardiology • Diabetes
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Cummings, Cathleen
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Cathleen Cummings, Ph.D.
Embroideries and other contemporary arts from India • Asian architecture • Islamic art • Himalayan Buddhist art
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Curry, William
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William Curry, M.D.
Internal medicine • Rural health • Primary care • Rural vs. urban health disparities • Socioeconomic health disparities
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Dionne-Odom, Jodie
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Jodie Dionne-Odom, M.D.
Infections in women and pregnancy including HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, malaria, hepatitis B and Zika virus.
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Duxbury, Andrew
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Andrew Duxbury, M.D.
Elder care • Elder mobility & fall prevention • Alzheimer's & dementia care • Home care for elder patients • Geriatrics • Overmedication of the elderly
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Dye, Candice
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Candice Dye, M.D.
Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep
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Eckhoff, Devin
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Devin Eckhoff, M.D.
Transplantation • Liver transplantation • Kidney transplantation • Xenotransplantation • Organ preservation • Nephrology
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Fanucchi, Michelle
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Michelle Fanucchi, Ph.D.
Air pollution • Water pollution • Toxicology • Chemical safety • Health risks from air and water contamination
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Fouad, Fouad
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Fouad Fouad, Ph.D.
Sustainable building products & systems • Green materials • Green building design & construction • Highway sign & traffic signal supports
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Fouad, Mona
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Mona Fouad, M.D., MPH
Minority health • Health disparities • Obesity and cancer
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Galbraith, James
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James Galbraith, M.D.
Emergency medicine • HIV testing and prevention • Hepatitis C testing and prevention • Opioid abuse • Needle sharing programs • HIV post-exposure prophylaxis for victims of sexual assault
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Geldmacher, David
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David Geldmacher, M.D.
Memory disorders • Alzheimer’s disease • Dementia • Clinical trials of dementia therapy • Dementia risk assessment • Visual processing
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Geurs, Nico
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Nico Geurs, DDS
Gum disease • Bad breath • Dental health and overall wellness
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Girkin, Christopher
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Christopher Girkin, M.D.
Pediatric and adult glaucoma • Complex cataracts
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Goss, Amy
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Amy Goss, Ph.D.
Nutrition • Obesity • Metabolism • Diabetes prevention and treatment • Ketogenic diet
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Greene, Benjamin
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Benjamin Greene, M.D.
Head and neck oncology • Microvascular reconstruction • Facial nerve repair and rehabilitation
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Gunn, A.J.
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A.J. Gunn, M.D., Ph.D.
Cancer treatment through minimally invasive techniques • Treatment of uterine fibroids • Blood clot filter retrievals • Interventional radiology treatments for liver dancer • Outpatient medicine using interventional radiology
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Gunn, Deidre
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Deidre Gunn, M.D.
Infertility • Fibroids • Endometriosis • Polycystic ovarian syndrome • Reproductive conditions • Reproductive surgery • Menopause • Fertility preservation
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Gunn, Holly
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Holly Gunn, M.D.
Cosmetic dermatology • Botox and fillers • Laser treatments • Chemical peels and facials • Body sculpting treatments • Skincare products • Acne and surgical scar treatments • Medical dermatology including acne, rosacea, eczema and skin growths
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Hall, Allyson
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Allyson Hall, Ph.D.
Health care policy, including the Affordable Care Act and new policies as they arise • Federal and state health policy issues • Medicaid
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Hall, Tyler
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Tyler Hall, M.D.
Cataracts • Eye safety
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Harper, Lorie
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Lorie Harper, M.D.
High-risk pregnancies associated with maternal opioid or substance use disorder • Treatments during pregnancy to help opioid dependent mothers, babies • Telemedicine treatment for pregnant mothers in rural communities
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Hasan, Ragib
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Ragib Hasan, Ph.D.
Cloud security • Mobile malware security • Social network security • Digital forensics • Database security • Biomedical device security • The Internet of things
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Hoesley, Craig
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Craig Hoesley, M.D.
HIV-prevention methods including microbicides • HIV diagnosis and treatment
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Hood, Anthony
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Anthony C. Hood, Ph.D.
Civic innovation • Personal branding • Team science• Workplace relationships • Strategic management • Innovation & entrepreneurship • Economic development • Community engagement • Social responsibility
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Howard, George
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George Howard, DrPH
Stroke risk factors, prevention • Heart health • Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities
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Howard, Virginia
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Virginia Howard, Ph.D.
Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities • Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease epidemiology
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Huh, Warner
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Warner Huh, M.D.
Diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic cancers • Gynecologic vaccinations • Robotic surgery for gynecologic conditions and cancers • Novel therapeutics for gynecologic cancers • Cervical cancer screening and prevention
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Jablonski, Rita
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Rita Jablonski, Ph.D.
Elder care • Aging • Dementia • Nursing home safety • Oral health for the elderly • Family caregiving
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Jackson, Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Jackson, M.D.
Cardiovascular disease • Women's heart health • Digital health trends and eHealth • Preventive medicine • Diabetes • Health promotion
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Jenkins, Todd
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Todd Jenkins, M.D.
Gynecologic surgery • Abnormal uterine bleeding • Patient engagement
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Judd, Suzanne
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Suzanne Judd, Ph.D.
Cardiovascular disease and diet • Diabetes and diet • Dietary needs of athletes • Reducing health disparities in chronic disease • Diet and racial disparities in the risk of hypertension, kidney disease and stroke
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Kempin Reuter, Tina
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Tina Kempin Reuter, Ph.D.
Human rights • Peace studies, Conflict resolution • Ethnic conflict • International politics
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Kerby, Jeffrey
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Jeffrey Kerby, M.D., Ph.D.
Trauma • Critical care • Pre-hospital emergency care • Resuscitation outcomes research • Bleeding control techniques/large volume blood replacement • Stop the Bleed, a public awareness campaign urging bystander education on bleeding control
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Kertesz, Stefan
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Stefan Kertesz, M.D.
Addiction • Opioids and drug policy • Access to quality medical care for homeless, underserved populations
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Kimberlin, David
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David Kimberlin, M.D.
Vaccinations: safe, effective and life saving; schedule for school age kids • Measles, mumps and rubella • Cold and flu in children • Infectious disease outbreaks, such as Zika • Antiviral treatments • Whooping cough • Congenital CMV and neonatal herpes infections
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Kirby, Jason
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Jason Kirby, Ph.D.
Infrastructure implications after major flooding • Implications of the volume of rainfall • Difference between storm water sewage and drinking water systems • Damage to roads and foundations • Evacuation best practices • Insurance filing • Sustainability
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Kitchin, Beth
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Beth Kitchin, Ph.D., R.D.
Nutrition • Obesity • Diet myths • Nutrition's effect on bone health
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Klapow, Josh
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Josh Klapow, Ph.D.
Clinical psychology • Behavior therapy • Relationship issues • Psychological first aid • Crisis and disaster psychological response
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Korf, Bruce
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Bruce Korf, M.D., Ph.D.
Genetics • Ethical issues in genetics • Precision medicine • Rare diseases • Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF-1)
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Kumar, Vineeta
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Vineeta Kumar, M.D.
Nephrology • Living kidney donation • Incompatible kidney transplantation
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Lanzi, Robin
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Robin Lanzi, Ph.D.
Maternal and child health disparities • Maternal depression • Adolescent risk-taking behaviors • Adolescent sexual health behaviors • Developmental outcomes of children • Child social and academic development • Developmental psychology • Community engaged research
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Lawson, Nathaniel
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Nathaniel Lawson, D.M.D.
Fillings • Biomaterials • Restorative sciences • Dental aesthetics
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Lee, Rachael
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Rachael Lee, M.D.
Healthcare epidemiology • Infection prevention • Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally including the flu • Multi-drug resistant pathogens in relation to infection control
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Levine, Timothy
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Timothy Levine, Ph.D.
Deception • Lying • Persuasion • Interpersonal communication
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Lewis, Angela
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Angela Lewis, Ph.D.
American government • State and local government • Racial politics • Black conservatism
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Lewis, Cora
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Cora Lewis, M.D.
Hypertension • Hypertension in African Americans • Body composition
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Liber, George
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George Liber, Ph.D.
Soviet, Post-Soviet and East European social history • 20th century Ukrainian history
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Locke, Jayme
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Jayme Locke, M.D.
UAB Kidney Chain • Living kidney donation • Kidney paired donation • Desensitization and incompatible kidney transplantation • HIV-positive kidney transplant • Health services research • Healthcare policy and reform
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Markert, James
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James Markert, M.D.
Neurosurgery • Treatment of glioma • Gene therapy viral vectors • Malignant brain tumors • Novel therapies for malignant glioma
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Marrazzo, Jeanne
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Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D.
Intervention to prevent infection with HIV, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) • Multipurpose prevention, including contraception options and protection against HIV and genital herpes • STI diagnosis management and prevention • Reproductive tract infections, including transmission to infants • Vaccine-preventable infections • Infectious disease outbreaks
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Mason, John
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John Mason, M.D.
Ocular melanoma • Diabetic retinopathy • Macular surgery
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Matalon, Sadis
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Sadis Matalon, Ph.D.
Lung injury • Effects of chlorine and other harmful gases to the lung
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Mayo, Tiffany
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Tiffany Mayo, M.D.
Medical dermatology • Ethnic skin and hair • Alopecia • Vitiligo • Melasma • Hidradenitis suppurativa
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McClintock, James
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James McClintock, Ph.D.
Polar marine biology • Climate change • Antarctic marine ecology • Ocean acidification • Invertebrate zoology • Marine invertebrate chemical ecology • Nutrition & reproduction
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McCormick, Lisa
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Lisa McCormick, DrPH
Disaster and emergency management • Emergency preparedness and response • Public health crisis preparedness and response • Responding to natural disasters
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McCornack, Steve
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Steve McCornack, Ph.D.
Deception and deceptive message production • Communication in close relationships • Romantic relationship problems
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McLernon, Dennis
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Dennis McLernon
Teaching acting and performance to students and adults • Directing for the stage • Teaching acting students to portray patients in a clinical setting
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McMurray, Megan
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Megan McMurray Ph.D.
Psychology • Trauma and mental health • PTSD • Alcohol abuse
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Meador-Woodruff, James
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James Meador-Woodruff, M.D.
Schizophrenia • Mood disorders • Psychiatric education/mentorship • Cellular alterations of neural circuitry in schizophrenia • Molecular expression in schizophrenia
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Might, Matthew
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Matthew Might, Ph.D.
Precision medicine • Personalized medicine • Genetics • Rare diseases • Computer science • Search engine optimization
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Murphy, Patrick
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Patrick Murphy, Ph.D.
Economic growth and impact • Entrepreneurship • Venture capitalists • Technology innovation • Social enterprises • Entrepreneurial ecosystems • Innovation education • International entrepreneurship • Corporate leadership • Economic impacts of natural disasters • Business culture and performance
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Nix, Jeffrey
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Jeffrey Nix, M.D.
Cancers including prostate, bladder, testicular, kidney, penile, adrenal • MRI in prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment • Robotic surgery
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Owsley, Cynthia
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Cynthia Owsley, Ph.D.
Age-related macular degeneration • Vision and driving • Improving eye care access and quality for underserved populations
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Paddock, Cayce
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Cayce Paddock, M.D.
Adult psychiatry • Addiction psychiatry • Opioid epidemic
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Pamboukian, Salpy
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Salpy Pamboukian, M.D.
Heart failure • Women's heart health • Mechanical circulatory support devices • Transplant cardiology
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Panion, Henry
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Henry Panion, Ph.D.
Gospel music • Music production • Music technology • Working in the music industry
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Parcak, Sarah
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Sarah Parcak, Ph.D.
Egyptian archaeology • Egyptology • Remote sensing
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Pence, Gregory
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Gregory Pence, Ph.D.
Cloning and assisted reproduction • Emerging issues in bioethics • Medical ethics
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Peterson, Courtney
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Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.
Meal timing • Circadian rhythms • Nutrition • Body mass index • Obesity research
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Powell, Larry
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Larry Powell, Ph.D.
Political communication • State and local political campaigns• Mass communication
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Rais-Bahrami, Soroush
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Soroush Rais-Bahrami, M.D.
Urologic cancers including prostate, kidney, adrenal, testis, bladder, ureteral, penile • Robotic surgery • Advanced imaging for urologic cancers • Genomic testing for urologic cancers
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Register, Shilpa
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Shilpa Register, OD
Contacts • Ocular disease • Primary eye care
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Richter, Holly
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Holly Richter, M.D., Ph.D.
Stress urinary incontinence • Urgency urinary incontinence • Mixed urinary incontinence (stress and urgency) • Vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas • Pelvic organ prolapse • Fecal incontinence • Mesh complications • Vaginal estrogen use
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Russell, Stephen
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Stephen Russell, M.D.
Annual physicals • Primary physician care Primary care for adults and children • Vaccinations • Urgent care for flu, upper respiratory infections, etc. • Preventive care for adults
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Saag, Kenneth
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Kenneth Saag, M.D.
Treatment and research on rheumatic diseases • Osteoporosis diagnosis
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Saag, Michael
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Michael Saag, M.D.
HIV/AIDS infection control • Antiretroviral therapy • HIV/AIDS research • Hepatitis C diagnosis and therapy
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Salvy, Sarah Jeanne
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Sarah Jeanne Salvy, Ph.D.
Childhood obesity • Obesity • Exercise • Preventive medicine
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Sanford, Janyce
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Janyce Sanford, M.D.
Emergency medicine • Quality and patient safety • Health policy • Pre-hospital emergency care
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Scarinci, Isabel
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Isabel Scarinci, Ph.D.
HPV vaccines • Cancer prevention • Minority health • Health disparities
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Schwebel, David
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David Schwebel, Ph.D.
Pedestrian safety • Child injury prevention • Texting & walking • Child gun safety • Playground safety • Technology-based injury intervention & prevention
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Shalev, Anath
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Anath Shalev, M.D.
Diabetes research, drug discovery, and novel treatment approaches • Beta cell and islet biology • Type 1 diabetes • Type 2 diabetes • microRNAs
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Sisiopiku, Virginia
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Virginia Sisiopiku, Ph.D.
Traffic planning & operations • Transportation safety • Pedestrian behavior & safety • Driver distraction • Intelligent transportation systems • Sustainable transportation systems • Evacuation methods
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Speck, Patricia
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Patricia M. Speck, DNSc, CRNP
Child abuse • Sexual assault • Domestic violence • Child abuse prevention • Domestic violence and sexual assault prevention• PTSD • Helping survivors of child abuse, domestic violence or sexual assault recover and thrive
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Standaert, David
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David Standaert, M.D., Ph.D.
Movement disorders • Parkinson’s disease • Neurodegenerative diseases
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Stavrinos, Despina
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Despina Stavrinos, Ph.D.
Transportation safety • Cognitive development and injury prevention • Virtual reality and simulation safety training • Texting & driving • Distracted driving intervention & prevention • Technology & driving
Despina Stavrinos, Ph.D.
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Steele, Brian
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Brian Steele, Ph.D.
American Revolution and early republic • Nationalism • Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln
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Sterne King, Pamela
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Pamela Sterne King
Historic preservation and public history • Civil rights • Jim Crow segregation and desegregation
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Stewart, Chere'
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Chere' Stewart, M.D.
Women’s reproductive health • Comprehensive gynecologic care • Minimally invasive surgery
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Stringer-Reasor, Erica
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Erica Stringer-Reasor, M.D.
Breast cancer • Women’s health • Developmental therapeutics • Targeted therapies
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Tector, Jospeh
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Jospeh Tector, M.D., Ph.D.
Xenotransplantation • Transplantation • Genetically modified kidney transplants • CRISPR • Liver transplantation • Multivisceral and small bowel transplantation
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Thornton, Riley
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Riley Thornton, RDN
Nutrition • Obesity • Wellness • Healthy eating habits • Debunking food myths
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Threadcraft, Anna
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Anna Threadcraft, RDN
Nutrition • Obesity • Wellness • Healthy eating habits • Debunking food myths
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Tilashalski, Ken
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Ken Tilashalski, DMD
General dentistry • Endodontic treatment • Academic affairs, School of Dentistry • Oral diseases
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Tollefsbol, Trygve
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Trygve Tollefsbol, Ph.D.
Epigenetics • Cancer origin • Diet and cancer prevention • Gene regulation • Underlying mechanisms of cancer and aging • Novel therapeutic approaches to cancer
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Tucker, Rodney
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Rodney Tucker, M.D.
Palliative care in chronic illnesses such as heart failure and HIV • Palliative and Support Care and Hospice • Patient- and family-centered care and patient experience • Relieving suffering and quality of life for patients and offering family support
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Waite, Peter
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Peter Waite, DDS, M.D.
Oral Surgery • Impacted teeth • Dental implants • Orthognathic surgery • Craniofacial cleft lip/palate surgery • Facial reconstruction • Cosmetic surgery • Obstructive sleep apnea • Facial cosmetic surgery
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Walker, Jeffery
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Jeffery Walker, Ph.D.
Neighborhoods and crime • Police law • Computer forensics and investigations
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Wallace, Eric
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Eric Wallace, M.D.
Telehealth • Nephrology • Chronic kidney disease • Rural health • Diabetes • Fabry disease
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Wallace, Stephenie
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Stephenie Wallace, M.D.
Childhood obesity — diagnosing and treatment • Adolescent health • Healthy habits for children
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Warner, Gary
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Gary Warner
Cyber crime • Malware and phishing • Spam
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Watts, Stephen
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Stephen Watts, Ph.D.
Aquatic and marine science • Aquaculture • Medical application of aquatic animal models • Aquatic nutrition science
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Whitley, Richard
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Richard Whitley, M.D.
Pediatric infectious diseases – treatment and prevention • Herpes virus • Virology • Gene therapy • Pandemic flu
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Williams, Audra
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Audra Williams, M.D.
Abnormal uterine bleeding and fibroids • Women’s reproductive health • Family planning • Sexual health • Perimenopause and menopause
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Wilson, Craig
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Craig Wilson, M.D.
Infectious and tropical diseases • HIV management and prevention • Public health • Pediatric infectious diseases • Emerging diseases, such as Zika, Ebola • HIV in adolescents
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Yates, Stephanie
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Stephanie Yates, Ph.D.
Financial education • Budgeting • Personal finance • Money management • Finance for underserved communities
