Template 4.1.1 Primary Faculty who Support Degree Offerings of the School or Program Fall 2014 Public Health Biostatistics Name Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in degrees were earned Current Instructional Activity Current research Interests Balasubramanian, Raji Associate Professor T 1 Sc.D. Harvard University Biostatistics Bayesian Computation, Survival Theory Statistical methods for HIV clinical trials; Methods for high dimensional datasets arising in metabolomic and systems biology studies. Hawkins, Marquis Lecturer N 1 Ph.D. Univ. of Pittsburgh Epidemiology Epidemiology in Public Health Physical Activity Surveillance, Physical Activity and Disease Qian, Jing Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D. Emory University Probability and Statistics, Biostatistics Modern Applied Statistical Methods Semi parametric and nonparametric inferences; Survival analysis under complex sampling; Quantile regression; Statistical inference with high dimensional data. Reich, Nicholas Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University Biostatistics Statistical Modeling & Data Visualization Statistical models for infectious disease dynamics, methods for cluster randomized trials. Stanek, Edward Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. Univ. of N. Carolina; Univ. of Mass. Amherst Biostatistics Mixed Modeling of statistical inference in statistics including sampling, experimental design, mixed models and their interpretation, generalization, Bayesian analysis, and prediction.
Community Health Education Name Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current research Interests Buchanan, David Professor T 1 Dr.P.H., M.P.H. University of California, Berkeley Public Health Education International Health, Population & Development Public health ethics, international/global health, quality of life, autonomy & health, interpretive/ humanistic/ narrative methods of research DiFulvio, Gloria Senior Lecturer N 1 Ph.D., M.Ed., M.P.H. University of Mass.- Amherst Public Health, Community Health Education, Counseling Psychology Public Policy, Program Evaluation Substance abuse, addictive behaviors, and suicide prevention. Resilience in youth especially LGBT youth. Translation of research to practice with a special emphasis on high risk behaviors and youth. Graham, Assistant Professor TR 1 Dr.P.H., M.P.H Univ of No. Carolina Greensboro; Morehouse School of Medicine Community Health, Policy & Admin. Health Disparities CBPR, cultural studies, gender and sexuality, psychosocial health, violence Gerber, Daniel Senior Lecturer N 1 Ed.D., M.P.H. University of Mass Hunter College Adult Learning Theory & Community Partnerships, Health Education Teaching Public Health Theory Utilizing adult learning pedagogy to create successful online learning. He also is exploring ways to bring adult learning pedagogy to community health workers curriculum. Gillum, Tameka Associate Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.A. Michigan State University Community Psychology Violence and Public Health Theory Intimate partner violence/dating violence (IPV/DV) within racial/ethnic minority and sexual minority populations, development of culturally specific prevention and intervention efforts, health clinic IPV -
interventions and the health effects of IPV/DV victimization Community Health Education Continued. Name Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current Research Interests Gubrium, Aline Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.A. University of Florida Anthropology Women's Health, Social Justice Sexual and reproductive health and well-being of marginalized women and youth; Participatory digital, visual, and narrative research methodologies; Holistic and culturally-centered approaches to health promotion Poudel, Krishna Associate Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.H. Sc., M.A. University of Tokyo Japan, Tribhuvan University International Health, Health Science, Sociology Program Evaluation, Community Development HIV/STI prevention, Evaluation of behavior change interventions, and role of micronutrients in HIV disease progression Slashinsky, Melody Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., MPH Univ. of Texas, Indiana Univ. Community Health Education Ethics Health equity; Childhood mental health; Qualitative research methods Wexler, Lisa Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S.W. University of Minnesota, Florida State University Community Education, Social Work - Clinical Track Group Dynamics, Public Health Participatory research & visual and digital methods for collaborative research; Indigenous suicide prevention and resilience; informal and formal systems of health promotion;
Developmental Biology Epidemiology Name Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current Research Interests Bertone-Johnson, Elizabeth Associate Professor T 1 Sc.D., S.M. Harvard University Epidemiology and Nutrition, Epidemiology Nutritional Epidemiology Epidemiology of premenstrual syndrome; effects of diet and lifestyle on menstrual cycle function; vitamin D and women’s health Chasan-Taber, Lisa Professor T 1 Sc.D., M.P.H. Harvard University, University of Epidemiology, Health Policy & Management Epidemiological Investigation Reproductive & perinatal epidemiology; physical activity epidemiology; exercise and gestational diabetes; Hispanic health Karen Assistant Professor TR 1 Sc.D., M.P.H. Harvard University, University of California Berkeley Social Epidemiology, Maternal and Child Health Applied Epidemiology Maternal & child health, maternal mental health, child overweight/obesity, sleep, health disparities Hankinson, Susan Professor T 1 Sc.D., M.S., M.P.H. Harvard University, University of Minnesota Epidemiology, Environmental Health Chronic Disease Epidemiology Cancer epidemiology; etiology of and ways to prevent breast cancer; use of biomarkers in epidemiologic research Reeves, Katherine Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.P.H. University of Pittsburgh, Ohio State University. Epidemiology Analysis of Epidemiologic Data Modifiable risk factors for breast cancer (e.g. obesity, bisphenol-A, phthalate metabolites); mammographic breast density; breast cancer survivorship
Epidemiology, continued Name Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current Research Interests Sturgeon, Susan Associate Professor T 1 Dr.P.H., M.P.H. Columbia University, Yale University Epidemiology, Chronic Disease Epidemiology Cancer Research Ethics Caner epidemiology: determinants of reproductive cancers and epigenetic makers of risk in blood and tissue Whitcomb, Brian Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D. University of. Maryland, Baltimore Epidemiology Epidemiological Methods, Reproductive Epidemiology Biomarkers and predictors of fertility, pregnancy health and risk of preterm birth and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Epidemiologic methods.
Communication Disorders Name Title/Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current research Interests Andrianopoulos, Mary V. Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. University of Utah, University of Vermont Communication Disorders, Language Pathology Motor Speech, Neurological Bases in Speech, Language and Hearing Physiological factors related to untrained singing talent, Acoustic and neuro- motor speech characteristics of autism, Speech pathology practice in public schools Baran, Jane A. Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.A. Purdue University. Audiology and Speech Sciences, Communication Disorders Procedures, Diagnostic Audiology Normal and disordered processing of auditory information within the central auditory nervous system. Choe, Yu-Kyong Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.S. Arizona State University, Yonsei University Speech and Hearing Science, Communication Disorders Augmentative & Alternative Communication Utilize current technology to provide intensive rehabilitation services to stroke survivors; investigate the interaction between speech therapy and physical therapy with the purpose of maximizing the outcome of interdisciplinary stroke rehabilitation. Freyman, Richard L. Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.A. University of. Minnesota, Temple University. Audiology and Hearing Science, Audiology Hearing Science and speech masking, listeners’ models of auditory space, speech intelligibility in cochlear implant simulation, precedence effect Helfer, Karen S. Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.A. Northwestern University, Indiana University Hearing Science, Audiology Audiology, Dysphagia Factors influencing speech understanding in complex listening environments; cognitive contributions to speech understanding problems in adults physiological
Communication Disorders Continued. Name Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current research Interests Hoover, Jill Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.A., University of Kansas, Northern Illinois University Child Language, Communica- tive Disorders Phonetic Processing, Phonological Disorders The interface of psycholinguistic variables, word recognition and grammatical development in typically developing children and children with language impairments. Kurland, Jacquie Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. University of . Colorado, Boulder, University of New Mexico Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences and Neuroscience, Speech and Hearing Sciences Cognitive Bases of Language Function, Language Disorders Role of intensive language therapy in improving language performance; affect use-dependent structural and functional brain reorganization and quality of life in aphasia. Mercaitis, Patricia Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.A. Univ. of Mass.- Amherst Disorders Clinical Observation, Fluency Disorders, Supervision of Clinical Practice Students Pham, Giang Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.A. Univ. of Minnesota, San Diego State Univ. Disorders SLP Assistants in the School, Evaluation Processes in Pathology Bilingualism, Language Development, Language Disorders, Research Methods
Communication Disorders Continued. Graduate Degrees Earned Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current research Interests Poissant, Sarah Foster Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.A. University of Connecticut Sciences, Audiology Clinical Observations, Anatomy & Physiology of the Speech & Hearing Mechanism Impact of reverberation (echoes) and competing signals on speech understanding in listeners with hearing loss, particularly children and cochlear implant recipients. Richardson, Kelly Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.A. University of Buffalo Disorders and Sciences Disorders Intensity Perception and Neurogenic Voice Disorders Rost, Gwyneth Campbell Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.S., M.A. University of Iowa, University of Louisville Speech and Hearing Sciences, Comm. Disorders, Linguistics Language Disorders in Children Phonological processing in early word learning, Compound word comprehension and SLI, Miranda rights comprehension in young adults with SLI Lisa Sommers Clinical Assistant Professor N 1 M.A. Kent University Pathology Speech Pathology Voice and Motor Speech Disorders Whitmal, Nathaniel Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S., M.S. University of No.western Univ Electrical Engineering, Comm. Disorders Speech Science, Hearing Aids and Amplification Speech intelligibility for auditory device
Kinesiology Name Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current research Interests Alhassan, Sofiya Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. Auburn University Exercise Physiology Obesity and Physical Activity culturally-tailored physical activity interventions in pre-adolescents and preschool physical activity intervention Boyer, Katherine Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D. University of Calgary Mechanical Engineering Specialization in Biomechanics Anatomy of Motion Biomechanics, Motion Analysis, Osteoarthritis, Tissue Mechanics, Overuse Injury Caldwell, Graham E. Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S.C. Fraser Univ., Univ. of Waterloo Kinesiology Mechanics of Human Motion Muscular coordination, learning to direct external forces, mechanical properties of muscle Choi, Julia Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D. Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Biomedical Engineering Neuroscience & Behavior, Neuroscience &Pharmacology Neural control of locomotion, motor learning, rehabilitation Debold, Edward P. Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.S., Marquette University, University of Mass.- Amherst Muscle Biology, Exercise Physiology Molecular Motors, Exercise Physiology, The Molecular Basis of Depressed Cardiac Contractility During Acute Myocardial Ischemia Patty Freedson Professor T 1 PhD., M.S. University of Michigan Exercise Physiology physiology; Pediatric physiology; Physical activity and health Physical activity measurement and health.
Kinesiology Continued. Name Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current Research Interests Frechette, Elizabeth K. Lecturer N 1 M.S. Smith College Exercise Science and Sport Studies Applied Kinesiology, Writing Wellness Gordon, Jennifer Lynnette Lecturer N 1 Ph.D., M.S. Springfield College, Georgia Southern University Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science Anatomy and Physiology Gross anatomy of the human body; understanding of both anatomical and principles for the movement sciences. Hamill, Joseph Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. University of Oregon Biomechanics Biomechanics, Anatomy of Human Motion Investigation into the effect of footfall patterns on the reduction of running injuries, Biomechanics Kent-Braun, Jane Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.A. Univ. of So. California, California Univ.- Long Beach Exercise Physiology Exercise Physiology, Bioenergetics Skeletal muscle function, bioenergetics, mobility, physical activity and fatigue in older adults Labranche, Judith B. Lecturer N 1 M.S. Springfield College Health Promotion and Wellness Management Exercise Training & Programming, Strength & Conditioning Exercise Programming for All. Miller, Mark Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D. Univ. of Vermont Mechanical Engineering Biomechanics Skeletal muscle and aging, skeletal muscle and space flight Rife, Frank N. Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. Ohio State Univ., Brigham Exercise Physiology Wellness Wellness, Health, Fitness.
Young Univ. Kinesiology Continued. Name Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current Research Interests Sirard, John Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D. Univ. South Carolina Exercise Physiology Human Performance & Nutrition, Physical Activity Physical activity assessment and interventions St. Laurent, Thomas Lecturer N 1 M.S. James Madison University Exercise Testing & Programming, Applied Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Programming Umberger, Brian R. Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. Arizona State University, Springfield College Exercise Science, Movement Science Biomechanics, Analysis of Human Motion, Biomechanics and energetics of locomotion Van Emmerik , Richard E. A. Professor T 1 Ph.D. University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign Motor Control Motor Control Effect of and Load on Action-Perception Coupling Witkowski, Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.S. University of Maryland, University of Delaware Kinesiology, Exercise Science Exercise Health & Disease, Cardiovascular Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology Cardiovascular Disease, Exercise, Diabetes, Regenerative Medicine
Nutrition Continued. Name Title/ Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current Instructional Area Current research Interests Kim, Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. University of. Tennessee, Knoxville, Korea University Nutritional Science, Food Science and Technology Nutrition and Chronic Diseases, Metabolism Understanding the impact of dietary and botanical bioactive components such as phytochemicals, medicinal herbs on obesity and diabetes by identifying the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action that controls fat cell development and function. Liu, Zhenhua Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D., M.S. Auburn University, China Agricultural University Nutritional Biochemistry, Animal Sciences, Nutritional Genomics, Vitamins Nutritional modulation of the Wnt- signaling pathway as it tightly relates to many chronic diseases including cancer and obesity-associated complications. Norton, Claire Lecturer N 1 M.S. Trinity College, Dublin Nutrition Nutrition and Lifestyle, Medical Terminology, Eating Disorders Adolescent eating disorders. Clinical staff at Baystate Medical Center as the Clinical Nutritionist for the Adolescent Eating Disorders Program Ronnenberg, Alayne G. Associate Professor T 1 Sc.D., M.S. Harvard University, California University International Health, Clinical Nutrition Nutrition Practice, Medical Nutrition Therapy Role of micronutrient status in reproductive health. Sibeko, Lindiwe Assistant Professor N 1 Ph.D. M.Sc. McGill University Nutrition Nutrition Education, Community Nutrition and child health, pre- and postnatal nutritional health in low-income populations; infant and young child feeding practices; prevention of childhood obesity in underserved communities
Nutrition Continued. Name Academic Rank Tenure Status FTE or % Time to the school or program Graduate Degrees Earned Institution where degrees were earned Discipline in which degrees were earned Current research Interests Troy, Lisa M. Assistant Professor TR 1 Ph.D. Tufts University Nutrition Nutrition Weight & Fitness The effect of dietary patterns, overall diet quality, and components of a healthful diet on under- nutrition, obesity, metabolic syndrome, and risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. She also is interested in how government programs and policies affect diet quality and public health outcomes. Wood, Richard J. Associate Professor T 1 Ph.D., M.S. University of Connecticut Nutritional Physiology, Nutritional Sciences Nutrition and Lifestyle, Vitamins, Research Methods Molecular nutrition as a way of understanding the critical mechanisms responsible for controlling cellular vitamin D activity.