Ian studies engineering

Gerard researches sepsis

Dr. Varga researches the neural control of breathing

Dr. Olsen studies the mechanisms of cough

Dr. D’Lugos studies respiratory muscle biology

Lobna explores the mechanism of action of discovered new bioactive marine products with a focus on anticancer and antifungal agents

Jessica studies the effects of kavalactones on norepinephrine-mediated signaling in cancer cells

Tyler’s research is aimed at the discovery of novel bacterial terpenoids and characterization of the key biosynthetic machinery responsible for their impressive chemical diversity

Priscilla studies behavioral interventions as an alternative treatment to the delay and/or prevention of dementia among older adults with mild cognitive impairment, with a special focus on minority inclusion in clinical research

Jessica studies the neural correlates of cognition and the use of non-invasive interventions to improve cognition in older adults

Cheshire studies functional brain changes related to cognitive interventions that reduce dementia risk in an aging population

Natalie identifies and characterizes deregulated host transcription factors in lytic KSHV infection of gingival epithelial cells.

Debra studies the mechanisms of metal homeostasis of Enterococcus faecalis.

Callahan is pursuing her DMD before turning to PhD training and research activities.

Christina investigates the mechanisms that initiate surface translocation in Porphyromonas gingivalis.

Lauren studies the regulation of KSHV infection by ID2, a negative regulator of basic helix-loop-helix transcription factors.

Dr. Albuquerque-Garcia investigates the association of CBP⁺ Streptococcus mutans with increased caries risk and recurrent infections

Dr. Casella characterizes the regulatory nucleotides in Enterococcus faecalis

Dr. Gay examines the miRNA targetome of KSHV in vitro and in vivo, along with aspects of KSHV and oral cancer

Alexander’s research involves an antigen-specific dual microparticle system to treat autoimmune diseases.

Magdalena engineers a 3-D platform for controlled co-culture of islets and immune cells to study the pathogenesis of T1D.

Leeana utilizes single cell transcriptomic and epigenomic data to research the genes and pathways involved in T cell behavior in T1D.

Mollie investigates T1D pathogenesis using live pancreas tissue slices from human organ donors.

Doug studies regulatory mechanisms of dopaminergic networks using complex network theory to identify differences that underly neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease

Francesca studies novel interventions for cognitive & motor symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease

Sidney investigates the underlying mechanisms for prolonged and progressive mobility impairment in Parkinson’s Disease and explores novel interventions to improve gait function

Franjo studies genetic underpinnings of psychiatric disorders, namely Tourette Syndrome and OCD

Sarah studies mechanisms of skeletal muscle atrophy in advanced age, with focus on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction

Jamie researches the electrochemical polymerization of conductive polymers for the improvement of neural interfaces

Chandler researches the role of tumor-derived chemokines in pancreatic cancer cachexia

Stefan characterizes early cognitive deficits using reaction time in an early preclinical model of Alzheimer’s disease

Alessandra studies how Hh signaling controls intramuscular fat formation and muscle regeneration

Nicole studies the biomechanical performance of lower limb amputees using a portable myoelectric prosthesis

Michela studies sensorimotor changes of airway protection in neurodegenerative diseases

Dr. Darden researches the transcriptomic and epigenetic responses of circulating leukocytes and bone marrow hematopoietic stem cells in surgical sepsis and trauma

Dr. Fenner researches differing immune responses as a function of age using novel microfluidic technologies

Dr. Anderson studies the characteristics of inflammation biology in patients with vascular disease and renal insufficiency

Dr. Kelly studies the role of traumatic injury, inflammation, and stress on red blood cell development in the bone marrow

Justin investigates how the external environment modifies structural and functional recovery during regenerative healing in the African spiny mouse

Dr. Johnston examines mechanisms through which the renal H,K-ATPase HKa1 subunit regulates ENaC

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Dr. Morais studies the influences of sociocultural stress and resilience on musculoskeletal pain among older Hispanic Americans

Dr. Pratscher focuses on efficacy and mechanisms of breathing interventions for musculoskeletal pain in older adults

Dr. Palit is interested in risk and resilience factors associated with musculoskeletal pain across the lifespan

Dr. Crow studies central nervous system contributions to age-related physical decline

Dr. Montesino Goicolea focuses on mechanisms contributing to pain and sleep disturbances in older adults

Rachel researches the influence of human gut microbial activities on cancer progression and therapeutic efficacy in a novel system that enables the visualization of these complex interactions

We investigate the relationship between immune-brain communications in Parkinson’s disease and post-traumatic stress disorder

We use mixed methods to examine parent-level barriers to and facilitators of physical activity among adolescents with comorbid asthma and obesity

We integrate mathematical biology and pre-clinical murine models of glioma to better understand how myeloid cell populations contribute to the immunosuppressive microenvironment that is characteristic of GBM

We investigate the network level interactions of attention and learning during an attention network task (ANT) and an implicit learning contextual cueing (CC) task

We utilize traditional machine learning methods such as support vector machine and more complex models including deep learning to generate interpretable features within resting EEG signals

We use sequential mixed methods to research the potential barriers to aging in place faced by older adults with companion animals.

Seungjun is devising a statistical method to enable differential network analysis in a regression setting based on a pseudovalue technique

Destin is pursuing several interrelated projects to understand mental health/substance use and cognition in people with and without HIV

Christina studies changes in health outcomes and marijuana use among persons living with HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic

Caroline studies substance abuse and health outcomes in reproductive age women living with HIV

Vaughn investigates the association between alcohol use and working memory function, as well as working memory brain networks, among people with HIV by examining cognitive outcomes and cognitive change

Mark studies the “dynamic range” of localized brain activation/deactivation during task performance and the relationship to HIV serostatus and alcohol.