Omar A. Khan, M.D., MHS, FAAFP
Enterprise Chief Scientific Officer · ChristianaCare
Dr. Omar Khan is the enterprise chief scientific officer and vice president of research administration and scientific affairs.
Global Health Medical Education Public Health Medical Writing Healthcare Leadership
Jennifer Biddle
Professor, Marine Science and Policy · University of Delaware
Prof. Biddle's research interests include microbial ecology of marine systems, deep biosphere life, benthic archaea and bacteria.
Geobiology Deep Biosphere Life Microbial Ecology Marine Systems Benthic Archaea and Bacteria
Kent Messer
Professor, Applied Economics · University of Delaware
Prof. Messer specializes in topics in the nexus of agriculture and the environment and the economics of stigma.
Agri-Environmental Policy Food Labeling Stigma Water Recycling Behavioral Economics
Roberta Golinkoff
Unidel H. Rodney Sharp Chair and Professor · University of Delaware
Prof. Golinkoff studies language development, playful learning, effects of media on children, spatial development, and applying her science.
Early Childhood Education Early Spatial Development Playful Learning Benefits of Play Effects of Media on Children
Joseph E. Trainor
Interim Dean and Professor, Biden School of Public Policy & Administration · University of Delaware
Can discuss behavioral responses to disasters, including household risk management and decision making about warnings and evacuation orders.
Public and organizational behavior in disasters Disaster Mitigation Smart Warning Systems Mobile Warning Systems Disaster Warning Systems
Mae Kuykendall
Professor of Law · Michigan State University
Professor Kuykendall has a scholarly interest in the relationship between legal definitions of marriage and the common usage of the word.
Organizational Governance and Dissent First Amendment Corporate Finance Corporate Law & Policy Marriage
Tia Barnes
Associate Professor, Human Development and Family Sciences · University of Delaware
Professor Barnes is a leading researcher on social-emotional learning and minoritized populations.
Special Education Social-Emotional Learning Guidance and Behavior Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Jennifer Painter, DNP, CNS
Associate Chief Learning Officer & Vice President Nursing Professional Development · ChristianaCare
Jennifer Painter is an expert at nursing professional development, nursing education and oncology nursing.
Nursing Education Workforce Nursing Professional Development Organizational Infrastructure
Claudine Jurkovitz, M.D., MPH
Director of Clinical Research, Institute for Research on Equity and Community Health (iREACH) · ChristianaCare
Dr. Claudine Jurkovitz is a nephrologist and a senior physician scientist.
Health Services Research Chronic Disease Epidemiology Nephrology Electronic Health Records
Thomas Powers
Associate Professor, Philosophy · University of Delaware
Prof. Powers specializes in ethics in information technology (including AI), ethics in science and engineering and research ethics.
Scientific Ethics Biomedical Ethics Environmental Ethics Research Ethics Computer Ethics
Jennifer Horney
Professor and Director, Epidemiology · University of Delaware
Jennifer Horney's research focuses on the health impacts of disasters and public health emergencies including climate change.
Epidemiology epidemic COVID-19 Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response Rapid Assessment
Tricia Wachtendorf
Director / Professor, Disaster Research Center / Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice · University of Delaware
Prof. Wachtendorf expertise lies in the social, organizational, and decision-making aspects of disasters.
evacuations Multi-organizational coordination and responses in disasters Transnational crises Improvisation and adaptation Community-based approaches to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation
Michele Lobo
Associate Professor, Physical Therapy · University of Delaware
Prof. Lobo's research focuses on interventions and devices for young children that maximize early learning and development.
Wearable Technology Rehabilitation Devices Exoskeletons Pediatrics
Christian Coletti, M.D., MHCDS, FACEP, FACP
Clinical Effectiveness Officer of Ambulatory Care · ChristianaCare
Dr. Christian Coletti is the ambulatory clinical effectiveness officer at ChristianaCare.
Internal Medicine Cardiac Telemetry Sepsis
Bradley Sandella, DO
Physician Lead Medical Subspecialty Service Line · ChristianaCare
Dr. Bradley Sandella is a practicing physician and director of sports medicine at ChristianaCare.
Osteoporosis Musculoskeletal Injuries Family Medicine Sports Medicine Bone Health
Chris Martens
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology · University of Delaware
Prof. Martens's laboratory is interested in understanding mechanisms by which impaired vascular function contributes to cognitive declines.
Alzheimer's Disease Aging Clinical Trials Cerebral Blood Flow Vascular Aging
Danilo Yanich
Professor, Biden School of Public Policy and Administration · University of Delaware
Prof. Yanich's research centers on the media and its intersection with citizenship, public policy and crime, as well as media ownership.
Media Media Ownership Media, Citizenship and Public Policy Policy Analysis Urban Society
LaShanda Korley
Distinguished Professor of Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Korley's research is focused on the plastics value chain, from synthetic design and manufacturing processes to life cycle management.
Bio-Inspired Systems Sustainable Materials Polymer Recycling and Upcycling Strategies New Fiber and Composite Manufacturing Strategies
Emily Day
Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering · University of Delaware
Prof. Day engineers drug & biomolecule nanocarriers for targeted treatment of cancers, blood disorders, and reproductive health conditions.
Precision Medicine Drug Delivery Translational Research Gene Regulation Phototherapy
Rose Kakoza, M.D., MPH
Senior Clinical Network Director, Population Health · ChristianaCare
Dr. Rose Kakoza specializes in using primary care to improve health equity and the effectiveness of accountable care.
Primary Care Primary Care Delivery Reform Population Health High Risk Population Management