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Jessica Rouge, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of ChemistryUniversity of Connecticut

Professor Rouge is an expert in enzyme-mediated assembly of nanomaterials and delivery of DNA and RNA into cells.

SELEXTherapeutic OligonucleotidesGene RegulationNanocharacterization
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Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health (Principal Investigator); Professor, Department of Human Development and Family SciencesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Schwartz specializes in school wellness and nutrition programs, and food insecurity.

Food PantriesSchool FoodSNAPSchool Food OptionsNutrition
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Elizabeth Hintz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of CommunicationUniversity of Connecticut

Elizabeth Hintz’s research examines how individuals manage complex, stigmatized, and poorly understood health conditions.

Interpersonal, Family, and Health CommunicationMedically unexplained symptoms Chronic PainMedical GaslightingVoluntary Childlessness
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Irene Malaty

Professor | M.D.University of Florida

Irene Malaty M.D., F.A.A.N., specializes in Parkinson's disease, Tourette syndrome and tic disorders across the lifespan, and dystonia.

TicsTourette SyndromeParkinson's Disease
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Lauren Berkow

Professor | Chief | Director | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Lauren Berkow is an expert on airway management, sustainability, and neuroanesthesia.

Environmental Sustainability in HealthcareNeuroanesthesiaDifficult Airway Management
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Sanjeev Kumar

Associate Professor | Director | M.D.University of Florida

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar's goal is to help people who suffer from chronic pain and strives to get to the bottom of why they are hurting.

Cancer Related PainNerve PainIntervertebral Disc HerniationCervical Spinal StenosisPudendal Neuralgia
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Li-Ming Su

M.D. | Professor | ChairUniversity of Florida

Dr. Li-Ming Su specializes in minimally invasive surgery for prostate and kidney cancer.

Da Vinci RobotAdrenal TumorsProstate CancerProstatectomyRobotic Surgery
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Justin D. Hilliard

M.D. | Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Justin Hilliard performs deep brain stimulation surgery for treatment of medically refractory movement disorders.

Spine SurgeryDeep Brain StimulationBrain TumorsMovement Disorders
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Lisa J. Merlo

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Lisa Merlo’s research focuses on mental health, well-being and professional fulfillment among healthcare professionals.

Motivational InterviewingBurnout of Health ProfessionalsWell-being of Health ProfessionalsMedical Student Wellness
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Michael Okun

Distinguished Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun is a neurologist, neuroscientist, and expert in Parkinson's, movement disorders, and deep brain stimulation.

Alzheimer'sParkinson'sTouretteDeep Brain StimulationDystonia