Lisa J. Merlo

Professor · University of Florida

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

Motivational Interviewing Burnout of Health Professionals Well-being of Health Professionals Medical Student Wellness

Mitchell Neubert, Ph.D.

Professor of Management; Senior Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development; Chavanne Chair of Christian Ethics in Business · Baylor University

Dr. Neubert explores how leadership, particularly servant leadership, and ethics affect performance and well-being of people & organizations

Servant Leadership Leadership Leadership Development Organizational Development Religion and Entrepreneurship

Laurie Davies

Associate Professor/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Laurie Davies is an expert on medical credentialing, health care operations and operating rooms.

Operating Rooms Anesthesiology Health Care Operations

Brian Hoh

Chair/Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Brian Hoh has expertise in cerebrovascular, endovascular and brain tumor neurosurgery.

Glioblastoma Intracranial Atherosclerosis Stroke Neurosurgery Brain Aneurysm

Michael Lauzardo

Chief/Associate Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Lauzardo's clinical practice and research centers around tuberculosis among at-risk populations.

Public Health Pulmonary Tuberculosis Pulmonary Disease Tuberculosis

Michael Okun

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Michael Okun's research explores nonmotor basal ganglia brain features and various aspects of deep brain stimulation and neuromodulation

Tremor Dystonia Neuromodulation Lewy Body Disease Parkinson's Disease

Samsun "Sem" Lampotang

Professor/Director/M.D. · University of Florida

Dr. Samsun Lampotang's research helps improve patient safety by designing training with physical extended reality and virtual stimulators.

Mastery Learning via Virtual Coaches Patient Safety Procedural Training Simulation in Health Care Health Care Technology

Valeria V. Gordan

Distinguished Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida

Valeria V. Gordan is a researcher, educator, and clinician with an active practice until 2018.

Dental Practice-Based Research Dental Cavities Dentistry Dental Care for Adults Clinical Oral Health Research

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 Pain Nerve Pain Intervertebral Disc Herniation Cervical Spinal Stenosis Pudendal Neuralgia

David Winchester

Professor · University of Florida

Dr. David Winchester practices general cardiology with a focus on noninvasive imaging.

Health Policy and Advocacy Overuse of Tests Cardiac CT scans Cardiac Stress Tests Echocardiogaphy

Ibrahim Nassour

Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Dr. Ibrahaim Nassour specializes in surgeries for cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and bile duct.

Peritoneal Surface Malignancy Mesothelioma Cytroreductive Surgery Pancreatic Pseudocyst Neuroendocrine Tumors

Paige C. Pullen

Research Professor · University of Florida

Paige C. Pullen is a expert in the field of special education and learning disabilities, specifically in the area of reading.

External Funding Special Education Reading Disabilities Early Learning Reading Instruction

Katharina Busl

Professor/Chief · University of Florida

Dr. Katharina Busl is a professor of neurology and neurosurgery.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Brain Death Neurocritical Care Acute Brain Injury

Shaunté Duggins

Associate Director · University of Florida

Shaunté Duggins focuses on early literacy, teacher education, and professional development, particularly in high-poverty schools.

Professional Development Language and Literacy Development Early Intervention Family Engagement Literacy

Carol Motycka

Clinical Professor/Assistant Dean · University of Florida

Carol Motycka's research interests include substance abuse, obesity and interprofessional education in pharmacy care.

Gastrointestinal Disorders Weight Loss Management Substance Use Disorders Safe Storage of Medications

Kevin Vincent

M.D./Chair · University of Florida

Dr. Kevin Vincent is the director of the UF Running Medicine Clinic and medical director of the UF Sports Performance Center.

Exercise for Older Adults Adaptations to Excercise Resistance Exercise Sports Medicine Running

Annette Luycx

M. Ed., M. Sc. · IRIS ART CENTRE

Author of "From Art to Empowerment: How Women Can Develop Artistic Voice".

Art and Creativity Women's Art Adult Art Education Women's Advancement

Charles Yarish, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology · University of Connecticut

Dr. Yarish is an expert in marine macroalgae, coastal management, and commercial uses for seaweed for food, nutraceuticals, and biofuels.

Biofuel Cosmeceuticals Applied Genomics Ecology Marine Macroalgae

Marcio Guelmann

Professor/Chair · College of Dentistry

Marcio Guelmann is the chair of Pediatric Dentistry.

Restorative Dentistry for Pediatric Patients Dental Trauma Pediatric Dentistry Pulp Therapy

Holly Lane

Associate Professor/Director · University of Florida

Holly Lane leads the UF Literacy Institute, which works to improve literacy outcomes for students who struggle to learn to read and write.

Teacher Preparation Reading and Literacy Phonics