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Harry Reis

Professor of Psychology and Dean's Professor in Arts and SciencesUniversity of Rochester

Professor Harry Reis' research interests involve social interaction and close relationships.

Marriage and Close RelationshipsHealth and Psychological Well BeingSocial interactionIntimacyEmotion Regulation
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Zhoumeng Lin

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Zhoumeng Lin’s research is on developing computational models to study nanomedicine, food safety, nanoparticle and chemical risk assessment.

Machine LearningFood Safety AssessmentEnvironmental HealthPhysiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) ModelingToxicology
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Brittney Dixon

Assistant Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

As a social and behavioral scientist, Brittney Dixon researches underserved populations, with an emphasis on health disparities.

Community-Engaged ResearchChronic ConditionsHealth EquityHealth DisparitiesSocial Determinants of Health
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Lusine Yaghjyan

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Lusine Yaghjyan's research focuses on the epidemiology of breast cancer.

EpidemiologyBenign Breast DiseaseMolecular Breast Cancer EpidemiologyBreast CancerEnviornmental Contributors to Breast Cancer Etiology
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Jennifer Applebaum

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jennifer Applebaum is an expert on pet ownership and the resulting health and well-being/welfare implications of the human-pet dyad.

Companion AnimalsOne HealthPet OwnershipPetsPet Owners
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Pamela Hess

Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Pamela Hess seeks to advance OT's roles in surgical ergonomics and women's and pelvic health conditions.

Women's and Pelvic HealthSurgical Ergonomics
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Jessica Payne-Murphy

Clinical Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Jessica Payne-Murphy is director of the Insomnia and Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology.

Behavioral sleep medicineDepressionAnxiety FibromyalgiaClinical Health Psychology
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Sarah Westen

Clinical Assistant Professor | DirectorUniversity of Florida

Sarah Westen's patient-oriented clinical research focuses on biopsychosocial factors related to health engagement.

Person-Centered LanguageHealth EngagementPsychological Factors Affecting Medical ConditionsAnxiety Depression
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Russell Hepple

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Russell Hepple's lab examines the mechanisms causing muscle atrophy and dysfunction with aging.

AgingCancer CachexiaMitochondriaMuscle AtrophyNeuromuscular Junction
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Gina Maria Musolino

Professor | Associate DirectorUniversity of Florida

Gina Maria Musolino uses design, development, and evaluation for contemporary, health care professionals' development from class to clinic.

Physical Therapy Health PolicyHolistic AdmissionsClinical ReasoningClinical Faculty DevelopmentScholarship of Teaching & Learning: Professional Formation