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Vera Gorbunova

Vera Gorbunova

Doris Johns Cherry Professor Professor of Biology and Co-Director of the Rochester Aging Research CenterUniversity of Rochester

Gorbunova's innovative research on DNA repair and the aging process has been internationally recognized

Lifespan Human DevelopmentLongevityBiology of AgingDNA RepairCancer Resistance
Kim  Gans, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Kim Gans, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Professor, Human Development & Family StudiesUniversity of Connecticut

Dr. Gans research focuses on interventions in community-based settings with diverse populations.

Health Literacy‎Dietary AssessmentPhysical ActivityHealthy eating/nutritionObesity Prevention and Treatment
Richard Deaner

Richard Deaner

Associate Professor in the Department of Advanced Studies & InnovationAugusta University

An award-winning professor and researcher in counselor education and clinical mental health counseling.

Counselor EducationHuman development and growthClinical Mental Health Counseling
Jennie Noll

Jennie Noll

Professor of Psychology and Executive Director of Mt. Hope Family CenterUniversity of Rochester

Noll is an expert in child maltreatment prevention and child psychology.

Child Abuse Assessment and Reporting Child Abuse and NeglectChild Abuse PolicyChild Maltreatment and TraumaChild Psychology
Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health; Professor, Human Development and Family StudiesUniversity of Connecticut

Clinical psychology expert, specializing in the study of bullying and weight stigmatization

Weight DiscriminationWeight StigmaWeight-based bullying
Miriam Ezenwa

Miriam Ezenwa

ProfessorUniversity of Florida

Miriam Ezenwa’s research explores health disparities in pain management, pain and symptom management for people with sickle cell disease.

Symptom Management‎‎Sickle Cell DiseasePain Management
Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

Laura Mauldin, Ph.D.

Associate ProfessorUniversity of Connecticut

Laura Mauldin is a sociologist focused on health and illness; caregiving; and disability, Deaf, and science and technology studies.

SociologyHuman Development and Family SciencesWomen’s Gender and Sexuality StudiesDisability StudiesDeaf Studies
Bruce  Compas

Bruce Compas

Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Professor of Pediatrics, Co-Director of Clinical Psychology Training, and Director of Psychology at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer CenterVanderbilt University

An expert on how stress affects the physical and mental health of children and families, and the power of coping and preventative measures.

Neurocognitive DeficitsDepressionStress Coping and ResilienceHuntington DiseaseChildhood Cancer Survivorship
Nedra Cossa

Nedra Cossa

Assistant ProfessorGeorgia Southern University

Nedra Cossa researches children’s writing practices, teacher preparation, and professional development schools

Professional Development SchoolsFamily contribution to children's writing processYoung children's writing practicesInstructional writing practices for pre-service teachersTeacher Preparation
Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

Marlene Schwartz, Ph.D.

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

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

Food PantriesSchool FoodSNAPSchool Food OptionsNutrition