Faculty Research Directory
Learn more about our researchers in the College of Allied Health Sciences
Clinical and Health Information Sciences
| Faculty Name | Research Statement |
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| Nancy E. Colletti, PhD, RRT, CPFT | Development of critical thinking skills using authentic learning activities |
| Pamela Greenstone, MEd, RHIA | Next generation of electronic health records, online teaching and learning |
| Jan Kelly, MBA, RHIA | Online teaching and learning |
| Patricia Tille Ph.D. MLS(ASCP) FACSc | Online education and molecular microbiology |
| Victoria Wangia-Anderson, PhD, FHIMSS | Leveraging public health and electronic clinical data to predict determinants of health in vulnerable populations |
Communication Sciences & Disorders
| Faculty Name | Research Statement | |
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| Suzanne Boyce, PhD | Automatic assessment of speech production, ultrasound biofeedback therapy for speech production of /r/ | |
Recovery and treatment in individuals with post-stroke aphasia. |
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| Brian Earl, PhD, CCC-A | Differential diagnosis of speech-in-noise listening difficulties; treatments for middle ear disorders | |
| Abby Foltz Hottle, MA, CCC-SLP | Language and literacy support in early childhood education. | |
Evidence-based practice for language learning in early childhood settings; autism. |
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| Larissa Jordan, PhD, CCC-DLP | Semantics in mild cognitive impairment (MCI), scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL), interprofessional education (IPE). | |
| Lina Motlagh Zadeh, AuD, PhD | Identifying the mechanisms underlying subclinical hearing loss. | |
Identification of neurodevelopmental language and reading disorders in multilingual populations. |
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Physiological & acoustic correlates to intelligibility in communication disorders bridging clinical & natural environments |
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| Peter Scheifele, MD, PhD, LCDR USN (Ret.) | Hearing acuity in African elephants | |
| Amanda Simmons, PhD, CCC-SLP | Clinically relevant participatory action research to support individuals with complex communication needs. | |
| Jennifer Vannest, PhD | Studies of neuroplasticity for speech and language systems using functional MRI | |
Cognitive/affective components of stuttering; stuttering intervention; caregiver/community education. |
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| Fawen Zhang, PhD, MD | Neural mechanisms of normal and abnormal hearing using Electrophysiological techniques | |
Rehabilitation, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences
| Faculty Name | Research Statement |
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| Pierce Boyne, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS | High intensity interval training in stroke recovery |
| Melinda Butsch Kovacic, MPH, PhD | Improving health literacy and community health via stories and citizen science in underserved communities |
| Dan Carl, PhD | A general focus on High-Intensity Interval Training in performance and conditioning with a specific interest in stroke |
| Sarah Couch, PhD, MS, RD | Development of dietary interventions and assessments targeting CVD risk factors in adolescents |
| Kari Dunning, PhD, PT | Electrical stimulation and high intensity interval training for gait recovery after stroke |
| Melinda Earnest, DPT, ATC | Provider confidence in caring for adaptive athletes; concussion in adaptive athletes. |
| Chalee Engelhard, PT, EdD, MBA, GCS Emeritus | Scholarship of teaching and learning with a focus on clinical education and curricular design |
| Anne Fleischer, Ph.D., MPH, OT/L, CLT-LANA | Investigates use of wearable sensor and remote interventions to improve quality of life and function of those with cancer |
Improving students to solve ill-structured problems; using video games to augment classroom delivery & feedback. |
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| Fran Knox-Kazimierczuk, PhD, RDN, CSSD, LD |
Community-partnered research to improve community health in underserved populations |
| Christopher Kotarsky, PhD, CSCSD | Age-related muscle decline; innovative strategies for fat reduction, metabolic health, and functional independence. |
| Susan Kotowski, PhD | Use of simulation and research experiences to improve student learning outcomes |
| Rebecca Leugers, PT, MS, NDT, LSVT | Stroke survivors’ walking abilities in their homes, and how lifestyle management impacts walking ability |
| Abigail Peairs, PhD | The effects of the DASH diet on blood sugar levels in adolescents with type 1 diabetes |
| Seung-Yeon Lee, PhD | Validation of food literacy tool in choice food pantry users with and without diabetes |
| Valerie Miller, PhD, MS, OTR/L | Interventions to support social inclusion and belonging for individuals with disabilities. |
Sensorimotor control with applications to rehabilitation, health, mobility, and human performance. |
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| Sarah Schwab, PT, DPT, PhD | Motor control of people with disabilities. |
School of Social Work
| Faculty Name | Research Statement |
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| Shauna Acquavita, PhD, LCSW | Integrated health and maternal and child health |
Psychosocial impact of cancer on individual and family functioning. |
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Uses community-engaged & qualitative methods to study & amplify the well-being of youth facing discrimination. |
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Impact of the intersection between aging, intergenerational caregiving, and health inequities. |
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| Michelle Chyatte, MPH, DrPH | Impact of foster care program on children’s health; emergency planning for foster children |
| Dana Harley, PhD, MSW, LISW-S | Community research and photovoice to study hope, optimism, and mental health in at risk populations |
| James Pease, PhD, LISW | Suicide prevention and PTSD in Veteran and military populations; College student Veteran transition and reintegration |
| Gregory Stewart, PhD, MSW, MS | Problem gambling prevention and treatment; Social determinants of health |
| Anjanette Wells, PhD | Psychosocial needs and barriers of low-income minority patients in preventing and treating cancer |
| Jennifer Wright-Berryman, PhD | Severe mental health disorders, adolescent and adult suicide; effectiveness of suicide prevention (Hope Squad) |
University Research Directory
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For more information about CAHS research:
Melinda Butsch Kovacic
Professor and Associate Dean of Research , CAHS College of Allied Health Sciences
G60J HSB