New Faculty

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1 New Faculty Prepared by the Office of the Provost

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3 The Office of the President and the Office of the Provost are pleased to introduce the newest faculty members of Emory University. Faculty appointments are one of the most important decisions that our university makes. Emory s new faculty hires will be instrumental in providing leadership and bringing new ideas to the academic enterprise. The individuals highlighted in these pages will contribute to the University s mission to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity. We look forward to the central role that they will play in shaping Emory s future. We are honored that these new faculty have chosen Emory and we welcome them to the Emory community! James W. Wagner, PhD President Claire E. Sterk, PhD Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dorothy A. Brown, JD Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

4 Contents Tenure Track Faculty 5 Candler School of Theology 5 Emory College of Arts and Sciences 5 Goizueta Business School 8 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing 9 Oxford College 10 Rollins School of Public Health 10 School of Law 12 School of Medicine 13 Non-Tenure Track Faculty 16 Candler School of Theology 16 Emory College of Arts and Sciences 16 Goizueta Business School 18 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing 19 Oxford College 19 Rollins School of Public Health 20 School of Medicine 21 About Emory s Colleges and Schools 57 4

5 Tenure Track Faculty Candler School of Theology Nichole Renée Phillips, PhD Assistant Professor of Religion and Human Difference Nichole Renée Phillips completed her PhD in Religion, Psychology and Culture at Vanderbilt University (2012). Prior to joining the Candler faculty, she served as a postdoctoral fellow at Candler through the Lilly-funded Postdoctoral Fellowships in Practical Theology and Religious Practices. An Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, her research interests lie at the intersection of religion, psychology, and culture; African American history and cultural studies; practical theology; and cultural anthropology. She is presently revising her dissertation - a regional study of a rural community, its focus is also on civil religion, the Church, ritual, and race in America for publication. Emory College of Arts and Sciences Tanine Allison, PhD Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies Tanine Allison completed her PhD in Film and Media studies at the University of Pittsburgh (2010). Prior to joining the regular faculty at Emory in 2013, she held an ACLS New Faculty Fellowship at Emory. Her research interests include the intersections of cinema and digital media studies. Her articles have been published in journals including Quarterly Review of Film and Video and Literature/Film Quarterly. Rizvana Bradley, PhD Assistant Professor in Women s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Rizvana Bradley completed her PhD in Literature at Duke University (2013). She joined the faculty at Emory in Her primary research focus is black feminist theory specializing in African and African-American studies with an emphasis on the art and culture of the black diaspora. She has published in Women and Performance: A Journal of Feminist Theory. Vincent Bruyere, PhD Assistant Professor of French Vincent Bruyere completed his PhD in French Studies at the University of Warwick (2009). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held positions at Pennsylvania State University and Algoma University. His primary research focus is francophone literature of the Americas. His articles have been published in journals including Arena Romanistica and Intermédialités. 5

6 Justin Burton, PhD Assistant Professor of Physics Justin Burton completed his PhD in Physics at the University of California, Irvine (2006). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Chicago and the University of California, Irvine. His primary research focus is experimental condensed matter physics. His articles have been published in journals including Journal of Applied Physics and Physical Review Letters. Daniel Dilks, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychology Daniel Dilks completed his PhD in Cognitive Science at Johns Hopkins University (2005). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held a postdoctoral fellowship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His primary research focus is understanding how the human visual cortex develops, and whether and how it changes in adulthood. His articles have been published in journals including Journal of Neuroscience and Developmental Science. Francesco Evangelista, PhD Assistant Professor of Chemistry Francesco Evangelista completed his PhD in Computational Chemistry at the University of Georgia (2008). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. His primary research focus is the development of new electronic structure theories for studying chemical reactivity, optical properties of molecules, and quantum tunneling effects. His articles have been published in journals including Journal of Physical Chemistry and Journal of the American Chemical Society. Susan Gagliardi, PhD Assistant Professor of Art History Susan Gagliardi completed her PhD in Art History at the University of California, Los Angeles (2010). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a position at The City University of New York. Her primary research focus is the form, function, and meaning of Komo and Kono masks. Her essays have appeared in publications including Central Nigeria Unmasked: Arts of the Benue River Valley and Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. Marko Geslani, PhD Assistant Professor of Religion Marko Geslani completed his PhD in Religious Studies at Yale University (2011). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held postdoctoral fellowships at Occidental College and the University of British Columbia. His primary research focus is premodern Hinduism. His articles have been published in Indo-Iranian Journal and Journal Asiatique. 6

7 Dilek Huseyinzadegan, PhD Assistant Professor of Philosophy Dilek Huseyinzadegan completed her PhD in Philosophy at DePaul University (2012). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a position at Koç University. Her primary research focus is the philosophy of Kant and German Idealism, social and political philosophy, and feminist theory. She has published in Proceedings of the Eleventh International Kant Congress. Danielle F. Jung, PhD Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle Jung completed her PhD in Political Science at the University of California, San Diego (2012). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University. Her primary research focus is on terrorist and insurgent organizations as well as elections in emerging democracies. Her articles have been published in journals including The American Journal of Political Science and Terrorism and Political Violence. Minsu Kim, PhD Assistant Professor of Physics Minsu Kim completed his PhD in Physics at the University of Illinois, Urbana- Champaign (2008). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California, San Diego. His primary research focus is quantitative systems biology and single cell microbiology. His articles have been published in journals including Journal of Chemical Physics and Physical Review Letters. Sabino Kornrich, PhD Assistant Professor of Sociology Sabino Kornrich completed his PhD in Sociology at the University of Washington (2009). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held positions at the Juan March Institute and the University of Sydney. His primary research focus is inequality, gender, and family. His articles have been published in journals including American Sociological Review, American Journal of Sociology, and Demography. Gregory Martin, PhD Assistant Professor of Political Science Gregory Martin completed his PhD in Political Economics at Stanford University (2013) before joining the faculty at Emory. His primary research focus is American politics and empirical methodology. His articles have been published in journals including Political Analysis. 7

8 Dawn Peterson, PhD Assistant Professor of History Dawn Peterson completed her PhD in American Studies at New York University (2011). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a postdoctoral fellowship at the American Antiquarian Society. Peterson s primary research focus is the role of race, gender, and kinship in the history of U.S. capitalism, settler colonialism, and slavery. Her articles have been published in journals including Politics and Culture. Shawn Ramirez, PhD Assistant Professor of Political Science Shawn Ramirez completed her PhD in Political Science at the University of Rochester (2013). She joined the faculty at Emory in Her primary research focus is the cause and resolution of interstate and intrastate conflict and formal theory. Her articles have been published in journals including Studies in Conflict and Terrorism. Eri Saikawa, PhD Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Eri Saikawa completed her PhD in Science, Technology and Environmental Policy at Princeton University (2010). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Her primary research focus is environmental policy and science, focusing on air pollution and climate change. Her articles have been published in journals including Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics and World Politics. Subha Xavier, PhD Assistant Professor of French Subha Xavier completed her PhD in French Literature at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (2007). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a position at the University of Miami. Her primary research focus is Francophone literature. Her articles have been published in journals including The French Review and Contemporary French and Francophone Studies. Goizueta Business School 8 Tongil ( TI ) Kim, PhD Assistant Professor of Marketing Tongil ( TI ) Kim completed his PhD in Marketing at the University of California, Berkeley (2013). His research interests include empirical industrial organization, marketing and public policy, and behavioral economics and his main area of research is empirical marketing strategy. His program of research applies advanced empirical industrial organization techniques to difficult to solve problems in the franchising industry. His recent work results include a novel solution to the problem of monitoring performance in the franchising industry.

9 Oliver Randall, PhD Assistant Professor of Finance Oliver Randall completed his PhD in Finance at New York University (2013). His primary research interests are in the areas of asset pricing and market microstructure. He investigates both theoretically and empirically the relation between bond dealers inventory positions, financing costs and bond market liquidity. His recent work provides important insights into the actions of bond dealers in general and in particular during the recent financial crisis and their effects on investors in the market. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Melissa Spezia Faulkner, DSN, RN, FAAN Acting Professor of Nursing and Associate Dean for Educational Innovation Melissa Faulkner completed her DSN in Nursing Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1991). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she held positions at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Tennessee, and Southeast Missouri State University. Her primary research focus is the psychosocial and physiological alterations associated with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes in adolescents, with the goal of improving outcomes and quality of life for youth with diabetes and their families. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals, including: Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Journal of Pediatric Health Care, and Research in Nursing and Health. Kristy Kiel Martyn, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC, FNP-BC Acting Professor of Nursing and Assistant Dean for Clinical Advancement Kristy Martyn completed her PhD in Nursing Science at the University of Florida (1998). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she held positions at the University of Michigan, Duquesne University, Georgia State University, Albany State University, University of Miami, and University of Florida. Her primary research focus is access to person-centered health care for child, adolescent, and young adult patient populations. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals, including: Journal of Family Nursing, Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing, and, Pediatrics. Melissa D. Pinto, PhD, RN Assistant Professor of Nursing Melissa Pinto completed her PhD in Nursing at the University of Louisville (2009). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she held a position at Case Western Reserve University. Her primary research focus is on mental health of young adults. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals, including: Applied Nursing Research, Issues in Mental Health Nursing, and Social Science and Medicine. 9

10 Oxford College Boris Nikolaev, PhD Assistant Professor of Economics Boris Nikolaev completed his PhD in Economics at the University of South Florida (2013). Prior to joining the faculty at Oxford College, he held positions at The University of South Florida. His primary research focus is on income inequality and economic growth in relation to happiness. He has published an article in The Journal of Private Enterprise. Erin C. Tarver, PhD Assistant Professor of Philosophy Erin C. Tarver completed her PhD in Philosophy at Vanderbilt University (2011). Prior to joining the faculty at Oxford College, she held positions at James Madison University, Georgetown College, and Niagara University. Her primary research focus is pragmatism and feminism. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Hypatia: A Journal of Feminist Philosophy, philosophia: A Journal of Continental Feminism, and The Journal of Speculative Philosophy. Deric Shannon, PhD Assistant Professor of Sociology Deric Shannon completed his PhD in Sociology at the University of Connecticut (2011). Prior to joining the faculty at Oxford College, he held positions at San Jose State University and the University of Connecticut. His primary research focus is anarchism. He has written chapters for and coedited a number of books, and his articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Peace Studies Journal, Theory in Action, and Sexualities. Jonathan Hulgan, PhD Assistant Professor of Mathematics Jonathan Hulgan completed his PhD in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Memphis (2010). Prior to joining the faculty at Oxford College, he held positions at San Marcos Academy, Texas State University-San Marcos, and the University of Memphis. His primary research focus is vertex coloring of graphs. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Discrete Mathematics and Acta Arithmetica. Rollins School of Public Health 10 Robert F. Breiman, MD Acting Professor of Global Health Director, Global Health Initiative Robert F. Breiman completed his MD at the University of Arizona (1979). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he was the Country Director for

11 CDC-Kenya in Nairobi and had served as Director of the Health Systems and Infectious Diseases Division and Head of the Programme on Infectious Diseases and Vaccine Sciences at the ICDDR,B in Bangladesh and Director of the National Vaccine Program Office for the US Department of Health and Human Services. His primary research focus is infectious diseases and vaccines. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including The Lancet, Nature, and the New England Journal of Medicine. Thomas Clasen, JD, PhD Rose Salamone Gangarosa Chair in Sanitation and Safe Water Professor of Environmental Health Thomas Clasen completed his PhD in Infectious Diseases at the University of London (2006). He previously completed a JD at Georgetown University (1981) followed by a career in international law. Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he was a faculty member at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His primary research focus is water, sanitation and health. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Environmental Science and Technology and British Medical Journal. Veronika Fedirko, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Veronika Fedirko completed her PhD in Cancer and Molecular Epidemiology at Emory University (2009). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France. Her primary research focus is on the relationship of nutrition and metabolism to cancer etiology. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including American Journal of Epidemiology, Cancer Epidemiology, and Biomarkers and Prevention. Neel Rajnikant Gandhi, MD Associate Professor of Epidemiology Neel Rajnikant Gandhi completed his MD at the Brown-Dartmouth Program in Medical Education (Dartmouth Medical School and Brown Medical School) (1999). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he completed the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program at Yale University and held a faculty position as assistant and associate professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. His primary research focus is on preventing the transmission of infectious diseases such as tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Medical Care, Journal of Infectious Diseases and Emerging Infectious Diseases. 11

12 Terryl Hartman, PhD Professor of Epidemiology Terryl Hartman completed her PhD in Nutrition at the University of Minnesota (1995). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she was Professor of Nutrition at the Pennsylvania State University. Her primary research focus is the role of diet and nutrition in the etiology of chronic diseases, particularly cancer. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, American Journal of Epidemiology and Cancer Epidemiology. Timothy Lash, DSc, MPH Acting Professor of Epidemiology Timothy Lash completed his DSc in Epidemiology at Boston University (1999). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he was Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention at Wake Forest School of Medicine. His primary research focus is cancer etiology and control. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including American Journal of Epidemiology, Cancer, and Lancet Oncology. Eli Rosenberg, PhD Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Eli Rosenberg completed his PhD in Epidemiology at Emory University (2012). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he was Associate Director of Research Projects in the Rollins School of Public Health Department of Epidemiology. His primary research focus is AIDS and HIV transmission. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, American Journal of Epidemiology, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Mary Beth Weber, PhD Assistant Professor of Global Health Mary Beth Weber completed her PhD in Nutrition and Health Sciences at Emory University (2012). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she was a postdoctoral fellow at Emory. Her primary research interest is global diabetes. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Lancet, Birth Defects Research and the New England Journal of Medicine School of Law 12 Urska Velikonja, JD Assistant Professor of Law Urska Velikonja completed her JD at Harvard Law School (2009). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she was on the faculty at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Her primary research focus is on corporate law and corporate malfeasance. Her articles have been

13 published in a number of leading law journals, including the North Carolina Law Review, William and Mary Law Review, and UC Davis Law Review. School of Medicine Cheryl Day, PhD Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Cheryl Day received her PhD from Harvard University (2003). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Oxford and was on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and the University of Cape Town. Her research goals are to investigate mechanisms regulating T cell immunity in TB and TB/HIV co-infection, as well as defining the phenotypic and functional characteristics of T cells and natural killer cells that are associated with successful immune control of M. tuberculosis infection. Sandra M. Garraway, PhD Assistant Professor of Physiology Sandra M. Garraway received her PhD in Physiology at the University of Manitoba (2000). She completed her postdoctoral work in Neuroscience at SUNY, Stonybrook, and Cornell Medical College. She subsequently became a Research Scientist at Texas A&M University and is currently an Assistant Research Professor of Psychology at the same institution. Dr. Garraway s primary research investigates how the spinal cord adapts especially following peripheral or CNS damage. Her articles have been published in leading journals including: The Journal of Neuroscience, Journal of Physiology, and Journal of Neurophysiology. Joanna B. Goldberg, PhD Professor of Pediatrics Joanna B. Goldberg earned her PhD in Microbiology from the University of California, Berkeley (1986). Prior to her joining the faculty at Emory, she held positions at Harvard Medical School and the University of Virginia. Her research programs relate to bacterial pathogenesis and devising mechanisms to inhibit infections in humans. In particular, she focuses on the life-shortening lung infections in individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). She will serve as Associate Director for Outreach and Education at the Emory Children s CF Center of Excellence. Clinton H. Joiner, MD, PhD Professor of Pediatrics Clinton H. Joiner completed his MD and PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology at Duke University (1977). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2012, he held positions at Harvard Medical School, University of Alabama School of Medicine, and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His primary research focus is sickle cell disease. His articles 13

14 have been published in a number of leading journals including Cell, Blood, American Journal of Hematology, and Journal of Biological Chemistry. Anna Marie Kenney, PhD Associate Professor of Pediatrics Anna Marie Kenney received her PhD in Neuroscience from Yale University (1998). She completed her postdoctoral work at Harvard Medical School, Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she held positions at Harvard Medical School, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Vanderbilt University. Her research addresses how signal transduction pathways interact to regulate gene expression and post-translational protein modifications that impact the neural precursor proliferation, differentiation, and transformation into brain tumor cells. Baek Kim, PhD Acting Professor of Pediatrics Baek Kim received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Arizona (1993). He completed his postdoctoral training at University of Washington in Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he held a position at the University of Rochester. He has been conducting both biochemical and virological research focusing on the replication and evolution of HIV-1, establishment of long-living HIV-1 macrophage reservoirs, and role of SAMHD1 on HIV replication. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Cell and Nature Medicine. Chia-Yi Kuan, MD, PhD Associate Professor of Pediatrics Chia-Yi Kuan received his MD from National Taiwan University College of Medicine (1989) and his PhD from Yale University (2000). He received his postdoctoral training at Yale University School of Medicine. Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he held positions at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. His research focus is on understanding the pathogenic mechanisms of perinatal brain injury, including hypoxia-ischemia, infectionsensitized, and prematurity-related cerebral hemorrhage, and designing new therapies. He has published in top tier journals such as, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature, and Cell. 14 Alanna A. Morris, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Alanna A. Morris received her MD from Harvard Medical School (2005). Her post graduate training includes an internship and residency in Internal Medicine from Brigham and Women s Hospital. She was Chief Medical Resident at Faulkner Hospital. She completed a fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation at Emory University School of Medicine. She will be based primarily at The Emory Clinic.

15 Amir Rezvan, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Amir Rezvan received his MD from the College of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences (1999). His postgraduate training included an Internal Medicine Residency at Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiology at Emory. Martin George Sanda, MD Acting Professor of Urology Martin George Sanda received his MD from Columbia University (1987). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he held positions at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He is chair of the Department of Urology and service chief for Emory Healthcare. He is principal investigator of three multi-center consortium studies funded by the National Cancer Institute and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. He has published in leading medical journals including the Journal of the American Medical Association and the New England Journal of Medicine. Lawrence Scahill, PhD Acting Professor of Pediatrics Lawrence Scahill completed his PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health at Yale University (1997). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory he held positions at Yale University. His primary research is autism and Tourette syndrome. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including New England Journal of Medicine, Archives of General Psychiatry, and Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Mehul S. Suthar, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Mehul S. Suthar received her PhD from University of North Carolina (2007). She completed his postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Immunology at the University of Washington. Her laboratory focuses on studying the role of RIG-I like receptors in governing immunity to virus infection and vaccination. Her research goals include (1) Defining how the innate immune RIG-I like receptors promote T cell survival, effector functions, and memory development during virus infection and vaccination; and (2) Examining virus-host interactions that control virus replication and infection. 15

16 Non-Tenure Track Faculty Candler School of Theology Thomas W. Elliott, Jr., DMin Assistant Professor in the Practice of Practical Theology; Director, Contextual Education II; Director, Teaching Parish Program Thomas W. Elliott, Jr. completed his DMin, specializing in prayer in the local congregation, at Emory University (1997). Prior to joining the Candler faculty, Elliott, an elder in the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church with 26 years of ministry experience, served as the senior pastor of Cannon Church in Snellville, Georgia. His work focuses on Wesleyan studies, polity, evangelism and mission, and contextual education. Emory College of Arts and Sciences Jessica Barber, PhD Lecturer in Psychology Jessica Barber completed her PhD in Social Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University (2012). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a position at The University of Scranton. Her primary research focus is attitude change and persuasion, with a particular emphasis on political attitudes. She has published in The Journal of Instructional Psychology. Erin Bonning, PhD Lecturer in Physics Erin Bonning completed her PhD in Physics at the University of Texas, Austin (2004). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a postdoctoral fellowship at Yale University. Her primary research focus is multiwavelength observations and theoretical modeling of active galactic nuclei and relativistic jets. Her articles have been published in journals including Astrophysical Journal and Physics Review. Megan Cole, PhD Lecturer in Biology Megan Cole completed her PhD in Biology at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2008). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her primary research focus is analyzing sequence data across species to identify signatures of functional divergence. Her articles have been published in journals including Nature and Cell. 16

17 Bree Ettinger, PhD Lecturer in Mathematics Bree Ettinger completed her PhD in Mathematics at the University of Georgia (2009). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Politecnico di Milano and a position at Morehouse College. Her primary research focus is statistical and numerical approaches to computational problems in the life sciences. Her articles have been published in journals including Environmetrics. Jennifer Feldman, MAT Lecturer in Spanish Jennifer Feldman completed her MAT in Spanish at Indiana University (2000). Prior to joining the regular faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a temporary position at Emory and a position at Indiana University. Feldman s primary research focus is Spanish pedagogy. Shannon McClintock, PhD Lecturer in Quantitative Theory and Methods Shannon McClintock completed her PhD in Biostatistics at Emory University (2012). Prior to joining the regular faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a temporary position at Emory. Her primary research focus is statistical modeling applications in public health. Her articles have been published in journals including Journal of Data Science and American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Linda Merrill, PhD Lecturer in Art History Linda Merrill completed her PhD in History of Art at University of London (1985). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held positions at the Smithsonian Institution, the High Museum, and temporary positions at Emory. Her primary research focus is American art. She published a series of monographic catalogues on John Twachtman, James McNeill Whistler, Dwight William Tryon, and other American masters. Kristin Phillips, PhD Lecturer in Anthropology Kristin Phillips completed her PhD in Anthropology and Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (2009). Prior to joining the regular faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a temporary position at Emory. Her primary research focus is the anthropology of politics, development, and gender in East Africa. Her articles have been published in journals including Critical Studies in Education and African Studies Review. 17

18 Leah Roesch, PhD Lecturer in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Leah Roesch completed her PhD in Neuroscience at Emory University (2007). Prior to joining the regular faculty at Emory in 2013, she held a position at Emory as Director of the SIRE Program for Undergraduate Research. Her primary research focus is neuroscience and behavioral biology pedagogy. Her articles have been published in journals including Journal of Neuroinflammation and Neurobiology of Disease. Esther Simons, MA Senior Lecturer in Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies Esther Simons completed her MA in Hebrew Language at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (1990). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, she held positions at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University. Her primary research focus is Hebrew language pedagogy and language comprehension. Her articles have been published in journals including Akademon. Robert Wyttenbach, PhD Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology Robert Wyttenbach completed his PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University (1995). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2013, he held positions at Cornell University and Weill-Cornell Medical College. His primary research focus is neuroscience and behavioral biology pedagogy. His articles have been published in journals including Journal of Undergraduate Neuroscience and Chemoecology. Goizueta Business School William H. Black, PhD Assistant Professor in the Practice of Accounting William H. Black received his PhD in Accounting from the University of Mississippi (2012). His teaching interests include financial accounting, managerial/cost accounting, forensic accounting, business valuation, and corporate governance. His research interests include ethics and management behavior, intellectual property identification, measurement, and valuation, as well as forensic accounting and fraud assessment. 18 Susan V. Crosson, MS Senior Lecturer in Accounting Susan V. Crosson received her MS in Accounting from Texas Tech University (1977). Prior to joining Emory, she held faculty positions at Santa Fe College, University of Florida, Washington University, and University of Oklahoma. Her teaching interests include financial accounting, managerial accounting, and income taxation along with developing skills in teaching with technologies.

19 Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Anne Dunlop, MD, MPH Research Associate Professor of Nursing Anne Dunlop completed her MD at Mayo Medical School (1997). Prior to joining the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing faculty, she held a position in the Emory University School of Medicine. Her research areas of expertise are preconception health, reproductive health, preterm and low birth weight delivery, and infant mortality. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals, including: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Maternal Child Health Journal, and Reproductive Sciences. MaryJane Lewitt, PhD Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing MaryJane Lewitt completed her PhD in Nursing at Emory University (2013). She has previously served as a clinical instructor in the School of Nursing, teaching obstetric and postpartum nursing, as well as participating in clinical site development for the nurse-midwifery program. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals, including: Interprofessional Team Training in Health Professional Education and Quickening. Sudeshna Paul, PhD Research Assistant Professor of Nursing Sudeshna Paul completed her PhD in Statistics at Purdue University (2009). She will provide statistical data analysis in support of various projects within the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals, including: Anesthesiology, Journal of Anesthesiology, and Journal of the American Medical Association. Kim E. Sharkey, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-A, BC Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing Kim E. Sharkey completed her DNP at American Sentinel University (2012). Prior to joining Emory, she was the Chief Nursing Officer for the VP Medicine Service Line at Saint Joseph s Hospital of Atlanta. Her articles have been published in Nursing Administration Quarterly. Oxford College Sung (Sean) J. Mo, PhD Lecturer in Chemistry Sung (Sean) J. Mo completed his PhD in Theoretical Chemistry at Emory University (2006). Prior to joining the faculty at Oxford College, he held positions at Alma College and Emory University. His primary research focus is on dye-sensitized solar cells. He has published an article in the journal Theoretical Chemistry Accounts. 19

20 Rollins School of Public Health Julie A. Clennon, PhD Instructor in Biostatistics-RT Julie A. Clennon completed her PhD in Veterinary Pathology at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2006). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she was a postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Biostatistics, Rollins School of Public Health. Her primary research focus is statistical methods applied to the study of infectious diseases. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including International Journal of Health Geography, Geospatial Health, and American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Sophia A. Hussen, MD, MPH Assistant Professor of Global Health Sophia A. Hussen completed her MD at the University of Pennsylvania (2006). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she was a research fellow in Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine. Her primary research focus is HIV/AIDS and related mental health issues. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Critical Care Medicine, Culture, Health and Sexuality, and Cancer Biology and Therapy. A. Cecile J.W. Janssens, PhD, MSc, MA Professor of Epidemiology-RT A. Cecile J.W. Janssens completed her PhD in Epidemiology at Erasmus University Rotterdam (2003). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, she was Professor of Epidemiology at Erasmus University (Netherlands). Her primary research focus is on the prediction of complex diseases by genomic profiling and on evaluating the usefulness of genetic testing. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Neurology, New England Journal of Medicine and American Journal of Epidemiology. Anna Rubtsova, PhD Visiting Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education Anna Rubtsova completed her PhD in Sociology at Emory University (2011). Prior to joining the faculty at Rollins School of Public Health, she was Visiting Assistant Professor in Emory s Department of Sociology. Her primary research focus is on the globalization of infant feeding and she is currently working on studies of HIV/AIDS. Her articles have been published in two editions of Research in the Sociology of Organizations. 20 Amit Shah, MD, MSCR Assistant Professor of Epidemiology-RT Amit Shah completed his MD at the University of Pennsylvania (2006) and MSCR at Emory (2011). Prior to joining the faculty at Emory, he was a fellow in Cardiovascular Disease, Emory University School of Medicine. His

21 primary research focus is on the interaction of mental health and cardiovascular diseases. His articles have been published in a number of leading journals including International Journal of Cardiology, Journal of Neuroscience Methods, Psychosomatic Medicine and Archives of General Psychiatry. Kristin M. Wall, PhD Assistant Professor of Epidemiology-RT Kristin M. Wall completed her PhD in Epidemiology at Emory University (2012). Prior to joining the faculty at Rollins School of Public Health, she was a research associate in the Emory s schools of medicine and public health. Her primary research focus is on HIV transmission and the impact of counseling and testing for AIDS in global populations. Her articles have been published in a number of leading journals including Journal of AIDS, AIDS and PlosOne. School of Medicine Ginnie L. Abarbanell, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Pediatrics Ginnie L. Abarbanell received her MD at the University of Washington (2000). Her postgraduate medical training included a pediatric residency at Loma Linda University and a pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Michigan. She comes to Emory from the Children s Heart Center at St. Vincent in Indianapolis, IN. She is joining the Sibley Heart Center as a city call and outpatient physician. Melisa C. Adams, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Melisa C. Adams received her MD at Emory University School of Medicine (2008). Her postgraduate medical training included a pediatrics residency at Emory University. She will be working in the division of general pediatrics at the Children s Healthcare of Atlanta and at the term nursery at Emory Midtown Hospital. Stephanie Addison, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Stephanie Addison received her MD from University of Mary School of Medicine (2007). Her postgraduate medical training included a Pediatric residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center and an Adolescent Medicine fellowship at Children s National Medical Center. She comes to Emory from George Washington University. Rama S. Akondy, PhD Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Rama S. Akondy earned her PhD from the National Institute of Immunology, India (2003). She has significant training in basic immunology and expertise 21

22 in human cell biology. Her research interests focus on system biology and cell response research. Jason William Allen, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Jason William Allen completed his MD and PhD at Georgetown University Medical School (2000). He received his postgraduate medical training at New York University Medical Center. He will have primary clinical responsibility in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Science s Division of Neuroradiology. Bahaaldin Alsoufi, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Bahaaldin Alsoufi earned his MD from the Damascus University School of Medicine (1995). His postgraduate medical training included a fellowship in Congenital Cardiac Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, and a fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery at Toronto General Hospital, Ontario. He came to Emory from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He will serve as a Cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in Congenital Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Luciano H. Apponi, PhD, Instructor of Pharmacology Luciano H. Apponi received his PhD from São Paulo State University, Brazil (2007). He will be working on the pathology mechanisms of Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy disease and identification of therapeutic strategies that can restore muscle function in patients. Angela C. Argento, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Angela C. Argento received her MD from St. George s School of Medicine, West Indies (2005). Her postgraduate training included an Internal Medicine internship; a residency at UMDNJ, Newark, New Jersey; a Pulmonary, Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Yale University; and an Interventional Pulmonology fellowship at Duke University. She will provide general pulmonary consultative care at Emory University Hospital and Midtown campus. Frehiywot K. Ayele, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Frehiywot K. Ayele received her MD from Addis Ababa University School of Medicine (1996). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Atlanta Medical Center. Her primary responsibilities will include providing direct care of patients at Emory University Hospital. 22

23 Brandon S. Aylward, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Brandon S. Aylward received his PhD in Clinical Child Psychology at the University of Kansas (2010). He completed two fellowship programs at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. He has published over 20 journal articles and book chapters in the area of pediatric chronic illness. His work will focus on predictors and correlates of infant and children s psychosocial, developmental, and physical functioning. Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Family and Preventive Medicine Eduardo Azziz-Baumgartner received his MD from the University of Alabama, School of Medicine in Birmingham (1997). His postgraduate medical training included a Family Practice residency at the University of Texas. He was previously an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, and supervised postdoctoral fellows at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He currently serves as a Medical Epidemiologist with CDC. His work will include clinical activities in our family practice clinic. Martina L. Badell, MD Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Martina L. Badell received her MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2006). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine both at Emory University. Her primary responsibility will be patient care at The Emory Clinic, Inc., Emory University Hospital Midtown, and the Emory Perinatal Center, in addition to teaching medical students, residents and fellows. Mary Ball, PhD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Medicine Mary Ball received her PhD from Georgia State University (1991). Prior to joining Emory University, she was a faculty member of the Gerontology Institute of Georgia State University, where she served as a Research Director and Assistant Professor, then Associate Research Professor. She will be at the Wesley Woods Health Center developing a translational program in geriatric syndromes. Tania A. Barroso, MD Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine Tania A. Barroso received her MD from the University of Puerto Rico (2006). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Emory University. She will be working at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and teaching residents. 23

24 William T. Blake, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine William T. Blake received his MD from The University of Iowa College of Medicine (1995). His postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine. His responsibilities include teaching students, residents, and fellows, and participating in clinical research/scholarship, and maintaining the HIV/AIDs Ryan White Program at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Reena R. Blanco, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Reena R. Blanco received her MD from the University of Miami School of Medicine (2007). Her postgraduate medical training included a Pediatric internship at the University of Miami and a Pediatrics residency and Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at Emory University. She will have clinical responsibility at Egleston and Hughes Spalding, and teach students and residents. Meaghan R. Bowling, MD Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Meaghan R. Bowling received her MD from the University of Florida (2006). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She will maintain a clinical practice in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Alessandra Ceolin-Schmitt, MD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Alessandra Ceolin-Schmitt received her MD from Fundacao Facuidade de Ciencias Medicas de Porto Alegre, Brazil (2000). Her postgraduate training included a fellowship in Cytology at Emory in She will provide clinical services in cytopathology and general surgical pathology. Ann M. Chahroudi, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Ann M. Chahroudi received her MD and PhD in Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis from Emory University (2006). Her postgraduate training included a Pediatrics Residency at the Children s Hospital of Philadelphia and a fellowship in Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Emory. Her clinical work is focused on the inpatient pediatric infectious diseases consult service and serving HIV-exposed and infected pediatric and adolescent patients at Grady Hospital. Her research focus is HIV transmission and pathogenesis. 24

25 Saurabh Chawla, MBBS Assistant Professor of Medicine Saurabh Chawla received his MBBS from University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi University, India (1999). He will be an attending physician at Grady Memorial Hospital. Jonathon B. Cohen, MD Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology Jonathon B. Cohen received his MD from the University of Florida (2007). His primary research interests are in the area of basic and clinical research for cancer. He comes to Emory University after completing a Hematology- Medical Oncology Fellowship pursuing clinical research in lymphoma. Robert M. Cohen, MD, PhD Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (RT) Robert M. Cohen received his MD from Washington University School of Medicine (1974). He will provide inpatient geriatric clinical care and develop an Alzheimer s and memory disorders program. Laronna S. Colbert, MD Assistant Professor of Hematology Medical Oncology Laronna S. Colbert received her MD from Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1997). Her postgraduate medical training included a Hematology- Oncology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. She is an oncologist who specializes in the treatment and research into breast malignancies and will be working at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Lee A.D. Cooper, PhD Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics Lee A.D. Cooper received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Ohio State University (2009). He will lead research efforts on imaging informatics in the context of multi-dimensional studies of disease. Kelly Lynn Cox, DO Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Kelly Lynn Cox completed her DO at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (2006). Her postgraduate medical training included a transitional internship at Suncoast Hospital, a diagnostic radiology residency at the Cleveland Clinic, and an abdominal imaging fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. She will have primary clinical responsibility in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Science s Division of Abdominal Imaging. 25

26 Kristen Kehaulani Criado, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Kristen Kehaulani Criado obtained her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Florida (2008). Prior to joining the Emory faculty, she conducted research on behavioral interventions for pediatric patients with chronic illnesses at the University of Miami. She will implement behavioral interventions to improve feeding behaviors in children with autism and medical conditions. Jared A. DeFife, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jared A. DeFife received his PhD from Adelphi University (2007). He will provide psychological consult services to transplant patients and psychotherapy services in the adult outpatient psychiatry clinic as well as teaching and supervising psychiatry residents, fellows, and interns. Cecile A. Delille, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Cecile A. Delille received her MD from the University of North Carolina School of Medicine (2007). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Emory. Her primary clinical responsibility will be at the Grady Ponce de Leon Clinic. Manuel Enriquez Denton, PhD Instructor of Physiology Manual Enriquez Denton received his PhD in Physiology at the Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del Instituto Politécnico Nacional in Mexico (1995). He completed postdoctoral work in Neuroscience at the University College London, Institute of Neurology, United Kingdom among others. He joined Emory from the Institute of Neuroscience and Psychology in the College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, Scotland where he was a Visiting Researcher. His primary research investigates connectivity in the spinal cord and how the spinal cord adapts following peripheral damage. His articles have been published in some of the leading journals, including PNAs, Journal of Physiology, and Journal of Neurophysiology. Andrew G. Dickerson, MD Instructor (p/t) of Medicine Andrew G. Dickerson received his MD from East Virginia Medical School (2006). His postgraduate training includes a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University. His primary responsibilities will include patient care at Emory University Hospital Midtown. 26

27 Paola Dorato-Iqbal, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Paola Dorato-Iqbal received her MD from University of Rome, Italy, (1989). Her postgraduate training included an internship in General Surgery at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, a residency in Anesthesiology, and a Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowship at Emory University. Prior to joining Emory, she held a position at Southern Regional Medical Center. Stacy Dougherty, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Stacy Dougherty received her MD from St. Georges University, School of Medicine, Grenada (2001). Her postgraduate medical training included a General Surgery residency at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center and a Surgical Critical fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She joins Emory from General Surgery residency training at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She will be practicing in the area of General Surgery at Grady Memorial Hospital. Elizabeth W. Duggan, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Anesthesiology Elizabeth W. Duggan received her MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine (2006). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in May 2013, she held a position at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She will serve as a staff anesthesiologist. Michael J. Duggan, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Michael J. Duggan received his MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine (2006). His postgraduate medical training included an internship in the Department of Anesthesiology at Virginia Commonwealth University, a residency in the Department of Anesthesiology and critical care at University of Pennsylvania, and a cardiothoracic fellowship at University of Pennsylvania. He will work as a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist. Felmont F. Eaves, III, MD Acting Professor of Surgery Felmont F. Eaves earned his MD from the University of Tennessee (1987). His postgraduate training included a plastic surgery residency and a fellowship in aesthetic and minimally invasive plastic surgery both at Emory. He joins Emory University from Charlotte Plastic Surgery in North Carolina where he was President. He will serve as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic and minimally invasive surgery. 27

28 Shahrzad Ehdaivand, MD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Shahrzad Ehdaivand received her MD from Brown Medical School (2008). Her postgraduate medical training included a Gynecologic Pathology, Cytopathology, and Breast Pathology Fellowship Program at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and Women and Infants Hospital. She will provide clinical services in general surgical pathology and cytopathology, as well as in subspecialty areas such as breast and/or gynecological pathology primarily at Grady Memorial Hospital. Carla L. Ellis, MD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Carla L. Ellis earned her MD at The University of Nevada School of Medicine (2011). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and two fellowship programs; one in renal pathology and one in genitourinary pathology, both at Johns Hopkins Hospital and School of Medicine. Kelly F. Ethun, DVM, PhD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Kelly F. Ethun completed her DVM at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2012). She is an Associate Veterinarian at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center and also holds an appointment in the Division of Developmental and Cognitive Neurosciences as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. She will conduct research projects linked to reproductive biology and nutrition and provide clinical care to primates. Robert C. Fang, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Robert C. Fang earned his MD from the Medical College of Georgia (2003). His postgraduate medical training included a general surgery residency from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a plastic surgery residency, and a fellowship in hand surgery from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Ashleigh M. Fay, MD Instructor of Emergency Medicine Ashleigh M. Fay received his MD from Indiana University School of Medicine (2010). Her postgraduate medical training included an Emergency Medicine Residency at Emory University School of Medicine. 28 Jennifer C. Felger, PhD Senior Associate in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jennifer C. Felger received her PhD in Neuroscience from Emory University (2007). Her postgraduate training included a fellowship at The Rockefeller University in the Harold and Margaret Milliken Hatch Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology. Her research focus is the relationship between immune

29 systems and the brain as it relates to the impact of cytokines on basal dopamine function. Samuel Fernandez-Carriba, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Samuel Fernandez-Carriba received his PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain (2001). Two years of his doctoral training took place at the Yerkes National Research Primate Center. He will work at the Marcus Center, conducting diagnostic evaluations on children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related disorders, as well as research on social-cultural factors in ASD and their impact on outcomes for children, with specific attention to Spanish-speaking families. Jean Hee Fiedler, MD Instructor of Medicine Jean Hee Fiedler received her MD from Mercer University School of Medicine (2008). Her postgraduate training included a residency in internal medicine at Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA. Her initial duties will consist of the direct care of patients at The Emory Clinic, Decatur Primary Care Practice. Jonah E. Fox, MD Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine Jonah E. Fox received his MD from Virginia Commonwealth University (2005). His postgraduate medical training included an internship and residency at the University of Virginia, where he served as Chief Resident in Dr. Fox comes to Emory from FTI Consulting where he was working as a consultant to hospitals and physician groups. He will focus on treating short-term patients that did not qualify for inpatient rehab and helping Winship develop its cancer rehab program. Amanda A. H. Freeman, PhD Instructor of Neurology Amanda A. H. Freeman received her PhD in Philosophy at Emory University (2006). She completed postdoctoral training at Emory in Dr. Andrew Jenkins Ion Channel Biophysics Lab. Her primary research focus is in the Drosophila model of restless legs syndrome. Her research has been published in a number of leading journals, including Current Biology, Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, and Clinical Neurophysiology. Douglas J. Freiberger, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Douglas J. Freiberger received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine (2007). His postgraduate medical training included a residency and a Pain Medicine fellowship, both at Emory. He joined Emory as an 29

30 Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Attending at Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University Hospital, and Emory University Hospital Midtown. Stephen C. Frohwein, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Stephen C. Frohwein received his MD from Hahnemann University of School Medicine (1988). His postgraduate medical training included Advanced Training in Cardiac MRI at Emory University Hospital. He will be based primarily at the Emory Heart and Vascular Center at Saint Joseph s Hospital. Summer E. Galloway, PhD Instructor of Microbiology and Immunology Summer E. Galloway received her PhD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2008). Her primary research interests are understanding how the functions of the influenza A virus HA protein influence virus replication, transmission, and host adaptation; and fusion characteristics and the susceptibility of HA to various host cell proteases for all 17 HA subtypes. Purnachandra N. Ganji, PhD Instructor of Hematology and Medical Oncology Purnachandra N. Ganji received his PhD in Biotechnology from the Sri Venkateswara University in India (2004). He has been a postdoctoral research fellow since January 2010, and will continue his work on the development of pre-clinical data to support the drug development program of the GI Oncology Group. Rouba Garro, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Rouba Garro received her MD from Damascus University in Syria (2001). Her postgraduate medical training included a Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship at Lucile Packard Children s Hospital at Stanford University. She comes to Emory from University of Arizona. Roshan P. George, MBBS Assistant Professor (p/t) of Pediatrics Roshan P. George received her MBBS from Medical College Trivandrum, India (2002). Her postgraduate medical training included a pediatric residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and a Pediatric Nephrology fellow at Emory University. She will focus on pediatric renal transplantation, transplant immunology and quality improvement in transplantation. 30 Darria L. Gillespie, MD, MBA Assistant Professor (p/t) of Emergency Medicine Darria L. Gillespie received her MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (2006). Her postgraduate medical training

31 included an Emergency Medicine Residency at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was an Instructor of Medicine, in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Heather S. Gladue, DO Assistant Professor of Medicine Heather S. Gladue received her DO from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Oakwood Hospital. Her primary responsibilities will include providing direct care of patients at Emory University Hospital. Runa H. Gokhale, MD Instructor of Medicine Runa H. Gokhale received her MD from Jefferson Medical College (2007). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University. Her responsibilities will include serving on a new team of hospitalists at Atlanta VA Medical Center. Michael P. Goldsmith, MD Instructor of Pediatrics Michael P. Goldsmith received his MD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (2010). His postgraduate training included a residency and internship in Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He joins the Emory faculty as an Instructor of Pediatrics in the Emergency Medicine Division. Alyson Goodwin, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Alyson Goodwin received her MD from Emory University School of Medicine (2000). Her postgraduate medical training included an internship and residency in Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco. Her faculty appointment effort will be concentrated at the Emory University Student Health and Counseling Services. Neela D. Goswami, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Neela D. Goswami received her MD from Johns Hopkins Medical School (2006). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases, both at Duke University Medical Center. She will be a clinical physician at Grady Ponce de Leon Clinic. Anjali Grandhige, MD Instructor of Medicine Anjali Grandhige received her MD from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2004). Her postgraduate training included an Internal Medicine 31

32 residency program at Oregon Health and Sciences University and a Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at Emory. Her primary responsibilities will include providing direct care of patients at Emory University Hospital. Karen A. Grinzaid, MS Instructor of Human Genetics Karen A. Grinzaid obtained her MS in Genetic Counseling at the Sarah Lawrence College (1984). As an Instructor, she will serve as Executive Director of Community Outreach and Engagement. Liliana P. Guevare-Bermudez, MD Instructor of Medicine Liliana P. Guevare-Bermudez received her MD from Juan N. Corpas School of Medicine in Bogota, Columbia (1997). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine. Her primary responsibilities will include providing hospitalist services at St. Joseph s Hospital. Sanjeev Gumber, PhD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Sanjeev Gumber received his PhD in Veterinary Sciences at the University of Sydney, Australia (2006). He has since held an appointment as Assistant Professor, Veterinary Anatomic Pathology at Kansas State University. He joined Yerkes as a Veterinary Pathologist. Jee-Young Nina Ham, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Pediatrics Jee-Young Nina Ham received her MD from the University of Pittsburgh (1999). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency at Northwestern University s Children s Memorial Hospital, and a pediatric endocrinology fellowship at The Children s Hospital of Philadelphia. Prior to coming to Emory, she was on the faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. Her clinical interests include disorders of high cholesterol in children, endocrine and hormonal aspects of insulin resistance and obesity, and disorders of blood glucose regulation. Jenny E. Han, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Jenny E. Han received her MD from Ross University School of Medicine (2005). Her postgraduate training included a Residency Internship and Chief Medical Resident/Associate Staff at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan. She will provide clinical services at Grady Hospital. 32

33 Brandon Harden, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Brandon Harden received his MD at Mercer University School of Medicine (2006). His postgraduate medical training included a pediatric residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Children s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He will have clinical responsibility in pediatric cardiology at Sibley Heart Center Cardiology. Eric Ryan Harris, OD Instructor of Ophthalmology Eric Ryan Harris received his OD from the University of Missouri, St. Louis (2011). He subsequently completed an optometry residency at OMNI Eye Services in Atlanta, Georgia. He will provide general vision care as a member of our Vision and Optical Services. Amy R. Harrison, MD Instructor of Neurology Amy R. Harrison completed her MD at Mercer University School of Medicine (2008). Her postgraduate training included an Internal Medicine Intern and a Neurology Resident at Emory. She will serve as a Neurohospitalist. Peijian He, PhD Associate in Medicine Peijian He received his PhD in Reproductive Physiology from Kyushu University, Japan (2007). His postgraduate training included five years in the Division of Digestive Diseases, Department of Medicine, at Emory University School of Medicine. His primary responsibilities will be basic research. Yitzhak Hermoni, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Medicine Yitzhak Hermoni received his PhD from the Hebrew University - Hadassah College of Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel (1979). His postgraduate training included being a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He was appointed Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at University of Cincinnati. He will serve as a cardiologist based at The Emory Heart and Vascular Center in Cumming, Georgia. Jeremy Hartford Herskowitz, PhD Instructor of Neurology Jeremy Hartford Herskowitz completed his PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics at Emory University (2007). He completed his postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Neurodegenerative Disease at Emory. His primary research focus is on the RhoA/ROCK pathway and how Rho Kinases can be exploited as drug targets for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer s disease as well as other neurological disorders. His research has 33

34 appeared in a number of leading journals including the Journal of Virology, Journal of Biological Chemistry, and Molecular Biology of the Cell. Eve J. Higginbotham, MD Acting Professor (p/t) of Ophthalmology Eve J. Higginbotham received her MD from Harvard Medical School (1979). She has held appointments on the faculty of University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Michigan Ann Arbor, University of Maryland, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Emory University. She will provide patient care and participate in resident training at Grady Memorial Hospital. Raymond A. Higginbotham, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Raymond A. Higginbotham completed his MD at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (2007). His postgraduate medical training included a surgery internship and a diagnostic radiology residency at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine. His primary clinical responsibility will be in the Department s Division of Community Radiology Specialists at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. He will perform cross-sectional (MRI and CT) diagnostic imaging of the brain, spine, and head and neck, as well as plain film, cross-sectional and image-guided procedures in general radiology. Lillie B. Huddleston, PhD Assistant Professor of Human Genetics Lillie B. Huddleston received her PhD in School Psychology at Georgia State University (2012). As an Assistant Professor, she will serve as Director of Psychological Services in the Downs Syndrome and Fragile X Syndrome Centers. She will supervise clinical psychology practicum students and interns and oversee and supervise the psychological assessments in our clinical research and clinical trials. William R. Hunt, MD Instructor of Medicine William R. Hunt received his MD from Medical University of South Carolina (2006). His postgraduate medical training included an Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Combination Residency at Indiana University School of Medicine and a fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He will provide general pulmonary consultative care at Emory Midtown. 34 Glen J. Iannucci, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Glen J. Iannucci received his MD from Medical College of Georgia (2007). His postgraduate medical training included a pediatric residency and a pediatric cardiology fellowship, both at Emory University. He will be working as a general pediatric cardiologist with Sibley Heart Center Cardiology.

35 Heba Iskandar, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Heba Iskandar received her MD from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2007). She completed her GI Fellowship Training at Washington University in St. Louis. She will serve as an attending physician at Emory University Hospital. Julie L. Johnson, MD Assistant Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine Julie L. Johnson received her MD from Morehouse School of Medicine (1995). Her postgraduate medical training included an Internal Medicine Internship at Tulane University Medical Center, a Family Practice Residency Program at Pinnacle Health-Harrisburg Hospital/Polyclinic Medical Center, and a Family Practice Fellowship in Faculty Development/Women s Health at the State University of New York Health Science Center, NY. She will direct clinical care of patients in the Dunwoody Outpatient Clinic. Katrina C. Johnson, PhD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Katrina C. Johnson received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Emory University (2006). Her postgraduate training included an internship at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory. Her research interests focus on women s mental health and birth outcomes of patients with diagnosis mental health disorders. Jeremy K. Jones, MD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Jeremy K. Jones received his MD from Emory University (2008). His postgraduate training includes a Transitional Internship, Ophthalmology Residency, and Glaucoma Fellowship at Emory. He will provide patient care as a member of the Emory Eye Center Glaucoma Service and serve as Associate Chief of Service of the Grady Eye Clinic. Kristin C. Jones, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Kristin C. Jones received her MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2007). Her primary interest is geriatric psychiatry. She will provide clinical care and services and electro-convulsive therapy at Wesley Woods Geriatric Health Center and Hospital. Sarah H. Juul, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Sarah H. Juul received her MD from Stanford University School of Medicine (2008). Her primary interest is women s health and she will provide clinical care and services for the Women s Mental Health Program. 35

36 William J. Kaiser, PhD Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology William J. Kaiser earned his PhD from Emory University (2012). His research will continue to focus on Cytomegalovirus evasion of antiviral cell death and the role of Caspase-8 in mammalian development. Ayse Karagulle-Kendi, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Ayse Karagulle-Kendi completed her MD and internship at Hacettepe University, School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey (1997). Her postgraduate training included a radiology residency at Ankara University in Ankara, Turkey and a nuclear radiology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. She will have primary clinical responsibility in the Department s Division of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging at the VA Medical Center. Stephanie Keller, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Stephanie Keller received her MD from Medical School at Marshall University School of Medicine (2005). Her postgraduate training included a Pediatrics residency and Child Neurology Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Before joining Emory University School of Medicine, she was a Child Neurologist at Atlanta Family Neurology. At Emory, she will serve as an Assistant Professor in the Neurology Division. Khurram Abrar Khan, MD Instructor of Medicine Khurram Abrar Khan received his MD from the University Of Saint Eustatius School Of Medicine in Saint Eustatius, Netherland Antilles (2007). His postgraduate medical training included a residency in Family Medicine at the Columbus Regional Medical Center and a fellow in the Geriatric Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. His primary responsibilities will include developing a clinical/translational program in geriatric syndromes. Arezou Khosroshahi, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Medicine Arezou Khosroshahi received her MD from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (2001). Her postgraduate training included a Residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke s Roosevelt Hospital Center at Columbia University, a fellowship in Rheumatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, and a research fellowship at Transplantation Research Center, Brigham and Women s Hospital. She will develop specialized clinics for world-class delivery of care and integration into our translational research program. 36

37 Hyunmi Kim, MD, PhD Acting Associate Professor of Pediatrics Hyunmi Kim received her MD from Ewha Women s University in Seoul, Korea in 1989 and her PhD from Ewha University (1997). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia and a fellowship in epilepsy and clinical neuropsychology at the Cleveland Clinic. Most recently, she was an Associate Professor of pediatric neurology at University of Alabama at Birmingham. She will guide research in epilepsy and oversee Emory s Epilepsy Center. James Soo Kim, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine James Soo Kim received his MD from Emory University (2004). His postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at University of Alabama, Birmingham and a fellowship in Infectious Diseases at University of Southern California. His duties would consist of the direct care of patients at Emory University Hospital. Richard J. Kim, MD Instructor (p/t) of Medicine Richard J. Kim received his MD from Emory University (2003). His postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at UCLA Medical Center. His duties will consist of the direct care of patients at The Emory Clinic. Pearce Korb, MD Instructor of Neurology Pearce Korb completed his MD in Medicine at Emory University (2007). His postgraduate medical training included a residency at Emory, and a one-year Neurophysiology fellowship with a concentration in epilepsy at Emory. His primary research focus is on continuous electroencephalography in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit. He will work in Emory s Epilepsy Program. Dimitrios G. Koutsonanos, MD Instructor of Microbiology and Immunology Dimitrios G. Koutsonanos earned his MD from the Medical School, University of Nis, Serbia (2004). His postgraduate medical training included a fellowship in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology. He is highly knowledgeable in the applicable fields of immunology, virology, and microbiology, and has extensive experience in research of influenza pathogenesis. His research findings have been published in highly regarded scientific journals including Nature, Journal of Immunology, and The Journal of Infectious Diseases. 37

38 Alyssa M. Krasinskas, MD Acting Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Alyssa M. Krasinskas received her MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry (1994). Prior to joining Emory, she was appointed associate professor in the Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She will serve as the Director of Surgical Pathology and Director of GI Pathology. Laura T. Kurlyandchik, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences Laura T. Kurlyandchik received her MD in from Saint Christopher s College of Medicine in Senegal (2005). She completed her postgraduate clinical training at Morehouse School of Medicine. She provides psychiatric clinical care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center and teaches and supervises psychiatry residents and medical students. Joanna M. Lariccia, MD Instructor of Medicine Joanna M. Lariccia received her MD from the University of Alabama (2002). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Baptist Medical Center in Birmingham. Her primary responsibilities will include providing direct care of patients at St. Joseph Hospital. Laura W. Lee, MD Acting Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine Laura W. Lee received her MD from Harvard Medical School (1994). She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard. Her primary assignment is at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Simon C. Lee, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Simon C. Lee received his MD from University of Missouri-Kansas City (2002). His postgraduate medical training included a transitional internship at St. John s Mercy Medical Center and an anesthesiology residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He will spend most of his efforts on surgical specialties and obstetric anesthesiology assignments at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Ukessia O. Lee, DO, DPM Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine Ukessia O. Lee received her DO from Des Moines University (2006). She completed her residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. Her primary assignment is at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. 38

39 Evelyn A. Lemoine, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Evelyn A. Lemoine received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies (2005). She provides clinical psychological care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center (VAMC). She is Co-Director of the Psychology Pre and Post-Doctoral Training Program at the VAMC. Zanie C. Leroy, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Family and Preventive Medicine Zanie C. Leroy received her MD from Cornell University Medical College (2003). Her postgraduate medical training included a Preventive Medicine Residency and a Family Medicine Residency at Emory University. She previously held the position of primary care staff physician at the Atlanta VA Medical. She currently serves as an Immunization Safety Officer with Centers for Disease Control. Sunisa V. Levine, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Sunisa V. Levine received her MD from Emory University School of Medicine (1993). Her postgraduate training included residency training in Family Practice at Emory. Her responsibilities will include providing direct patient care at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Longchuan Li, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Longchuan Li earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (2007). He received his postdoctoral training in the department of Biomedical Engineering of Emory, with a focus on the physics and applications of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). His expertise is in diffusion MRI and he has previously studied the relationships between the white matter in the brain and evolution, aging and psychiatric disorders. He has published in NeuroImage, Human Brain Mapping, PLoS ONE, and Cerebral Cortex. Xiaoxian Li, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Xiaoxian Li received his MD at Beijing Medical University (1997) and his PhD at the University of Maryland (2002). He recently completed a fellowship in Breast Pathology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. As a member of the Division of Anatomic Pathology, he will provide clinical services in general surgical pathology and breast pathology. 39

40 Jennifer E. Lom, MD Instructor of Medicine Jennifer E. Lom received her MD from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine (2008). Her postgraduate medical training included an Internal Medicine Residency Program at Emory. Her responsibilities will include attending on the medical inpatient service at Grady Memorial Hospital working as a physician and supervisor of care in Grady s Primary Care Center. Gina P. Lundberg, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Gina P. Lundberg received her MD from the Medical College of Georgia, University of Georgia Health Sciences (1988). Her postgraduate training included an intern and residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. She is the Clinical Director of the Emory Women s Cardiovascular Health Center. Her clinical schedule would remain as it exists in Emory Specialty Associates (ESA). She will also have the opportunity for outpatient clinic(s) at The Emory Heart and Vascular Center at Hiawassee. David W. Markham, MD Acting Associate Professor of Medicine David W. Markham received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine (1995). His postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia and fellowships in Cardiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Advanced Training in Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation from Duke University Medical Center. His primary responsibilities will include clinical responsibility at Saint Joseph s Hospital and principal involvement in Emory s Hearth Failure Program. He will serve as Medical Director of Emory Heart Failure Program at Saint Joseph s Hospital. Beatrice Files McConnel, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Pediatrics Beatrice Files McConnel received her MD from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (1982). Her postgraduate medical training included a pediatric residency at The Children s Hospital at the University of Alabama Medical Center and a fellowship in the Hematology and Oncology Division at Children s Medical Center at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. McConnel will have clinical responsibility at Emory Children s Center and Emory University Hospital Midtown. 40 Barbara O. McElhanon, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Barbara O. McElhanon received her MD from Emory University School of Medicine (2007). Her postgraduate medical training included pediatrics training at Children s Hospital of Philadelphia and a subspecialty training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Emory University.

41 She works closely with the Marcus Autism Center to continue her current research and clinical interest in gastrointestinal disorders in autism and feeding disorders. In August, her Integrated Enteral feeds Advancement Team clinic begins at the CHOA-Children s Subspecialty Services (formerly ECC) and her GI/Autism clinic will continue at The Marcus Autism Center. Jehangir M. Meer, MD Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Jehangir M. Meer received his MD from the University of Toronto (1995). His postgraduate medical training included an Emergency Medicine residency at Cook County Hospital and a fellowship in Emergency Ultrasound at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Before joining the faculty at Emory, he was an attending physician and Director of Emergency Ultrasound, at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Andrea B. Michels, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Andrea B. Michels received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Florida State University (2006). She provides clinical psychological care at the VA Medical Center (VAMC). She is Co-Director of Psychology Training Program at the VAMC, teaching and supervising psychiatry residents and medical students. Taniqua A. Miller, MD Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Taniqua A. Miller received her MD from Harvard University (2008). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Virginia. She is board eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She will spend time in clinic activities in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jennifer M. Moncrief, MD Instructor of Medicine Jennifer M. Moncrief received her MD from Wright State University School of Medicine (1998). She completed her internship and residency at Wright State University/Miami Valley Hospital. Her responsibilities include direct care of patients. Sofie Rahman Morgan, MD Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Sofie Rahman Morgan received her MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2009). Her postgraduate medical training included Emergency Medicine Residence training at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center. 41

42 Claudia R. Morris, MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics Claudia R. Morris received her MD from Eastern Virginia Medical School (1993). Her postgraduate medical training included a Pediatrics residency and fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children s Hospital Oakland. She was on the faculty at Children s until her relocation to Emory. Her interest focuses on nutritional research that targets inflammation and oxidative stress. In addition to her research efforts and clinical contribution in the pediatric emergency departments at Egleston Children s Hospital and Hughes Spalding, she will provide mentorship for junior faculty and fellows in the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship. Bryan C. Morse, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Bryan C. Morse received his MD from University of South Carolina School of Medicine (2004). His postgraduate medical training included a General Surgery Residency at the University of South Carolina Greenville, a Trauma Surgery Fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine, and a Surgical Critical Care Residency at the Emory University School of Medicine. He was an Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Greenville Department of Surgery, Greenville Hospital System-University Medical Center. He will be practicing in the area of General Surgery specifically in Trauma and Critical Care Foad Nahai, MD Professor of Surgery Foad Nahai received his MD from the University of Bristol in Bristol, England (1969). He completed a General Surgery residency at Emory University where he was Chief Resident, a research fellowship in Plastic Surgery, and a Plastic Surgery residency. He was a regular SOM faculty member from 1978 through 1997 when he left at the rank of Professor to work at Paces Plastic Surgery and Recovery Center in He will serve as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a focus in aesthetic surgery for the Division of Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery. Geetha M. Nampiaparampil, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Geetha M. Nampiaparampil received her MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2008). She provides clinical services at Grady Health Systems in consultant liaison and crisis intervention. She will teach and supervise psychiatry residents, medical students, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. 42

43 Sadhna B. Nandwana, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Sadhna B. Nandwana completed her MD at Rush Medical College in Chicago (2006). Her postgraduate training included a transitional internship at West Suburban Medical Center, Resurrection Health Care, a diagnostic radiology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and an abdominal radiology fellowship at Emory University. She will have clinical responsibility for diagnostic body imaging services at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, and Grady memorial Hospital. Peta-Gay Nolan, MD Instructor of Emergency Medicine Peta-Gay Nolan earned her MD from the University of Michigan Medical School (2009). In June 2013 she will complete her Emergency Medicine Residency at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine / Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. John Paul Norvell, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine John Paul Norvell received his MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2004). His postgraduate training included a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Dr. Norvell s primary clinical assignment will be based at the Emory Clinic. Joshua D. Novak, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Joshua D. Novak received his MD from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (2003). He is board certified in Gastroenterology. He would be expected to share daily in-patient service and night, holiday, and weekend call in rotation with other full-time faculty who work in Gastroenterology at Emory University Hospital. His academic duties will include teaching and supervision of GI fellows, medical residents, and medical students. David Téa Okou, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics David Téa Okou received his PhD in Biochemistry from Clark Atlanta University (2001). He was a postdoctoral fellow at both Clark Atlanta University and Emory University. He will provide leadership and expertise in inflammatory bowel disease research. 43

44 Adetolu O. Oyewo, MD Instructor of Emergency Medicine Adetolu O. Oyewo received her MD from Mayo Medical School (2010). Her postgraduate medical training included an Emergency Medicine Residency at Regions Hospital/Health Partners, in Minnesota. Melissa A. Pasquale-Styles, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Melissa A. Pasquale-Styles received her MD from Wayne State University (2000). She is an Associate Medical Examiner at the Fulton County Medical Examiner s Office. She will be responsible for Anatomic Pathology training to Pathology residents who rotate through the forensic service at the offices of the Fulton County Medical Examiner, by allowing them to observe her performing autopsies. Anamika Patel, PhD Assistant Professor of Biochemistry Anamika Patel received her PhD from Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, India (2004). During her research, she developed an in vitro system to study the activity of large protein complexes like MLL1. She has been recruited as an Assistant Professor from SUNY Upstate Medical University, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Her unique training will enable her to enhance the Department of Biochemistry research by focusing on epigenetics, enzymology and understanding reaction mechanisms of complex enzymes. Kavita N. Patel, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Kavita N. Patel earned her MD from Texas Tech University (2003). Her postgraduate medical training included a Pediatrics residency at Mattel Children s Hospital (UCLA) and fellowship in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology at Texas Children s Hospital (Baylor College of Medicine). After completing the fellowship, she remained at Baylor College of Medicine as a Clinical Instructor and then as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. At Emory, she will be the Clinical Lead of the pediatric thrombosis clinical service and research program for the Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service. Her clinical research endeavors will focus on the development of a biomarker panel to predict the occurrence of venous thromboembolism in pediatric patients as well as in development of thromboprophylaxis and VTE and arterial thrombosis clinical trials. 44 Panchshil Patel, MD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Panchshil Patel received his MD from Ross University School of Medicine in Portsmouth, Dominica (2003). His postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of

45 Medicine. Dr. Patel s initial duties will consist of the direct care of patients at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Trusharth Arvind Patel, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Trusharth Arvind Patel received his MD from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (2006). His postgraduate medical training included an Anesthesiology residency at Washington University in St. Louis and a Pain Management Fellowship, also at Washington University. He is board certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. His clinical interests include the study and management of acute and chronic pain, interventional pain treatments including vertebral augmentation/kyphoplasty, spinal cord stimulators, peripheral nerve stimulators, radiofrequency ablation, and neurolysis for chronic cancer-related pain. Melinda Pauly, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Melinda Pauly received her MD from the Medical College of Georgia (2005). Her postgraduate medical training included a Pediatric training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Emory. She served as a junior faculty member to Aflac in the role of Senior Associate while completing her fellowship research project in a basic science laboratory in the Winship Cancer Institute. His research interest is in phase I initiatives and she will be joining the established Innovative/Phase I Therapy group within Aflac. She will focus her research efforts primarily towards the development of new phase I clinical trials for leukemia as well as other childhood cancers. Sanjit D. Peter, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Sanjit D. Peter completed his MD and general surgery internship at Indiana University School of Medicine (2006). His postgraduate training included a radiology residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine and an abdominal imaging fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He will have clinical responsibility within the Emory Community Radiology Specialists based at Emory Johns Creek Hospital. His professional effort will be devoted to clinical services and academic activities. Han Cam Phan, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Han Cam Phan received her MD from Morehouse University (2002). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Pediatrics at Tulane University and a fellowship in Child Neurology and Sleep Medicine at the University of Alabama at Binghamton. She will have clinical responsibility at Children s Hospital of Atlanta at Egleston and Scottish Rite. 45

46 John H. Phan, PhD Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering John H. Phan received his PhD from the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University (2009). During his time as a post-doctoral fellow at the Emory-Georgia Tech Cancer Nanotechnology Center, he focused on biomarker identification for nanotechnology using microarray-based gene expression analysis. As assistant professor, he will lead the algorithm development effort to integrate histopathological imaging and next-generation sequencing with the high throughput omic data analysis platform previously developed for holistic personalized medicine research; lead the collaboration with biological and clinical investigators to verify and test these new methodologies; write grant applications; and help supervise students and postdoctoral associates. Steve Pierre, MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology Steve Pierre completed his MD at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC (2008). Prior to his appointment as Assistant Professor, medical educator and service track at Emory in 2013, He completed a residency at Howard University and a critical care fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Anesthesiology Institute in Cleveland, OH. His primary duties will be to serve the University and the Clinic in areas of teaching, research, supervision of clinical staff and clinical service appropriate. He will be working at Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital-Midtown Rathi N. Pillai, MD Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology Rathi N. Pillai received her MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2007). Her postgraduate training included a residency program at Emory University. She will provide clinical service at the Emory clinics and Grady and participate in the Thoracic Malignancies Program and the Aerodigestive Oncology Group. Adam C. Pomerleau, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Emergency Medicine Adam C. Pomerleau received his MD from the University of California Davis School of Medicine (2008). His postgraduate training included an Emergency Medicine Residency at UC Davis Medical Center and a two-year fellowship in Medical Toxicology at Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Georgia Poison Center, Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 46 Deqiang Qiu, PhD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Deqiang Qiu completed his PhD in Medical Imaging at the University of Hong Kong (2012). His responsibility is in the Department s Division of MR

47 Research and the Emory Center for Systems Imaging. His effort would be devoted to supporting Emory staff and faculty users of department MR imaging Resources, particularly with developing, validating and implementing MRI protocols and related quality assurance. Maa-Ohui Quarmyne, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Maa-Ohui Quarmyne received his MD from University of Ghana (2004). Her postgraduate medical training included a pediatric residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago and a pediatric hematology oncology fellowship training at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Quarmyne s clinical activities will focus on sickle cell disease and thalassemias. Her research interests include using cerebral oximetry as a predictive and prognostic tool for neurologic disease in sickle cell disease and improving outcomes in sickle cell disease. Brian C. Quigley, MD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Brian C. Quigley received his MD from the University of Texas Medical Branch (2008). His postgraduate medical training included a fellowship program in Surgical Pathology with emphasis on Gastrointestinal and Pancreatobiliary Pathology. He is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Alvin Leo Reaves, III, MD Instructor of Medicine Alvin Leo Reaves, III received his MD from the Medical College of Virginia/ Virginia Commonwealth University (2008). His postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Washington Hospital Center. His primary responsibilities will include providing direct care of patients at Emory University Hospital Midtown. Satyanarayan K. Reddy, MD Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology Satyanarayan K. Reddy received his MD from Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad, India (1977). His postgraduate training included a residency at Cabrini Medical Center. He will provide clinical service at Saint Joseph s Hospital. He will have clinical responsibilities consisting of inpatient and outpatient consultations and management of patients. Vandana C. Reddy, MD Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology Vandana C. Reddy received her MD from the Medical College of Georgia (2007). Her postgraduate training included a transitional year internship at Tufts University School of Medicine, an Ophthalmology residency at Mayo Clinic, and a fellowship in Cornea at the Kellogg Eye Center, University

48 of Michigan. She is board-eligible in ophthalmology. She will provide clinical and surgical patient care as a member of the Emory Eye Center, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Service. Fred H. Rodriguez, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Fred H. Rodriguez received his MD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (2004). His postgraduate training included an internship and residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine / Texas Children s Hospital, and supplemental training in Adult Congenital Heart Disease. At Emory, he will be a member of the Sibley Heart Center Cardiology Group practicing pediatric cardiology at Children s Healthcare of Atlanta, and he will teach and provide care for adults with congenital heart disease at Emory University Hospital. Thomas E. Rogers, MD Acting Professor (p/t) of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Thomas E. Rogers received his MD at the University of Texas Medical Branch (1982). Prior to joining Emory, he was a staff pathologist at Northside Hospital and Professor of Pathology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He will provide clinical services in general anatomic and clinical pathology, particularly in the areas of diagnostic renal pathology and clinical immunology. He is Board Certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, as well as Internal Medicine. Asheebo Rojas, PhD Instructor of Pharmacology Asheebo Rojas received his PhD from Georgia State University (2007). He is currently working on several projects aimed at achieving a better understanding of the genesis of epilepsy (epileptogenesis) and identification of therapeutic strategies that limit seizure intensity in epilepsy patients. Olufunmilayo I. Salami, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Olufunmilayo I. Salami completed her fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Regions Hospital and University of Minnesota (2010). She was also a resident at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. She will provide clinical service at Egleston and Hughes Spalding Hospitals. She will also provide formal teaching activities to medical students and residents outside the clinical setting. Jeff D. Sanders, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jeff D. Sanders received his MD from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (2005). He provides clinical services at Grady Health Systems in adult

49 outpatient and crisis intervention services. He will provide teaching and supervising of psychiatry residents and medical students. Stacey C. Schutte, PhD Instructor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Stacy C. Schutte received her doctorate from the Georgia Institute of Technology (2009). She joined the department as a postdoctoral research fellow. She will spend her time in research activities in the Division of Research. Monal Shah, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Pediatrics Monal Shah received his MD from BJ Medical College in India (1992). Her postgraduate medical training included a resident Pediatrics Physician at Woodhull Medical Center and a clinical fellowship at UCSF Medical Center. Prior to joining Emory, she was a post-doctoral fellow at the Cystic Fibrosis Research Laboratory at Stanford University. She will provide pulmonary in patient services at Egleston Hospital, conduct pulmonary clinics in Cystic Fibrosis, general pulmonary, severe asthma, and any other subspecialty clinic and conduct CF research. Cyrus G. Shahpar, MD Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Cyrus G. Shahpar received his MD from the University of California, School of Medicine Irvine, CA (2007). His postgraduate medical training included an Emergency Medicine Residency at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in He currently works at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer. Jennifer A. Shih, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Jennifer A. Shih received her MD from Louisiana State University Medical School (2001). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency and allergy/immunology fellowship at Emory University. She practices allergy, asthma, and immunology both at Emory Children s Center and adult Emory Clinics. Her research interest includes asthma, food allergy, transplant immunology, and primary immunodeficiencies. Heather F. Silver, MD Instructor of Medicine Heather F. Silver received her MD from the Medical College of Georgia (2007). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Temple University Hospital. Her initial duties will consist of the direct care of patients at The Emory Clinic. 49

50 Michael R. Silver, MD Instructor of Neurology Michael R. Silver completed his MD in Neurology at the Medical College of Georgia (2007). His postgraduate medical training included a residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, and a movement disorders fellowship at Emory. His primary research focus is deep brain stimulation devices for Parkinson s disease patients and injecting botulinum toxin for cervical dystonia, hemifacial spasm, chronic migraine and sialorrhea. He will be working at Emory University Hospital-Midtown as a general neurologist and at Wesley Woods Health Center in the Movement Disorders clinic. Jennifer L. Smith, PsyD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Jennifer L. Smith received her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology (2002). Dr. Smith provides clinical psychological care at the VA Medical Center and teaches and supervises psychiatry residents and medical students. Victoria A. Sneed-Geary, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Anesthesiology Victoria A. Sneed-Geary received her MD from Emory University in (1991). Her postgraduate medical training included a transitional internship at the University of Chicago and an anesthesiology residency at Emory University School of Medicine. She will spend most of her efforts on ambulatory anesthesiology assignments in the Ambulatory Surgery Center at Emory University Hospital. Bruno P. Soares, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Bruno P. Soares completed his MD at Federal University of Rio De Janeiro (2004). His postgraduate training included a Radiology residency at Federal University of São Paulo; a fellowship in diagnostic neuroradiology and pediatric radiology, and a second year neuroradiology fellowship both at the University of California in San Francisco. Dr. Soares would have primary clinical responsibility in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Division of Neuroradiology at Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, The Emory Clinic, Wesley Woods Hospital, and Grady Memorial Hospital. 50 David L. Steinberg, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Medicine David L. Steinberg received his MD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (2006). His postgraduate training included an internship at Beth Israel Hospital, a residency at Hahnemann Hospital, and a Cardiology Fellow at Emory University. He will work primarily at Saint Joseph s Hospital. He

51 will participate in the academic programs of the Department of Medicine and Division of Cardiology. Elizabeth O Brien Stenger, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Elizabeth O Brien Stenger received her MD from the University of Pittsburg (2006). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency and fellowships at the University of Pittsburg, Children s Hospital of Pittsburg. She is assigned to the Division of Hematology/Oncology/BMT. As a Bone Marrow Transplant physician based at Children s Healthcare of Atlanta, she will provide clinical patient care at Children s Healthcare of Atlanta campuses. James P. Stewart, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine James P. Stewart received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine (2005). His postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Yale-New Haven Hospital and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology at Emory University. His primary responsibilities include principal involvement in Emory s Structural Heart Program. His primary clinical responsibility will be at St. Joseph s Hospital. Hugh Stoddard, PhD Associate Professor of Medicine Hugh Stoddard received his PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2005). He will spend his time on his own education research collaboration with other Emory faculty and medical educators outside of Emory. The remaining time will be spent leading and working with other Emory staff and faculty in the areas of Student Assessment, Program Evaluation, and Educational Research. Anuradha Subramanian, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Anuradha Subramanian earned her MD from the University of Missouri- Kansas City (2000). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Surgical Critical Care and a fellowship in Trauma Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine. Most recently, she has served as an Assistant Professor of Surgery for the Baylor College of Medicine. She will serve as a critical care and general surgeon for the Department of Surgery s Grady Division. Ronen Sumagin, PhD Instructor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Ronen Sumagin received his PhD from the University of Rochester (2008). He was a former postdoctoral fellow under the mentorship of Dr. Charles Parkos and was recently awarded a Crohns and Colitis Foundation Career Development Award. He will conduct research to examine the neutrophil 51

52 interactions with intestinal epithelial cells in vitro and in vivo and be expected to prepare manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed scientific journals and present findings at local seminars and national and international scientific meetings. Alan I. Taranto, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Medicine Alan I. Taranto received his MD from Emory University School of Medicine (1968). His postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals and a fellowship in Cardiology at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Taranto will play a critical role in the development and growth of cardiovascular services at St. Joseph s Hospital. He would also have five half day sessions of clinic per week. Todd Andrew Taylor, MD Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Todd Taylor received his MD from the Medical College of Georgia (2007). His postgraduate medical training included an Emergency Medicine Residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in He was employed by C&M Medical Services in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He will provide patient care and residency teaching at Emory University Hospital and Grady. Anuj M. Tewari, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Anuj M. Tewari completed his MD at Mercer University School of Medicine (2007). He completed a preliminary Medicine internship and his Diagnostic Radiology residency at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama. His primary clinical responsibility will be in the department s Division of Emergency Radiology. He will also participate in research and scholarly activities aimed at advancing the specialty of radiology nationally and locally. Kehmia Titanji, PhD Instructor of Medicine Kehmia Titanji received her PhD from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden (2006). Her postgraduate training included a postdoctoral research fellow at the Emory Vaccine Center under Rafi Ahmed, PhD, and Rama Amara, PhD. She will oversee the processing and analysis of clinical samples from two NIH funded clinical studies. She will also participate fully in the academic programs of the Department of Medicine. 52 Geetha D. Vallabhaneni, MD Assistant Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology Geetha D. Vallabhaneni received her MD from NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijaywada, India (2001). Her postgraduate training included a residency at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center in Dearborn, Michigan.

53 She will provide clinical service at The Emory Clinic and Emory University Hospital Midtown. She will participate in providing clinical care to patients with breast cancer and gynecological malignancies. She will also collaborate with the investigators within the Breast Cancer group and play an active role in participating in clinical and research initiatives. Marc J. Veneziano, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Marc J. Veneziano received his MD from New York Medical (2003). His postgraduate training included a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Buffalo and a residency in Internal Medicine at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. His primary assignment is based at The Emory- Georgia Heart Care office. His initial duties would include up to (8) sessions per week at Emory-Georgia Heart Care and (2) sessions per week at Emory Heart and Vascular Center at Hiawassee. Malathi Venkatesan, MD Instructor of Medicine Malathi Venkatesan received her MD from Kilpauk Medical College, India (1985). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Internal Medicine at St. Francis Medical Center in Pittsburgh. Her primary responsibilities include providing direct care to patients at St. Joseph s Hospital. Pamela D. Vohra-Khullar, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Pamela D. Vohra-Khullar received her MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (2005). She completed her residency in Primary Care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Her responsibilities include direct care of patients at 1525 Clifton Road and Grady Memorial Hospital s Primary Care Center. Liya Wang, MD Instructor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Liya Wang completed her MD at Nanchang University School of Medicine in China (2007). Her primary responsibility is in the Department s Division MR Research and the Emory Center for Systems Imaging (CSI), Wesley Woods. Her professional effort would be devoted to research activities. She will support ongoing projects in Dr. Mao s lab, and MR efforts at CSI, as well as participate in independent research interest. Yanhua Wang, PhD Instructor of Medicine Yanhua Wang received his MS and PhD in Cellular Molecular Biology and Physiology from Georgia State University (2007). His postgraduate training included a fellowship. His responsibilities will be to focus specialized research on tubule perfusion studies, in collaboration with Dr. Janet Klein. 53

54 Martha Craig Ward, MD Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Martha Craig Ward received her MD from Emory University School of Medicine (2007). Her postgraduate medical training included a combined Internal Medicine and General Psychiatry residency at Emory. She provides community psychiatric clinical care in outpatient services at Grady Memorial Hospital. Timotheus G. Watson, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Timotheus G. Watson received his MD from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine (2006). His postgraduate medical training included a Pediatrics residency at The Cleveland Clinic and a Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. He has received advanced training in transthoracic echocardiography, fetal echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and cardiac computed tomographic angiography. He will provide outpatient pediatric consultative and follow-up care for patients with suspected or proven cardiac issues. Jean Welsh, PhD, MPH, RN Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Jean Welsh received her PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology from Emory University (2010). Her research interests are focused on developing a better understanding of the impact of dietary patterns, particularly beverage consumption patterns, established in childhood on obesity and chronic disease risk and on identifying community and health care provider-based strategies that are effective in reducing this risk. Arthur Wendel, MD Assistant Professor (p/t) of Family and Preventive Medicine Arthur Wendel received his MD from Tufts University (2002). His postgraduate medical training included a Family Practice residency at the University of Washington, and a Preventive Medicine residency at the CDC. Prior to joining Emory, he held positions at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and was affiliated with the Harvard Occupational and Environmental Residency Program at Harvard School of Public Health. He is currently a Medical Officer, Team Leader with CDC. Seventy-five percent of his time will be in clinical activities in our family practice clinic and twenty-five percent will be in teaching and precepting residents in the Family Practice Residency Program. 54 Joshua H. Winer, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Joshua H. Winer earned his MD from the University of Maryland (2004). His postgraduate training included a Surgical Critical Care fellowship at Brigham and Women s Hospital, and a Surgical Oncology fellowship at the University

55 of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He will be practicing in the area of Surgical Oncology specializing in HIPEC and GI surgical oncology. Pamela D. Winterberg, MD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Pamela D. Winterberg earned her MD from the University of Maryland School of Medicine (2006). Her postgraduate training included a residency in Pediatrics at the Oregon Health and Sciences University and a fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology at University of Texas Southwestern, where she conducted basic science research into the molecular mechanisms of acute kidney injury. At Emory, she will be working to investigating the role of viral infections and the innate immune response during kidney transplantation. David S. Wolf, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Pediatrics David S. Wolf received his PhD in Neuroscience from Emory University (2001) and his MD from New York University (2005). His postgraduate medical training included a Pediatrics residency at Emory University School of Medicine/Children s Healthcare of Atlanta, a Child Neurology residency and a fellowship in Neuro-oncology both at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Kalinda Dennis Woods, MD Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Kalinda Dennis Woods received her MD from Meharry Medical College (2004). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Maryland. She has been on the Adjunct Clinical faculty at Brigham and Women s and Massachusetts General Hospital and is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She will spend her time in Clinic activities in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. Jennifer A. Wrenn, MD Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Jennifer A. Wrenn received her MD from Indiana University School of Medicine (2000). Her postgraduate medical training included a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She has been in private practice in Columbus since that time. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She will spend her time in Clinic activities in the Division of General Obstetrics and Gynecology. Juanjuan Wu, PhD Instructor of Gynecology and Obstetrics Juanjuan Wu studied with Dr. Yehia Daaka at the Medical College of Georgia. She received her PhD in Immunology from Wuhan University in China (2008). She joined the department as a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Neil Sidell in She will spend her time in research activities in the Division of Research. 55

56 ShiQin Xiong, PhD Instructor of Medicine ShiQin Xiong received his PhD from The Third Military University in Chongqing, China (2000). He joined Dr. Alexander s lab in 2007 as a postdoctoral fellow to explore molecular mechanisms for the renin-angiotensin system-mediated physiological and pathological responses in the cardiovascular system. He was hired as a Senior Associate research track in 2012 and is now being promoted to an Instructor research track. Dr. Xiong would be conducting research on angiotensin II receptor signaling. Samantha M. Yeligar, PhD Associate in Medicine Samantha M. Yeligar received her PhD in Biochemical and Molecular Biology (2009). Her postgraduate training included three years in Dr. Mike Hart s laboratory in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine. Her primary responsibilities will be basic research investigating molecular mechanisms underlying alveolar macrophage dysfunction during chronic alcohol ingestion.. Benjamin A. Youngblood, PhD Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Benjamin A. Youngblood received his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2007). Since arriving to Emory, he has worked in the laboratory of Dr. Rafi Ahmed where he completed his training and conducted research funded by the National Institutes of Health specifically focused on immunological mechanisms involved in gene regulation. His work has included severs notable first author papers and findings that have resulted in important advances in the field of immunology. Linsheng Zhang, MD, PhD Assistant Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Linsheng Zhang received his MD from the Third Military Medical University in Chongqing, China (1986) and his PhD in Medical Science (Hematology) at Beijing Medical University, China. His postgraduate training included a Fellowship in Hematopathology in 2012 and a Fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology in June 2013 at Emory. Dr. Zhang will provide clinical services in hematopathology and molecular diagnostics. His primary practice site will be Emory University Hospital. 56

57 About Emory s Colleges and Schools Candler School of Theology Jan Love, Dean Candler School of Theology opened in 1914 and is named in honor of Bishop Warren Candler, a president of Emory College and the first chancellor of Emory University. Candler is one of 13 seminaries of The United Methodist Church and its mission is to educate faithful and creative leaders for the church s ministries in the world. It introduces five new degree programs in the next two academic years, bringing its total degree offerings to 16, including dual degrees with law, business, public health, bioethics, development practice, and social work. The school is home to Pitts Theology Library, one of the premier theology libraries in North America, with 589,000 volumes and more than 126,000 rare items. Emory College of Arts and Sciences Robin Forman, Dean Emory College of Arts and Sciences was established in Oxford, Georgia in 1836 by a small band of Methodists. It is named after American Methodist bishop John Emory. Asa Candler, the founder of The Coca-Cola Company, donated $1 million and seventy-two acres of land in Druid Hills, six miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, to transform Emory College into Emory University. The College relocated to this site in The mission of the College is to transform the world through leadership in research, teaching and service and is supported by an internationally recognized faculty. Most members of the College also teach in graduate or professional programs. Goizueta Business School Maryam Alavi, Interim Dean The School of Economics and Business Administration was established in 1919 and collaborated with Emory College to offer courses in economics, accounting and business law. Renamed the Goizueta Business School in 1994 in honor of esteemed former CEO of the Coca-Cola Company Mr. Roberto C. Goizueta, the school offers students a world-class business education, combining functional specialization with a broad business perspective to create successful, principle-based leaders. With a portfolio of degree programs, including an undergraduate BBA, Two-Year and One-Year MBA, Evening MBA and Executive MBA, plus a non-degreed Executive Education program, Goizueta consistently ranks among the leading business schools in the nation. James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies Lisa A. Tedesco, Dean The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies was organized as a distinct division of the University in 1919, and awarded its first PhD in 1948 to a student in chemistry. Named after James T. Laney, president emeritus of Emory University, the Laney Graduate School offers degrees in more than 40 57

58 programs across the humanities, social sciences, biomedical, biological and natural sciences, public health sciences, nursing and business. Led by a diverse graduate faculty of distinguished researchers and scholars, we are committed to graduate education that provides students with deep expertise in their chosen fields, creativity to cross disciplinary boundaries, and courage to take on the most important and complex problems of our time. Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing Linda A. McCauley, Dean Founded in 1905, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University has established a reputation as one of the nation s leading nursing schools. The School of Nursing offers cutting-edge resources, top clinical experiences, and access to leading health care partners. With an emphasis on nurse leadership, service-learning, and global health, Emory s School of Nursing trains students to serve a wide community, shape the future of nursing, and make a better world. US News & World Report ranked the School of Nursing 21st in its 2012 edition of America s Best Graduate Schools. The nursing school has 472 students and 205 research, clinical, and adjunct faculty. In fiscal year 2012, the school received more than $7 million in research funding, supporting efforts in cancer, cardiovascular health, HIV/AIDS, sleep disorders, environmental health, caregiver well-being, and maternal and newborn health. Oxford College Stephen Bowen, Dean and CEO Oxford College is Emory University s distinctive freshman/sophomore college situated on the University s original, historic campus 38 miles east of Atlanta in the village of Oxford. Its small campus setting is particularly conducive to significant academic accomplishments and personal development in the freshman and sophomore years. The Oxford College community is distinguished by its commitment to excellence in teaching; emphasis on leadership and teamwork; value for life lived in community; and innovative liberal arts curriculum. 58 Rollins School of Public Health James W. Curran, Dean The Rollins School of Public Health ranks among the nation s most prestigious schools of public health. Home to a faculty numbering over 200, and over 1100 master and doctoral degree students, the school is committed to promoting health, preventing disease and prolonging life locally, nationally and globally. The RSPH leads Emory University in joint degrees offered including the MD/MPH, MSN/MPH, MBA/MPH, JD/MPH, MDiv/MPH, MTS/MPH, PA/MPH, PT/MPH, Bioethics/MPH. Students and faculty are attracted to the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world s premiere health organizations including the CDC, The Carter Center, CARE USA, the Task Force for Global Health and the American Cancer Society. Each of these

59 relationships provides unique opportunities to engage in hands-on research and actual public health practice. School of Law Robert Schapiro, Dean Emory University School of Law enrolled its first students in the fall of The school s mission is twofold: through teaching, to help intellectually gifted men and women fully develop their technical and theoretical knowledge as well as their moral capabilities for leadership roles in the profession of law, business and industry and/or government service; and through the quest for new knowledge and public service, to improve human well-being. Emory Law faculty members pursue path-breaking interdisciplinary scholarship across many fields, and the school houses a number of interdisciplinary centers and programs, including the Feminism and Legal Theory Project; the Project on War and Security in Law, Culture and Society; the Vulnerability and the Human Condition Initiative; the Center for the Study of Law and Religion; the Center for International and Comparative Law; and the Center on Federalism and Intersystemic Governance. School of Medicine Christian P. Larsen, Dean Emory University School of Medicine, a component of Emory s Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences, is ranked among the nation s finest institutions for education, biomedical research and patient care. Its newly appointed dean, Dr. Christian P. Larsen, is a world renowned transplant surgeon. He also serves in the role as Vice President of Health Center Integration. Its wide-ranging educational programs include medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, postdoctoral students, and students in the allied health professions. Allied health programs include a physician assistant and a physical therapy program both ranked in the top ten in the country. 59

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