UNCG EXPERTS LIST: Health & Wellness

Sandie Barrie Blackley
Communication Sciences & Disorders
(336) 205-2002, sbblackl@uncg.edu
Literacy Predicts Health Outcomes
Language-Literacy Impairments: Diagnosis & Treatment
Paul Davis
Assistant Professor, Exercise & Sport Science
Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
(336) 334-3030, pgdavis@uncg.edu
Health Benefits of Exercise
Proper Amounts of Exercise
Allan H. Goldfarb
Professor, Exercise & Sport Science
Ph.D., Temple University
(336) 334-3029, ahgoldfa@uncg.edu
Antioxidant Usage to Prevent Oxidative Damage
The Importance of Beta-endorphins & Exercise
Nutrition for Endurance Activities
Carbohydrate Metabolism & Exercise
Vincent Henrich
Professor, Biology
Director, Institute for Health, Science & Society
Ph.D., Ohio State University
(336) 334-4775 vincent_henrich@uncg.edu
The Human Genome Project:  What Now?
Environmental Biotechnology:  Offering a Green Solution
Future Biotechnology Development:  No Longer a “Pure Play”
Jill Green
Associate Professor, Dance
Ph.D., Ohio State University
(336) 334-3266, jillgreen@uncg.edu
Somatic Theory & Practice
Health & Dance
Body-Mind Approaches
Kinetic Awareness
 William B. Karper
Associate Professor, Exercise & Sport Science
Ed.D., New York University
(336) 334-3035, wbkarper@uncg.edu
Exercise & Health
Exercise and Chronic Pain - Arthritis & Fibromyalgia
Exercise & Older Adults
G. Jay Lennartson
Associate Professor, Geography
Ph.D., The University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee
(336) 334-3913, gjlennar@uncg.edu
Air Pollution & Global Warming
Weather & Climate 
Environmental Planning 
Alteration of the Urban Environment
The Effects of Sprawl on the Environment
Susan Letvak
Assistant Professor, Nursing
Ph.D., Adelphi University
(336) 256-1024, susan_letvak@uncg.edu
Aging Workforce Issues & Trends
Nursing Workforce Issues
Anna Marshall-Baker
Associate Professor, Interior Architecture
Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(336) 256-0307, anna_marshallbaker@uncg.edu
Neonatal Intensive Care
Interior Design
Interior Architecture
Michael McIntosh
Professor, Nutrition
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
(336) 256-0325, mkmcinto@uncg.edu
Obesity
Sandra Shultz
Assistant Professor, Exercise & Sport Science
Ph.D., The University of Virginia
(336) 334-3027, sjshultz@uncg.edu
Injuries in Women
Effect of Hormones/Menstrual Cycle on Knee Function & Performance
Knee Injuries - Specifically ACL Injury
Preventing Knee Injuries in Youth Sports
Denise Tucker
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Ph.D. The University of Virginia
(336) 256-2004, datucker@uncg.edu
Tinnitus - Ringing in the Ears
Hearing Loss
Mary Lou Veal
Associate Professor, Exercise & Sport Science
Ed.D., Columbia University Teachers College
(336) 334-3038, mlveal@uncg.edu
Quality Physical Education in Schools
Advocacy & Physical Education
Rosemary C. Wander
Associate Provost for Research & Public/Private Sector Partnerships
Ph.D., The University of Georgia
(336) 256-0426, rcwander@uncg.edu
UNCG's Research Vision & Mission
The Role of Fat in the Diet as it Relates to Heart Disease
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Kathleen Williams
Professor, Exercise & Sport Science
Ph.D., The University of Wisconsin at Madison
(336) 256-0218, k_willia@uncg.edu
Aging - Balance & Mobility

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