Experts List
Experts - Health & Wellness
Robert Aronson
Associate Professor, Public Health Education
DPH Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health
(336) 256-0119, rearonso@uncg.edu
- Health Disparities Affecting African American Males
Beth Barba
Professor, Community Practice Nursing
Director of PhD Program, School of Nursing
Ph.D. New York University
(336) 334-4785, beth_barba@uncg.edu
- Advancing Excellence in Nursing Homes
- Geriatric Health Care Workforce
Ang Chen
Professor, Kinesiology
PhD University of Maryland
(336) 256-8566, a_chen@uncg.edu
- Children/Adolescents Motivation for Exercise and Physical Activity
- Physical Activity Benefits for Children
- Educational Physical Activity Programming
Norman Chiu
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry
PhD University of Windsor, Canada
(336) 334-3126, norman_chiu@uncg.edu
- Proteomics
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Diagnosis
- Genomics
Jenny C. Clapp
Clinical Professor, Parent-Child Nursing
Faculty Advisor, Association of Nursing Students
MSN The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-4895, jcclapp2@uncg.edu
- Legal Issues in Nursing
- Understanding Perinatal Grief
- Pregnancy, Labor and the Delivery Process
- Maternal-Newborn Nursing in Hospitals
- Nursing Student Issues
Mitchell Croatt
Assistant Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry
PhD Stanford University
(336) 334-3785, mpcroatt@uncg.edu
- Organic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biofuels
Sena Crutchley
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Speech-Language Pathologist, UNCG Speech and Hearing Center
MA The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 217-5124, sdcrutch@uncg.edu
- Telehealth Speech Therapy
- Bilingual Speech-Language Pathology
- Male-to-Female Transgender Voice and Communication
Paul Davis
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
PhD University of South Carolina
(336) 334-3030, pgdavis@uncg.edu
- Health Benefits of Exercise
- Proper Amounts of Exercise
Jacqueline Kayler DeBrew
Clinical Professor, Community Practice Nursing
PhD The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-3100, jkdebrew@uncg.edu
- Topics Dealing with Health and Older Adults
- Community Dwelling for Older Adults
- Undergraduate Nursing Education
Jigna Dharod
Assistant Professor, Nutrition
PhD University of Connecticut
(336) 334-9708, jmdharod@uncg.edu
- Immigrants & Refugees
- Food Insecurity and Nutritional Outcomes
- Acculturation
Donna M. Duffy
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
Director, Program for the Advancement of Girls and Women in Sport and Physical Activity
PhD The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-3025, dmduffy@uncg.edu
- Girls and women in sport and physical activity
- Physical Education and teacher education
- Integrated learning for classroom teachers
Catherine Ennis
Professor, Kinesiology
PhD University of Georgia
(336) 256-8565, c_ennis@uncg.edu
- Children and Adolescent Physical Activity/Physical Education
- The Science of Healthful Living Middle School Physical Education; Addressing the Obesity Crisis with Body and Mind
Jennifer Etnier
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
PhD Arizona State University
(336) 334-3037, jletnier@uncg.edu
- Physical Activity and Cognitive Performance
- Physical Activity and ADHD
- Physical Activity and Dementia
Melissa Floyd
Associate Professor, Social work
PhD Virginia Commonwealth University
(336) 334-4073, mftaylo2@uncg.edu
- Mental Illness
- Mental Health Policy
- Involuntary Mental Health Treatment
- Human Services Values and Ethics
Perry Flynn
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Consultant, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction in the area of Speech-Language Pathology
MEd The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 256-2005, pfflynn@uncg.edu
- Speech-Language Pathology Services in School Settings
- Speech-Language Pathology Service Delivery Models in schools
- Law to Practice in Speech Language Pathology in Schools
- Equestrian Therapy
Eric Ford
Professor, Business Administration
PhD The University of Alabama at Birmingham
(336) 334-5691, ewford@uncg.edu
- Electronic Health Records: Adoption & Diffusion
- Health Policy
- Hospitals & Insurance
- Healthcare Quality
- Online Education
Lisa Fox-Thomas
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Coordinator of Audiology Services, UNCG Speech and Hearing Center
PhD University of Virginia
(336) 256-1496, lgfoxtho@uncg.edu
- Tinnitus Management and Treatment
- Auditory Processing Disorders
Denise Gabriel
Assistant Professor, Theatre
MA The Ohio State University, University of Nebraska
(336) 356-6979, dlgabri2@uncg.edu
- The Values of Mindfulness Practice in Daily Living
- Embodying Performance in the Workplace
Heather Gert
Associate Professor, Philosophy
PhD Brown University
(979) 575-5188, hjgert@uncg.edu
- Medical Ethics
- Ethics
Diane L. Gill
Professor, Kinesiology
Linda Arnold Carlisle Distinguished Excellence Professor, Women's and Gender Studies
PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(336) 334-4683, dlgill@uncg.edu
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Physical Activity and Quality of Life/Psychological Well-Being
- Physical Activity and Health Promotion
Allan Goldfarb
Professor, Kinesiology
PhD Temple University
(336) 334-3029, ahgoldfa@uncg.edu
- Sports Nutrition
- Antioxidants & Exercise
- Beta-endorphins and Exercise
Jill Green
Professor, Dance
PhD The Ohio State University
(336) 334-3266, jillgreen@uncg.edu
- Somatic Theory & Practice
- Health & Dance
- Body-Mind Approaches
- Kinetic Awareness
Christopher Haas
Lecturer & Technical Director, Theatre
MFA Southern Illinois University Carbondale
(336) 334-3891, cehaas@uncg.edu
- Scenery Construction
- Stage/Theatrical Rigging
- Woodshop Safety
Kelly D. Hall
Director of Graduate Studies, Communication Sciences & Disorders
PhD University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
(336) 402-9332, kdhall2@uncg.edu
- Dysphagia
Heather M. Helms
Associate Professor, Human Development & Family Studies, HDFS
PhD Pennsylvania State University
(336) 256-0129, heather_helms@uncg.edu
- Marriage
- Close Relationships
- Teens and Sex
- Work and Family Issues
Vincent Henrich
Professor, Biology
Director, Center for Biotechnology, Genomics, & Health Research
PhD The Ohio State University
(336) 334-4775, vincent_henrich@uncg.edu
- Translational research in personalized medicine
- Genetic susceptibility to life-limiting conditions
- Tools for discovery and detection of biomarkers
- Hormonal regulation of biological processes
Jie Hu
Associate Professor, Community Practice Nursing
PhD University of Arizona
(336) 256-1025, jie_hu@uncg.edu
- Diabetes Self-Management in Hispanic Adults with Diabetes
Ellen Jones
Associate Professor, Community Practice Nursing
DNP Case Western Reserve University
(336) 334-4894, ellen_jones@uncg.edu
- Living Well Health Promotion and Prevention
William Karper
Associate Professor, Kinesiology
EdD New York University
(336) 334-3035, wbkarper@uncg.edu
- Exercise and Chronic Pain - Arthritis & Fibromyalgia
- Exercise & Older Adults
- Exercise & Health
Donald D. Kautz
Associate Professor, Adult Health Nursing
PhD The University of Kentucky
(336) 334-5264, ddkautz@uncg.edu
- Overcoming Sexual Intimacy Problems Due to Chronic Illnesses and Aging
- Inspiring Hope in Those with Chronic Illness
- Evidence Based Practice in Nursing
- Rehabilitation Nursing
Kathleen A. Kearney
Lecturer, Adult Health Nursing
Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Moses Cone Health System
MSN Medical College of Georgia
(336) 832-1288, kathleen.kearney@conehealth.com
- Early detection and prevention of cancer
Chris Kepley
Associate Professor, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
PhD Medical College of Virginia - Virginia Commonwealth University
(540) 808-8993, clkepley@uncg.edu
- Nanotechnology
- Mechanisms of Allergy
- Immunology Topics
- Pharmaceutical Applications of Nanomaterials
Heidi Krowchuk
Associate Professor, Parent-Child Nursing
PhD Case Western Reserve University
(336) 334-4899, hvkrowch@uncg.edu
- Infant Mortality
- Preconception Health
- Folic Acid and Women's health
Esther M. Leerkes
Associate Professor, Human Development & Family Studies
PhD The University of Vermont
(336) 256-0094, emleerke@uncg.edu
- infant development
- temperament
- attachment
- parent-child relationships
Fabrice Lehoucq
Associate Professor, Political Science
PhD Duke University
(336) 334-5989, f_lehouc@uncg.edu
- Latin American Politics
- Global Perspectives on Electoral Reform
- Dictatorships and Democracies
- Health Care in International Perspective
- Drugs and Crime in Latin America
G. Jay Lennartson
Assistant Professor, Geography
PhD University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
(336) 334-3913, gjlennar@uncg.edu
- Urban Sprawl & the Heat Island Effect
- Severe Weather
- Air Pollution Issues
- Global Warming
- Local Severe Weather Events in NC
- Aviation Meteorology
Susan Letvak
Associate Professor, Nursing
PhD Adelphi University
(336) 256-1024, susan_letvak@uncg.edu
- Aging Workforce Issues & Trends
- Nursing Workforce Issues
- Quality of Care Issues
- Occupational Health & Safety
Kristine Lundgren
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
PhD Boston University
(336) 334-9858, k_lundgr@uncg.edu
- Recovery from Traumatic Brain Injury
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
- Recovery from Aphasia (acquired language disorder in adults)
- Sports Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Anna Marshall-Baker
Professor & Department Chair, Interior Architecture
PhD Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
(336) 256-0307, anna_marshallbaker@uncg.edu
- Interior Design & Interior Architecture
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Green Design
- Cradle to Cradle Design
- Sustainability in Higher Education
Hillary McAlhany
Lecturer, Adult Health Nursing
MSN Medical University of South Carolina
(336) 256-8567, hhmcalha@uncg.edu
- Emergency Nursing Issues
- General Adult Health Issues
Michael McIntosh
Professor, Nutrition
PhD The University of Georgia
(336) 256-0325, mkmcinto@uncg.edu
- Obesity
Jeffrey J. Milroy
Adjunct Professor, Public Health Education
DPH The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 256-8686, jjmilroy@uncg.edu
- Physical Activity Promotion
- Prevention Science; Behavioral Change
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs and the College Campus
- College Health
Sharon D. Morrison
Associate Professor and Director of the Undergraduate Program, Public Health Education
PhD University of Florida
(336) 334-3243, sdmorri2@uncg.edu
- Immigrant and Refugee Health
- HIV/AIDS in International Settings and Populations
Nicholas Oberlies
Associate Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry
PhD Purdue University
(336) 334-5474, nicholas_oberlies@uncg.edu
- Herbal Medicines
- Natural Products Drug Discovery
Elena Patten
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(336) 334-4657, e_patten@uncg.edu
- Autism: Social Communication
- Autism: Early Identification
Mike Perko
Associate Professor, Public Health Education
PhD The University of Alabama
(336) 256-8505, mike.perko@uncg.edu
- Performance Enhancers and Athletes
- Worksite Wellness
Susan Phillips
Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
PhD University of Maryland
(336) 256-2000, slphilli@uncg.edu
- Prevention of Hearing Loss in Musicians
- Genetics of Hearing Loss
Christopher K. Rhea
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
PhD Purdue University
(401) 368-4006, ckrhea@uncg.edu
- Advances in Rehabilitation Science
Edward N. Robinson, Jr. MD MPH
Adjunct Professor, Public Health Education
Medical Director, Guilford County Department of Public Health
MD Bowman Gray School of Medicine
(336) 641-8415, wrobins@co.guilford.nc.us
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Environmental Health
Mark Schulz
Associate Professor, Public Health Education
PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(336) 207-4368, mrschulz@uncg.edu
- Bicycle Safety - How should bicyclists interact with motor vehicles and pedestrians?
- Bicycle Helmet Use - The epidemiology of bicycle helmet use in Greensboro and the world.
- Bicycling Fatalities - The epidemiology of bicycle fatalities in North Carolina and beyond.
- Facilitating Bicycling - Factors that promote and impede bicycling.
Sandra Shultz
Professor, Kinesiology
PhD 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
Paige H. Smith
Associate Professor, Public Health Education
Director, Center for Women's Health and Wellness
PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(336) 334-4735, phsmith@uncg.edu
- Work-family-life balance
- Violence against women
- Breastfeeding
Sevil Sonmez
Professor, Hospitality & Tourism Management
PhD Pennsylvania State University
(336) 334-4413, sesonmez@uncg.edu
- Health Risks of Travel (Travel Epidemiology)
- Health Benefits of Vacations/Leisure Travel
- Tourism Sustainability
Selima Sultana
Associate Professor, Geography
PhD University of Georgia
(336) 334-3895, s_sultan@uncg.edu
- Urban Issues
- Transportation issues
- Transportation and Public Health issues
- Trails and parks
Selima Sultana
Associate Professor, Geography
PhD The University of Georgia
(336) 334-3895, s_sultan@uncg.edu
- Sustainable Transportation and Public Health
- Sustainable Urban Land use
- Children's transportation
- Geography of ethnicity
Amanda E. Tanner
Assistant Professor, Public Health Education
PhD Indiana University
(336) 334-5389, aetanner@uncg.edu
- Sexual Health
- HIV
Deborah J. Taub
Professor, Teacher Education & Higher Education
PhD University of Maryland, College Park
(336) 662-5827, djtaub@uncg.edu
- College Student Development
- College Student Transitions
- College Suicide Prevention
- College Student Mental Health
Joseph Telfair
Professor, Public Health Education
Director, Center for Social, Community and Health Research and Evaluation
DPH Johns Hopkins University
(336) 334-3240, j_telfai@uncg.edu
- Community-Based and Community-Oriented Program Evaluation and Research
- Health Practice, Research, Program Evaluation, and Policy Issues of Women, Teens and Children with Chronic Conditions (And Their Families), Special Emphasis on Sickle Cell Disease
- Public Health Genetics
- Issues of Access to, and Utilization of, health care for the poor, people of color and persons living in rural areas
- Health Practice, Research, Program Evaluation, and Policy Issues of Women, Teens and Children with Chronic Conditions (And Their Families)
- Global Public Health
- Culturally Competent Service delivery
Aaron Terranova
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology
EdD The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-3563, abterran@uncg.edu
- Job Satisfaction
- Injury Assessment
Dayna R. Touron
Associate Professor, Psychology
PhD Syracuse University
(336) 256-0410, d_touron@uncg.edu
- Cognitive Aging
- Aging and Learning
- Aging and Metacognition
Denise Tucker
Associate Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders
PhD University of Virginia
(336) 256-2004, datucker@uncg.edu
- Tinnitus - Ringing in the Ears
- Hearing Loss
- Aural Rehabilitation
- Cochlear Implants
Elizabeth Van Horn
Associate Professor, Adult Health Nursing
PhD The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
(336) 334-4942, e_vanhorn@uncg.edu
- Recovery from Traumatic Injury
- Family Integrity Promotion
- Evidence-based Practice
- Teaching with Technology
Janice I Wassel
Director, Gerontology
PhD Pennsylvania State University
(336) 256-1020, jiwassel@uncg.edu
- Demography and Aging
- Business and Aging, Silver Industries
- Senior Sandwich, Boomers, Ageism
- Family Caregiving and Aging
Gideon Wasserberg
Assistant Professor, Biology
PhD Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
(336) 256-0098, g_wasser@uncg.edu
- Ecology of Infectious Diseases
Bei Wu
Associate Professor, Gerontology
PhD University of Massachusetts Boston
(336) 256-8579, b_wu@uncg.edu
- Long-term Care
- Dementia Caregivers
- International Aging
- Health Disparities
David Wyrick
Associate Professor, Public Health Education
PhD The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-4501, dlwyrick@uncg.edu
- Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention with High School and College Students and Student-Athletes
- Prevention of High-Risk Drinking with College Students
- Protecting and Promoting Health through Entrepreneurship
Scott Young
Professor & Department Chair, Counseling & Educational Development
PhD The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
(336) 334-3464, jsyoung3@uncg.edu
- Interface of Spirituality, Religion and Counseling/Mental Health
- Anxiety, Depression and Other Mental Health Concerns