Alexander, Matthew
Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of MedicineMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsFundamental mechanisms of neuromuscular disorders such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and others in search of novel therapeutic approaches
Allendorfer, Jane
Associate Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsCutting edge neuroimaging (Civitan Neuroimaging Laboratory) techniques to understand and to treat epilepsy and TBI consequences
Ananth, Amitha
Assistant Professor of Pediatric NeurologyDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsRett Syndrome and other childhood degenerative and genetic disorders
Andrabi, Shaida
Professor of Pharmacology and ToxicologyDepartment of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsMitochondria and their role in neuronal death in stroke and Parkinson’s Disease
Andrews, William
Professor Emeritus of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsEffects of hypertension and prematurity on neurodevelopment
Arthur, Edmund
Assistant Professor of OptometryDepartment of Optometry & Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research InterestsDiabetic Retionopathy
Banaszak Holl, Mark
Professor and Associate Dean for Research
Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, School of Engineering
Research interests
Autism, Engineering Novel Therapeutics, Environmental Exposures & Neurodevelopment.
Ball, Karlene
University Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsAging-related visual, cognitive, and motor abilities, particularly driving skills
Beas, Sofia
Assistant Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsMotivation and decision-making with relevance to substance use disorders, major depression, and OCD
Bebin, Martina
Professor of Neurology, Director of UAB Tuberous Sclerosis ClinicDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsTuberous Sclerosis patients and families, TSC Center of Excellence (TS Alliance)
Benveniste, Tika
Professor of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsImmune system/brain interactions of relevance to multiple sclerosis, brain cancer, among other neuroimmune disorders
Bevensee, Mark
Professor of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsAcid-base transport and pH controls in brain, heart, and kidney
Blalock, Edwin
Professor of MedicineDepartment of Medicine, School of Medicine
Research InterestsCystic fibrosis and related pulmonary conditions
Bhat, Krishna
Professor of Biomedical EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering
Research InterestsMolecular genetics of neurodegeneration
Bolding, Mark
Associate Professor of RadiologyDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsMRI for targeted drug delivery to the brain (for brain cancer, among other issues)
Bowers, Deborah
Assistant Professor of NursingDepartment of Nursing Family, Community & Health Systems, College of Nursing
Research InterestsHealthcare access disparities
Bryant, Pamela
Assistant Professor of NursingDepartment of Nursing Family, Community & Health Systems, College of Nursing
Research InterestsNewborns and pediatric epilepsy surgery
Carlo, Waldemar
Professor of Pediatrics, Director Division of Neonatology, Director of NICU, PI of the NICHD Cooperative Neonatal Research Network GrantDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsNeurodevelopmental effects of premature birth and complications thereof
Chang, Chenbei
Professor of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsEarly embryonic development in vertebrate model systems
Cohen, Mitch
Professor & Chair of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsPediatric gastroenterology, vaccines for diarrheal illnesses
Cook, Edwin
Associate Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsEmotion and emotional memories in humans of relevance for PTSD and other anxiety disorders
Corcoran, Stephanie
Assistant Professor of Curriculum and InstructionDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education
Research InterestsEarly learning/education and reading
Costa, Kaue M
Assistant Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsVentral midbrain dopamine neuron activity, and the subsequent release of dopamine in different forebrain regions, represent behaviorally relevant information and support different modes of learning.
Crowder, Camerron
Assistant Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsRare genetic causes of autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, pre-clinical treatments studies on genetic ASD/ID
Crowe, Michael
Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsCognitive aging and dementia
Cruikshank, Scott
Assistant Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsCortex to thalamus crosstalk and their relevance to pediatric epilepsy, stroke, and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Cummings, Kirstie
Assistant Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsNeuronal substrates of emotional learning of relevance to PTSD and related learned anxiety disorders
Day, Jeremy
Associate Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsMechanisms of substance use disorders and how genes can control and possibly treat this enigmatic group of disorders
Dure, Leon
Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsChildhood movement disorders
Ennis, Robin
Professor of Curriculum and InstructionDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education
Research InterestsEducation in childhood behavioral disorders and issues
Evancho, Alexandra
Assistant Professor of Physical TherapyDepartment of Physical Therapy, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsImproving physical therapy interventions
Fifolt, Matthew
Associate Professor of Health Policy & OrganizationDepartment of Health Policy & Organization, School of Public Health
Research InterestsHealthcare system delivery to pediatric populations
Galli, Aurelio
Professor of SurgeryDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine
Research InterestsSubstance use disorders especially stimulant use disorders
Gamble, Karen
Professor & Vice Chair of PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsHow nutrition, disease states, and exercise affect our daily 24-hour rhythms of activity and sleep
Gamlin, Paul
Professor of OphthalmologyDepartment of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsMechanism of visual loss in the retina and gene therapy research to prevent blindness
Gavin, Cristin
Associate Professor of Neurobiology, Director of Undergraduate Neuroscience Major Program, Associate Dean for Biomedical ProgramsDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsPedagogy research
Gawne, Timothy
Professor of OptometryDepartment of Department of Optometry & Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research Interests“Epidemic” of nearsightedness or “myopia” among children and adults
Goldberg, Matthew
Associate Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsGenetic causes of Parkinson’s Disease and identifying potential therapeutics
Goyal, Monisha
Professor of Pediatric NeurologyDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsPediatric epilepsy, Tuberous Sclerosis, among other pediatric neurology disorders
Grant, Merida
Associate Professor of PsychiatryDepartment of Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsDepression in children, mechanisms and treatment
Gross, Alecia
Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsHuman and animal retina disorders including gene regulation therapy to combat eye disease
Guest, Kristi
Associate Professor of Psychology, Disability Services Coordinator for UAB Early Head Start Program, Research Coordinator for UAB Civitan-Sparks Clincs, Executive Board for Central Alabama Early Intervention CouncilDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsDevelopmental assessments on at-risk children
Hardaway, James
Assistant Professor of PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsObesity, eating disorders, and motivated behavioral mechanisms and treatments
Hearld, Kristine Ria
Professor of Health Services AdministrationDepartment of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsSystems of healthcare delivery
Heinrich, Christopher
Professor & Chair of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsChildhood exposure to violence/trauma and effects on learning and neurodevelopment
Herskowitz, Jeremy
Associate Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsHuman Alzheimer’s Disease postmortem brain tissue and model systems
Hjelmeland, Anita
Associate Professor of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences<
Research InterestsMechanisms and therapeutic targets for glioblastma and related brain tumor pathology
Hogewood, Connie
Instructor of Nursing Family, Community, & Health SystemsDepartment of Nursing Family, Community & Health Systems, College of Nursing
Research InterestsDecreasing/preventing cesarean delivery
Hopkins, Maria
Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsSocial development in children with Autism Specturm Disorders, particularly issues of emotional recognition and social cognition, social robot research to facilitate social skills training in ASD
Hurst, Anna
Associate Professor of Clinical GeneticsAcademic Joint Departments, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsExpanding the availability of genomic sequencing for children with complex healthcare needs and incorporating phenotypic information into interpreting genomic data.
Iverson Hitchcock, Laurel
Associate Professor of Social WorkDepartment of Social Work, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsChildren with special health care needs
Jackson, Janice
Professor & Chair of Pediatric DentistryDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry
Research InterestsTreating teeth of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Johnson, Karmie
Assistant Professor of NursingDepartment of Nursing Family, Community & Health Systems, College of Nursing
Research InterestsMental health nursing with an emphasis in the child/adolescent population
Jordan, Jeremy
Assistant Professor of Nursing Family, Community, & Health SystemsDepartment of Nursing Family, Community, & Health Systems, School of Nursing
Research InterestsPediatric acute/critical care and pediatric neurologic injuries
Kadisha, Inga
Associate Professor of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsAlzheimer’s Disease and cognitive issues with aging
Kana, Rajesh
Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and SciencesMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsSocial cognitive and affective neuroscience, neuroimaging, autism spectrum disorders, brain and language
Kano, Shinichi
Associate Professor of Psychiatry-Behavioral NeurobiologyDepartment of Psychiatry - Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsNeural circuit mechanisms, role of immune cells
Khanal, Safal
Assistant Professor of Optometry & Vision ScienceDepartment of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research InterestsRefractive errors; emmetropization and refractive development; retinal, choroidal, and scleral mechanisms of eye growth regulation, myopia onset, progression, and treatment; visual electrophysiology
Khatri, Snehal
Associate Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsGeneral Pediatrics clinic for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders patients and their families
Kilgo, Jennifer
University Professor of Curriculum InstructionDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction, School of Education
Research InterestsEarly intervention and early childhood special education to optimize the lives of children with neurodevelopmental disorders
King, Peter
Professor & Vice Chair of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research Interests Lou Gherig’s Disease or ALS to discover best practices for treatment and care
Knight, David
Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsHuman learning, memory, and emotion, as well as PTSD in children
Kong, Michele
Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsOptimizing pediatric intensive care, research on removing barriers to diagnosis and delivery of care to those children with sensory, social, and communication challenges
Korf, Bruce
Professor & Chief Genomics OfficerDepartment of Genetics, Joint Health Sciences
Research Interests
Genetic diagnosis of rare pediatric disorders including neurofibromatosis. Dr. Korf is sequencing the genomes of well and ill patients to discover novel causes and contributions to pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders.
Kraft, Timothy
Professor of OptometryDepartment of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research InterestsCones, Retina rod photoreceptor
Lahti, Adrienne
Professor & Chair of PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, School of MedicineMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsHuman schizophrenia and psychosis to identify how this occurs and how to prevent and treat it
Lanzi, Robin
Professor of Health Behavior and PsychologyDepartment of Health Behavior, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsMental well being in children, especially those with neurodevelopmental disabilities and chronic health conditions
Lefkowitz, Elliot
Professor of MicrobiologyDepartment of Microbiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsHow the gut microbiome (bacteria living in the intestines) plays a role in disease state and progression
Lucas, Elizabeth
Assistant Professor of PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsSex differences in PTSD and related brain circuitry for learning, memory, and emotions
Lubin, Farah
Professor of Neurobiology and Distinguished ProfessorDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health SciencesMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsMolecular and genetic basis of learning and memory, also epilepsy and Alzheimer’s related research
Ludwine Messiaen
Professor of Clinical GeneticsDepartment of Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsNeurofibromatosis and related neurodevelopmental disorders such as PTEN and other ras-opathies
Madan-Swain, Avi
Professor of Pediatric Hematology-OncologyDivision of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsSchool reentry for chronically ill youth, as well as individual and familial adaptation and coping, quality of life issues and neurocognitive functioning in survivors of childhood leukemia, brain tumors, and blood and marrow transplants.
Markert, James
Professor & Chair of NeurosurgeryDepartment of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine
Research InterestsAdvanced, viral gene therapy for pediatric and adult brain tumors
Matthies, Heinrich
Assistant Professor of SurgeryDepartment of Surgery, School of Medicine
Research InterestsBrain development and neurodevelopmental disorders and substance use disorders
McGuinn, Laura
Professor and Division Head Developmental and Behavioral PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsDirects the clinical operation at Civitan-Sparks Clinics for autism, intellectual, and developmental disabilities
Might, Matt
Professor of Medicine and Director Precision Medicine InstituteDepartment of Medicine, School of Medicine
Research InterestsMachine learning/artificial intelligence to work on FDA-approved cures to human rare genetic disorders
Mitchell, Stephen
Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Director of Civitan-Sparks Dental ClinicDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry
Research InterestsTreating teeth of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Mohamed, Ismail
Professor of Pediatric NeurologyDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsMRI and Magnetic Electroencephalogram (MEG) to understand and treat pediatric epilepsy
Mrug, Sylvie
University Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsTraumatic stress and violence in pediatric populations and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders and adverse cognitive consequences
Murdaugh, Donna
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Hematology-OncologyDivision of Hematology-Oncology,Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsNeuropsychological Assessment, Neuroimaging Techniques
Nabors, Burt
Professor of Neurology and Vice Chair for ResearchDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsRNA binding proteins in brain tumor biology and treatment
Ness, Jayne
Professor of Pediatric Neurology and Director of the Center for Pediatric Onset Demyelinating Disease ClinicDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsPediatric multiple sclersosis and other demyelinating disorders of childhood as well as outcome following neonatal brain injury
Newsom, Cassandra
Associate Professor of Neurobiology, Associate Director of Civitan International Research CenterDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research Interests
Human neurodevelopment research, patient registry/database, clinical trials
Nicholas, Anthony
Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsParkinson’s Disease and related movement disorders
Niwa, Minae
Associate Professor of PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsNeural mechanisms underlying social behaviors, autism, and schizophrenia along with substance use disorders
Oechslin, Tamara
Associate Professor of OptometryDepartment of Department of Optometry & Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research InterestsPreterm infant development and visual development and care
O’Kelley, Sarah
Associate Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and SciencesMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsDiagnosing/treating patients with autism, PI of LEND and UCEDD Training Programs, ASD treatment outcome, family functioning in ASD and NDD
Peralta-Carcelen, Myriam
Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsNeurodevelopmental outcomes of premature birth and its complications, MPI of the HEAL study of pregnant mothers and effects of substance use disorders on neurodevelopmental outcomes
Percy, Alan
Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsRett Syndrome and related genetic disorders of early neurodevelopment
Ponnazhagan, Selverangan
Assistant Professor of Molecular & Cellular PathologyDepartment of Pathology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsAdeno-associated virus (AAV)-mediated gene therapy of human diseases
Powell, Craig
Professor & Chair of Neurobiology, Director Civitan International Research Center, Director of Animal Behavioral Assessment Core, Director of MS2 10-week Neuroscience CourseDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsGenetic models of autism and intellectual disability
Pruett, Brandon
Associate Professor of PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsHuman schizophrenia mechanisms and treatments
Qin, Hongwei
Associate Professor of Cell, Developmental and Integrative BiologyAcademic Joint Departments
Research Interests The function of SOCS3, a negative regulator of the JAK/STAT pathway, in cells of the myeloid lineage in the pathogenesis of animal models for MS, EAE, PD, AD, colitis and tumorigenesis.
Quinet, Julie
Assistant Professor of Optometry and Vision ScienceDepartment of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research InterestsThe study of the oculomotor system and more specifically, the neuronal network involved in coordinated eye movements in three-dimensional space.
Raman, Chander
Professor of DermatologyDepartment of Dermatology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsAutoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis and systemic lupus erythematosus
Rice, Marti
Professor of Nursing Family, Community, & Health SystemsDepartment of Nursing Family, Community, & Health Systems, School of Nursing
Research InterestsStress and anger behaviors in children and effects on systemic diseases
Richter, Caroline
Assistant Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsNDDs, Learning Disabilities, Williams Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, STARS Laboratory
Roberson, Erik
Professor of Neurology, Director of UAB’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and UAB’s Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental TherapeuticsDepartment of Neurology, School of MedicineMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsUnderstanding Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias such as fronto-temporal dementia (FTD) using mouse models and human subjects
Roberts, Rosalinda
Professor Emeritus of PsychiatryDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsSchizophrenia mechanisms and treatment
Robin, Nathaniel
Professor of Clinical GeneticsDepartment of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsSyndrome identification, Craniofacial Genetics, Medial Education
Rocque, Brandon
Professor of NeurosurgeryDepartment of Neurosurgery, School of MedicineMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsPsychological and developmental consequences of pediatric neurosurgical diagnoses such as hydrocephalus, brain tumors, spina bifida among others
Saxena, Ankur
Associate Professor of Cell, Developmental and Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology, Academic Joint Departments
Research InterestsResolving Spatiotemporally-Specific Multicellular Dynamics In Vivo During Olfactory Neurogenesis
Ryan, Sarah
Assistant Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Medical Education, School of Medicine
Research InterestsDiagnosing/treating patients with autism
Ryan, Thomas
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular GeneticsDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsGenetic cures for sickle cell anemia using animal models and human subjects approaches
Schwartz, Justin
Associate Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsDiagnosing/treating patients with autism
Schwebel, David
University Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsInjury prevention and awareness to prevent injury-related neurodevelopmental disorders
Sharer, J. Daniel
Professor of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences and Director of Biochemical Genetics LabDepartment of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsRare childhood metabolic disorders of carnitine and other metabolic disorders of childhood
Sims, Brian
Associate Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of MedicineMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsPreterm neonatal brain injury prevention and treatment in the neonatal intensive care unit
Sincich, Lawrence
Professor of Vision Sciences Department of Optometry & Vision ScienceDepartment of Optometry & Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research InterestsCombining physiological and anatomical approaches to delineate how visual signals are transformed from neuron to neuron at early stages of the primate visual system.
Sloane, Michael
Associate Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsHuman vision and cognitive function
Smith, Tedra
Associate Professor of Nursing Family, Community, & Health SystemsDepartment of Nursing Family, Community, & Health Systems, School of Nursing
Research InterestsSimulations to reduce stress and anxiety to decrease stress of caregivers to pediatric patients
Sorge, Robert
Associate Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsInnate immune system in pain and substance use disorders
Srivastava, Sarika
Assistant Professor of Genetics Research DivisionDepartment of Genetics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsMitochondrial biology and metabolism, neurometabolic disorders, omics technologies, mitochondria targeted therapies
Stavros, Despina
Associate Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsAdolescent and teen driving skills development and injury prevention therein
Stoppelbein, Laura
Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsChildhood stress and health outcomes along with the role of stress in autism spectrum disorders
Strang, Christianne
Assistant Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsHuman vision and retina function using electrophysiology in model systems
Sun, HaoSheng
Assistant Professor of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology and Scientist in Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)Department of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsMechanisms of brain and nervous system development
Sztul, Elizabeth
Professor of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsFundamental mechanisms of protein movement and localization within cells of relevance to cancer and host of other pediatric conditions
Szaflarski, Jerzy
Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsFunctional magnetic resonance imaging and MEG to diagnose source of seizure activity for surgical treatment
Taub, Edward
University Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsConstraint-induced movement therapy wherein children are forced to make use of an affected limb leading to improvements in outcomes among kids with cerebral palsy
Theibert, Anne
Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsTeaching multiple courses on neuroscience and neurodevelopment to undergraduate neuroscience majors and others at UAB
Thirumalai, Mohanraj
Associate Professor of Health Services AdministrationDepartment of Health Services Administration, School of Health Professions
Research InterestsInterventions and apps online to promote physical activity intervention for children and others with disabilities
Thornton, John
Emeritus Professor of Pediatric DentistryDepartment of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry
Research InterestsCaring for the teeth and general well being of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities
Townes, Tim
Emeritus Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular GeneticsDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsGenetic cures for sickle cell anemia using animal models and human subjects approaches
Turan, Bulent
Associate Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsHIV prevention and healthcare access
Turan, Janet
Professor of Health Policy and OrganizationDepartment of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health
Research InterestsHIV services, testing, prevention, transmission from mother-to-child
Turner, Candice
Associate Professor of OptometryDepartment of Optometry and Vision Science, School of Optometry
Research InterestsOcular pharmacology, Clinical skills and methods, Clinical management
Tyler, Jamie
Professor of EngineeringDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering
Research InterestsNovel products and approaches to enhance brain health and cognition through technologies such as focused ultrasound, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and other advanced approaches
Uswatte, Gitendra
Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsBehavioral factors in development and treatment of physical disability following nervous system injury in pediatric populations among others
Vance, David
Professor of Nursing Acute, Chronic & Continuing CareDepartment of Nursing Acute, Chronic & Continuing Care, School of Nursing
Research InterestsHIV treatment and prevention of transmission
Ver Hoef, Lawrence
Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsAdvanced imaging including the Civitan Neuroimaging Laboratory to examine how epilepsy starts and how it can be prevented/treated
Visscher, Kristina
Associate Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health SciencesMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsVisual cortex plasticity as a means to overcome retinal degeneration as well as research on imaging in super-agers and Alzheimer’s Disease
Volpicelli-Daley, Laura
Assistant Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsParkinson’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia
Wadiche, Jacques
Professor of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsHow synapses work to connect and communicate from one neuron to the other, focusing on cerebellar synapses
Wadiche, Linda
Professor & Vice Chair of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health SciencesMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsHow newly born neurons integrate into brain circuits in the hippocampal formation
Walker, Harrison
Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsParkinson’s Disease and optimization of deep brain stimulation for therapy
Watts, Ray
Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsParkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
Wesselmann, Ursula
Professor of AnesthesiologyDepartment of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsPain mechanisms and treatments
Whitley, Richard
Distinguished Professor of PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, School of Medicine
Research InterestsChildhood infectious disorders and director of Southern Research’s drug discovery alliance program
Wickliffe, Jeffrey
Professor & Chair of Environmental SciencesDepartment of Environmental Sciences, School of Public HealthMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsEnvironmental influences on neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental disorders
Wilson, Scott
Associate Professor & Vice Chair of NeurobiologyDepartment of Neurobiology, Joint Health SciencesMcNulty Scientist
Research InterestsDevelopment and function of the nervous system
Wingate, Martha
Professor and Chair of Health Policy and OrganizationDepartment of Health Policy and Organization, School of Public Health
Research InterestsMaternal-child health and perinatal issues that affect neurodevelopment, keeping mothers alive and offspring healthy
Wyss, Michael
Professor of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsEducates Birmingham inner city children in science research education to foster interest in the next generation of neuroscientists and care providers
Yacoubian, Talene
Professor of NeurologyDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsParkinson’s Disease models in search of potential therapeutic targets
Yoder, Brad
Professor & Chair of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative BiologyDepartment of Cell, Developmental, & Integrative Biology, Joint Health Sciences
Research InterestsCliopathies (sensory antennae on all cells) and their role in Polycystic Kidney Disease and neurodevelopmental and retinal disorders
Young, Hui-Ju (Zoe)
Scientist of UAB/Lakeshore Research Collaborative
Research InterestsRehabilitation of pediatric populations
Younger, Jarred
Professor of PsychologyDepartment of Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Research InterestsMechanisms and treatments for pain caused by neuroinflammation
Zhang, Jianhua
Professor of PathologyDepartment of Pathology, School of Medicine
Research InterestsRedox mechanisms and autophagy across the spectrum of diseases such as stroke, cancer, multiple sclerosis, and more
Zhang, Ping
Professor of DentistryDepartment of Dentistry, School of Medicine
Research InterestsOsteoimmunology
Zierold, Kristina
Professor of Environmental Health SciencesDepartment of Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health
Research InterestsEnvironmental influences on neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental disorders