Faculty for the B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science program come from the School of Health Professions and the School of Medicine.
Our faculty create a culture of innovation and collaboration that embraces social responsibility and entrepreneurial principles. UAB faculty are teachers, scholars, researchers, clinicians and entrepreneurs who earn the highest honors in their fields, lead professional societies and provide exceptional mentoring and training.
Faculty & Staff
Cara Bullard, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
SHPB 389
205-996-1359
Jennifer Christy, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Professor and DPT Program Director, SHP Assistant Dean for Faculty Affairs
SHPB 331
205-934-5903
Christopher Hurt, PhD
Associate Professor and B.S. in Disability Studies and Rehabilitation Science Program Director
SHPB 334
205-934-8517
Donald Lein, Jr. PT, PhD
Bergman/Pinkston Endowed Professor, Director of Continuing Education and Community Outreach, Professor
SHPB 336
205-934-0241
John D. Lowman, PT, PhD
Director of Residency Education,
Associate Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist
SHPB 344
205-934-5892
LaDarius (LD) Woods, PT, DPT, PhD, CSCS
Director of Belonging,
Associate Professor
SHPB 341
205-934-6264
David M. Morris, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Chair, Department of Physical Therapy, Professor
SHPB 383
205-934-0418
Abebaw Yohannes, MSc, PhD
Professor
SHPB 372
205-996-1579
Tara Pearce, PT, DHS
Director of Clinical Education, Associate Professor
SHPB 332
205-934-5964
Patty Perez, PT, DScPT
Director of Student Affairs, Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
SHPB 387
205-934-9104
Ashley Parish, PT, DPT, CRT
Associate Professor
Board-Certified Cardiopulmonary Clinical Specialist
SHPB 376
205-975-1976
William Reed, DC, PhD
Director, PhD in Rehabilitation Science, Professor
WEBB 379
205-934-3261
Elizabeth Wylie, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
SHPB 386
205-975-9994
Brian King, PT, MSPT
Assistant Professor
Board-Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist
SHPB 333
205-975-3592
Alex Evancho, PT, DPT
Assistant Professor
SRS R027
205-996-8130
Melanie Hart, PhD
Professor
SHPB 386
205-934-0066
Tracee Synco, PhD
Assistant Professor
SHPB 374
205-996-7191
Andrea Bowens, PT, DPT, PhD
Associate Professor
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
SHPB 370
205-934-5901
Laura White, PT, DScPT
Associate Professor,
Board-Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
SHPB 335
205-934-5447
Affiliated Faculty
Jereme D. Wilroy, PhD
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Byron Lai, PhD
Assistant Professor, Div. of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Gavin Jenkins, PhD
Professor, Chair, Dept. of Occupational Therapy