JOHN G. RANGOS, SR. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES FACULTY PROFILES
Fevzi Akinci, PhD, MHA Dean JOHN G. RANGOS, SR. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
MISSION Educating healthcare professionals to engage and serve diverse local and global communities to advance healthcare.
VISION We will be leaders in educational innovation, interdisciplinary research, and community engagement. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Athletic Training...... 2
Health Management Systems...... 4
Occupational Therapy...... 5
Physical Therapy...... 9
Physician Assistant Studies...... 13
Speech-Language Pathology...... 16 ATHLETIC TRAINING
JASON SCIBEK, PhD, LAT, ATC Department Chair and Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Michigan (Kinesiology) MA – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Sports Medicine) BS – Gettysburg College (Health and Exercise Science) Research Interests: • Role of pain, strength and neuromuscular control on shoulder kinematics • Upper and lower extremity kinetic chain assessment for injury prevention • Role of functional and core stabilization training on performance and injury prevention
ERICA BEIDLER, PhD, LAT, ATC Assistant Professor Education: PhD – Michigan State University (Kinesiology) MEd – University of Virginia (Kinesiology, concentration in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training) BS – Mercyhurst University (Athletic Training) Research Interests: • Sport-related concussions • Psychology of injury • Mental health and wellness
KEITH M. GORSE, EdD, ATC, LAT Assistant Professor Clinical Coordinator Education: EdD – Duquesne University (Instructional Leadership Excellence) MEd – University of Pittsburgh (Secondary Sciences) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Secondary Science, Athletic Training) Research Interests: • Youth sport injuries • Emergency action planning
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SARAH MANSPEAKER, PhD, ATC Assistant Professor Education: PhD – Old Dominion University (Human Movement Science, Cognate in Curriculum and Instruction) MSEd – Old Dominion University (Physical Education/Athletic Training) BS – Duquesne University (Athletic Training) Research Interests: • Interprofessional education and practice • Clinical simulation • Evidence-based practice
PAULA TUROCY, EdD, LAT, ATC Associate Professor Director, Pre-Medical and Health Professions Programs Education: EdD – University of Virginia (Curriculum and Instruction: Medical Curriculum) MA – Michigan State University (Sports Medicine) BS – West Chester State College (Athletic Training and Health, and Physical Education) Research Interests: • Interprofessional education for healthcare professionals • Program development and evaluation • Athletic training
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FEVZI AKINCI, PhD, MHA Dean and Professor Education: PhD – St. Louis University (Health Services Research) MHA – St. Louis University (Health Administration) BS – Hacettepe University (Health Administration) Research Interests: • Burden of disease and chronic care management • Health care access and utilization • Comparative international studies
HACER ÖZGEN NARCI, PhD Department Chair and Professor Education: PhD – Virginia Commonwealth University (Health Services Organization and Research) MS – Hacettepe University (Health Institutions Management) BS – Hacettepe University (Health Administration) Research Interests: • Efficiency in healthcare • Health financing, out-of-pocket payments • Health services research methods
JOAN M. KIEL, PhD, CHPS Professor Education: PhD – New York University (Health Policy and Management) MA – New York University (Philosophy) MPA – New York University (Health Administration and Policy) MSN – Duquesne University (Nursing) BS – Duquesne University (Nursing) Research Interests: • Information technology in healthcare • HIPAA • Mintzberg and Drucker theories
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JAMIE MUÑOZ, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA Department Chair and Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Pittsburgh (Educational Psychology) MS – University of Illinois at Chicago (Occupational Therapy) BS – Kansas University (Occupational Therapy) Research Interests: • Occupational therapy practice in criminal justice system • Outcomes measurement of community based programming • Time use and person environment interaction patterns of marginalized populations
JERYL BENSON, EdD, OTR/L Associate Professor Education: EdD – Duquesne University (Educational Leadership) MS – University of Pittsburgh (Motor Development) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Occupational Therapy) Research Interests: • School based practice, sensory processing disorders and occupation • Integration of occupation in pediatric practice and the occupational performance of children with sensory processing disorders
MEGHAN BLASKOWITZ, DrPH, OTR/L Assistant Professor Education: DrPH – State University of New York at Albany (Public Health) MOT – Duquesne University (Occupational Therapy) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Health disparities among people with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD) • Quality of life for people with IDD • Health policy (Medicaid) research
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ANN B. COOK, OTD, OTR/L Clinical Associate Professor Education: OTD – Chatham University (Occupational Therapy) MS – Gannon University (Occupational Therapy) BS – Gannon University (Occupational Therapy) Research Interests: • Treatment techniques to recover lost function in burn-injured populations • Quality of life of patients and caregivers after stroke or brain injury • Quality improvement in fieldwork and residency experiences
ELIZABETH DeIULIIS, OTD, OTR/L Assistant Professor Assistant Department Chair Academic Fieldwork Coordinator Education: OTD – Chatham University (Occupational Therapy) MOT – Duquesne University (Occupational Therapy) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Professionalism and professional behaviors • Community-engaged learning, experiential education and fieldwork education practices in occupational therapy • Role of occupational therapy and breast cancer
ELENA DONOSO BROWN, PhD, OTR/L Assistant Professor Education: PhD – University of Washington (Rehabilitation Science) MS – Duquesne University (Occupational Therapy) BS – Duquesne University (Health Science) Research Interests: • Assessment and rehabilitation of adults with neurological disorders • Rehabilitation recommendations to improve health outcomes and decrease care costs • Use of technology in measurement of clinical outcomes and the classroom
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RETTA MARTIN, MS, OTR/L Clinical Instructor Education: MS – University of Pittsburgh (Rehabilitation Science with a concentration in Occupational Therapy) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Occupational Therapy) Research Interests: • Management of chronic pain • Critical thinking in education
AMY MATTILA, PhD, OTR/L Assistant Professor Education: PhD – Robert Morris University (Instructional Management and Leadership) MBA – University of Phoenix (Health Care Administration) MS – Duquesne University (Occupational Therapy) BA – Duquesne University (Psychology) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Occupational therapy psychosocial practice • Evidence based interventions to promote OT’s role in behavioral healthcare team
RICHARD SIMPSON, PhD Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Michigan (Bioengineering) MS – University of Michigan (Computer Science and Engineering) MS – University of Michigan (Bioengineering) BS – Virginia Tech (Computer Science) Research Interests: • Algorithms to automatically adapt behavior of assistive and educational technologies to changes in the needs and abilities of the user • Analysis of quantitative data in real-world environments from sensors or user input • Integrate tools into clinical service delivery process
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ANN STUART, OTD, OTR/L Clinical Assistant Professor Education: OTD – Chatham University (Occupational Therapy) MOT – Western Michigan University (Occupational Therapy) BS – St. Lawrence University (Psychology) Research Interests: • Leadership volunteering in professional organizations • Multi-generational collaboration for professional development • Telehealth in caregiver support for dementia • Legislative advocacy by occupational therapists
KIMBERLY A. SZUCS, PhD, OTR/L Assistant Professor Education: PhD – The Ohio State University (Health and Rehabilitation Sciences) MS – The Ohio State University (Anatomy) BS – The Ohio State University (Occupational Therapy) Research Interests: • Describing biomechanical and neuromotor control changes that are precursors to the development of cumulative trauma disorders and pathology • Work ergonomics, specifically the effects of manual labor and computer work on joint motion and muscle activation • Effects of pain on physical activity, occupational performance, and anxiety
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CHRISTOPHER R. CARCIA, PhD, PT, SCS, OCS Department Chair and Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Virginia (Kinesiology – Sports Medicine) MS – Institute of Health Professions at Massachusetts General Hospital (Physical Therapy-Orthopedics) BS – Arcadia University (Physical Therapy) Research Interests: • Clinical biomechanics of the knee and shoulder • Prevention of ACL injuries • Use of functional tests to predict injury
DIANE BORELLO-FRANCE, PhD, PT Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Pittsburgh (Motor Learning and Motor Control) MS – University of Pittsburgh (Physical Therapy) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Clinical Teaching) Research Interests: • Behavioral and physical therapy interventions for pelvic floor disorders
ANNE M. BURROWS, PhD, DPT Professor Education: PhD – University of Pittsburgh (Biological Anthropology) DPT – Slippery Rock University (Physical Therapy) MS – University of Pittsburgh (Anthropology) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Biology) Research Interests: • Primate feeding biomechanics • Non-vocal communication • Primate facial expression and its evolution
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REGINA HARBOURNE, PhD, PT, PCS, FAPTA Assistant Professor Education: PhD – University of Nebraska-Lincoln/Omaha (Development Psychology) MS – University of North Carolina (Physical Therapy) BS – Medical College of Virginia (Physical Therapy) Research Interests: • Efficacy of intervention for children with disabilities, specifically infants • Postural control; infant development of motor control • Visual attention and motor control • Cognitive and motor interaction during development
KENNETH J. HAVRILLA, DPT, PT Assistant Professor Assistant Department Chair Director of Clinical Education Education: DPT – Temple University (Physical Therapy) MS – University of Pittsburgh (Health Related Professions) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Physical Therapy) Research Interests: • Utilizing academic community engaged scholarship and high fidelity human simulation • Innovative and integrative teaching methodologies • Student preparation for the assessment and treatment of patients in the ICU
BENJAMIN R. KIVLAN, PhD, PT, SCS, OCS, CSCS Assistant Professor Education: PhD – Duquesne University (Rehabilitation Science) MS – Duquesne University (Rehabilitation Science) MPT – University of Pittsburgh (Physical Therapy) BS – Elon University (Exercise/Sports Science) Research Interests: • Musculoskeletal anatomy • Functional performance testing • Post-operative rehabilitation and outcomes
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MATTHEW KOSTEK, PhD, FACSM Associate Professor Education: Post-Doc – Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University School of Medicine (Molecular Genetics of Muscle) PhD – University of Maryland (Exercise Physiology and Genetics) MS – Ball State University (Clinical Exercise Physiology) BS – Youngstown State University (Exercise Science) Research Interests: • Muscle physiology of aging, injury, and rehabilitation • Duchenne muscular dystrophy • Genetics of sports medicine and rehabilitation
GREGORY F. MARCHETTI, PhD, PT, CPE Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Pittsburgh (Epidemiology) MS – University of Pittsburgh, (Health and Rehabilitation Sciences) BS – University of Maryland (Physical Therapy) Research Interests: • Epidemiology, health outcomes and biostatistics • Oculomotor and postural control effects of mild traumatic brain injury • Ergonomic analysis, intervention and system design
MARY MARCHETTI, PhD, PT, GCS Assistant Professor Education: PhD – University of Pittsburgh (Rehabilitation Sciences) MS – University of Pittsburgh (PT/Neurologic Focus) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Physical Therapy) BS – Bridgewater State College (Adaptive Physical Education) Research Interests: • Balance and fall risk prevention in older adults • Postural control in older adults with dementia/cognitive dysfunction • Staff training in residential facilities for older adults
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ROBROY MARTIN, PhD, PT, CSCS Professor Education: PhD – University of Pittsburgh (Rehabilitation Science) BS – State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse (Physical Therapy) Research Interests: • Musculoskeletal disorders of the lower extremities • Labral tears and hip arthroscopy • Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) • Hip Outcome Score (HOS)
MARTHA SOMERS, DPT, PT Assistant Professor Education: DPT – Slippery Rock (Physical Therapy) MS – Duke University (Physical Therapy) BA – Earlham College (Psychology) Research Interests: • Integration and application in the field of rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
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BRIDGET C. CALHOUN, DrPH, PA-C Department Chair and Associate Professor Education: DrPH – University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health (Infectious Diseases and Microbiology) MPH – University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health MMS – St. Francis University (Medical Science) BS – St. Francis University (Physician Assistant) Research Interests: • HIV/AIDS • Public Health • Global Health
KRISTIN D’ACUNTO, MPA, PA-C Assistant Professor Education: MPA – Duquesne University (Physician Assistant) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • HIV/AIDS • ARTC – comparison of computerized and paper and pencil cognitive assessments in older adults • Hepatitis and HIV coinfection
COURTNEY HARTMAN, MPAS, MHPE, PA-C Clinical Instructor Director of Clinical Education Education: MPAS – Chatham University (Physician Assistant Studies) MHPE – University of Pittsburgh (Health Promotion and Education) BS – University of Pittsburgh (Science in Movement of Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training) Research Interests: • Orthopedics • Evaluation of student outcomes in clinical year • Student perception and expectation of self-directed learning
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ALLISON A. MORGAN, MPA, PA-C Assistant Professor Academic Coordinator Education: MPA – Duquesne University (Physician Assistant) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Interprofessional education • PA education • Women’s health
ANNA NICKA, MPA, PA-C Instructor Education: MPA – Duquesne University (Physician Assistant) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Simulation • Military medicine • Family medicine • Gastroenterology
AFOKOGHENE ZINO OKPOZO, PhD Assistant Professor Education: PhD – University of Maryland (Organizational Leadership) MBBS – University of Benin Research Interests: • Improvement of health safety practices and prevention of infectious and communicable diseases • Application of ethical methods for tracking leadership behaviors and effectiveness • Development and application of ethical leadership practices for the amelioration of burnout factors among medical practitioners
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BRENDA SWANSON-BIEARMAN, DNP, MPH, RN Assistant Professor Education: DNP – Waynesburg University (Executive Leadership) MPH – University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health BSN – Carlow College (Nursing) Research Interests: • Simulation • Healthcare systems changes for patient safety • Toxicology, injury, aging
ALISON WIX, MPAS, PA-C Instructor Education: MPAS – Duquesne University (Physician Assistant Studies) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Neuropsychiatric disorders and the link between head traumas and psychiatric illness • Associations between PACKRAT data, end of rotation exams and core PA classes to find high risk students
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MIKAEL D.Z. KIMELMAN, PhD, CCC-SLP, F-ASHA Department Chair and Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Wisconsin-Madison (Communicative Disorders) MS – University of Florida (Communication Disorders) BS – California State University, Hayward (Speech Pathology and Audiology) Research Interests: • Auditory information processing • Production and perception prosody • Neurologic communication disorders; aphasia, dysarthria, traumatic brain injury
KATIE BELARDI, PHD Assistant Professor Education: PhD – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Speech and Hearing Sciences) MS – Duquesne University (Speech-Language Pathology) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Early vocal development in neurodevelopmental disorders • Communication interventions for children at-risk for autism and other disabilities • Communication interventions for adults with autism and other disabilities
CATHERINE S. BRUMBAUGH, MA, CCC-SLP Assistant Professor Externship Coordinator Education: MA – Bowling Green State University (Communication Disorders) BA – Bowling Green State University (Communication Disorders) Research Interests: • Deaf and hard of hearing individuals • Swallowing • Dysphagia
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YANG CHEN, PhD Associate Professor Director of International Linkage Program Education: PhD – University of Connecticut (Communication Sciences) MA – University of Connecticut (Communication Sciences) BS – Nanjing University (Physics) Research Interests: • Speech production and perception • Speech acoustics • Phonetics, aerodynamics, voice, swallowing
LORI J. MARRA, MA, CCC-SLP Assistant Professor Education: MA – Kent State University (Speech-Language Pathology) BA – Duquesne University (Speech Pathology and Audiology) Research Interests: • Autism Spectrum Disorder: Treatment approaches for children and young adults with ASD • Parent training in Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC) systems • Language learning disabilities in children and adolescents
KATIE MICCO, MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Instructor Education: MS – Duquesne University (Speech-Language Pathology) BS – Duquesne University (Health Sciences) Research Interests: • Speech sound disorders • Childhood apraxia of speech and pediatric motor speech disorders • Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) • Accent modification
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ANNETTE A. NEFF, MS, CCC-SLP Clinical Instructor Education: MS – The Pennsylvania State University (Communication Disorders) BA – University of Pittsburgh (Communication Science) Research Interests: • Adult language and cognition (neurological impairments in adults) • AAC in adults • Motor speech and voice disorders • Dysphagia in adults
MEGAN OVERBY, PhD, CCC-SLP Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Psychological and Cultural Studies: Speech-Language Pathology) MA – University of Iowa (Speech Pathology) BA – Denison University (Speech Science) Research Interests: • Childhood apraxia of speech and other pediatric speech sound disorders • Literacy impairments • Telepractice
HEATHER L. RUSIEWICZ, PhD, CCC-SLP Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Pittsburgh (Communication Science and Disorders) MA – University of Pittsburgh (Communication Science and Disorders) BA – University of Pittsburgh (Communication Science and Disorders) Research Interests: • Entrainment of speech and body movements in children and adults • Treatment of speech sound disorders in children and adults using manual mimicry gesture cues and ultrasound visual biofeedback • Rhythmic coordination of speech, body movement and music performance
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SUSAN E. SNYDER, AuD, CCC-A Assistant Professor Education: AuD – Arizona School of Health Sciences (Audiology) MA – Michigan State University (Audiology) BA – Michigan State University (Audiology and Speech Sciences) Research Interests: • Central Auditory Processing Disorders (CAPD) • Aural rehabilitation associated with school age children
CATERINA F. STALTARI, MA, CCC-SLP Assistant Professor Speech-Language Pathology Clinic Director Education: MA – University of Pittsburgh (Communication Sciences) BA – University of Pittsburgh Research Interests: • Treatment strategies for persons with aphasia • Use of simulation in clinical education • Evidence based approaches to clinical education
SARAH E. WALLACE, PhD, CCC-SLP Associate Professor Education: PhD – University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Communication Disorders) MA – Western Michigan (Speech-Language Pathology) BEd – Miami University of Ohio (Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology) Research Interests: • Aphasia and traumatic brain injury • Augmentative and alternative communication • Computerized cognitive assessment • Interprofessional education
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