The Community and Disparities ResearchConnect directory will generate a multidisciplinary listing of faculty conducting research focusing on communities and/or health disparities. Use this directory to identify potential collaborators at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, our affiliate hospitals (University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic) and the greater Case Western Reserve University community.
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Amy Przeworski, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Arts and SciencesEducation
- PhD, The Pennsylvania Sate University, 2006
- MS, The Pennsylvania Sate University, 2002
- BA, The Pennsylvania Sate University, 1997
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Maintenance and treatments of anxiety disorders across the lifespan
- Anxiety in individuals of diverse backgrounds
- Cognitive, behavioral, and interpersonal factors
- Family interactions in children with anxiety disorders
Anant Madabhushi, PhD
F. Alex Nason Professor II of Biomedical Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case School of Engineering School of MedicineEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy, Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania
- Master of Science, University of Texas, Austin
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mumbai University, MGM College of Engineering
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Digital pathology
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Cancer imaging
- Breast cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Carotid plaque
Carol M. Musil, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA
Dean of the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and Marvin E. and Ruth Durr Denekas Professor of NursingEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
- Master of Science in Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Cincinnati
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Health, stress, coping, and family Functioning of Grandmothers by caregiver status
- Stress, mental and physical health of community dwelling older adults by caregiver status
- Methodological issues
- Self-management
Carolyn Harmon Still, PhD, MSM, AGPCNP-BC, CCRP
Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of NursingEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy Nursing Science, Case Western Reserve University
- Masters of Science in Management Healthcare, Case Western Reserve University
- Master of Science in Nursing Adult/Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, Florida A & M University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Florida A & M University
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Health disparities in racial/ethnic minority populations
- Self-management of chronic illness
- Diversity in clinical trials of underrepresented groups
- Cultural aspects of aging and quality of life
- Cardiovascular disease and hypertension
Cheryl L. Thompson, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition, School of MedicineEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology, Case Western Reserve University 2007
- Master of Science Computer Science, Case Western Reserve University 2003
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering Computer Engineering School: Case Western Reserve University 2000
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Cancer genetics and molecular epidemiology
- Identification of factors influencing risk of cancer
- Factors and biomarkers associated with prognosis and treatment outcomes
- Racial ethnic differences in cancer biomarkers
Dana C. Crawford, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of MedicineEducation
- PhD, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Emory University, 2000
- BS, Vanderbilt University, 1995
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Epidemiologic and clinical data in electronic health records
- Genetics & genomics
- Diversity in research design and cohort recruitment
Darcy A. Freedman, PhD
Director, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health, School of MedicineEducation
- Ph.D. Community Research and Action, Vanderbilt University, 2008
- Graduate Certificate Women’s and Gender Studies, Vanderbilt University, 2008
- M.P.H., Behavioral Sciences, Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health, 2000
- B.A., Zoology, Miami University, 1998
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Health disparities
- Reduce chronic disease trends and inequities by promoting healthy community environments
- Food access and the food environment
David Cavallo, PhD, MPH, RDN
Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, School of MedicineEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2012
- Master of Public Health Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008
- Bachelor of Arts Economics, Boston University 1995
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Behavioral interventions
- Social media use
- Physical activity
- Dietary behaviors
Erika S. Trapl, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of MedicineEducation
- Ph.D. Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, Case Western Reserve University, 2007
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Tobacco control and little cigars
- Built environment and obesity
- Food access and the food environment
- Adolescent sexual behavior
- Health behavior measurement and surveillance
- Community-based Interventions
Eva Kahana, PhD
Distinguished University Professor and Pierce T. and Elizabeth D. Robson Professor of the HumanitiesEducation
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Midwest Council for Social Research in Aging, 1968
- Ph.D., Human Development, University of Chicago, 1967
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Quality of life for older adults
- Health care relationships forged between patients, physicians and family caregivers
- Elements of successful aging
- Adaptation to fragility
Gary Deimling, PhD
Professor; Co-Director, Graduate Program in Sociology; Director, Cancer Survivors Research ProgramEducation
- Ph.D., Sociology, Bowling Green State University, 1976
- M.A., Sociology, Kent State University, 1973
- B.A., Sociology, Kent State University, 1971
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Cancer/Cancer Survivorship
- Mental health of older adults
- Family caregivers/Alzheimer patients
Gregory Cooper, MD
Professor, Department of Medicine, School of MedicineEducation
- MD, University of Pennsylvania, 1986
- MA, University of Pennsylvania, 1982
- BA, University of Pennsylvania, 1982
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Colorectal cancer screening and surveillance
- Quality of care in digestive diseases
- Cancer epidemiology and health services research
Jill Barnholtz Sloan, PhD
Professor and Associate Director for Data Sciences/Translational InformaticsEducation
- Ph.D., 2000, Biostatistics, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health
- M.S., 1995, Statistics, University of Texas at Austin
- B.S., 1994, Mathematics, University of Florida
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Brain cancer
- Biostatistics
- Population genetics
- Human genetics
Karen Bolte Mulloy, DO, MSCH
Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, School of Medicine, Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences, School of MedicineEducation
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Public health
- Occupational illness
- Toxic exposure
- Reducing workplace injuries in low-wage/job-insecure employees
David Schwartz PhotographyKishore Guda, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor, Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterEducation
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Population differences & biomarkers for GI cancers
- Molecular genetics of Colorectal cancer in African Americans
- Colon cancer disparities
Kristine M. Zanotti, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Reproductive Biology, School of MedicineEducation
- Doctor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
- Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Obesity and cancer disparities
- Disparities in cancer survivorship care
Marsha Michie, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Bioethics, School of MedicineEducation
- PhD, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 2010
- Ba, Agnes Scott College, 1990
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Bioethics
- Research ethics/Informed consent
- Genetics/Genomics
- Prenatal testing technologies
Monica Webb Hooper, PhD
Professor, Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterEducation
- PhD, University of South Florida, 2005
- MA, University of South Florida, 2002
- BS, University of Miami, 1999
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Tobacco use
- Weight management
- Culturally specific interventions
- Stress
Nora L. Nock, PhD, PE
Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health SciencesEducation
- Ph.D., Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology
- M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering
- B.S., Civil Engineering
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Physical activity & exercise
- Cancer survivorship
Richard T. Lee, MD
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Division of Hematology and Oncology, School of MedicineEducation
- MD, George Washington University School of Medicine And Health Sciences, 2001
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Integrative oncology
- Gastrointestinal cancers
- Natural products & drug development
- Meditation
Rosanna P. Watowicz, PhD, RDN, LD
Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, School of MedicineEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University 2016
- Master of Science Clinical Dietetics, The Ohio State University 2010
- Bachelor of Science Kinesiology and Health, Miami University 2008
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Pediatric obesity
- Nutrition/diet
Stanton L. Gerson, MD
Director, Case Comprehensive Cancer CenterEducation
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Cancer
- Cancer stem cells/DNA repair
- Regenerative medicine
- Aging
Susan R. Mazanec, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of NursingEducation
- Doctor of Philosophy Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
- Master of Science in Nursing Medical-Surgical Nursing, Case Western Reserve University
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, St. Mary’s College
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Cancer survivorship
- Distress in cancer patients
- Family caregivers of cancer patients
- Health disparities
- Cancer disparities
Suzanne Rivera, PhD, MSW
Vice President for Research, Office of Research and Technology ManagementEducation
- PhD, Public Policy, University of Texas at Dallas, 2008
- MSW, University of California-Berkeley, 1993
- BA, Brown University, 1991
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Research ethics
- Science policy
- Social inequalities in clinical trials
- Scientific integrity
William S. Bush, PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Population and Quantitative Health SciencesEducation
- Ph.D. Vanderbilt University, 2008
- M.S. Vanderbilt University, 2008
Underserved Populations & Community Research
- Understanding the functional impact of genetic variation
- Statistical and bioinformatics approaches for integrating functional genomics knowledge into genetic analysis
- Use of electronic medical records for translational research