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Cheryl Tatano Beck, D.N.Sc.

Distinguished Professor

Cheryl Tatano Beck is a distinguished professor in School of Nursing whose research focuses on postpartum depression and traumatic birth

Storrs CT UNITED STATES

Birth Trauma Ptsd Postpartum Depression Traumatic Childbirth Qualitative Research

Xiuchun (Cindy) Tian, Ph.D.

Interim Department Head and Professor

Professor Tian is an expert in animal biotechnology.

Storrs CT UNITED STATES

Pluripotent Stem Cells Nuclear Reprogramming by Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer Genetic Engineering in Farm Animals Assisted Reproductive Technologies Pre-Implantation Embryo Development

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D.

Professor in Residence, Director of the Janet and Mark L. Goldenson Center for Actuarial Research

Jay Vadiveloo, Ph.D. is an expert in applied actuarial research projects such as calculating healthy years left in life.

Storrs CT UNITED STATES

Small Businesses Actuarial Research Statistics Mathematics Life Insurance Risk Management

Paulo Verardi, Ph.D.

Department Head and Associate Professor of Virology and Vaccinology

Expert on vaccine development & virology (Smallpox, Rinderpest, Zika, coronaviruses, Rift Valley, Powassan, SFTSV, Heartland, & more)

Storrs CT UNITED STATES

COVID-19 Mosquito-borne Diseases Tick-borne Diseases Zika Smallpox Emerging Infectious Diseases Vaccines Virology

Ryan J. Watson, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies

Watson's research focuses on vulnerable adolescents, with a focus on interpersonal relationships.

Storrs CT UNITED STATES

Social Support LGBTQ Health Sexual Health, HIV Prevention Sexual/Gender Minority Youth and Young Adult Health Family Acceptance and Rejection LGBTQ teenagers Homophobia

Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Biology and Biophysics

Sandra K. Weller, Ph.D., is an expert in the herpes simplex virus.

Farmington CT UNITED STATES

Biochemistry Biophysics Molecular Biology Herpes Simplex Virus

C. Michael White, Pharm.D., FCP, FCCP

Head and Distinguished Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice

Dr. White’s research interests are in drug, dietary supplement, and illicit drug safety, quality, and cost

Storrs CT UNITED STATES

Diet CBD Drug Costs Dietary Supplements Cardiovascular Drugs Drugs of Abuse Opioids and Kratom Drug Safety

Cristina Wilson, Ph.D.

Professor and Interim Co-Director, PhD Program, School of Social Work

Dr. Wilson is a recognized Latina scholar and expert in health disparities and cultural humility working with Latino families.

Hartford CT UNITED STATES

Intervention and Prevention Programs for Substance Use Family Mechanisms and Factors that Play a Role in At Risk Behaviors Latino Families and Parenting in at Risk Environments Teen Pregnancy Prevention Fathers in the Latino Community Substance Use for Latino Youth and Adults Children, Youth, and Adults with Disabilities