Profiles in "Chronic Disease" Expertise Area

  • Dr. Peterson focuses on understanding the interaction between balance, falls, and cognition in neurological groups such as Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis
  • Tang directs Health Neuroscience Collaboratory and focuses on neuroscience of cognitive, physical & mental health and behavior change across lifespan using neuroimaging, physiological, psychosocial, genetic methods.
  • Koffer uses innovative methodologies to link stress (e.g., everyday hassles, major life events) to health and well-being across adulthood and aging.
  • Ghasemzadeh's research interests include mobile health, machine learning, and algorithm design.
  • Verdecias-Pellum’s research aims to develop tailored evidence-based interventions to reduce the severity of social needs to improve diabetes self-management and reduce comorbidity risk among at-risk populations.
  • Dr. Oyeyemi's research is at the intersection of understanding socioecological determinants of health behaviors and developing sustainable built environmental interventions for livable and activity-friendly communities.