Member Directory

Facilitating Team Science through Collaboration

To advance translational research from a basic discovery to an actionable improvement in public health typically requires a team science approach involving a variety of stakeholders.

The ICTS facilitates team science by providing access to collaboration opportunities among our members at Washington University and our regional partner institutions. We encourage this partnership development with the ICTS member directory, a resource to find other investigators with similar research interests.

Showing: All results

Deanna M. Barch, PhD

Professor of Psychology

Cognitive, Affective and Behavioral Neuroscience

Kia M. Barclay, PhD

Graduate Student

Neuroimmunology

Peggy Barco, OTD, OTR/L, SCDCM

Professor of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Barco’s research focuses on driving performance in older adults with various medical impairments. Her goals are to develop ways clinicians can better assess driving performance in clients as well …

Ashley Bardon, MPH, PhD

Assistant Director, Global Health Center

I am an epidemiologist primarily focused on global health issues in low- and middle-income countries such as the delivery of care for HIV treatment and prevention, as well as co-morbidities affecting …

Abigail R. Barker, PhD

Center Manager for Data and Methods

Applying econometric methods to research that is primarily focused on a clinical or public health outcome or measure to extend it to cost-related outcomes, thereby creating more policy-focused analysis.

Sheretta T. Barnes, PhD

Associate Professor of Social Work

Sheretta T. Butler-Barnes is an assistant professor in the George Warren Brown School of Social Work. Before coming to Brown, Dr. Butler-Barnes was a National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow …

Wayne M. Barnes, PhD

Assoc Prof of Biochem & Molecular Biophysics

Our current area of active research is applying aptamer selection to target neurological diseases.

Richard J. Barohn, MD

Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs

The past 20 years, I have been at the University of Kansas Medical Center and most recently serving as the Vice Chancellor for Research and PI of the KUMC CTSA grant. I am involved in many federally- …

Robert L. Barrack, MD

Charles F. and Joanne Knight Distinguished Professor

Clinical outcomes research related to total joint arthroplasty.

Jessica A. Barreca, DPT, PT

Community Site Coordinator CIER, Adjunct Instructor

Her research interests center around trauma informed care, policies supporting access and utilization of rehabilitation services for children with disabilities, and interprofessional education and …

Noah Basri, BA

Predoctoral Trainee

As a member of Ting Wang Lab here at WashU, I study the epigenetic aberrations that are characteristic of cancer, particularly at loci known as transposable elements (TE). These intra-genomic …

Steven Bassnett, PhD

Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

We study the biology of the ocular lens using a wide range of modern cell and molecular biological tools. Of particular interest are the cellular adaptations that contribute to tissue transparency …

Bahar Bastani, MD

Professor of Medicine – Nephrology

Renal transplantation, Uric acid, Kidney stone

Remco Bastiaannet, MSC, PhD

Assistant Professor of Radiology

Small-scale dosimetry and bioeffect assessment of alpha-emitter radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Randall J. Bateman, MD

Professor of Neurology

Our laboratory’s focus is on the causes, diagnosis and future treatments of Alzheimer disease. We directly measure the pathophysiology of Alzheimer disease in humans using multiple techniques and …

Jonathan Bath, MD

Associate Professor

Interested in patient outcomes research and translational modeling with computational fluid dynamics.

Adam Q. Bauer, PhD

Associate Professor in Radiology

Functional neuroimaging in mouse models

Amy L. Bauernfeind, PhD

Assistant Professor of Anatomy

I am a comparative neurobiologist interested in how the biology of the brain underlies a species’ particular cognitive specializations and behavioral repertoire. My research program investigates …

Ana A. Baumann Walker, PhD

Research Assistant Professor, Dissemination and Implementation Research Core (DIRC) co-director

Dr. Baumann’s research involves reducing racial and ethnic disparities in access and utilization of services to treatment and quality of care by adapting, implementing, and disseminating …

Kevin T. Baumgartner, MD

Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine

Toxicology, analgesia & sedation, and addiction medicine, with particular interest in snake envenomations, pediatric overdoses, emergency department sedation, and medication for opioid use disorder.

John R. Bautista, MPH, PhD

Assistant Professor

Dr. John Robert Bautista uses a socio-technical strategy to understand the role and impact of technologies (smartphones, social media, blockchain, and artificial intelligence) among health …

Peter Bayguinov, PhD

Staff Scientist

The Washington University Center for Cellular Imaging (WUCCI) is an imaging technology hub and resource to the WashU medical campus and offers access to cutting edge optical, electron, data analysis …

Philip Bayly, PhD

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

MR imaging of motion, mechanics of brain injury, mechanics of cilia and flagella, impact, vibration, wave motion, and instability are among Professor Bayly’s research interests.

Lesa J. Beamer, PhD

Professor

Our laboratory studies the molecular basis of disease, using X-ray crystallography and other biophysical methods. Current emphasis includes studies of human phosphoglucomutase 1, which is associated …

Mirna Becevic, MS, PhD

Main research interest: Usability and effectiveness of telemedicine technologies in improving access to care for rural and underserved patients. Present focus: Studying the possible association …

Todd D. Becker, PhD

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

My research is geared toward improving psychosocial experiences with end-of-life care for patients and families. The primary focus of my research is on medical aid in dying.

Jeffrey J. Bednarski, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Our research focuses on the signals important in early lymphocyte development, specifically how DNA damage responses integrated with cytokine signals to direct differentiation and maturation.  We …

John S. Beeler, MD, PhD

Hematology-Oncology Fellow

I am a physician-scientist investigating the pathogenesis and treatment of myeloid neoplasms, with a particular focus on clonal hematopoiesis. My research integrates patient samples and large …

Popy Begum, PhD

Assistant Professor

I study the intersection of race/ethnicity, gender and religion within the contexts of crime, deviance and victimization (e.g., sex work, re-entry, drug use, forced marriage) both in the United …

Ramona Behshad, MD

Assistant Professor

I maintain clinical and research interests in skin cancer prevention, diagnosis, and management; wound healing and scar formation and remodeling; facial/nasal reconstruction after skin cancer …

Jennifer Bello Kottenstette, MD, MS

Assistant Professor

My research interest is in addressing the reproductive health needs of incarcerated women, with a focus on integrating preconception health services into substance use disorder treatment programs …

Robert B. Belshe, MD

Dianna and J. Joseph Adorjan Endowed Professor of Infectious Diseases and Immunology

Dr. Belshe directs the NIH funded Saint Louis University Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit (VTEU). His clinical and laboratory research interests include development of live attenuated …

Ruwaida I. Ben Musa, PhD

Fellow

The role of Orexin in control of respiration during exposure to hypoxia.

Yehuda Ben-Shahar, MSC, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology

We study the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms underlying behavioral plasticity at different time scales by using the powerful genetic model, Drosophila melanogaster. We currently focus our …

Lindsay Bendell, PhD

Predoctoral Fellow

Intersection of social work and criminal defense.

Emily E. Benedict, BS

Predoctoral Trainee

Bacterial persistence and horizontal gene transfer in the hospital environment

Blake T. Beneville, MD

Research Fellow

I am the WISE Simulation Fellow for Surgical Education. My role involves managing and developing surgical education and simulation curricula, engage and lead surgical education research efforts, …

Debbie L. Bennett, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Breast imaging, breast cancer, mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, new/emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, breast cancer risk assessment and prediction, treatment response.

Kevin Bennett, PhD

Associate Professor of Radiology

My primary interests are in developing imaging tools to non-invasively measure kidney structure and function. My lab develops both anatomical and molecular imaging techniques, aimed at imaging the …

Jacquelyn J. Benson, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Dr. Benson’s program of research has an intervention focus aimed at improving psychosocial well-being for family caregivers of patients living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses.

Mark Benton, MA, PhD

Assistant Professor

My areas of interest include rural health, rural health systems, and population health.

George R. Benzinger, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Anesthesiology

I am interested in studying short- and long-term changes to cognitive ability and to the central nervous system following different types of surgery and anesthesia.

Tammie L. Benzinger, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Dr. Benzinger’s research focuses on translating advanced neuromagnetic resonance imaging techniques from small animal research in the department of radiology, to translational research in the Center …

Mikhail Y. Berezin, PhD

Associate Professor of Radiology

My interest lies in synthesis and spectroscopy of optically active compounds, such as organic and inorganic fluorescent molecules and fluorescent nanoparticles. Specifically interested in excited …

Justin H. Berger, MD, PhD

Instructor in Pediatrics

Justin Berger, MD, PhD is an attending physician in the Division of Cardiology on the Pediatric Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant service. As a pediatric physician-scientist, his research and …

Christopher R. Berghoff, PhD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Dr. Berghoff’s research evaluates the relation of acceptance and mindfulness processes to the formation and maintenance of anxiety- and trauma-related disorders, and how these difficulties may impact …

Carmen R. Bergom, MD, PhD

Associate Professor

My research goal is to improve the therapeutic ratio of radiation therapy by understanding and minimizing radiation-induced cardiac dysfunction and improving tumor radiation responses. My research …

John R. Bermingham, PhD

Associate Professor

Genetics

Carlos Bernal-Mizrachi, MD

Professor of Medicine

The goal of my laboratory is to pursue a series of studies focused mainly on two mechanisms that we believe are critical to the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease in patients with Type 2 DM …

Melissa Berrien-Elliott, PhD

Assistant Professor

Mechanisms underlying cytokine-induced memory-like natural killer cell differentiation and maintenance.