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.

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Sandeep K. Tripathy, MD, PhD

Natural killer (NK) cells play a critical role in host immune responses against viruses and cancer. Numerous mechanisms control NK cell function, including activation receptor mediated NK cell …

Regina L. Triplett, MD, MS

Instructor

I am a pediatric neurology resident with clinical interests in neurocritical care and epilepsy. My research interests include clinical trials and leveraging multiple methods (neuroimaging, cognitive …

Heather True-Krob, PhD

My primary research interests involve understanding the effects of protein misfolding. I am interested in prion proteins and other amyloidogenic proteins and how changes in cellular proteostasis …

Long Ping Victor Tse, PhD

Assistant Professor

Virology (CoV, DENV, and AAV) Virology is one of the most exciting fields in biology, from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to viral-based gene and cancer therapies. In Tse Lab, we seek to understand …

Zhude Tu, MS, PhD

Professor of Radiology

Our researches are focusing in developing PET probes for imaging neuron receptors, enzymes and transporters for neurodegenerative diseases and other CNS disorders. We have successfully developed PET …

Daniela Tuda, MSW, PhD

Daniela Tuda is a second-year Ph.D. student in Social Work and a T32 Pre-Doctoral Fellow. She earned her BA in Psychology with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Mental health Studies from New …

Thomas H. Tung, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)

Peripheral nerve regeneration and reconstruction for nerve injuries secondary to trauma or surgery. Peripheral nerve regeneration in nerve allotransplantation and reconstructive composite tissue …

Yumirle P. Turmelle, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Liver disease, liver transplantation, outcomes after liver transplantation, immune tolerance following transplantation.

Isaiah Turnbull, MD, PhD, MA

Associate Professor of Surgery (General Surgery)

Sepsis immunology

Ashely D. Turner, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

As a pediatric critical care physician, my overall career objective is to become an expert in the study of neurologic outcomes following critical illness. I am specifically interested in …

Tychele Turner, PhD

My research focus is on the discovery and characterization of genetic etiological factors involved in neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).

Nhial Tutlam, MPH, PhD

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

My research focuses on understanding the impact of intergenerational trauma among refugee children whose parents have experienced war trauma. In particular, I am interested in how children in …

Avery Twyman, MS

Predoctoral Trainee

Exploring the effects of chronic spinal cord injury on sensorimotor integration as well as our ability to modulate such effects using electrical and pharmacological interventions.

Lawrence Tychsen, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

The goal of Dr Tychsen’s clinical research is improving outcomes in visually-impaired children, through: 1. Surgical repair of vision in children with multiple handicaps, including prematurity, …

Aayushi Uberoi, PhD

Assistant Professor of Pathology and Immunology

The skin serves as the primary guardian for all vertebrates, essential for safeguarding against dehydration, inflammation, environmental hazards, and infections. Its robust barrier, while critical, …

Rosalie M. Uchanski, PhD

Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology

My primary research focus is the auditory perception of both speech and non-speech by people with normal and with impaired hearing. One ultimate goal of my laboratory is to improve auditory …

Bret Ulery, PhD

As the Principal Investigator of the Biomodulatory Materials Engineering Laboratory (BioMEL), I head a diverse team of researchers with a variety of educational backgrounds focusing on the synthesis …

Jenna Ulibarri, B.S.

DBBS Pre Doc Trainee

Discovery of plasma protein biomarkers of neurodegenerative disease.

Barbara Ulmasov, PhD

My research focuses on the mechanism and the treatment of pancreatic fibrogenesis. We use mouse models and cultured human and animal cells to study the mechanism of chronic pancreatitis and to …

Lindsay J. Underhill, MPH, PhD

Instructor in Medicine

I am an environmental epidemiologist whose research focuses on the impacts of policy-driven interventions on environmental exposures and chronic disease in the US and low- and middle-income …

Nathan Ungerleider, PhD

Assistant Professor

We are interested in the Epstein Barr virus, a tumor-associated pathogen that has established a lifelong infection in nearly the entire world’s population. EBV promotes the long-term survival and …

Anandhi Upendran, PhD

Director Biomedical Innovation

Nanoparticle based drug delivery system for drug resistant cancers, (OVARIAN, NSCLC) Identifying and validating biomarkers for early Diabetic Retinopathy screening.

Fumihiko Urano, MD, PhD

Samuel E Schechter Associate Professor of Medicine

Wolfram syndrome is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder with clinical signs apparent in early childhood. This condition is characterized by juvenile-onset diabetes, optic nerve atrophy, …

Samuel A. Urrutia Argueta, MD, MS

Assistant Professor of Medicine

My career is focused on advancing precision diagnostics and therapeutic strategies for myeloid neoplasms. I currently serve as the principal investigator for several clinical trials for myeloid …

Mwiza Ushe, MA, MD

Professor

Dr. Ushe’s research interests include: 1) determining the mechanisms by which deep brain stimulation for movement disorders improves the motor manifestations of PD, ET and dystonia. 2) determining …

Aki Ushiki, PhD

Assistant Professor of Genetics

Our lab is interested in the relationship between non-coding genetic variation and human diseases, such as pregnancy complications and congenital anomalies, using genomics and animal models. We are …

Geoffrey L. Uy, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

I am interested in the development of new agents and treatment approaches for patients with myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia. In conjunction with Drs. John DiPersio and Michael …

Bianca U. Uzoma, MD

Chief resident

Clinical and research interests include inflammatory and scarring skin disorders, skin of color, community-engaged dermatology, dermatologic surgery and global health equity.

Justin M. Vader, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Advanced Heart Failure care. LVAD and heart transplant selection and care. Cardiooncology,

Pablo E. Valguarnera, PhD

Instructor in Pediatrics

The focus of my research is based on the identification and characterization of genetic determinants of bacterial colonization and competition by human gut commensal organisms. While the mammalian …

Harold J. van Bosse, MD

Professor of Orthopaedics

I am an orthopedic surgeon interested in both arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) and Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). I am the medical director for the Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita Support, …

Carissa J. van den Berk Clark, MSW, PhD

Assistant Professor

Trauma and decision making, implementation science with a focus on access to services and utilization of services among vulnerable groups, especially groups with substance use disorders or who have …

Linda Van Dillen, PhD, PT

Professor of Physical Therapy

Our laboratory is interested in understanding the interaction of biomechanical and neural control factors in the mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal pain problems. Currently our work is focused on …

Steven R. Van Doren, PhD

Professor of Biochemistry

Molecular mechanisms underlying inflammation and remodeling in pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases, as well as tumor invasion are the focus of this laboratory. The projects focus on proteolytic …

Steven J. Van Dyken, PhD

Our research focuses on how immune cells integrate multiple signals to maintain homeostasis within their resident tissues. In many cases, this molecular dialogue is initiated by epithelial cells and …

David C. Van Essen, PhD

Alumni Endowed Professor of Neurobiology

Cerebral cortical structure and function in health and disease in adults and during perinatal development. Our surface-based methods of cortical visualization and analysis provide a valuable window …

Gregory P. Van Stavern, MD

Robert C. Drews Prof of Ophthalmology

My clinical interests, broadly, include all neurologic conditions affecting the visual pathways. This most commonly includes demyelinating diseases, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, vascular …

Renee B. Van Stavern, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Cerebrovascular disease, intracranial hemorrhage, ischemic stroke.

Abigail Vanderheiden, PhD

Postdoc Research Scholar

I research the immunological mechanisms underlying neurological disease after COVID-19.

Swarup S. Varaday, MD

Professor of Anesthesiology

My interests include clinical activities and research in obstetric anesthesia,regional and ambulatory anesthesia.I help establish goals and curricula for medical students and residents. Participate …

Arun S. Varadhachary, MD, PhD

I study inflammatory/autoimmune peripheral nervous system conditions, specifically, how the inflammatory myopathies differ in their mitochondrial function.

Jordan J. Varghese, MD

Postdoc Research Scholar

Jordan Varghese is a resident physician-scientist trainee in the Department of Otolaryngology at Washington University in St. Louis. He obtained an MD from Emory University and a BS in Biomedical …

Courtney M. Vaughn, MD, PhD

Clinical Fellow Associate

I am interested in DNA damage, DNA damage repair, and mutagenesis. I am interested in the role these processes play in response to genotoxic agents and environmental factors. I am interested in the …

Cristina Vazquez Guillamet, MD

Associate Professor

My main research interest is in infections caused by mutidrug resistant microbes in critically ill patients. I try to apply new methods to better stratify and predict the epidemiology, trajectories …

Rodrigo Vazquez Guillamet, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

The focus of my clinical practice and research gravitates around chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung transplantation. COPD is the leading chronic respiratory cause of death …

Suresh Vedantham, MD

Professor of Radiology & Surgery

Dr. Vedantham is an experienced Interventional Radiologist who specializes in the study of new image-guided therapies for venous disease. Over a 21-year period, he has personally performed thousands …

Deborah (Novack) J. Veis, MD, PhD

Director, Histology and Morphometry Core

My laboratory studies the differentiation of osteoclasts, particularly in the context of pathological bone loss, such as in osteoporosis, inflammatory arthritis, and cancer metastasis to bone. …

Ananth K. Vellimana, MD, MSW

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

My research interests are focused on cerebrovascular diseases including subarachnoid hemorrhage, ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, dural arteriovenous fistulas etc.

Siddarth Venkatesh, PhD

Gut microbiota development in healthy and undernourished children.

Daniel J. Verbaro, MD, PhD

Clinical Fellow Associate

Intestinal pain pathways