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NamePositionAreas of Expertise
Elitsa Ananieva-Stoyanova, Des Moines University ResearchersElitsa Ananieva-Stoyanova, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Nutrition
Basic Science, Biochemistry, Cancer, Immunology
Maria Barnes, Des Moines University ResearchersMaria Barnes, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Nutrition
Female Health, Hypertension, Neuroscience, Nutrition, Obesity
Andrew Brittingham, Des Moines University ResearchersAndrew Brittingham, Ph.D.Interim Chair and Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
Cell Biology, Sexual Health
Traci Bush, Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramTraci Bush, P.T., D.P.T., OTR/L, DHSAssociate Professor
Ergonomics, Upper Extremity Orthopedics
Kevin Carnevale, Des Moines University ResearchersKevin Carnevale, M.D.Academic Pathologist, Microbiology and Immunology
Basic Science, Cardiovascular, Curriculum
Michael Carruthers, Des Moines University ResearchersMichael Carruthers, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
Basic Science, Immunology
Daniel ChristianDaniel Christian, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Sarah Clayton, Des Moines University ResearchersSarah Clayton, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Integrative Physiology, Neural control of cardiovascular function
Jun Dai, Des Moines University Department of Public HealthJun Dai, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D.Professor, Department of Public Health
Cardiometabolic Disease, Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Diabetes, Epigenetics (methylation, hydroxymethylation, miRNA), Molecular Epidemiology, Nutrition, Nutrition Epidemiology, Obesity, Pathophysiological Mechanisms, Survey and Research Design, Twin Study
Francesca Di Sole, Des Moines University ResearchersFrancesca Di Sole, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Pharmacology, Physiology
Ashley Dikis, Des Moines University Foot and Ankle ClinicAshley Dikis, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABPMAssistant Professor, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Rachel Dunn, Des Moines University Master of Science in AnatomyRachel Dunn, Ph.D.Professor, Anatomy
Basic Science, Climate, Paleontology
Vanja Duric, Des Moines University ResearchersVanja Duric, Ph.D.Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Chronic Pain, Chronic Stress and Behavior, Molecular Biology, Mood Disorders, Neurologic Diseases, Neuropharmacology, Neurophysiology, Neuroscience
YuJiang Fang, Des Moines University ResearchersYujiang Fang, M.D., Ph.D.Academic Pathologist and Associate Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
Basic Science, Cancer, Immunology, Pathology, Radiation, Urology
Heather Garvin-Elling, Des Moines University Master of Science in AnatomyHeather Garvin-Elling, Ph.D.Professor, Anatomy
Anatomy, Anthropology, Basic Science, Forensics, Skeletal Variation
Sean Grambart, Des Moines University Foot and Ankle ClinicSean Grambart, D.P.M., FACFASAssistant Professor, Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
Mathew Johnstone, Des Moines University Clinic Foot and AnkleMathew Johnstone, D.P.M., FACFAS, DABPMAssistant Professor
Allison Larson, Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramAllison Larson, P.T., D.P.T.Assistant Professor
Amputation Recovery, Generalized Weakness, Major Multiple Trauma, Medical Surgical Conditions, Neurorehabilitation, Orthopedics
Dooyoung Lim, Des Moines University Department of Public HealthDooyoung Lim, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of Public Health
Health Disparities, Health Economics, Health Finance, Health Insurance, Health Policy Analysis, Mental Health
Noah MarcusNoah Marcus, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Autonomic Regulation, Cardiopulmonary Physiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Chemoreflexes, Integrative Physiology, Sleep Apnea, Vascular Physiology
Shane McClinton, Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramShane McClinton, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D., OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCSPhysical Therapist, Physical Therapy Clinic
Biomechanics, Chronic Pain, Clinical, Cycling, Exercise, Heel Pain, Injury Prevention, Movement Science, Physical Therapy, Plantar Fasciitis, Running
Julie Meachen, Des Moines University Master of Science in AnatomyJulie Meachen, Ph.D.Professor, Anatomy
Basic Science, Climate, Paleontology
Marie Nguyen, Des Moines University ResearchersMarie Nguyen, Ph.D.Professor, Microbiology and Immunology
Basic Science, Immunology, Virology
Shannon Petersen, Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramShannon Petersen, P.T., DScPT, OCS Emeritus, FAAOMPT, COMTAssociate Professor, Physical Therapy
Headaches, Low Back Pain, Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Orthopedic Spine Care
Rachel Reimer, Des Moines University Department of Public HealthRachel Reimer, Ph.D.Director of Department of Public Health
Epigenetics, Public Health Communication and Social Marketing, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tobacco Use, Vaccination Behavior
Martin Schmidt, Des Moines University ResearchersMartin Schmidt, Ph.D.Professor, Biochemistry and Nutrition
Basic Science, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics, Medical Education
Muhammad Spocter, Des Moines University Master of Science in AnatomyMuhammad Spocter, Ph.D.Professor, Anatomy
Basic Science, Neuroscience
Katie Stevermer, Des Moines University Doctor of Physical Therapy ProgramCatherine (Katie) Stevermer, P.T., D.P.T., Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Clinical, Exercise, Geriatrics, Movement Science
Lisa Streyffeler, Des Moines University Behavioral MedicineLisa Streyffeler, Ph.D.Chair and Associate Professor, Behavioral Medicine
Kim Tran, Des Moines University ResearchersKim Tran, M.D., Ph.D.Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Cardiovascular Disease, G Protein-Coupled Receptors, Pharmacology, Physiology, Signal Transduction
Julia Van Liew, Des Moines University Behavioral MedicineJulia Van Liew, Ph.D.Assistant Professor, Behavioral Medicine
Aging, Geriatrics, Medical Education in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Mental Health, Psychiatry
Vassilios Vardaxis, Des Moines University ResearchersVassilios Vardaxis, Ph.D.Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Biological Signals - Balance, Measurement, Evaluation, Biomechanics, Gait Analysis
Wayne Wilson, Des Moines University ResearchersWayne Wilson, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Biochemistry and Nutrition
Basic Science, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Sexual Health
Leslie Wimsatt, Des Moines University ResearchersLeslie Wimsatt, Ph.D., FNAOMEAssociate Dean for Academic Assessment, Quality and Development
Assessment, Curriculum Development, Program Development, Program Improvement, Program Planning and Evaluation, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Survey and Research Design
Eric Wauson, Des Moines University ResearchersEric Wauson, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Heart Disease, Pharmacology, Physiology
Sarah Werning, Des Moines University Master of Science in AnatomySarah Werning, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Anatomy
Basic Science, Bone Biology, Histology, Paleontology, Reptiles
Li-Lian Yuan, Des Moines UniversityLi-Lian Yuan, Ph.D.Professor, Physiology and Pharmacology
Behavior and Development, Genetics, Neurologic Diseases, Neuroscience
Chunfa Jie, Des Moines University Office of ResearchChunfa Jie, Ph.D.Professor and Biostatistician, Biochemistry and Nutrition
Bioinformatics, Statistical applications in health and biomedical research

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