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Huzoor Akbar
Huzoor Akbar, PhD
Associate Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology
akbar@ohio.edu
740.593.2406
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine 416, Athens Campus
Expertise: Role of blood platelets in hemostasis & thrombosis. Rho GTPases as antithrombosis targets.
Charles Atkins
Charles Atkins, PhD
Associate Professor Emeritus, Genetics
atkins@ohio.edu
740.593.2530
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine Hall 228, Athens Campaus

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Bijinu Balakrishnan
Bijinu Balakrishnan, PhD
Scientist 1
balakrib@ohio.edu
740.593.0168
Biomedical Sciences
Academic & Research Center 273, Athens Campus
Andrea Barresi
Andrea Barresi, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
barresi@ohio.edu
216.295.7535
Biomedical Sciences
Cleveland
334B, Cleveland Campus
Expertise: Physiology, Pharmacology, Ion channel structure-function, Medical education
Baumann, Cory 2021
Cory Baumann, PhD., FACSM
Assistant Professor & Investigator of the Ohio Musculoskeletal & Neurological Institute
baumann@ohio.edu
740.593.2174
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Life Science Building 135, Athens Campus
Expertise: Skeletal Muscle, Aging, Frailty, Neuromuscular Physiology, Adaptations to Exercise
Fabian Benencia
Fabian Benencia, PhD
Associate Professor, Immunology
benencia@ohio.edu
740.597.2133
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic & Research Center 202C, Athens Campus
Mark Berryman
Mark Berryman, PhD
Associate Professor, Cell Biology; Director, Microscopy Core Facility
berryman@ohio.edu
740.593.2364
Biomedical Sciences
Research and Grants
Life Sciences Building 237, Athens Campus
Audrone Biknevicius 2021
Audrone Biknevicius, PhD
Associate Professor Emerita of Anatomical Sciences, Gross Anatomy
biknevic@ohio.edu
614.793.5585
Biomedical Sciences
Dublin
MEB2-168, Dublin Campus
Julie Buckley
Julie Buckley
Lab Management Senior Specialist (Histopathology)
buckleyj@ohio.edu
740.593.2324
Biomedical Sciences
Academic Research Center, Athens Campus

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Timothy Cain 2022
Timothy Cain, PhD
Associate Professor
caint@ohio.edu
614.793.5597
Dublin
Biomedical Sciences
MEB1-444, Dublin Campus
Andy Chen
Andy Chen, PhD
Associate Professor or Instruction
chenc3@ohio.edu
216.295.7534
Biomedical Sciences
SPS-334A, Cleveland Campus
Xiaozhuo Chen
Xiaozhuo Chen, PhD
Associate Professor, Transgenic Systems
chenx@ohio.edu
740.593.9699
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Konneker Research Center 109, Athens Campus
Clark, Brian 11-21
Brian Clark, PhD
Prof., Physiology & Neuroscience; Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Harold E. Clybourne, D.O., Endowed Research Chair
clarkb2@ohio.edu
740.593.2354
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Irvine 250, Athens Campus
Expertise: Aging Systems & Geriatrics, Human, Exercise, Integrative, & Neuromuscular Physiology Muscle Biology, Neurophysiology
Leatha Clark
Leatha Clark, DPT
Clinical Research Scientist II
clarkl2@ohio.edu
740-593-2246
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Irvine Hall 251, Athens Campus
Expertise: Physical Therapy, Aging Systems, Pediatrics
Caroline Coffey 2022
Caroline Coffey, BS
Research Technician
caroline.coffey@ohio.edu
Biomedical Sciences
Life Science Building 113A
Leslie Consitt
Leslie Consitt, PhD
Associate Professor, Microanatomy; Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O.; Endowed Faculty Fellow in Enhanced Metabolic Aging
consitt@ohio.edu
740.593.2404
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Diabetes Institute
Academic and Research Center 302E, Athens Campus
Expertise: Metabolism, Aging Systems, Muscle Physiology
Kathryn Corbin
Kathryn Corbin, BS
Research Technician
corbink1@ohio.edu
740.593.2523
Biomedical Sciences
Academic & Research Center 302D, Athens Campus
Karen Coschigano
Karen Coschigano, PhD
Assoc. Professor, Molecular/Cellular Biology
coschigk@ohio.edu
740.593.2196
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic and Research Center 302D, Athens Campus
Peter Coschigano
Peter Coschigano, PhD
Director, Pathways to Health and Wellness Curriculum; Associate Professor, Microbiology
coschiga@ohio.edu
740.593.9488
Biomedical Sciences
Medical Education
Life Sciences Building 225, Athens
Hannah Curtis
Hannah Curtis, BA
Research Technician
curtish@ohio.edu
740.593.2363
Biomedical Sciences
Life Sciences Building 110, Athens Campus

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Wei-Ming Duan
Wei-Ming Duan, MD, PhD
Professor of Instruction
duanw1@ohio.edu
216.295.7537
Cleveland
Biomedical Sciences
SPS-334D, Cleveland Campus

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Wren Edwards 2022
Wren Edwards
Visiting Professor of Medical Morphology
edwardsw1@ohio.edu
740.593.2357
Biomedical Sciences
Heritage Hall 367G, Athens Campus
Debbie Essman
Debbie Essman, AS
Anatomical Assistant
essmand@ohio.edu
740.593.2171
Biomedical Sciences
Heritage Hall 343G, Athens Campus

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Jodie Foster 2022
Jodie Foster, DPT
Associate Professor of Instruction, Medical Anatomy
gerts@ohio.edu
614.793.5563
Biomedical Sciences
Dublin
MEB2-168, Dublin Campus

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Muni Swamy Ganjayi Directory 2022
Muni Swamy Ganjayi
Post-Doctoral Researcher
muni@ohio.edu
740.856.6705
Biomedical Sciences
Life Science Building 113A, Athens Campus
Kenneth Goodrum
Kenneth Goodrum, PhD
Associate Professor Emeritus, Immunology
goodrum@ohio.edu
740.593.2530
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine 228, Athens Campus
Kathy Gossett
Kathy Gossett, AS
Administrative Services Associate
gossett@ohio.edu
740.593.2191
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine 228, Athens Campus
Mario Grijalva
Mario Grijalva, PhD
Director, Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute; Professor, Microbiology
grijalva@ohio.edu
740.593.2192
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute
Irvine 333, Athens Campus
Expertise: Tropical Diseases, Parasitology, Blood Bank Safety, International Research, Research Capacity Development
Joseph Groenke
Joseph Groenke, BS
Laboratory Coordinator
groenke@ohio.edu
740.593.0999
Biomedical Sciences
Life Sciences Building 110, Athens Campus

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Bob Hikida
Bob Hikida, PhD
Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, Microanatomy
hikida@ohio.edu
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Staff
Irvine, Athens Campus
Frank Horodyski
Frank Horodyski, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Molecular Biology
horodysk@ohio.edu
740.593.0851
Biomedical Sciences
John Howell
John Howell, PhD
Associate Professor, Emeritus
howell@ohio.edu
740.593.2387
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Irvine 356, Athens Campus

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Gillian Ice
Gillian Ice, PhD
Professor, Social Medicine; Director, Global Health
iceg@ohio.edu
740.593.2128
Social Medicine
Medical Education
Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute
Biomedical Sciences
Heritage Hall 367K, Athens Campus
Sharon Inman
Sharon Inman, PhD
Associate Professor, Renal Physiology; Director, SURF Program
inmans@ohio.edu
740.593.2936
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Heritage Hall 373G, Athens Campus

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Peter Johnson
Peter Johnson, PhD
Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry
johnsonp@ohio.edu
740.593.2530
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine 228, Athens Campus

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Noriko Kantake
Noriko Kantake, PhD
Lab Coordinator
kantake@ohio.edu
740.593.2816
Biomedical Sciences
Life Science Building 240, Athens Campus
John Kopchick
John Kopchick, PhD
Goll-Ohio Eminent Scholar; Professor, Molecular Biology
kopchick@ohio.edu
740.593.5434
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Konneker Research Center 206, Athens Campus
Sivarajan Kumarasamy 2022
Sivarajan Kumarasamy, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
kumarasamy@ohio.edu
740.593.2534
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic Research Center 302H, Athens Campus

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Grace Lach 2022
Grace Lach, BS
Research Technician
lachg@ohio.edu
740.593.9660
Biomedical Sciences
Konneker 218, Athens Campus
Kevin Lee 2022
Kevin Lee, PhD
Associate Professor
leek2@ohio.edu
740.593.2327
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic & Research Center 202H, Athens Campus
Expertise: Molecular biology, Adipose tissue, Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Physiology
Yang Li
Yang Li, PhD
Professor, Neuroscience
liy1@ohio.edu
740.593.2384
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Irvine 346, Athens Campus
Huanhuan Liu 2020
Huanhuan Liu, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
liuh1@ohio.edu
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Life Science Building 250, Athens Campus
Expertise: Joint degeneration, Orthopedic biology
Macario Llamas 10-2021
Macario Llamas, MD, MBA, HCM
Assistant Professor of Instruction
llamas@ohio.edu
216.767.1619
Biomedical Sciences
Cleveland
SPS-347A, Cleveland Campus
Chunmin Lo
Chunmin Lo, PhD
Associate Professor
loc1@ohio.edu
740.593.2328
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic & Research Center 302A, Athens Campus
Expertise: Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Behavioral neuroscience, Energy/lipid/glucose homeostasis

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Ramiro Malgor
Ramiro Malgor, MD
Associate Professor, Pathology; Director, Histology Core Facility
malgor@ohio.edu
740.593.2324
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic and Research Center 202B, Athens Campus
Brenda Martinez-Nieves 2022
Brenda Martinez-Nieves, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
martineb@ohio.edu
614.793.5583
Biomedical Sciences
Dublin
MEB2-252, Dublin Campus
Ellison McNutt 2021
Ellison McNutt, PhD
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Medical Anatomy
ejmcnutt@ohio.edu
740.593.2497
Biomedical Sciences
Heritage Hall 367F, Athens Campus
Expertise: Functional Morphology, Comparative Anatomy, Biomechanics, Biological Anthropology
Stephane Montuelle
Stephane Montuelle, PhD
Research Scientist I
montuell@ohio.edu
216.295.7511
Cleveland
Biomedical Sciences
SPS-121, Cleveland Campus
Caroline Mueller 2022
Caroline Mueller, PhD
Assistant Professor of Instruction, Medical Anatomy
muellerc@ohio.edu
614.793.5657
Biomedical Sciences
Dublin
MEB2-166 Dublin Campus
Expertise: Gross anatomy, histology, neuroscience, embryology, pedagogy
Erin Murphy
Erin Murphy, PhD
Interim Chair, Biomedical Sciences; Professor of Bacteriology
murphye@ohio.edu
740.597.3061
Biomedical Sciences
Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute
Life Sciences Building 235, Athens Campus
Expertise: Bacteriology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bacterial Infection, Gene Regulation, RNA
Harrison Muturi 2022
Harrison Muturi, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
muturi@ohio.edu
740.593.2578
Biomedical Sciences
Academic & Research Center 302E, Athens Campus

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Najjar, Sonia 11-21
Sonia Michael Najjar, MS, PhD
Professor, Osteopathic Heritage Foundation John J. Kopchick, Ph.D., Endowed Eminent Research Chair
najjar@ohio.edu
740.593.2376
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic & Research Center 331, Athens Campus
Expertise: Insulin signaling, insulin clearance/metabolism, insulin resistance, lipid metabolism, obesity, Type 2 diabetes
Craig Nunemaker
Craig Nunemaker, PhD
Associate Professor
nunemake@ohio.edu
740.593.2387
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic & Research Center 302C, Athens Campus
Expertise: Expertise: Diabetes, Islets, Low-grade inflammation, Beta-cell failure, Metabolism, Drug discovery

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Pat O'Connor
Pat O'Connor, PhD
Professor, Neuroscience & Anatomy; Director, Educational Programs
oconnorp@ohio.edu
740.593.2110
Biomedical Sciences
Medical Education
Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute
Research and Grants
Life Sciences Building 119, Athens Campus
Expertise: Functional Anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Curriculum Oversight/Development
James O'Reilly
James O'Reilly, PhD
Assistant Professor of Instruction
oreillyj@ohio.edu
216.295.7536
Cleveland
Biomedical Sciences
SPS-334C, Cleveland Campus

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Michelle Pate
Michelle Pate, BS
Research Technician
pate@ohio.edu
740.597.1224
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine 228, Athens Campus
Ruger Porter, PhD
Ruger Porter, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
porterw1@ohio.edu
740.593.0784
Biomedical Sciences
Heritage Hall 367O, Athens Campus
Expertise: Expertise: Human Medical Morphology, Archosaur Cephalic Vasculature and Thermoregulation
Vishwajeet Puri
Vishwajeet Puri, PhD, MS
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor in Diabetes; Co-Director, Diabetes Institute
puri@ohio.edu
740.593.2326
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic & Research Center 202D, Athens Campus

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Qi-Lytle, Xiaojun
Xiaojun Qi-Lytle, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Instruction
qix@ohio.edu
216.767.2308
Biomedical Sciences
Cleveland
SPS-347B, Cleveland Campus

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Jamie Remy
Jamie Remy, AS
Administrative Specialist
remyj@ohio.edu
740.593.2530
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine 228, Athens Campus
Ryan Ridgely
Ryan Ridgely, MEd
Research Associate
ridgely@ohio.edu
740.416.0692
Biomedical Sciences
Life Sciences Building 114, Athens Campus
Shawn Rosensteel 8-2020
Shawn Rosensteel, DVM
Assistant Professor of Instruction; Attending Veterinarian
rosensteel@ohio.edu
740.593.2323
Biomedical Sciences
Life Science Building 117, Athens Campus
Rosol, Thomas 11-21
Thomas Rosol, DVM, PhD, MBA
Professor in Biomedical Sciences
rosolt@ohio.edu
740.593.2405
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Irvine 225, Athens Campus
Expertise: Endocrine and Bone Pathology; Toxicologic Pathology; Cancer Metastasis; Drug Discovery & Safety; Food Safety.
Edwin Rowland
Edwin Rowland, PhD
Associate Professor
rowland@ohio.edu
740.593.2375
Biomedical Sciences
Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute
Irvine 317, Athens Campus

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Rita Sharma
Rita Sharma, PhD
Senior Research Coordinator
sharmar1@ohio.edu
740.597.1224
Biomedical Sciences
Academic & Research Center 267, Athens Campus
Vishva Sharma
Vishva Sharma, PhD
Assistant Research Professor
sharmav@ohio.edu
740.593.2227
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Academic & Research Center 267, Athens Campus
Sheridan, Leah 2021
Leah Sheridan, PhD
Professor of Instruction
sheridal@ohio.edu
614.793.5586
Biomedical Sciences
Dublin
MEB2-167, Dublin Campus
Kira Slepchenko 2022
Kira Slepchenko, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
slepchen@ohio.edu
740.593.2332
Biomedical Sciences
Irvine 340, Athens Campus
Yuriy Slyvka
Yuriy Slyvka, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
slyvka@ohio.edu
740.593.2226
Biomedical Sciences
Diabetes Institute
Heritage Hall 373R, Athens Campus
Robert Staron
Robert Staron, PhD
Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy
staron@ohio.edu
740.593.2409
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Irvine 404, Athens Campus
Stevens, Nancy 11-21
Nancy Stevens, PhD
Professor, Functional Morphology & Vertebrate Paleontology
stevensn@ohio.edu
740.597.2785
Biomedical Sciences
Infectious and Tropical Disease Institute
Life Sciences Building 115, Athens Campus
Expertise: Functional Morphology, Paleobiology, Environmental Change, Extinction, Conservation, One Health
Christian Stork
Christian Stork, PhD
Associate Professor of Instruction
storkc@ohio.edu
740.597.1287
Biomedical Sciences
Heritage Hall 373Q, Athens Campus
Expertise: Expertise: cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology, instructional innovation, US Army Field Medic 1997-2001
Nathaniel Szewczyk 2020
Nathaniel Szewczyk, PhD
Professor, Principal Investigator of the Ohio Musculoskeletal & Neurological Institute; Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Ralph S. Licklider, D.O. Endowed Professor in Molecular Medicine
szewczyk@ohio.edu
740.593.9169
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Life Science Building 227, Athens Campus
Expertise: Muscle Biology, Molecular Medicine, Space Biology

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Nathan Wages, PhD
Post-Doctoral Researcher
wages@ohio.edu
740.593.2247
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Irvine 353, Athens Campus
Expertise: Neuromuscular Physiology
Shaohua Wang 2022
Shaohua Wang Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Medical Microbiology
wangs4@ohio.edu
740.593.2355
Biomedical Sciences
Life Science Building 229, Athens Campus
Lynn Waugh
Lynn Waugh, BA
Manager, Body Donor Program
waughl@ohio.edu
740.593.2171
Biomedical Sciences
Heritage Hall 343H, Athens Campus
Susan Williams, PhD
Susan Williams, PhD
Professor, Anatomy; Associate Dean of Faculty
willias7@ohio.edu
740.593.2363
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Executive Dean's Office
Heritage Hall 373T, Athens Campus
Expertise: Oral Physiology, Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Sensorimotor Integration
Larry Witmer 2022
Larry Witmer, PhD
Professor, Anatomy; Chang Ying-Chien Professor of Paleontology
witmerl@ohio.edu
740.591.7712
Biomedical Sciences
Life Sciences Building 123, Athens Campus
Expertise: Expertise: Comparative evolutionary biology, Paleontology, & Functional anatomy & Physiology

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Jonathan Young
Jonathan Young, PhD
Post-doctoral Researcher
youngj8@ohio.edu
740.593.9660
Biomedical Sciences
Konnecker Research Lab 218, Athens Campus

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Sobia Zaidi 2022
Sobia Zaidi, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
zaidi@ohio.edu
740.593.2488
Biomedical Sciences
Academic Research Center 378
Shouan Zhu 8-2020
Shouan Zhu, PhD
Assistant Professor; Investigator of the Ohio Musculoskeletal & Neurological Institute
zhus1@ohio.edu
Biomedical Sciences
Ohio Musculoskeletal and Neurological Institute
Life Science Building 135, Athens Campus
Expertise: Cartilage biology, Aging and Metabolism, Osteoarthritis