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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
ABOUT US
Here at Cincinnati Children’s, we have participated in many research studies including moms and babies. Our favorite studies to do are the ones where we get to see babies grow and thrive over many years. Our HBCD team is led by Dr. Stephanie Merhar, a neonatologist and neonatal follow-up expert, and Dr. Jen Vannest, a speech-language pathologist and MRI expert. We work closely with our community outreach programs and partner delivery hospitals and hope to recruit a group of mothers and children who reflect the diversity of our Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community. Our study visits take place in Cincinnati Children's newest "T" research building, which includes clinic rooms, MRI scanners, EEG machines, and places for families to relax, all in one convenient location. We are excited to interact with our participants and watch families grow!
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INVESTIGATORS
![Stephanie Merhar](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-copy-9-2.png)
Stephanie Merhar, MD, MS
Principal Investigator
![Jennifer Vannest](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-copy-28.png)
Jennifer Vannest, PhD
Principal Investigator
![Ernie Pedapati](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Ernie-Pedapati_MD_Co-Prinicpal-Investigator.jpg)
Ernie Pedapati, MD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM
![Traci Beiersdorfer](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Traci-Beiersdorfer_BSN_Research-Nurse.jpg)
Traci Beiersdorfer, BSN
Lead Coordinator
![Lisa DeStefano](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lisa-De-Stefano-PhD.jpg)
Lisa DeStefano, PhD
Research Fellow
![Amy Graber-Pels](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Amy-Graber-Pels.jpeg)
Amy Graber-PelsResearch Nurse
![Cathy Grisby](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cathy-Grisby.jpg)
Cathy GrisbyResearch Nurse
![Devan Hayes](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Devan-Hayes.jpeg)
Devan HayesResearch Coordinator
![Elizabeth Holden](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elizabeth-Holden_MSW_Social-Worker.jpg)
Elizabeth Holden, MSW
Social Worker
![Lisa Jacobs](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lisa-Jacobs.jpeg)
Lisa JacobsResearch Coordinator
![Carla King](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Carla-King.jpeg)
Carla KingResearch Nurse
![Kristin Kirker](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kristin-Kirker.jpeg)
Kristin KirkerResearch Coordinator
![Jack Yanchen Liu](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jack-Yanchen-Liu_BA_Research-Coordinator.jpg)
Jack Yanchen LiuResearch Coordinator
![Katie McKeown](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Katie-McKeown.jpeg)
Katie McKeownResearch Nurse
![Mary Kate Manhard](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Mary-Kate-Manhard.jpg)
Mary Kate Manhard, PhD
![Madison Minette](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Madison-Minette.jpg)
Madison Minette, MS
Research Coordinator
![Lisa Radcliff](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lisa-Radcliff_BSN_Research-Nurse.jpg)
Lisa Radcliff, BSN
Research Nurse
![Cynthia Reid](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cyndi-Reid.jpeg)
Cynthia ReidResearch Nurse
![Courtney Robinson](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Courtney-Robinson.jpeg)
Courtney RobinsonResearch Coordinator
![Laticia Roden](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Laticia-Roden.jpeg)
Laticia RodenStudy Navigator
![David Russell](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/David-Russell.jpg)
David Russell, JD
Director of Research Operations
![Haley Saunders](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Haley-Saunders.jpeg)
Haley SaundersResearch Nurse
![Meredith Smith](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Meredith-Smith.jpg)
Meredith Smith, PhD
![Julie Starnes](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julie-Starnes.jpg)
Julie Starnes, MA
Research Coordinator
![Julia Thompson](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Julia-Thompson-1.jpeg)
Julia ThompsonResearch Nurse
![Jean Adelaide Tkach](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Jean-Adelaide-Tkach.jpg)
Jean Adelaide Tkach, PhD
![Lisa Tully](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Lisa-Tully.jpeg)
Lisa TullyRegulatory Specialist
![Kimberly Yolton](https://hbcdstudy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Kimberly-Yolton.jpg)