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Emory University

Emory University

ABOUT US

Emory University is proud to be an active research institution in the HBCD Study, serving the Atlanta area. At the Emory Brain Health Center, Dr. Julie Kable and Dr. Claire Coles are esteemed leaders in the field of prenatal exposures and longitudinal child development research, each heading their respective programs - the Emory Neurodevelopmental Exposure Clinic and the Maternal Substance Abuse and Child Development Program (MSACD). With over three decades of expertise, our team provides well-informed experiences for our families, fostering positive relationships within the community. Our dedicated staff goes above and beyond to leave a meaningful impact on our participants through initiatives such as obtaining Child Passenger Safety certifications and securing a donation of 200 car seats from the local YMCA. We are committed to maintaining a warm, considerate approach to research and deeply appreciate every family that chooses to join our site!

Emory Team

From left: Dr. Julie Kable (Co-PI), Kevin McKnight (Project Coordinator), Claire Coles (Co-PI), Abigaile Durbal (Senior Research Interviewer), Angela Brown (Senior Research Interviewer), Sidney Smith (Lead Research Specialist), Qualandria Bell (Study Navigator), and Jody Finch (Lead Research Specialist).

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LOCATIONS

Brain Health Center

12 Executive Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30329

Facility for Education and Research in Neuroscience (MRI only)

36 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA 30322

INVESTIGATORS

Claire Coles

Claire Coles, PhD

Principal Investigator
Julie Kable

Julie Kable, PhD

Principal Investigator
Daniel Dilks

Daniel Dilks, PhD

Co-Investigator
Daniele Fallin

Daniele Fallin, PhD

Co-Investigator
Victoria Green

Victoria Green, PhD

Co-Investigator
Alexandra Perez

Alexandra Perez, PsyD

Co-Investigator
Jennifer Stevens

Jennifer Stevens, PhD

Co-Investigator
Justine Welsh

Justine Welsh, PhD

Co-Investigator

RESEARCH TEAM

Qualandria Bell

Qualandria Bell

Family Navigator
Angela Brown

Angela Brown

Research Assistant
Quyen Cao

Quyen Cao

Research Assistant
Abigaile Durbal

Abigaile Durbal

Research Assistant
Alejandra Galvez

Alejandra Galvez

Research Assistant
Melanie Hanft

Melanie Hanft

Lead EEG Specialist
Kevin McKnight

Kevin McKnight, MA

Project Coordinator
Cecelia Lu

Cecelia Lu

Research Assistant
Tanja Mletzko

Tanja Mletzko, MA

Research Assistant
Zvi Shapiro

Zvi Shapiro, PhD

Postdoctoral Fellow
Harriet Skowronek

Harriet Skowronek

Research Assistant
Sidney Smith

Sidney Smith

Lead Research Assistant

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