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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota

ABOUT US

Our HBCD study team at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is excited to participate in this groundbreaking research. Our team is led by Dr. Michael Georgieff, Dr. Sylia Wilson, and Dr. Anna Zilverstand. The HBCD Study will take place at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. Our team includes clinical psychologists, a neuroimaging expert, research assistants, and two medical doctors with an extensive background in maternal and child health. We also have trained staff in public health and social work. Our three Study Navigators will support our participants through the study every step of the way. One of our Study Navigators has a lived experience with substance use disorder. We are here to link you with community resources if needed and also have an onsite resource closet with all the necessities like diapers, wipes, and formula! Most importantly - we want study visits to be a pleasant, convenient, and fun experience for our families! There is a play area in the waiting room where families can play. We also have a quiet, separate room where mothers and their babies can rest. Our site is committed to welcoming everyone and recruiting across Minnesota. Thank you to all the families who have dedicated their time to be part of this study. We appreciate your time. We are dedicated to serving you!

University Of Minnesota Team 2024

UMN Team: (left to right) Sylia Wilson (PI), Inyene Ukpong (Research Assistant), Kenzie Bingel (Research Assistant), Michele Friedmann (Research Assistant), Krupa Patel (Site Coordinator), Tasha Walvig (Research Assistant), Micah Hammer (Research Assistant), Jessica Broaden (Study Navigator), Mariah Mirbel Nelson (Study Navigator), Monica Luciana (Co-I)

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LOCATIONS

Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain

2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55414

INVESTIGATORS

Michael K. Georgieff

Michael K. Georgieff, MD

Principal Investigator
Sylia Wilson

Sylia Wilson, PhD

Principal Investigator
Anna Zilverstand

Anna Zilverstand, PhD

Principal Investigator
Jed Elison

Jed Elison, PhD

Co-Investigator
Damien Fair

Damien Fair, PA-C, PhD

Co-Investigator
Rachel Hardeman

Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH

Co-Investigator
Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson, PhD

Co-Investigator
Cresta Jones

Cresta Jones, MD

Co-Investigator
Monica Luciana

Monica Luciana, PhD

Co-Investigator
Quyen Ngo

Quyen Ngo, PhD

Co-Investigator
Sheila Specker

Sheila Specker, MD

Co-Investigator
Antony Stately

Antony Stately, PhD

Co-Investigator
Jeff Wozniak

Jeff Wozniak, PhD

Co-Investigator
Essa Yacoub

Essa Yacoub, PhD

Co-Investigator

RESEARCH TEAM

Jackson Beazley

Jackson Beazley

Neurohealth Technician
Kenzie Bingel

Kenzie Bingel

Research Assistant
Jessica Broaden

Jessica Broaden

Community Outreach Specialist
Francisca Dogbe

Francisca Dogbe

Research Assistant
Michele Thompson Friedmann

Michele Thompson Friedmann, MA

Research Assistant
Micah Hammer

Micah Hammer

Neurohealth Technician
Emma Karras

Emma Karras

EEG Technician
Erik Lee

Erik Lee

Neuroimaging Analyst
Neely Miller

Neely Miller, MPH

EEG Research Technician
Mariah Mirbel Nelson

Mariah Mirbel Nelson

Study Navigator
Mallory Olsen

Mallory Olsen

Research Assistant / Peer Recovery Coach
Emily Padrutt

Emily Padrutt

Interviewer
Krupa Patel

Krupa Patel

Coordinator
Jacqueline Roueche

Jacqueline Roueche

EEG Technician
Madeleine Sietz

Madeleine Sietz

EEG Technician
La’Taya Taylor

La’Taya Taylor

Research Assistant
Brynn Tepp

Brynn Tepp

Neurohealth Technician
Inyene Ukpong

Inyene Ukpong

Research Assistant
Kimberly Weldon

Kimberly Weldon, PhD

Research Project Specialist

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