K30 Scholars

Current Students


	Samuel V. Agresta, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor Department of Interdisciplinary Oncology B.S. – Georgetown University M.D., M.P.H. – Tulane University Research Interest: To improve the treatment of sarcoma: soft tissue and bone, via novel therapeutic approaches utilizing immunotherapy, and novel and/or the combination of novel and traditional chemotherapies.	Top
	Terri L. Ashmeade, M.D. Assistant Professor Department of Pediatrics B.S. – Howard University M.D. – University of Connecticut Research Interest: Conduct population-based studies to minimize the negative impact of premature birth and perinatal illness on the patient, family and community.	Top
	Sarah M. Cowgill, M.D. Assistant Professor Department of Surgery B.A. – University of Montana M.D. – Penn State University Research Interest: To develop new technologies and techniques in clinical therapeutics for minimally-invasive approaches to esophageal disease.	Top
	Brian N. Giunta, M.D. Instructor Department of Psychiatry B.S. – University of South Florida M.D. – University of South Florida Research Interest: Translational research leading to clinical trials on the interactions between the immune, neuroendocrine and nervous systems in various psychiatric disorders including HIV-1 dementia, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.	Top
	Stephanie Hart-Hughes, P.T., N.C.S. Director, Gait and Balance Laboratory James A. Haley Tampa Veteran's Hospital B.Sc. – McGill University Research Interest: Evaluation and treatment of postural control mechanisms in the elderly and neurologically impaired adults.	Top
	M. Jason Highsmith, D.P.T., C.P., F.A.A.O.P. Visiting Assistant Professor School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Medicine B.S., M.S.P.T.- University of South Florida D.P.T.- University of St. Augustine C.P.- Northwestern University Research Interest: Clinical trial of new prosthetic components in improving function in persons living with limb loss or deficiency as well as new design of prosthetic interfaces and components.	Top
	Roohi Ismail-Khan, M.D. Hematology/Oncology Fellow Department of Internal Medicine and Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute B.A. – Wesleyan College M.D. – St. George’s University Research Interest: In academic medicine, to pursue translational research and clinical trials to improve the treatment and outcomes in oncology.	Top
	Versie Johnson-Mallard, Ph.D., A.R.N.P. Post Doctoral Faculty Fellow, College of Nursing B.S.N. - Florida A&M University M.S.N. - University of Florida Ph.D. - University of South Florida Research Interest: Primary research interest is in the area of women's health. Present research focus is on the impact of the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer prevention.	Top
	Patrick Marsh, M.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine B.S. - University of Minnesota M.D. - University of Minnesota Research Interest: To develop new diagnostic and clinical therapeutics for HIV related neuropsychiatric disorders.	Top
	Alisa Pierce-Kee, M.D. Clinical Instructor Department of Pediatrics, Division of Adolescent Medicine B.S. - University of Maryland M.D. - University of South Florida Research Interest: To find new therapeutic options for the management of menstrual disorders.	Top
	Jeannie Stephenson, P.T., M.S., N.C.S. Instructor School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences B.S. – University of Connecticut M.S. – Virginia Commonwealth University Research Interest: The combined effects of rehabilitation interventions (such as exercise and Locomotor training) on recovery and plasticity post-stroke.	Top
	Teruo Yamauchi, M.D. Resident Fellow Dept of Interdisciplinary Oncology M.D. – Kagoshima University of Japan Research Interest: Translational research to develop new diagnostic and therapeutic measures in pancreatic cancer.	Top

SIGNATURE PROGRAMS

Allergy, Immunology and Infectious Diseases Cancer Biology Cardiovascular Research Neuroscience Research

Emerging Areas
of Interest

Biomedical Engineering Nanomedicine Pharmacogenomics Regenerative Medicine Sports Medicine, Orthotics & Prosthetics Women's Health

COM Approved
Centers/Institutes

Cardiac Hormone Center Center for Aging & Brain Repair Center for Hospice, Palliative Care & End of Life Studies Diabetes Center Florida Infectious Disease Center Joy McCann Culverhouse Center for Swallowing Disorders Pediatrics Epidemiology Center Archie A. & Mary-Louise Silver Child Development Center Suncoast Gerontology Center on Health & Longevity Other Centers...