January 3, 2024
Senior Researcher Profile – Reza Hakkak, Ph.D.
Reza Hakkak, PhD, a professor in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition and associate dean for research College of Health Professions and Professor of Pediatrics, College of Medicine has contributed greatly to research on effects of diets on diseases prevention and obesity and breast cancer and is known nationally and internationally for his discoveries and…
September 27, 2023
Senior Researcher Profile – Samuel Atcherson, Ph.D.
Samuel R. Atcherson, PhD is a nationally-recognized leader, scholar, mentor, and educator in the field of audiology. He is a professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, College of Health Professions and a professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, College of Medicine. As a person with lifelong hearing…
March 1, 2023
Junior/Rising Researcher Profile – Lisa T. Jansen, Ph.D.
Dr. Lisa Jansen is an Assistant Professor with the department of Dietetics & Nutrition at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on efforts to improve and/or prevent life with obesity. Her scientific work centers around advancing specificity of recognized lifestyle modifications in improving metabolic health in high-risk groups. Currently, she is…
Junior/Rising Researcher Profile – Christopher Walter, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Christopher Walter, PT, DPT, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences on the Northwest campus. Dr. Walter’s scholarly agenda has been shaped by his extensive clinical background as a physical therapist treating people with neurological disorders. Dr. Walter’s primary research aim is focused…
November 16, 2022
Senior Researcher Profile – Jennifer L. Vincenzo, PT, MPH, Ph.D.
Dr. Jennifer Vincenzo is an Associate Professor with the department of Physical Therapy at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Her research interests revolve around implementation science and fall prevention and health promotion for aging adults. Dr. Vincenzo is the former Chair of the Balance and Falls Special Interest Group and Arkansas State Advocate…