Senior Researchers

January 3, 2024

Senior Researcher Profile – Reza Hakkak, Ph.D.

Reza Hakkak

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 Atcherson

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…

November 16, 2022

Senior Researcher Profile – Jennifer L. Vincenzo, PT, MPH, Ph.D.

Jennifer L. Vincenzo

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…