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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](jpg/1-emory-team.jpg)
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, Google Map
Facility for Education and Research in Neuroscience (MRI only)
36 Eagle Row, Atlanta, GA 30322, Google Map
INVESTIGATORS
![Claire Coles](png/untitled-design-copy-8-1.png)
Claire Coles, PhD
Principal Investigator
![Julie Kable](png/untitled-design-copy-5-2.png)
Julie Kable, PhD
Principal Investigator
![Daniel Dilks](jpg/daniel-dilks_ph.d._co-investigator.jpg)
Daniel Dilks, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Daniele Fallin](jpg/dani-fallin_ph.d._co-investigator.jpg)
Daniele Fallin, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Victoria Green](jpg/victoria-green_ph.d._co-investigator.jpg)
Victoria Green, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Alexandra Perez](jpg/alexandra-perez_psy.d._research-fellow.jpg)
Alexandra Perez, PsyD
Co-Investigator
![Jennifer Stevens](jpg/jennifer-stevens_ph.d._co-investigator.jpg)
Jennifer Stevens, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Justine Welsh](jpg/justine-welsh_ph.d._co-investigator.jpg)
Justine Welsh, PhD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM
![Qualandria Bell](jpg/qualandria-bell_aa_family-navigator.jpg)
Qualandria BellFamily Navigator
![Angela Brown](jpg/angela-brown.jpg)
Angela BrownResearch Assistant
![Quyen Cao](jpg/quyen-cao2-1.jpg)
Quyen CaoResearch Assistant
![Abigaile Durbal](jpg/abigaile-durbal.jpg)
Abigaile DurbalResearch Assistant
![Jody Finch](jpg/jody-finch.jpg)
Jody FinchLead Research Specialist
![Vanessa Garcia-Urbina](jpg/vanessa-garcia-urbina.jpg)
Vanessa Garcia-UrbinaResearch Assistant
![Melanie Hanft](jpg/melanie-hanft_b.s._lead-eeg-specialist.jpg)
Melanie HanftLead EEG Specialist
![Kevin McKnight](jpg/kevin-mcknight_m.a._project-coordinator.jpg)
Kevin McKnight, MA
Project Coordinator
![Tanja Mletzko](jpg/tanja-mletzko_2.jpg)
Tanja Mletzko, MA
Research Assistant
![Zvi Shapiro](jpg/zvi-shapiro_ph.d._research-fellow.jpg)
Zvi Shapiro, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
![Sidney Smith](jpg/sidney-smith.jpg)