![University of Minnesota](jpg/banner_umn2.jpg)
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 HBCD Team](jpg/1-university-of-minnesota-team.jpg)
UMN Team: (Left to Right) Jessica Broaden (Study Navigator), Anjelica Rozales (Study Navigator/Peer Recovery Specialist), Mallory Dubin (Research Assistant), Dr. Anna Zilverstand (Co-PI), Michele Thompson Friedmann (Research Assistant), Inyene Ukpong (Research Assistant), Krupa Patel (Site Coordinator), Chinenyenwa Elile (Study Navigator).
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LOCATIONS
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Google Map
INVESTIGATORS
![Michael K. Georgieff](jpg/michael-georgieff_md_co-i.jpg)
Michael K. Georgieff, MD
Principal Investigator
![Sylia Wilson](png/untitled-design-copy-31.png)
Sylia Wilson, PhD
Principal Investigator
![Anna Zilverstand](png/untitled-design-copy-35.png)
Anna Zilverstand, PhD
Principal Investigator
![Jed Elison](jpg/jed-elison_phd_co-i.jpg)
Jed Elison, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Damien Fair](jpg/damien-fair_pa-c_phd_co-i.jpg)
Damien Fair, PA-C, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Rachel Hardeman](jpg/rachel-hardeman-phdmph-coinvestigator.jpg)
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH
Co-Investigator
![Steve Johnson](jpg/stevejohnson-phd-coinvestigator.jpg)
Steve Johnson, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Cresta Jones](jpg/cresta-jones-md-coinvestigator.jpg)
Cresta Jones, MD
Co-Investigator
![Monica Luciana](png/monica-luciana-phd-coinvestigator.png)
Monica Luciana, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Quyen Ngo](jpg/quyen-ngo-phd-coinvestigator.jpg)
Quyen Ngo, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Sheila Specker](jpg/sheila-specker-md-coinvestigator.jpg)
Sheila Specker, MD
Co-Investigator
![Antony Stately](jpg/antony-stately-phd-coinvestigator.jpg)
Antony Stately, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Jeff Wozniak](jpg/jeff-wozniak_phd_co-i.jpg)
Jeff Wozniak, PhD
Co-Investigator
![Essa Yacoub](jpg/essa-yacoub-phd-coinvestigator.jpg)
Essa Yacoub, PhD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM
![Jessica Broaden](jpg/jessica-broaden-bs-community-outreach-specialist1.jpg)
Jessica BroadenCommunity Outreach Specialist
![Nora Byington](jpg/nora-byington-bs-neuroimaging-specialist.jpg)
Nora ByingtonNeuroimaging Specialist
![Chinenyenwa Elile](jpg/chinenyenwa-elile-mbbs-pgdip-community-outreach-specialist1.jpg)
Chinenyenwa Elile, MBBS, PGDip
Community Outreach Specialist
![Jessica Emerick](jpg/jess-emerick-bs-research-assistant.jpg)
Jessica EmerickResearch Assistant
![Michele Thompson Friedmann](jpg/michele-thompson-friedmann_ma_research-assistant.jpg)
Michele Thompson Friedmann, MA
Research Assistant
![Micah Hammer](jpg/micah-hammer_ba_research-assistant.jpg)
Micah HammerResearch Assistant
![Erik Lee](jpg/erik_lee_bs_neuroimaging_analyst.jpg)
Erik LeeNeuroimaging Analyst
![Mara Lund](jpg/mara-lund.jpg)
Mara LundResearch Assistant
![Neely Miller](jpg/neely-miller_mph_eeg-research-technician.jpg)
Neely Miller, MPH
EEG Research Technician
![Mallory Olsen](jpg/mallory-olsen_bs_research-assistant.jpg)
Mallory OlsenResearch Assistant
![Krupa Patel](jpg/krupa-patel-babs-coordinator1.jpg)
Krupa PatelCoordinator
![Anjelica Rozales](jpg/anjelica-rozales_cprscpss_study-navigator.jpg)
Anjelica Rozales, CPRS, CPSS
Study Navigator
![Bolade Santos](jpg/bolade-santos_bs_site-coordinator.jpg)
Bolade SantosSite Coordinator
![Alexis Shuck](jpg/alexis-shuck.jpg)
Alexis ShuckResearch Assistant
![Inyene Ukpong](jpg/inyene-ukpong-ba-research-assistant.jpg)
Inyene UkpongResearch Assistant
![Tasha Walvig](jpg/tasha-walvig_phd-msw_research-assistant.jpg)
Tasha Walvig, PhD, MSW
Research Assistant
![Kimberly Weldon](jpg/kimberlyweldon_phd_researchprojectspecialist.jpg)