JCHP Faculty Research

Welcome to the JCHP Faculty Research Directory. This resource facilitates the identification of faculty members in the college who are studying a broad array of topics related to the practice and teaching of diverse health professions. We intend for this to promote collaboration with scholars both within and beyond TJU, and to elicit interest among present and future students to pursue research and scholarship with our faculty.

Adam Bailis, PhD Associate Dean of Research, Jefferson College of Health Professions
Professor 215-503-5493

Transmission genetics, genome dynamics, mutagenesis, DNA repair, homologous recombination, aging, cancer genetics, molecular evolution, multidisciplinary drug discovery, primary literature-based learning, concept development through laboratory demonstration, describing experimental science as narrative, visual model development, the “flipped” classroom, collaborative learning strategies, multidisciplinary team teaching 

Rabiya Bower, MHSc, RD, LDN Coordinator, MS in Nutrition & Dietetic Practice Program
Teaching Instructor 215-955-5266

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice within the field of dietetics; nutrition education for children; precepting, mentoring and communication; body positivity, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size®; the intersection of nutrition and social justice

Rachel Brandoff, PhD, ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT Associate Professor
Coordinator, Art Therapy Concentration 215-951-2943

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Art therapy, grief/bereavement, arts in health, DV/IPV survivors, decolonizing curriculum, arts in treatment of trauma

Sean Chadwick, MS Assistant Professor 215-503-4246

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance and pathogenesis

Sara J. Corse, PhD Adjunct Associate Professor
Coordinator of Community Partnership Initiatives 215-382-6680 ext. 3117

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Clinical intervention for trauma; Counseling the dying and grieving; Therapeutic effectiveness with vulnerable and marginalized clients; Developing multicultural counseling competence

Colleen Dempsey, EdD, RT(R) Chair
Program Director, Radiography
Assistant Professor 215-503-9191

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Simulation in education, Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences education, Clinical Learning Environments, Emotional Intelligence, Interprofessional education

Laura Beth Eckert, BS, RT(R)(T) Clinical Coordinator, Radiation Therapy Program 215-503-1322

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Radiation therapy

Kati Fosselius, MS, RDN, LDN Director, MS in Nutrition & Dietetic Practice Program 215-503-9824

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Diversity, equity, and inclusion in health professions education, Health at Every Size and weight bias among health care practitioners and students, Eating disorders and body image concerns, Raising youth to have a healthy relationship with food, Nutrition counseling (including use of motivational interviewing techniques)

Traci Fox, EdD, RT(R), RDMS, RVT Associate Professor
Clinical Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography 215-503-1325

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Ultrasound/cancer research/vascular/obstetrics

Rimmon Greenidge, MS, RT(R)(MR) Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Clinical Instructor, Radiography 215-503-9190

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Education, MRI Safety

George A. James Jr., PsyD, LMFT Adjunct Instructor Professor 215-382-6680 ext. 4128

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Addiction and Substance Abuse, Affairs and Infidelity, Anger Management, Artists and Athletes, Communication, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Interpersonal Violence/Abuse, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Sexual Difficulties, Stress, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families

Nicole Johnson, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCDP-D Program Director
Associate Professor
Core Counselor Education Faculty
Co-Chapter Faculty Advisor, Delta Sigma Mu, a Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota 215-951-2943

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Faith/Spiritual interventions in Mental Health Treatment, Mental Health Education in Black Community, Addictions counseling treatment success, Suicidality, Pastoral stress. 

Shirley Johnston, MS RT(R)(T) CMD Assistant Professor
Program Director/Clinical Coordinator, Medical Dosimetry Program 215-503-1352

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Medical Dosimetry curriculum

Michele M. Marsh, PhD, MSEd Adjunct Assistant Professor
Coordinator of Sex Therapy Track 215-575-9140 ext. 1

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Affairs and Infidelity, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety, Diversity Issues and Intermarriage, Divorce, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, LGBTQ Competent, Life Transitions, Parenting, Relationship Issues, Remarried/Blended Issues, Sex and Love Addiction, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Difficulties, Trauma, Veterans, Active Military, and Their Families

Maureen McDonald, DHSc, MBA, RDMS, RDCS, FASE Associate Professor
Clinical Coordinator, Cardiac Sonography 215-503-2507

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Echocardiography, Cardiac Sonography, Education Simulation, Clinical Learning Environment, Musculoskeletal Disorders/Ergonomics

Yoon Suh Moh, PhD, LPC, CRC, NCC, BC-TMH Assistant Director
Associate Professor
Core Counselor Education Faculty
Program Evaluation & Accreditation Coordinator
Co-Chapter Faculty Advisor, Delta Sigma Mu, a Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Vocational rehab counseling, clinical mental health counseling, telemental health counseling, and neurocounseling by training; some of my research interests include the effects of chronic stress on depression (in family caregivers), non-death grief and loss, culturally responsive research mentorship, and the wellness of counselors, etc.

Maria Stanczak, MS, RDMS, RVT, R.T.(R)(ARRT) Clinical Coordinator, Vascular Sonography 215-503-1353

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Ultrasound (clinical and pre-clinical experience), Ultrasound contrast agents, elastography, photoacoustic imaging, 3D imaging, Advanced imaging/technology applications

Educational research including: Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simulation

Katie Uhland, MS, RT (R)(CT) Instructor
Clinical Coordinator, Radiography

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Clinical education, Simulation in health professions education, Radiography education 

Richard Weening, PhD, RT(R)(CT)(MR), FAEIRS Professor
Program Director, MRI 215-503-0059

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Plasma Physics, Magnetic Confinement of Fusion Plasmas

Functional MRI, MRI of Trabecular Bone, MRI Education, MRI Safety, Radiologic & Imaging Sciences Profession, Public Interest Law

Katharine Wenocur, DSW, LCSW, RPT, CAAPT Child Trauma & Play Therapy Concentration Coordinator 215-951-2943

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Child and adolescent mental health, human-animal bond, childhood trauma, family violence 

Kirby Wycoff, PsyD, EdM, MPH, NCSP Associate Professor 215-951-0253

Areas of Scholarly Interest

Public health, mental health, maternal health, stress, trauma and adversity. Intergenerational trauma. Qualitiatve and quanitaitve reserach. CBPR