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Faculty	Arce, Sergio, M.D., Ph.D.	Clinical Associate Professor		864-455-2258	arce@greenvillemed.sc.edu	At USC School of Medicine Greenville Dr. Arce teaches courses of internal medicine (clinical diagnosis and reasoning), basic and clinical immunology, pulmonary medicine and rheumatology.Dr. Arce’s present research focuses on discovering novel roles for B and T lymphocytes in the pathogenesis of sarcoidosis, the biochemical mechanisms of steroid resistance in chronic persistent sarcoidosis and modeling the bone marrow plasma cell (myeloma) microenvironment and granulomatous inflammation in 3D culture systems. Dr. Arce is a prolific author and journal reviewer, with more than 80 peer-reviewed publications and abstracts presented at numerous national and international meetings. He has served as a reviewer for medical publications that include The Journal of Immunology, European Journal of Immunology, Clinical and Experimental Immunology, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine and Respiratory Medicine. He also holds two U.S. patents.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Best, Bob, Ph.D.	Professor		864-455-9812	rbest@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Leadership & teams Culture Medical Genetics Ethics in medicineMedical genetics Delivery of medical genetics services Ethics Emerging technologies in genetics and medicine	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Black, Asa, Jr., Ph.D.	Professor		864-455-9810	blackac@greenvillemed.sc.edu	A. Pluripotent Adult Stem Cells (with Dr. Henry E. Young) B. Multiple sclerosis (with Dr. Mary Hughes)	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Blenda, Anna, Ph.D.	Associate Professor		864-455-7998	ablenda@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Molecular and cellular foundations of medicine.Current research projects: 1. Galectin and glycomic profiling of cancers; collaboration with Jeffery Edenfield, MD, Prisma Health Cancer Institute, Greenville, SC, and Connie Arthur, PhD, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA. 2. Investigation of antimicrobial properties of the human galectin proteins as alternative antibiotics; collaboration with Sean Stowell, MD, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Chosed, Renee, Ph.D.	Clinical Associate Professor		864-455-9833	chosed@greenvillemed.sc.edu	One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career is that I have an opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and physicians. As a teacher, it’s my responsibility to encourage these students to ask questions, pursue answers and generate solutions. To achieve these teaching goals I strive to teach courses that challenge my students to think beyond the material covered in textbooks and develop assignments requiring students to critically analyze the material covered in class and apply it to situations unfamiliar to them. Through my teaching, I hope to instill a passion in my student through my own enthusiasm and fascination for science and medicine. I teach and co-direct the Molecular and Cellular Foundations Module as well as additional biochemistry lectures throughout the M1 and M2 years.My research program is focused on the molecular mechanisms that regulate development in preimplantation stage embryos. This research aims to enhance the uterine implantation success rate of euploid embryos of infertile couples undergoing IVF.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Fiester, Steve, Ph.D.	Clinical Assistant Professor		864-455-8739	fiester@greenvillemed.sc.edu	An important component of Dr. Fiester's research has always been education. Specifically, he has investigated the use of active learning strategies, integrative peer-to-peer teaching and hands-on exercises in the classroom as well as the use of varying assessment formats to improve exam performance. Collectively, he is interested in strategies that improve student performance on assessment vehicles while resulting in the retention of knowledge that will be critical in their respective specialties. Infectious Disease Research: Dr. Fiester's research interests primarily focus on the elucidation of factors contributing to the virulence of multidrug-resistant ESKAPE (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Enterobacter species) pathogens with special attention given to Acinetobacter baumannii. A. baumannii is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen often associated with nosocomial infections in immunocompromised patients; however, cases in immune-competent individuals have also been reported. A. baumannii has been shown to cause pneumonia, urinary tract infections, bacteremia, meningitis, necrotizing fasciitis, wound infections and endocarditis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have categorized Acinetobacter as a serious threat requiring more monitoring and prevention activities due to the occurrence of multidrug-resistant isolates. According to the CDC, Acinetobacter causes 12,000 infections per year with 7,300 of those infections caused by multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter and 500 of those cases resulting in mortality in the United States alone. Unfortunately, the majority of research pertaining to A. baumannii has focused on antibiotic resistance properties while failing to explain the basic pathobiology or underlying virulence mechanisms of this bacterium. This sparsity of data has made drug discovery somewhat difficult due to the lack of candidate therapeutic targets. Dr. Fiester's research therefore aims to better explain the pathobiology of A. baumannii thus uncovering targets for therapeutics. Dr. Fiester is particularly interested in the mechanisms by which A. baumannii is cytotoxic to eukaryotic cells, acquires iron under chelated conditions such as that found in the human host, translocates virulence-associated proteins to the outer membrane, secretes virulence factors and responds to environmental stressors. Dr. Fiester's research has even contradicted the traditional characterization of A. baumannii as non-hemolytic. In fact, the hemolytic phenotype of A. baumannii is paramount to A. baumannii virulence. Previous Research Expertise: Dr. Fiester's doctoral work was interdisciplinary in nature and bridged the fields of applied microbiology and materials science. His dissertation describes the liquid crystal properties of biopolymers, such as bacterial flagella and viral coat proteins. The self-assembling and optical properties of these biopolymers in vitro were used to speculate on the functioning of the biopolymers in vivo. After characterization, the liquid crystal biopolymers were used in a novel device for the rapid detection of Salmonella cells. Overall, his doctoral research characterized several biopolymers with different liquid crystal arrangements, characterized their potential as sensors and offered alternatives to traditional synthetic liquid crystals.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Fowler, Lauren, Ph.D.	Clinical Associate Professor		864-455-9849	lfowler3@greenvillemed.sc.edu	I teach Neuroscience and Biostatistics. I am currently teaching in the Neuroscience (M1) and Mind, Brain & Behavior (M2) Modules, as well as teaching Biostatistics throughout the M1 and M2 years at USCSOMG. I have taught the following classes at the undergraduate level Introduction to Psychology, Statistics, Research Methods, BioPsychology, Neuropsychopharmacology, Introduction to Neuroscience, Sensation/Perception, Health Psychology, Biological Rhythms, Clinical Neuroscience, Careers in Psychology, Honors Issues in Mental Health, Evolutionary Psychology, Neuroscience Laboratory and Biological Basis of Psychological Disorders. My research has two main areas of focus. My primary area of research deals with circadian desynchronization and fatigue due to shift work and how this affects our health, performance, alertness, cognition and burnout. I am interested in evaluating biomarkers that help predict fatigue, and I also seek to find effective fatigue countermeasures for individuals who work shift work. I also conduct research on empathy in health care and pre-health care professionals. My research encompasses differences in physiological and perceived empathy, as well as assessing how to teach empathy in a way that is healthy for all involved.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Gonzales, Lauren, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor			lgonzales@greenvillemed.sc.edu	My research and background in evolutionary anthropology are highly integrated with the subjects that I teach, and give me a greater understanding of form and function relationships in a comparative and evolutionary context. It is my experience that when students learn anatomy in this context, anatomical structures cease to be separate disembodied parts and instead make up a cohesive whole. It further provides a novel and exciting venue for viewing anatomy. The overarching goal of my research program is to understand how key changes in primate sensory anatomy influenced primate and anthropoid evolution. My approach uses comparative anatomy and ecology of living animals as a reference to reconstruct the functional and adaptive implications of anatomical and behavioral changes during evolution. This work centers on two primary areas of study: the semicircular canals of the inner ear and the evolution of the brain.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Goodwin, Rich, Ph.D.	Professor		864-455-7476	goodwirl@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Medical Embryology Medical Histology Anatomy Developmental Biology and Regeneration Cardiovascular DevelopmemtMy research interests include the mechanisms that regulate the initial formation of tissues during development as well as pathological processes such as those that occur in cancer and fibrosis. To study these mechanisms in detail, my lab has generated in vitro models of development and disease that recreate the three-dimensional and mechanical environments of in vivo tissues. Using a flexible biofabrication system, we have generated dynamic, 3D models of myocardial, valvular, and vascular histogenesis. Current projects include fabrication of human 3D models of vascular disease, fibrotic remodeling, and cancer. The goal of this research is to determine the key regulating factors of these pathologies so that they may be therapeutically targeted. In caring out these studies, we simultaneously advance our mechanistic understanding of tissue homeostasis and pathogenesis as well as develop a test bed to screen new molecular and cell based therapies.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Grier, Jennifer, Ph.D.	Clinical Assistant Professor		864-455-9847	jgrier@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Immunology, Host-Pathogen interactionsInvestigation of host factors that contribute to antiviral immunity is important for understanding the innate response to infection and identifying protective pathways following viral infection. This is particularly important when studying viruses for which there are no vaccines available, such as Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a human pathogen which infects nearly every child before the age of 2, and in some cases, can result in lifelong complications. I primarily study the innate immune response in the context of (-)ssRNA respiratory viruses which include RSV and Sendai Virus (SeV), a virulent mouse pathogen in the same family of viruses as RSV. Following infection with RSV or SeV, hundreds of Interferon Stimulated Genes (ISGs) are up-regulated, yet the functional significance of many of them remains unclear. An in-depth understanding of the mechanisms of these early responding ISGs could be used to prevent disease complications or establishment of chronic symptoms. Through targeted mutation and cellular characterization of ISGs, we hope to identify proteins and pathways that are protective for the host following viral infection to serve as targets for new therapeutic approaches.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Hodinka, Rick, Ph.D., F (AAM)	Professor		864-455-7379	hodinka@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Have taught medical microbiology and infectious diseases to medical students, interns, residents, infectious diseases and pathology fellows, medical technologists, and visiting scholars for 26 years at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and to first and second year medical students for the past 7 years at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.Medical (Clinical) Virology, Clinical Microbiology, Infectious Diseases - Research interests are centered on the development, validation and implementation of novel rapid and accurate methods for the diagnosis and monitoring of infectious diseases, with a primary focus on viruses (including SARS CoV-2). Current emphasis has been on laboratory-based and point-of-care (point-of-impact) molecular technologies, although work in areas of specific antibody and antigen detection continue as well.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Huppmann, Alison, MD	Clinical Assistant Professor			huppmann@greenvillemed.sc.edu		Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Jenkins, Marjorie, MD, M.Ed.H.P, F.A.C.	Dean, UofSC School of Medicine Greenville		864-455-7992	mjenkins@greenvillemed.sc.edu		Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Kaiser, Helen, PhD	Instructor			hekaiser@greenvillemed.sc.edu		Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Kennedy, Ann Blair, LMT, BCTMB, DrPH	Clinical Assistant Professor		864-455-8374	kenneda5@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Social determinants of health; health disparities; Cultural Humility including health Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; stress management; implementation monitoring and process evaluation; qualitative and mixed research methods; evidence based medicine• Patient and stakeholder engagement in research • Investigations of health care professions especially in the areas of communication and cultural competence/humility/safety • Investigations into improving the social determinants of health through Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion interventions • Implementation and dissemination of research with a special emphasis on implementation monitoring and process evaluation • Stress and wellness particularly in families with children with special needs • Behavioral change interventions • Integrative medicine	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Khalil, Mohammed, DVM, M.S.Ed., Ph.D.	Professor		864-455-9825	khalilmk@greenvillemed.sc.edu; mohammad.khalil@pri	Dr. Khalil's research interest is in the area of learning and instructional technology. He is interested to advance medical education with innovative learning strategies. His research plan is to conduct applied research on technology integration in medical education with the intention of developing effective pedagogy that promotes student-centered learning and hence life-long learning.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	McPhail, Brooks, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor		864-455-9860	bmcphail@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Toxicology Dr. McPhail currently utilizes pharmacometric models to explore the mechanism of action and the dosing protocols of drugs used to treat Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS). Her career objective is to conduct translational research that may improve personalized care and precision dosing in the pediatric population.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Nathaniel, Thomas, Ph.D.,FWSO.,FAHA.	Associate Professor		864-455-9846	nathanit@greenvillemed.sc.edu	* Medical Neuroscience *Mind, Brain, and Behavior *Telestroke Research *Medical Neuroscience; Development of Active Learning Pedagogies for Medical Education * Ischemic Stroke; Development of Computational Measures for Clinical Diagnosis *Stroke Education	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Roudebush, William, PhD, HCLD	Clinical Professor			roudebus@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Embryology and PhysiologyDr. Roudebush’s research focus is on the significance of signaling phospholipids (i.e. platelet activating factor) during preimplantation embryo development. Dr. Roudebush has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters and abstracts in the field of reproductive biology.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Russ-Sellers, Rebecca, Ph.D.	Clinical Assistant Professor		864-455-9848	russsell@greenvillemed.sc.edu		Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Sharkey, Angela, M.D.	Professor		864-455-3508	sharkeya@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Faculty development Women in Medicine and Science Pediatric CardiologyMarfan syndrome Medical education	Biomedical Sciences | Pediatrics	Biomedical Sciences | Pediatrics
Faculty	Sonne, James, PhD	Clinical Assistant Professor		864-455-3427	sonne@greenvillemed.sc.edu		Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Trilk, Jennifer, Ph.D., FACSM, FAGLN,	Associate Professor		864-455-9824	trilk@greenvillemed.sc.edu	1. Lifestyle Medicine (Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress) 2. Chronic Populations (Type 2 Diabetes, CVD, Cancer, Obesity) 3. Spinal Cord Injury, Parkinson's Disease	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Tucker, Matthew, Ph.D.	Assistant Professor		864-455-8945	matucker@greenvillemed.sc.edu	Dr. Tucker's research has focused primarily on the identification and characterization of sleep and its impact on memory processing and cognition in sleep disorders patients, normal aging, and healthy individuals (e.g., medical students). Dr. Tucker also studies memory retention and academic assessment within the medical school context to describe, understand, and improve medical students' acquisition and retention of medical knowledge.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Williams, Shanna, Ph. D.	Clinical Associate Professor		864-455-9845	will3992@greenvillemed.sc.edu	My research interests are orientated around skeletal biology, the forensic sciences, anatomical aspects of clinical diagnosis, and the clinical application of stem cells. These investigations have explored age-related changes in human craniofacial morphology, the geometric morphometric usage of cranial landmarks, and healing cells within organs. Currently, my research focuses on the anatomical basis of lesions and pain patterns encountered in the practice of obstetrics and gynecology. Secondarily, I am interested in the assessment and curricular design of the anatomical sciences in medical education.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences
Faculty	Wright, William, Ph.D.	Clinical Associate Professor		864-455-9865	wrigh288@greenvillemed.sc.edu	I have always had a desire and passion for teaching. I consider it a privilege to be one piece of the puzzle in the education of future physicians and scholars. My current areas of teaching are cellular, cardiovascular, and respiratory physiology. My primary research interest is to determine mechanisms of dysfunction that occur early in the diabetic retina which lead to the development of diabetic retinopathy. Inflammation, vascular dysfunction, and reactive oxygen species are potential mechanisms that lead to the upregulation of new blood vessels that develop on the surface of the retina leading to blindness for many who are affected. Specifically, I am interested in inflammatory mediators that modify vascular endothelial cell function and results in altered blood flow to the retina. New areas of research for me are assessment practices and curricular design in medical education.	Biomedical Sciences	Biomedical Sciences