Faculty
Research Faculty—College of Health Professions
Cardiovascular Perfusion
- Edward Darling, MS, CCP
Associate Professor - Bruce Searles, MS, CCP
Associate ProfessorResearch Interests:Quantitative and qualitative outcomes of high fidelity simulation in perfusioin education
Myocardial perfusion territories
Clinical Perfusion (outocomes, techniques and technolgies)
Professional demographics
Medical Biotechnology
- Susan Graham, MS, MT(ASCP), SH
Associate ProfessorResearch Interests:Her research interest lies primarily in the field of coagulation, specifically in the study of platelets and their interaction with von Willebrand factor.
- Linda Miller, PhD, I, MBCM(ASCP)SI
Professor - Robert Sunheimer, MS, MT(ASCP)SC, SLS
Adjunct Instructor - James Vossler, MS, CLS(NCAMLP), MT(ASCP)SM
Assistant Professor
Physical Therapy
- Dale Avers, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
ProfessorResearch Interests:Qualitative: Exploring elements of PT practice and critical thinking. Quantitative: Exploring the effectiveness of exercise interventions for mobility disability in aging adults, especially in frail individuals. Specifically exploring the best time to intervene to prevent and remediate frailty.
- Gary Brooks, PT, DrPH
Associate ProfessorResearch Interests:identifying best practices in cardiovascular and pulmonary, and geriatric physical therapy, and assessing the impact of physician referrals on process and outcomes of care
- Susan Miller, PT, DPT, MS
Adjunct Associate ProfessorResearch Interests:Use of standardized patient examinations to promote student development and the development of clinical instructors' teaching skills; development of professional behaviors.
- Christopher Neville, PT, PhD
Associate Professor - Nathaniel Ordway, MS, PE
Assistant ProfessorResearch Interests:Clinical and experimental spine biomechanics; Motion analysis and functional assessment
Physician Assistant Studies
- Sandra Banas, MST RPA-C
Associate ProfessorResearch Interests:Learning Styles
Primary Care in Rural Communities
Inter-Professional Education
Medical Simulation
Radiation Therapy
- Elton Garvin, BS, LRTT
Instructor - Joan O'Brien, MSEd, RT(T)
Associate Professor
More About Upstate Research and Faculty
David Amberg, PhD
Vice President for Research
Research Administration Organization

Jennifer A. Rudes, Director, Sponsored Programs Pre-Award
Office of Sponsored Programs
Holly Chanatry, MS
Director
Strategic Research Initiatives
Research Development

Ruth S. Weinstock, MD, PhD
Division Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Clinical Research Unit
Robert H. Quinn, DVM, PhD
Interim Associate Vice President for Research Integrity
Research Integrity Office
Robin Cerro
QAIP Coordinator
Research Compliance: IRB, IBC & QAIP

Marti Benedict
Chief Compliance Officer for Research
Research Compliance: IRB, IBC & QAIP

Steven Ziemba
Administrative Director
Center for Research & Evaluation (CRE)

Gina McMahon
Director, Post-Award Services
Scott Macfarlane
Director, Office of Technology Transfer
Office of Technology Transfer
