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Dr. Hsieh’s research focuses on the role of bladder inflammation in urinary tract infections and development of bladder cancer.

Dr. Zhang's main research areas include 3D/4D bioprinting for complex tissue regeneration, biologically-inspired nanomaterials, stem cell therapy for tissue regeneration, targeted drug delivery systems, and breast cancer therapy using cold plasma.

Research focuses on autoimmune diseases and the interplay between the host immune system and the microbiome in diseases.

Research interests include: 1. Molecular biology of the hookworm infective process - the role of nematode insulin signaling in infection 2. Anthelmintic resistance - determining the genetic mechanism underlying hookworm anthelmintic resistance 3. Genetic manipulation of nematodes - transgenesis and…

Research interests are clinical practice guidelines for treatment of pediatric gastroenteritis.

Dr. Nickel studies sickle cell anemia in children.  He is involved in studies seeking to improve the only proven cure for sickle cell disease, blood and marrow transplantation (BMT).  He also has an interest in studying transfusion-related alloimmunization and interventions to improve the…

Dr. Root's research interests include cognitive rest and prolonged concussion symptoms, and he is also interested in transport medicine.

Dr. Rucker's research is related to pediatric emergency department use.

Research focuses on the autonomic and respiratory control of cardiovascular function in both normal physiological homeostasis as well as alterations that initiate and/or sustain cardiorespiratory diseases. His work seeks to identify targets in the autonomic nervous system control of cardiac…

Research topics include prevention of HIV/AIDS among African American gay and bisexual men, improving responses of parents to their LBG children's sexual orientation, and how extra-individual variables (e.g., social oppression) operate to influence HIV-related risk behaviors.