
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
ABOUT US
Here at Cincinnati Children’s, we have participated in many research studies including moms and babies. Our favorite studies to do are the ones where we get to see babies grow and thrive over many years. Our HBCD team is led by Dr. Stephanie Merhar, a neonatologist and neonatal follow-up expert, and Dr. Jen Vannest, a speech-language pathologist and MRI expert. We work closely with our community outreach programs and partner delivery hospitals and hope to recruit a group of mothers and children who reflect the diversity of our Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community. Our study visits take place in Cincinnati Children's newest "T" research building, which includes clinic rooms, MRI scanners, EEG machines, and places for families to relax, all in one convenient location. We are excited to interact with our participants and watch families grow!

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LOCATIONS
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
T Building, First Floor-Schubert Research Clinic/MRI
3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45229, Google Map
INVESTIGATORS

Stephanie Merhar, MD, MS
Principal Investigator

Jennifer Vannest, PhD
Principal Investigator

Ernie Pedapati, MD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM

Traci Beiersdorfer, BSN
Lead Coordinator

Lisa DeStefano, PhD
Research Fellow

Amy Graber-PelsResearch Nurse

Cathy GrisbyResearch Nurse

Devan HayesResearch Coordinator

Elizabeth Holden, MSW
Social Worker

Lisa JacobsResearch Coordinator

Carla KingResearch Nurse

Kristin KirkerResearch Coordinator

Jack Yanchen LiuResearch Coordinator

Katie McKeownResearch Nurse

Mary Kate Manhard, PhD

Madison Minette, MS
Research Coordinator

Lisa Radcliff, BSN
Research Nurse

Cynthia ReidResearch Nurse

Courtney RobinsonResearch Coordinator

Laticia RodenStudy Navigator

David Russell, JD
Director of Research Operations

Haley SaundersResearch Nurse

Meredith Smith, PhD

Julie Starnes, MA
Research Coordinator

Julia ThompsonResearch Nurse

Jean Adelaide Tkach, PhD

Lisa TullyRegulatory Specialist
