
University of Florida
ABOUT US
The North Central Florida team is excited to welcome pregnant individuals and their babies to this landmark study of early brain development. Led by Dr. Kelly Gurka, Dr. Matthew Gurka, and Dr. Lisa Scott, the HBCD team at the University of Florida (UF) comprises community advisors from across a ten-county region and investigators, trainees, and a research staff from the UF Colleges of Liberal Arts, Medicine, and Public Health and Health Professions as well as the University of Central Florida. Our team knows that families are busy, managing the many challenges they face during and after pregnancy, which is why we are so grateful when families choose to spend their valuable time contributing to this groundbreaking research. We strive to provide a family-friendly experience and be trustworthy partners, eager to learn from our participants.

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LOCATIONS
Children’s Medical Services Center
1701 SW 16th Ave, Bldg B, Gainesville, FL 32608, Google Map
Clinical and Translational Research Building
2004 Mowry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610, Google Map
INVESTIGATORS

Kelly K. Gurka, MPH, PhD
Principal Investigator

Matthew Gurka, PhD
Principal Investigator

Lisa Scott, PhD
Principal Investigator

Stefanie Bodison, OTD, OTR, L
Co-Investigator

Barbara Andraka Christou, JD, PhD
Co-Investigator

Adetola Louis Jacques, MD
Co-Investigator

Andreas Keil, PhD
Co-Investigator

Jens Rosenberg, PhD
Co-Investigator

Cameron Rosenthal, MD
Co-Investigator

Dikea Roussos Ross, MD
Co-Investigator

Brenda Wiens, PhD
Co-Investigator

Michael Weiss, MD
Co-Investigator

Tony Wen, MD
Co-Investigator

Brandon Zielinski, MD, PhD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM

Adaeze Ada Anamege, MS
Coordinator

Isabela da Silva Andrade, MS
MRI-EEG Technician

Sharon AustinCoordinator

Maeve Boylan, PhD
MRI-EEG Technician

Bailey Garner, MS
MRI-EEG Technician

Alexis Jennings, MPH
Site Coordinator

Kristi Nolen, MS
Study Navigator

Chidinma Oli, MPH
Coordinator
