
University of Minnesota
ABOUT US
Our HBCD study team at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is excited to participate in this groundbreaking research. Our team is led by Dr. Michael Georgieff, Dr. Sylia Wilson, and Dr. Anna Zilverstand. The HBCD Study will take place at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. Our team includes clinical psychologists, a neuroimaging expert, research assistants, and two medical doctors with an extensive background in maternal and child health. We also have trained staff in public health and social work. Our three Study Navigators will support our participants through the study every step of the way. One of our Study Navigators has a lived experience with substance use disorder. We are here to link you with community resources if needed and also have an onsite resource closet with all the necessities like diapers, wipes, and formula! Most importantly - we want study visits to be a pleasant, convenient, and fun experience for our families! There is a play area in the waiting room where families can play. We also have a quiet, separate room where mothers and their babies can rest. Our site is committed to welcoming everyone and recruiting across Minnesota. Thank you to all the families who have dedicated their time to be part of this study. We appreciate your time. We are dedicated to serving you!

UMN Team: (Left to Right) Jessica Broaden (Study Navigator), Anjelica Rozales (Study Navigator/Peer Recovery Specialist), Mallory Dubin (Research Assistant), Dr. Anna Zilverstand (Co-PI), Michele Thompson Friedmann (Research Assistant), Inyene Ukpong (Research Assistant), Krupa Patel (Site Coordinator), Chinenyenwa Elile (Study Navigator).
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LOCATIONS
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Google Map
INVESTIGATORS

Michael K. Georgieff, MD
Principal Investigator

Sylia Wilson, PhD
Principal Investigator

Anna Zilverstand, PhD
Principal Investigator

Jed Elison, PhD
Co-Investigator

Damien Fair, PA-C, PhD
Co-Investigator

Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH
Co-Investigator

Steve Johnson, PhD
Co-Investigator

Cresta Jones, MD
Co-Investigator

Monica Luciana, PhD
Co-Investigator

Quyen Ngo, PhD
Co-Investigator

Sheila Specker, MD
Co-Investigator

Antony Stately, PhD
Co-Investigator

Jeff Wozniak, PhD
Co-Investigator

Essa Yacoub, PhD
Co-Investigator
RESEARCH TEAM

Jessica BroadenCommunity Outreach Specialist

Nora ByingtonNeuroimaging Specialist

Chinenyenwa Elile, MBBS, PGDip
Community Outreach Specialist

Jessica EmerickResearch Assistant

Michele Thompson Friedmann, MA
Research Assistant

Micah HammerResearch Assistant

Erik LeeNeuroimaging Analyst

Mara LundResearch Assistant

Neely Miller, MPH
EEG Research Technician

Mallory OlsenResearch Assistant

Krupa PatelCoordinator

Anjelica Rozales, CPRS, CPSS
Study Navigator

Bolade SantosSite Coordinator

Alexis ShuckResearch Assistant

Inyene UkpongResearch Assistant

Tasha Walvig, PhD, MSW
Research Assistant
