Scientists and Associates

To accomplish its mission, the Center for Urban Population Health relies heavily on collaborations with Center Scientists and Affiliates who represent local, state and national organizations and academic institutions.

Center Scientists

A Center Scientist designation is awarded to researchers and faculty who have requested this designation and are currently collaborating with the Center for Urban Population Health on particular projects or initiatives. As part of this designation, Center Scientists: represent the Center for Urban Population Health to the community and the academic community, provide expertise and support in their area of expertise, and are available to collaborate with other Center Scientists and Affiliates.

  1. Dennis Baumgardner, M.D., Aurora UW Medical Group
  2. Barbra Beck, Ph.D., UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  3. Robert S. Burlage, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  4. Ron A. Cisler, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee/UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  5. Janis Eells, UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  6. Patrick Falvey, Ph.D., Aurora Health Care
  7. Floyd Frost, Ph.D., Aurora Health Care
  8. Loren Galvao, M.D., M.P.H., UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing
  9. Teresa S. Johnson, Ph.D., R.N., UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing
  10. Randall Lambrecht, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  11. Sarah W. Morgan, Ph.D., R.N., UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing
  12. Lori Neighbors, Ph.D., R.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  13. Timothy Patrick, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  14. Susan Partington, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  15. Jennifer Runquist, Ph.D., R.N., UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing
  16. Patricia E. Stevens, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing
  17. Scott Strath, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  18. Geoffrey Swain, M.D., M.P.H., UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  19. Matthew Tector, Ph.D., Aurora Health Care
  20. Kathryn R. Zalewski, Ph.D., P.T., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences

Aurora UW Medical Group Researchers

The Aurora UW Medical Group (AUWMG) Research Committee supports AUWMG care providers in conducting applied research. The Center for Urban Population Health serves as the primary source of facilitation for faculty and resident/student/fellow projects, offering research support and space.

  1. Adanna Amanze, M.D.
  2. Betty Amuzu, M.D.
  3. Elizabeth Bade, M.D.
  4. Jake Bidwell, M.D.
  5. John Brill, M.D., M.P.H.
  6. Reyhan Demircioglu, M.D.
  7. Ariba Kahn, M.D.
  8. Tina Mason, M.D., M.P.H.
  9. Michael Malone, M.D.
  10. Kristen Reynolds, M.D.
  11. Jeffrey Stearns, M.D.
  12. Jackie Tillet, C.N.M., N.D.

Center Affiliates

Center Affiliates are current collaborators with the Center for Urban Population Health who provide valuable resources to Center-related projects and initiatives.

  1. William Agger, M.D., Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation, Wisconsin Network for Health Research
  2. Laura Anderko, Ph.D., R.N., UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing, Milwaukee Public Schools Multi-Level Information Systems: Health Information Improvement Project
  3. Bevan Baker, F.A.C.H.E., Milwaukee Health Department, Center for Urban Population Health Executive Committee
  4. Howard H. Bailey, M.D., UW Comprehensive Cancer Center, Wisconsin Network for Health Research
  5. Kris A. Barnekow, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences, Early Childhood Integrated Database System
  6. Audrey Begun, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee School of Social Welfare, Lifecourse Factors Related to Alcohol Dependence and Recovery Attempt Transitions
  7. Lisa Berger, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee School of Social Welfare, Lifecourse Factors Related to Alcohol Dependence and Recovery Attempt Transitions
  8. Deborah Blanks, Social Development Commission, Understanding Youth Violence using African American Traditions
  9. Kathy Blair, B.S.N., M.S., Milwaukee Health Department, Early Childhood Integrated Database System
  10. Maebe Brown, National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Services, Milwaukee Regional Cancer Care Network
  11. Richard Brown, M.D., Ph.D., UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Initiative to Promote Healthy Living
  12. James Burmester, Ph.D., Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, Wisconsin Network for Health Research
  13. Bruce Campbell, M.D., Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Regional Cancer Care Network
  14. Ann Conway, R.N., M.S., M.P.A., Wisconsin Association of Perinatal Care, PeriData.Net
  15. Marc Drezner, M.D, UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  16. Ella Dunbar, Social Development Commission, Understanding Youth Violence using African American Traditions
  17. Amy Ellestad, M.P.H., Wisconsin Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Milwaukee Regional Cancer Care Network
  18. Sarah Esmond, M.S., UW School of Medicine and Public Health's Center for the Study of Cultural Diversity in Healthcare
  19. Kathleen Fletemeyer, National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Services
  20. Robert Goldstein, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, e-Sight Program
  21. Gina Graham, Aurora Health Care
  22. Claudette Hamm, R.N., M.H.S.A., Aurora Women's Health Services, Health Care Task Force on Pre- and Inter-Conception Care
  23. Mark Huber, Aurora Health Care, Community Health Survey
  24. Jana Jones, Ph.D., UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention
  25. Rhonda Kowalchuk, Ph.D., Southern Illinois University
  26. Alice Kramer, C.N.S., Aurora Health Care, Safe Mom, Safe Baby
  27. Liz Kraniak, Milwaukee County Disability Services Division, Early Childhood Integrated Database System
  28. Mary Kay Madsen, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.M.R., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences
  29. Kathleen Massoth, M.S., UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Survey of the Health of Wisconsin
  30. Sandra Millon Underwood, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., UW-Milwaukee College of Nursing, Milwaukee Regional Cancer Care Network
  31. Kathleen Murphy, R.N., M.S.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C., Milwaukee Public Schools, e-Sight Program, Milwaukee Public Schools Multi-Level Information Systems: Health Information Improvement Project
  32. Javier Nieto, M.D., Ph.D., UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Survey of the Health of Wisconsin
  33. Mallory O'Brien, Ph.D., Harvard University, Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Homicide Review
  34. Nancy Olson, City of Milwaukee Information Management and Technology Division
  35. Jill Paradowski, R.N., M.S., Milwaukee Health Department, Milwaukee Nurse-Family Partnership Program
  36. Hannah Picchiottino, Prevent Blindness Wisconsin, e-Sight Program
  37. Sarah Ray, R.Ph., Aurora Health Care, Wisconsin Network for Health Research
  38. Patrick Remington, M.D., M.P.H., UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  39. Teresa Rommelfanger, A.P.N.P, Aurora Health Care, TIMES: Telemedicine in Milwaukee Elementary Schools
  40. Paula M. Rhyner, Ph.D., UW-Milwaukee College of Health Sciences, Early Childhood Integrated Database System
  41. Mark Sager, M.D., UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimers Prevention
  42. Stephen Saunders, Ph.D., Marquette University
  43. Ann Schensky, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Wisconsin Network for Health Research
  44. Marge Sutinen, Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center - Wisconsin
  45. Lora Taylor de Oliveira, M.B.A., M.P.H., R.D., UW-Milwaukee Partnerships for Healthy Milwaukee, Milwaukee Regional Cancer Care Network
  46. Chris Van Mullen, R.N., Aurora Health Care, Health Care Task Force on Pre- and Inter-Conception Care: Optimizing Women's Health and Increasing Access to Primary and Preventive Health Services
  47. Marianne Weiss, R.N., D.N.Sc., Marquette University, PeriData.Net
  48. Steven Yale, M.D., Marshfield Clinic Research Foundation, Wisconsin Network for Health Research
  49. Allen Zweben, D.S.W., Columbia University

Our Address

Center for Urban Population Health 1020 North 12th Street, Suite 4180, Milwaukee, WI 53233 414-219-5100 (Phone) 414-219-6563 (Fax)

Our Partners

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
  • University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
  • Aurora Health Care