PAIRED Project: Pain, Autonomics, and Immune Research in Diverse Populations
Jessica Robinson-Papp, MD, MS
Tenured Professor of Neurology
Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Neurology
Principal Investigator
Dr. Robinson-Papp is the PAIRED project director. She is a neurologist with expertise in neuropathy, chronic pain, autonomics and Neuro-HIV.
Bridget R Mueller, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Director of Research, David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Center for Headache Treatment and Translational Research
Dr. Mueller is the PAIRED project co-director. She is a neurologist specializing in headache and autonomic dysfunction.
Mary Catherine George, PhD
Director of Clinical Research, Department of Neurology
Co-Principal Investigator
Dr. George is a health psychologist and clinical trials specialist.
Gabriela Cedillo
Clinical Research Manager
Gaby oversees all research operations for the PAIRED Project.
Kaitlyn Coyle, MPH
Clinical Research Manager
Kait may be our most versatile team member. She conducts autonomic testing and conducts screening and visits for all our research studies.
Shanna-Kay Griffiths
Research Coordinator
Shanna-Kay is the lead coordinator for the EPPIC-Net study of knee osteoarthritis.
Karina Toropchyna
Research Coordinator
Karina is a research coordinator focused on the EPPIC-Net study of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Mitali Mehta, Phd (c)
Graduate Research Assistant
Mitali is pursuing a PhD in clinical research. Her focus within the PAIRED project is the EVA study.
Maya Campbell
Research Coordinator
Maya is a research coordinator focused on the STREAM and EVA studies.
Niyati Neupane
Research Coordinator
Niyati is a research coordinator focused on the EVA study.
Collaborating Scientists
Monica Rivera Mindt, PhD
Professor
Principal Investigator
Dr. Rivera Mindt is a neuropsychologist with dual appointment at Mount Sinai and Fordham University. She is the principal investigator for the SALUD, ADNI and BEYONDD studies. Dr. Rivera Mindt is an expert in cognitive disparities and the PAIRED Project team is proud to collaborate with her in this work.
Emma KT Benn, DrPH
Associate Professor
Study Statistician
Dr. Benn directs the statistical plan for PAIRED Project studies.
Steven Lawrence, PhD (c)
Statistical Consultant
Steven is pursuing his PhD in biostatistics at NYU. He helps the PAIRED Project with all things mathy!
Patrick Kwon, MD, MS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Kwon is a neurologist at NYU. He collaborates with the PAIRED Project on studies related to autonomic neuropathy.
PAIRED Project Alumni
We are so proud of the accomplishments of our past team members!
Nishat was our amazing autonomic lab coordinator from 2022-2023 coordinating activities for both clinical and research patients. We will miss her as she begins the next steps in her career!
Gina Lee
Gina left the PAIRED project in June 2023 to attend medical school.
Alexandra Nmashie, MD
Dr. Nmashie graduated the PAIRED project to begin her pediatrics residency in 2021.
Blanca Vargas, MD
Dr. Vargas was a fabulous research coordinator before leaving us for family medicine residency in 2021.
Alyha Benitez
Alyha was our amazing autonomic technician who moved on to finish her Bachelor’s degree and pursue nursing school.
Contact Us
PAIRED Project
paired.project@mssm.edu
212-241-0190