Jessica Robinson-Papp, MD, MS
Tenured Professor of Neurology
Vice Chair for Clinical Research, Department of Neurology
Principal Investigator

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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

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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

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Dr. George is a health psychologist and clinical trials specialist.

Gabriela Cedillo
Clinical Research Manager

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Kaitlyn Coyle, MPH

Clinical Research Manager

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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

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Shanna-Kay is the lead coordinator for the EPPIC-Net study of knee osteoarthritis.

Karina Toropchyna
Research Coordinator

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Karina is a research coordinator focused on the EPPIC-Net study of diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Mitali Mehta
Director of Clinical Research, Department of Neurology
Co-Principal Investigator

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Dr. George is a health psychologist and clinical trials specialist.

Maya Campbell
Research Coordinator

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Maya is the lead coordinator for the STREAM study.


Niyati Neupane

Research Coordinator

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Niyati is the lead coordinator for the EVA study.

Collaborating Scientists

Monica Rivera Mindt, PhD
Professor, Principal Investigator

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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

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Dr. Benn directs the statistical plan for PAIRED Project studies.

Steven Lawrence, PhD (c)
Statistical Consultant

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Steven is pursuing his PhD in biostatistics at NYU. He helps the PAIRED Project with all things mathy!

Patrick Kwon, MD, MS
Clinical Research Manager

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Dr. Kwon is a neurologist at NYU. He collaborates with the PAIRED Project on studies related to autonomic neuropathy.

PAIRED Project Alumni

Nishat

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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

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Gina left the PAIRED project in June 2023 to attend medical school.

Alexandra Nmashie, MD

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Dr. Nmashie graduated the PAIRED project to begin her pediatrics residency in 2021.

Blanca Vargas, MD

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Dr. Vargas was a fabulous research coordinator before leaving us for family medicine residency in 2021.

Alyha Benitez

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Alyha was our amazing autonomic technician who moved on to finish her Bachelor’s degree and pursue nursing school.

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