The Student Health Office of Research Excellence (SHORE) facilitates the exploration of scientific study pertaining to the student population with the goal to improve student health and well-being. The SHORE team assists with enrolling student research participants who are representative of our collegiate populations with the utmost respect for each individual and assuring research projects are managed in full compliance with regulations and guidance. Our inclusive mission facilitates student participation in quality research with the goal of benefiting the student population, higher education, and society as a whole.
For additional information or if you have any questions, please contact Karen Ahern, BSN, MBA, CCRC, via email [email protected] or at (434) 924-1549.
Research Team
- Christoper Holstege, MD, Executive Director
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Education
- BS, Chemistry, Calvin College (1988)
- MD, Wayne State University School of Medicine (1993)
- Residency, Emergency Medicine, Butterworth Hospital (1996)
- Fellowship, Medical Toxicology, Indiana University (1998)
Clinical and Research Interests
- Clinical Toxicology
- Chemical agents utilized in terrorism/murder
- Substance use disorder trends in student populations
- Emergence of new substances of abuse
- Meredith E. Hayden, MD, Associate Executive Director
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Education
- BS, Magna Cum Laude, Biology, Davidson College (1996)
- MD, Medical University of South Carolina (2001)
- Pediatric Intern, University of Virginia (2001–2002)
- Pediatric Resident, University of Virginia (2002–2004)
Clinical and Research Interests
- Primary Care
- Resident Education
- Quality Improvement
- Infection Control
Certification(s)
- Board Certified General Pediatrics
- Pediatric Nephrology Fellow, University of Virginia (2004–2005)
- Karen A. Ahern, BSN, MBA, CCRC, Clinical Research Manager
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Education
- BSN, Duke University (1979)
- MBA, Loyola University of Maryland (1983)
Research Interests
- Women's Health
- Vaccines
- College Health
Certification(s)
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (2001 - Present)
- Sarah Knight, MPH, CHES, Lead Epidemiologist
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Education
- BS, University of Michigan (2009)
- MPH, Emory University (2012)
Research Interests
- College health and wellness
- Sexual and gender minority health disparities
Certification(s)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (2013 - Present)
- Mark Silvestri, PhD, Staff Psychologist
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Education
- BA, Psychology, University of Michigan-Dearborn (2009)
- MS, Clinical Psychology, Auburn University (2011)
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, Auburn University (2015)
Clinical and Research Interests
- Evidence-based psychosocial treatments for substance use disorders
- Incorporating measurement based care in the treatment of addictive behaviors
- Non-medical use of prescription drugs
- College student drug and alcohol use