• Earned B.A. in psychology, Temple University, 1994; M.A. in education, University of Michigan, 1996; Ph.D. in epidemiology, University of Minnesota, 2004.
• Had post-doctoral fellowship in adolescent health, University of Minnesota, 2006.
• Research focus: Health risk behaviors during adolescence and young adulthood; etiology and prevention of tobacco and alcohol use; public health policy as prevention strategy.

• M.S. in Library Science with a concentration in Information Technology from FSU; B.A. in Spanish and B.S. in Family and Community Development from University of Maryland.
• Plans to complete Specialist Certificate in Web Design from FSU in December.
• Was chief librarian of FSU Career Center Library for 15 years, creating library and its services. Last summer, she moved into new library she designed.
• Before library career, taught high-school Spanish, managed community and international education programs, and counseled young adults.

• Graduate of FSU with master’s in instructional system design from department of education psychology.
• More than five years’ experience with simulations and more than 15 years in respiratory care and hyperbaric medicine.
• Recently senior manager of Clinical and Simulation Education Department for American College of Chest Physicians.
• Primary responsibilities are to manage center’s daily operations; serve as resource to faculty who wish to use simulation in courses and evaluations; and assist with academic educational curriculum development.

• Course director and 17-year educator in medical microbiology at Indiana University School of Medicine.
• Received 2001 Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching/Council for Advancement and Support of Education Indiana Professor of the Year Award for student mentoring.
• Statewide competency director for problem solving at IU School of Medicine.
• Chair of Problem Solving Competency Committee composed of faculty, clinicians and students focused on continuous quality improvement in curriculum.
• More than half million dollars in career funding for pain and edema therapy research projects; educational research projects and workshops; and patient simulations development.

• Since 2001, was research instructor in lab of Dr. Timothy Megraw (see below), Department of Pharmacology, Green Center for Reproductive Biology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. 2001-present.
• From 1997 to 2001, was postdoctoral associate in lab of Dr. Thom Kaufman, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Biology, Indiana University.
• Earned Ph.D. from Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1994. Adviser: Dr. Chi-Bom Chae. Dissertation: Structure, function and genetic analysis of HMG1-like mitochondrial histone HM in yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
• Since 2001, has mentored and trained graduate students, rotation students, technicians and postdocs.

• Had 18 years of leadership in student affairs at University of Arizona.
• Tenured associate professor in cell biology and anatomy.
• Maintained active teaching role with medical students in human gross anatomy and as facilitator in their problem-based learning groups; intends to continue in those roles here. 
• Proud of strong student support system at University of Arizona College of Medicine under his leadership.  
• Praised by senior faculty, administration and student leaders from all four years at University of Arizona for his work and dedication to students.

• Research associate, molecular nutrition, University of Florida; Ph.D., department of medicine, University of Chicago, 1993; M.S., department of nutrition, Florida State University, 1988; B.A., neurobiology, University of Virginia, 1984.
• Research overview: “The recent discovery of stem cells in the adult human brain that are capable of proliferating and becoming new neurons is a promising new development for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases and other conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, where neurons are lost and neurogenesis is needed. While we know that these stem cells are regulated by factors such as diet, exercise, antidepressant drugs, and stress, the mechanisms that govern these cells and their role in adult neurogenesis are not well understood. The Levenson lab uses rodent models as well as cultured human neuronal precursor cells to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that are responsible for proliferation, survival, and differentiation of adult stem cells in the brain.”

• Also will manage pre-college and college outreach and advising programs.
• Served as assistant dean for student affairs in College of Medicine from 2001 to 2005 and director of student affairs in Program in Medical Sciences from 1996 to 2001. 
• Earned doctorate at University of Alabama and directed Extended University Program at Troy State University with teaching responsibilities in School of Education before joining PIMS program.
• Has participated in research projects relating to developmental psychology, high school dropouts, issues for nontraditional college students, and academic-advising strategies and interventions that help increase medical school’s number of successful applicants among rural and underrepresented minority students.

• Graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine. 
• Completed family-medicine residency at University of South Alabama, where she then joined faculty in family-medicine department and greatly enjoyed serving as third-year clerkship director. 
• Spent past year working in University of South Alabama Student Health Center; also completed two years of OB/GYN residency and continues to have strong interest in women’s health. 

• Has 6˝-year-old triplets.

• Before coming to College of Medicine, was medical director of federally qualified rural health corporation, where he led group who provided full-service care for underserved and poor in rural North Carolina.
• Before that, served 17 years in USAF as family physician and as academic at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, School of Medicine and several family-medicine residency training programs.
• Nationally known teacher in family medicine and has served on many committees in education and leadership.
• Publications include “The Rural Dilemma: A Physician’s View,” which focuses on how to improve recruitment and retention of rural health physicians, as well as areas of happiness, primary care and foot and gait disorders. Also has interests in complementary medicine and sports medicine and has been team physician for various sports.

• Most recently was assistant professor in Green Center for Reproductive Biology Sciences at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
• Postdoctoral research fellow in lab of Thomas C. Kaufman, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Department of Biology, Indiana University, 1994-2001.
• Research focuses on cellular, molecular, genetic and developmental biology of centrosomes, centrioles and cilia and their impact on disease.
• Qualified to teach cell biology, biochemistry, developmental biology, molecular biology and genetics.
• Solid record of university service, including four years on admissions committee.

• Graduate of FSU College of Information with Master of Library and Information Studies degree; graduate of FSU College of Communication with Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communication. 
• Before graduation, was coordinator of computer applications and webmaster for Florida Center for Prevention Research at FSU. Afterward, was supervisor of technology solutions and research librarian at Franklin Templeton Investments in Fort Lauderdale.
• Primary responsibilities include working with our publishers and vendors to license, acquire and troubleshoot electronic journals, books, databases and other resources; furthering efforts to bring library information resources to your desktop/laptop/PDA as seamlessly as possible; and working with library systems and applications required for smooth functioning of library. 

TRANSITIONS

• Has been professor of health policy in department of family medicine and rural health, plus director of Center for Medicine and Public Health in Division of Health Affairs, since joining faculty here in 2003. 
• Has served on numerous FSU committees, including admissions and promotions.
• Is part-time consultant to CDC, has developed programs on disaster preparedness for Florida, and is associate editor of American Journal of Public Health.
• Has more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and numerous book chapters and monographs.
• At FSU, has been principal investigator on more than $3 million of grants and contracts.

• Professor of pediatrics and education director for pediatrics since joining faculty here in 2003. 
• Has served on numerous committees and been active student adviser. 
• Earned medical degree at University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship at University of Nebraska Medical Center.  Board-certified in pediatrics.
• Was director of pediatric student program and Neonatal High-Risk Follow-up Clinic at University of Missouri-Columbia.
• Adviser for Pediatric Interest Group and strong supporter of student programs.

• Has been student support coordinator at Tallahassee regional campus since 2005.
• Master's degrees in public administration and information technology.
• Has been acting campus administrator for past several weeks, since departure of June Berlinger.
• Recognized as student advocate.

• College of Medicine’s first and only department chair for medical humanities and social science.
• In 2008, became only the third person to be honored by American Diabetes Association with Behavioral Medicine and Psychology Lectureship for Distinguished Contributions.

• In April, became first College of Medicine faculty member chosen as Florida State University Distinguished Research Professor.

• This year, got $2.2 million, four-year NIH grant to study impact of BMI measurements on obese children at 12 Leon County schools, as well as on their parents.

• Has had continuous NIH funding in support of her work since 1980.

• On board of directors for American Psychological Association, a distinction granted by her peers.

• Graduate of DePaul University with master’s degrees in accountancy and public services management, and bachelor’s degree in political science.
• Began career at FSU in 2004 as grants-compliance analyst with Sponsored Research Accounting Services, then came to College of Medicine in 2007 to support FSU’s faculty practice plan. Before FSU, served as a lead administrator for special projects and programs at four nonprofit organizations in Chicago.

• Primary responsibilities include management of financial reporting, compliance and support functions for clinical service, graduate medical education (residency program) and sponsored research agreements.

• Graduated with B.S. in biological science from Florida State and earned Ph.D. from University of Iowa. 
• Returned to Florida State in 1992 as assistant professor, ultimately serving as Betty Watts Professor and chair of department of nutrition, food and exercise science before joining College of Medicine in 2005. 

• Holds joint appointments in Program in Neuroscience and department of psychology. 

• Since joining College of Medicine, has served as associate chair for research in department of biomedical sciences and is course director for medical physiology.
• Directs active research program that examines regulation of homeostasis and cardiovascular function.

• A founding faculty member of College of Medicine.
• Director of Behavioral Science curriculum and associate chair of department.
• Clinical psychologist with specialty in pediatric psychology, with close to 25 years of experience in medical education.
• Course director for Medicine and Behavior I and Cross Cultural Medicine. Also teaches in Doctoring I.
• Adviser for FSUCares.

• First member of College of Medicine’s mechanical family to move into library instead of simulation center downstairs.
• Now resides in room at far end of library, to your right as you enter from hallway.
• Available to work with students nights and weekends, when other “manikins” have quit for day.
• No need to knock – just swipe your card on Harvey’s door.
• Learning manuals walk you through procedures.
• Questions? Call Deb Danforth, 645-7123.

FAREWELLS

REST IN PEACE

Dear colleagues:

It is with great sadness that I must inform you that Dr. Randy Rill, professor of Biomedical Sciences, passed away last night. He had been in a difficult battle with metastatic cancer for the last two years, and died last night at TMH.

Dr. Rill received his B.S. degree in Chemistry from Franklin and Marshall College, and his Ph.D. in Physical Biochemistry from Northwestern University. His postdoctoral work at Oregon State University was funded by the National Institutes of Health, where he worked with Dr. Ken Van Holde and was among the first to elucidate the nucleosomal structure of packaged DNA in eukaryotic cells.

Dr. Rill joined the faculty of the Department of Chemistry at Florida State University in 1975 and quickly rose to the rank of Full Professor in 1982. During his 27 years of service in the Department of Chemistry, he published more than 80 papers and obtained more than $1,000,000 in grant funding. He taught General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry to countless thousands of undergraduate students at FSU. He mentored 21 doctoral students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry.  He served on grant review panels for NSF, NIH and the American Cancer Society. For many years, he has served on the scientific board of the Florida Division of the American Cancer Society.  He was recognized by FSU in 1999 with a Professional Excellence Award.

In 2002, he was a founding member of the Department of Biomedical Sciences in the Florida State University College of Medicine. He assumed leadership roles in both medical and graduate education in the College of Medicine, serving as Course Director for Medical Biochemistry and as Associate Chair for Graduate Studies and Director of the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program. Under his dedicated leadership, our first seven classes of physicians (and future physicians) received state-of-the-art preparation in the rapidly evolving and increasingly important areas of medical biochemistry and genetics. The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences was started de novo, and has grown to more than 25 students.

Dr. Rill was the consummate scholar, completely and passionately dedicated to the needs of students.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Louise, and the rest of his family.