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Dr. Fallon conducts both translational & clinical research focusing on Vascular complications of liver disease, portal hypertension, hepatopulmonary syndrome. His collaborations at UAB include the Vascular Biology/Hypertension Program Center for Free Radical Biology, Gene Therapy Center, Cell Adhesion and Matrix Research Center, Pharmacology Department and with Liver Transplant program. Outside collaborations include the 6 participating transplant centers, the Cholangiocyte Biology program at Texas A&M University, the Vascular Biology program at the Medical College of Georgia, the Pulmonary Vascular Biology Program at The University of Colorado, and the Physiology Department at the University of South Alabama.

Dr. Gutierrez's research interests include clinical research and development of new therapies for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Dr. Gutierrez initiated the IBD Newsletter and collaborates with several departments at UAB including the Department of Surgery. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine She completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and completed a clinical research fellowship from Massachusetts General Hospital in Gastroenterology. She also received a Masters Degree in Public Health/Clinical Effectiveness Program at Harvard School of Public Health.

Dr. Nevah's research interests include the treatment and development of new therapies and strategies for the management of Hepatitis C. They also include the treatment of Hepatitis C in patients who are insulin resistant. Dr. Nevah joined UAB in 2007, and is also managing the UAB Liver Center's Comprehensive Care Program for Hepatitis C.

Cindy completed her BA in Biology from West Virginia University, her Masters in Public Health from UAB and her BS in Nursing from UAB. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing. Her nursing career began as a pediatric critical care nurse at Children's Hospital of Alabama. She has 10 years of research experience. Her interest in research began in pediatric infectious disease. She has conducted clinical trials in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and hepatology. She is a member of Southern Nursing Research Society, Sigma Theta Tau, American Public Health Association, and Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

John is a graduate of UAB. He has over 3 years of research experience at UAB. His previous research experience includes basic science research in microbiology and oral biology. He currently handles the initial study submissions (IRB) and all regulatory duties for the program. He is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) & the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). He is also currently pursuing a MBA at UAB.

Felicia joined the research group in January 2008. She is a graduate of Samford University. She is proficient in clinic trial billing & maintains the program's financial records. Although new to research, she has been at UAB for the past 4 years, and has worked in Accounts Payable and Purchasing. Felicia is a member of Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Shannon graduated from UAB with a BS in Nursing in 2003. She has been involved in clinical research for the past 5 years. She has conducted research in immunology, rheumatology, advanced heart failure & pulmonary hypertension. She is a member of ACRP. Shannon has also been a staff nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham.

Stacy has been a study coordinator at UAB for the past 2 years. She has conducted research studies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She is currently a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals, and a graduate of the University of Alabama.

Wendy joined the research program in June 2008. She is a native of Birmingham. She graduated from Auburn in 1994 with a degree in nursing. She has spent most of her nursing career working with blood cancer patients, including first as a Bone Marrow Transplant nurse and then with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Wendy is also a member of ACRP.

Toni is a graduate of University of Detroit Mercy, where she received both a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree. She has been involved with clinical research at UAB (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) since 2006. She also has previous research experience, from Wayne State University, where she worked in the Department of OB/GYN (1999-2006). Toni is also a member of ACRP.

Tracey received a BS in Nursing in 1985. She was active in clinical nursing from 1986-1997. She also has been clinical research nurse in the UAB Liver Center, since 1997 devoting time to clinical trials in patients with Hepatitis C. She received a Master of Science in Nursing in December, 2007 and is now an Adult Nurse Practitioner at the Liver Center in Hepatology. Tracey also coordinators the Liver Disease Support Group and Hepatitis C patient education class.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Medicine
	Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Clinical Research Program
	Faculty & Staff GHCRP Michael Fallon, MD Director, Clinical Research Program Dr. Fallon conducts both translational & clinical research focusing on Vascular complications of liver disease, portal hypertension, hepatopulmonary syndrome. His collaborations at UAB include the Vascular Biology/Hypertension Program Center for Free Radical Biology, Gene Therapy Center, Cell Adhesion and Matrix Research Center, Pharmacology Department and with Liver Transplant program. Outside collaborations include the 6 participating transplant centers, the Cholangiocyte Biology program at Texas A&M University, the Vascular Biology program at the Medical College of Georgia, the Pulmonary Vascular Biology Program at The University of Colorado, and the Physiology Department at the University of South Alabama. Alexandra Gutierrez, MD, MPH Co-Director, IBD Research Dr. Gutierrez's research interests include clinical research and development of new therapies for ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Dr. Gutierrez initiated the IBD Newsletter and collaborates with several departments at UAB including the Department of Surgery. She received her medical degree from Case Western Reserve School of Medicine She completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and completed a clinical research fellowship from Massachusetts General Hospital in Gastroenterology. She also received a Masters Degree in Public Health/Clinical Effectiveness Program at Harvard School of Public Health. Moises Ilan Nevah-Rubin, MD Co-Director, Hepatitis C Research & Education Dr. Nevah's research interests include the treatment and development of new therapies and strategies for the management of Hepatitis C. They also include the treatment of Hepatitis C in patients who are insulin resistant. Dr. Nevah joined UAB in 2007, and is also managing the UAB Liver Center's Comprehensive Care Program for Hepatitis C. Cindy Joiner, RN, MPH Nurse Research Manager Cindy completed her BA in Biology from West Virginia University, her Masters in Public Health from UAB and her BS in Nursing from UAB. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Nursing. Her nursing career began as a pediatric critical care nurse at Children's Hospital of Alabama. She has 10 years of research experience. Her interest in research began in pediatric infectious disease. She has conducted clinical trials in rheumatology, gastroenterology, and hepatology. She is a member of Southern Nursing Research Society, Sigma Theta Tau, American Public Health Association, and Association of Clinical Research Professionals. John Manolakis II Regulatory Coordinator John is a graduate of UAB. He has over 3 years of research experience at UAB. His previous research experience includes basic science research in microbiology and oral biology. He currently handles the initial study submissions (IRB) and all regulatory duties for the program. He is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) & the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). He is also currently pursuing a MBA at UAB. Felicia Todd Research Financial Assistant Felicia joined the research group in January 2008. She is a graduate of Samford University. She is proficient in clinic trial billing & maintains the program's financial records. Although new to research, she has been at UAB for the past 4 years, and has worked in Accounts Payable and Purchasing. Felicia is a member of Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP). Shannon Fagan, RN Research Nurse Coordinator Shannon graduated from UAB with a BS in Nursing in 2003. She has been involved in clinical research for the past 5 years. She has conducted research in immunology, rheumatology, advanced heart failure & pulmonary hypertension. She is a member of ACRP. Shannon has also been a staff nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham. Stacy Eddleman Research Study Coordinator Stacy has been a study coordinator at UAB for the past 2 years. She has conducted research studies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She is currently a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals, and a graduate of the University of Alabama. Wendy McCay, RN Research Nurse Coordinator Wendy joined the research program in June 2008. She is a native of Birmingham. She graduated from Auburn in 1994 with a degree in nursing. She has spent most of her nursing career working with blood cancer patients, including first as a Bone Marrow Transplant nurse and then with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Wendy is also a member of ACRP. Toni Seay, MA Research Study Coordinator Toni is a graduate of University of Detroit Mercy, where she received both a Bachelor's degree and Master's degree. She has been involved with clinical research at UAB (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) since 2006. She also has previous research experience, from Wayne State University, where she worked in the Department of OB/GYN (1999-2006). Toni is also a member of ACRP. Tracey Gwaltney, NP Nurse Practitioner Tracey received a BS in Nursing in 1985. She was active in clinical nursing from 1986-1997. She also has been clinical research nurse in the UAB Liver Center, since 1997 devoting time to clinical trials in patients with Hepatitis C. She received a Master of Science in Nursing in December, 2007 and is now an Adult Nurse Practitioner at the Liver Center in Hepatology. Tracey also coordinators the Liver Disease Support Group and Hepatitis C patient education class. Pamela Smith, CRNP Nurse Practitioner Home Research Projects Staff Contact Us