Faculty
Cristina Dumitrescu, EdD, MS OTR/L
Assistant Professor and Interim Program Director of Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Indicators of teaching and learning
- Program improvement and development
- Indicators of students' academic success
- Sources of stress in allied health students at all levels of education of students' success
Amy Lorino, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Clinical Associate Professor and Associate Director of Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Experiences of health management occupations
- Occupational therapy for adults with multiple chronic conditions
- Health literacy
- Patient self-advocacy
Alyson Pasquale OTD, MS OTR/L
Clinical Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy and Post-Professional Program Coord.
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Pain management in OT curricula
- Interprofessional education in health science curricula
- Simulation
Frances Adamo-Cass, EdD, PP-OTD, OTR/L, OTA/L
Clinical Associate Professor and Academic Fieldwork Coordinator- Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Mental health and psychosocial well-being of children and adolescents
- Developing clinical competency
Jane Bear-Lehman, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, FNAP
jane.bearlehman@binghamton.eduResearch Interests
- Upper limb potential
- Functional performance measurements
Michael Bermudez, EdD, OTR/L
mbermudez2@binghamton.eduResearch Interests
- Occupational therapy education
- Assistive technology and adaptive device development
- Artificial intelligence in occupational therapy
- Occupational science and occupational participation
- Occupational justice and health equity
- Global health and rehabilitation
- Educational technology
- Community-based rehabilitation
Danny Deng, PhD, OTR/L, HKROT
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Application of virtual reality for pain management
- Neuroscience studies in pain management
- Hand and upper extremities rehabilitation
Bonnie Fischer-Camara, OTD, OTR/L
Clinical Associate Professor, Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Program development
- Continuing competency and professional development
- Mentorship
Yoonjeong Lim, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Development/pilot of a self-help program for children with rare diseases
- Improving the quality of life of people with rare diseases by promoting participation in meaningful activities
- Family impact of raising children with rare diseases
- Psychometric properties of assessments
Bernard Muriithi, PhD, OTR/L
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Examining how everyday activities support adaptation and well-being in the face of illness, displacement and social, cultural or economic adversity
- Developing innovative activity-based interventions and evaluating their effectiveness
- Applying translational science to adapt and test evidence-based programs among vulnerable and underserved populations
Jennifer Muriithi, OTD, OTR/L, CNS, OTD, OTR/L, CNS
jmuriithi@binghamton.eduResearch Interests
- Role of occupation-based approaches to reduce morbidity among people with complex medical needs
- Role of occupation-based interventions to improve health literacy productivity and well-being among marginalized populations
Alex Orkwis, OTD, OTR/L
Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Collecting, analyzing and interpreting biomechanical data during functional activities
- Augmenting occupational therapy practice with artificial intelligence and big data
- Exploring assistive technology and environmental modifications
Subhashini Poola, MD, MPH, CCRC
Clinical Professor, Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Inflammatory bowel disease clinical research
- Community outreach
Jacie Schneider, OTD, OTR/L
Doctoral Capstone Coordinator and Clinical Assistant Professor, Occupational Therapy
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Research Interests
- Exploring gaps in the education of occupational therapists in addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community
- Use of 3D printing in creating assistive technology for low-SES communities
Adjunct Faculty
Entry-Level OTD Program
- Alison Helmetsie, clinical instructor, ahelmet1@binghamton.edu
Post-Professional OTD Program
- Jessica Evans, clinical instructor, jevans11@binghamton.edu
- Neil Harvison, clinical instructor, nharvison@binghamton.edu
- Jennifer Mandato, clinical instructor, jtreubig@binghamton.edu
Staff
Marjorie Weiland
Occupational Therapy Senior Staff Assistant
Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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