Team

Bernard S. Baumel, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology
Clinical Profile
Biography: Dr. Baumel is a Board certified Neurologist who specializes in the treatment of memory disorders. He received his MD from the University of Miami. He completed his Internship in Internal Medicine at University of Georgia and his Neurology Residency at University of Miami. Before joining the University of Miami, Department of Neurology in 2014, for more than two decades...
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Lilah M. Besser, Ph.D., M.S.P.H.

Research Assistant Professor
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Biography: Dr. Besser's educational background includes a Master's in Epidemiology and Environmental and Occupational Health and a PhD in City and Regional Planning. From 2011-2018, she researched Alzheimer's disease and related dementia outcomes while working at the Senior Research Scientist at University of Washington's National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center....
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Christian Camargo, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology
Clinical Profile
Biography: Dr. Christian Camargo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, where he blends clinical practice with innovative research. He is passionate about improving cognitive function by exploring novel approaches, such as natural and multi-nutrient interventions. His research interests include the use of cutting-edge neuroimaging techniques to better understand...
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Stephanie Chrisphonte, M.D.

Research Assistant Professor of Neurology

Biography: Stephanie Chrisphonte, MD is a Research Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Miller School of Medicine and currently the Associate Director for Operations at the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health. She is highly trained in administering and scoring various batteries that assess neuropsychological functioning for the Center’s grant-funded research studies and clinical...
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Michael J. Kleiman

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Deirdre OShea

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Ketlyne Sol

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Xiaoyan Sun, M.D.,Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology
Clinical Profile
Biography: Dr. Sun is a board-certified neurologist with fellowship training in cognitive neurology. She started her medical career as a neurologist in China, where she earned her M.D. and obtained a Ph.D. in neuroscience in Japan. Dr. Sun finished her Neurology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in the United States and completed a cognitive/behavioral neurology...
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Magdalena Tolea, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor of Neurology
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Biography: Dr. Magdalena Tolea received her Doctorate in Gerontology, Master of Science in Epidemiology, and Master of Arts in Sociology from University of Maryland. Following her doctoral training, Dr. Tolea completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Epidemiology of Aging at the National Institute on Aging where she developed a research interest in physical functional aging with a...
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