Tonya Aaron, M.D., Ph.D.
Goes by: Tonya
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Undergrad: Rollins College
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Research Interests: Tumor Microenvironment, Immunotherapy, Medical Education
Professional Interests: My professional interests include clinical care, scientific innovation, and medical education. My current research interest is in identifying novel immunotherapeutic targets for head and neck diseases that improve patient outcomes. In parallel, I am committed to advancing medical education through mentorship and curriculum development to support the next generation of physician-scientists.
Hobbies: Sports (Basketball, Football, Fútbol, Golf, Tennis), Wine & Food Festivals, Movies
Kevin Chacko, M.D.
Goes by: Kevin
Hometown: Valrico, FL
Undergrad: University of Florida
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Research Interests: Head and neck outcomes, revision sinus surgery, tympanic membrane microbiome, osteoradionecrosis
Professional Interests: Medical education, leadership, mentorship
Hobbies: Weightlifting, pickleball, board games, trying new foods, and going to the beach
Jaimee N. Cooper, M.D.
Goes by: Jaimee
Hometown: Davie, FL
Undergrad: University of Florida
Medical School: New York Medical College
Research Interests: Otology (hearing preservation, surgical outcomes), Medical Education/Training, Health Outcomes
Professional Interests: Medical Education, Clinical/Translational Research
Hobbies: Soccer, anything on the water, movies/TV/musicals/plays, quality time with friends and family, and playing with my family dogs
Daron Harrison, M.D.
Goes by: Harrison
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Undergrad: University of the West Indies, Mona (Jamaica)
Medical School: St. Matthew's University (Cayman Islands)
Research Interests: Medical training technology, the use of virtual reality and digital tools in head and neck cancer reconstruction and still exploring.
Professional Interests: Head and neck oncologic and reconstructive surgery and surgical innovation
Hobbies: Staying active, playing real sports like cricket and football (with feet), being near the ocean, watching questionable ESPN talks, and enjoying time out with friends.
Oscar Velazquez-Castro, M.D.
Goes by: Oscar
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: Cornell University
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Research Interests: TBD - Curious by nature, vague by design!
Professional Interests: Clinical/Translational Research.
Hobbies: Reading (mostly short stories), running or speed-walking (depending on who's watching), spending time outdoors, and confidently pretending I can cook!