Kathryn Collazos, Ph.D., BSN, RN
Dr. Collazos joined the South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Model System team in 2024. Drawing upon her clinical nursing (University of Wisconsin-Madison ’16) and nursing science (University of Miami ’23) backgrounds, she aims to build upon her program of research focused on neuroinflammatory markers to better understand neuropathic pain and outcomes in patients with neurological conditions.
Matthew De Vlieger, M.S.
Matthew DeVlieger is the Research Data Manager for the South Florida Spinal Cord Injury Model System (SF SCIMS). He graduated from Calvin University with a degree in Biology and the University of San Diego with a Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics. He oversees database management for the SCI Model System and assists with other research studies relating to spinal cord injury.
Katherine Martinez, BA
Katherine assists with data collection for the National Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) database. She also helps with other research studies conducted by the South Florida SCIMS and collaborating centers.
Mariana Montenegro
Mariana is an undergraduate research assistant, studying Psychology and Computer Science at the University of Miami. She aids with data entry and helps with research studies conducted by the by the South Florida SCIMS.
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Dinorah Rodriguez, R.N.
Dinorah Rodriguez is clinical research nurse having coordinated a wide range of clinical trials over the past 24 years at the University of Miami in the areas of movement disorders, oncology, urology and orthopedic trauma. She has a thorough understanding of the IRB and regulatory processes, federal regulations, GCP guidelines, screening and recruitment, delivery of patient care and patient education. She has been part of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation since 2019 and is the study coordinator for the Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement (SCIENCE) study.
Lais Vidotto, MS
Lais Vidotto is a PT who specialized in Respiratory Care, and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences. She has over 14 years of experience working as a clinician and research coordinator with a wide range of clinical populations. Lais is now a Clinical Research Coordinator at the South Florida SCI Model Systems and is dedicated to ensuring ethical standards and humanization in research.
