Team

Virendra R. Mishra, Ph.D.

Virendra R. Mishra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He got his Ph.D. in 2014 from the joint degree program between the University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, and the University of Texas at Arlington, TX.  He was a staff scientist at Cleveland Clinic, Nevada for 7 years (between 2015 – 2022) before his move to UAB. Dr. Mishra develops novel computational tools for the analysis of various MRI modalities for understanding early-stage Parkinson’s disease (PD) and non-motor symptoms of PD with disease progression. His current interest is developing machine learning/deep learning algorithms by fusing various MRI modalities to predict cognitive decline in PD and also due to repeated head impacts. His research is funded by the National Institute of Health and philanthropic organizations in the past.

Leticia Mason

Leticia is responsible for organizing participant recruitment and enrollment, coordinating patient care, and follow-up appointments required by study protocols. Her responsibilities extend to the coordination and organization of MRI observational scans.

She worked as a patient care technician on the postpartum and newborn nursery unit for 17 years and was a clinical research coordinator in Maternal Fetal Medicine and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center. Leticia has a range of both clinical and lab experiences that help her serve as a liaison between primary investigators, clinical staff, and research support for the Department of Radiology.

Ivan Campbell

Ivan Campbell is a PhD student in Clinical and Counseling Psychology at the University of South Alabama, studying clinical neuropsychology. During his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, he developed an interest in behavioral neuroscience, clinical neuroimaging, and informatics, which now guides his research. He is interested in the application of novel analytic methodologies to neuroimaging data to uncover new information about the relationship between the brain and behavior, particularly within clinical populations. He is especially interested in the early detection and prevention of neurological conditions such as dementia and Parkinson’s Disease. His clinical interests also include neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.

Lexie Reeves

Lexie Reeves Stamps is the Program Coordinator for CINL. Born and raised in Birmingham, Lexie has worked in various roles at UAB since 2016, ranging from the Emergency Department to Pediatric Neurology. Her strengths in collaboration, communication, and organization enable her to manage projects, foster strong professional relationships, and ensure operational efficiency

Email: apreeves@uabmc.edu
Phone: (205) 934-4030

Alan Gardner

Alan Gardner is a junior at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he is majoring in Neuroscience. Additionally, Alan is an honors student on the pre-med track. His interest in medicine is rooted in his desire to close the gap that exists within healthcare. As a minority, Alan is directly impacted by the racial disparities that exist within medicine. He understands that these disparities disproportionately affect many people of color and result in poor patient outcomes. Therefore, he plans to pursue a career in medicine to play an active role in bridging the gap that exists within healthcare. When he is not busy studying, he enjoys spending time in the research lab, training for marathons, weightlifting, and playing piano.

Corina Catiul, M.D.

Corina Catiul is a Research Scientist in Dr. Mishra’s lab – a bridge between the Neurology and Radiology departments at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). She specializes in cognitive analysis in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), with an emphasis on early neuroimaging markers of cognitive decline.

Her background includes research on how physical exercise affects sleep and cognition in PD and experience coordinating clinical trials. She has presented her work at national and international conferences and aims to continue to bring her contribution to the neurocognitive field.
A medical graduate from Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Corina is excited to be a part of this multidisciplinary lab, committed to improving the lives of those affected by neurodegenerative diseases.