Department of Biomedical Sciences

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is dedicated to delivering innovative, interdisciplinary medical curriculum with expertise in pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, medical biochemistry, and molecular biology. The department’s faculty support a robust research program that investigates the neurobiology of pain, the limbic system and developmental neurobiology, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, immunology and infectious diseases, and medical education.

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Administration

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Chair, Biomedical Sciences; Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4072
Mark Schuenke
Associate Chair, Biomedical Sciences; Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4082

Faculty

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Assistant Professor
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 209
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Professor
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 205
Associate Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4074
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Assistant Professor
School of Pharmacy 310
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Assistant Professor
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 207
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Assistant Professor
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 210
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4077
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Associate Professor
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 208
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Professor of Pharmacology
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 105 and College of Pharmacy 308
David Johnson
Associate Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4058
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4079
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Professor; Director, Behavior Core
Stella Maris Hall 308A
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Associate Clinical Professor; Course Director, OMK 1
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4083
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Assistant Teaching Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4076
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Professor
Stella Maris Hall 304A
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Director, Center for Cell Signaling Research; Professor
Stella Maris Hall 203B
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Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4062
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Associate Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4081
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Assistant Professor
Stella Maris Hall 203A
Tyler Redway
Assistant Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4076
Rebecca Rowe
Associate Professor; Course Director, OMK 1
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4064
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Assistant Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4057
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Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4078
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4061
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Associate Professor
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 206
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Professor
Stella Maris Hall 429
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Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4085
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Associate Professor
Pharmacy 320

Professional Staff

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Laboratory Coordinator/Manager - Cao Lab
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 202
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Diener/Human Anatomy Lab Manager
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4055
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Research/Lab Technician - Goode Lab
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 202
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Lab Manager - Queme Lab
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Research/Lab Technician
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Office Manager
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4071
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Research/Lab Technician
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 202
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Research/Lab Technician - Becker Lab
Pickus Center for Biomedical Research 202
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Pickus 202

Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

The OMM Department’s focus is the integration of osteopathic principles and practice as well as OMM and neuromusculoskeletal medicine research. Osteopathic manipulative medicine, also known as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), is a hands-on diagnosis and treatment modality used to improve patients’ structure and physiological function in order to optimize the body’s ability to maintain health.

Department of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Administration

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Chair, OMM; Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3023

Faculty

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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3031
Jane Carriero
Vice President for Health Affairs; Dean, UNE COM; Clinical Professor, OMM
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4095
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Associate Clinical Professor, Course Director OCS 1
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3032
Garrett Edwards
Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3024
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3033
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Associate Clinical Professor; Medical Student Clinical Education Advisor
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3028
Stacey Pierce-Talsma
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs; Clinical Professor, OMM
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 4104
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3026
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3029
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3031
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3024
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3025

Professional Staff

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Senior Administrative Coordinator, OMM
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3013
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OMM Clinical Coordinator
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1107
Oran Suta
Instructional Designer, Multimedia Medical Curriculum; Medical Illustrator
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 3014

Department of Primary Care

The Department of Primary Care is devoted to the acquisition and practice of the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for the promotion of the health of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit. The department includes faculty and activities in the specialties of Family Medicine, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, General Internal Medicine, and Geriatrics. The Coastal Healthy Communities Coalition for York County is housed in the Department of Primary Care.

Department of Primary Care

Administration

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Chair, Primary Care
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1027

Faculty

Bill Burge
Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1029
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1039
Cheryl Doane
Clinical Professor; Course Director, OCS 2
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1031
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1035
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Professor; Director, Geriatrics Education and Research; Director, U-ExCEL Older Adult Fitness/Wellness Program
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1028
Selma Holden
Associate Clinical Professor, Family Medicine; Program Director, Northern New England Clinical Champions Grant
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1036
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1037
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1038
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1034
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1036
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Assistant Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1032
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Associate Clinical Professor
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1033

Professional Staff

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Office Manager
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1023
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UEXCEL Fitness Specialist
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1026
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U-ExCEL Fitness Director
Harold and Bibby Alfond Center for Health Sciences 1026

Department of Specialty Medicine

The Department of Specialty Medicine consists of osteopathic and allopathic specialists in cardiology, nephrology, gastroenterology, and hematology/oncology as well as surgeons, surgical subspecialists, pathologists, radiologists, emergency medicine specialists, and OB/GYNs.

Department of Specialty Medicine

Faculty

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Assistant Clinical Professor; Medical Student Clinical Education Advisor; Pediatrics Discipline Director
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Clinical Professor; Discipline Director, General Surgery
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Assistant Clinical Professor; Discipline Director, Reproduction System

Adjunct

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Clinical Adjunct Professor; Rheumatology System Consultant