Gabrielle Tacher is the Office Manager at the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She brings a strong background in academic and professional administration, with experience spanning higher education and legal environments.

Gabrielle holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University and is recognized for her strategic approach to operations, attention to detail, and ability to foster an organized, high-functioning workplace. She plays a key role in supporting leadership and ensuring the center’s day-to-day operations align with its broader mission.

Gabrielle Tacher continues to be a vital force behind the scenes, ensuring our center operates smoothly and efficiently every day.

Mary Lou Riccio has been involved with clinical research for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias for over 10 years and recently completed her Nursing certification. She is interested in the effects of chronic illness such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, on disease progression. She hopes to make an impact on health literacy and prevention at the community level.

Claudia Patricia Moore is a certified Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. In addition, she serves in the capacity as a psychometric rater for research studies. Prior to joining Dr. James Galvin’s team at Florida Atlantic University, she worked for the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Mount Sinai Medical Center in the capacity of a research associate. She has over 15 years of experience as a coordinator in clinical research studies, including industry (device) studies for Orthopedic and PI initiated studies in Endocrinology. The bulk of that time, she worked at Yale University’s Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI). Claudia holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from the American Public University, a certification through the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA). Her interests are cultural diversity in health care, health equity, and social determinants of health.

Shanell Disla is a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health (CCBH) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is a Certified Clinical Research Professional and has over 8 years of experience in the research field. She holds a Masters in Biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University and an undergraduate Biology degree from Florida International University. Shanell’s focus includes expanding cultural diversity and addressing health disparities in research.

Dr. Kleiman is a Research Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of Data Science and Technology at CCBH. He received his PhD in Experimental Psychology from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Kleiman’s research focuses on the ability of “neurobehavioral markers”, markers of non-intentional behavior within gaze and speech, to measure cognitive decline in healthy brain aging and early-stage cognitive impairment. His overall research explores the intersection between neurology, cognitive psychology, and data science. He has developed tools and machine learning models that use neurobehavioral markers as well as health records, cognitive exam scores, and neuroimaging data for assessing current impairment and predicting future risk of impairment. He has been awarded grants from the Alzheimer’s Association, the McKnight Brain Research Foundation, and the Florida Department of Health.