Sarah McCarthy, Ph. D.
Tuesday, 14 April 2026
About Sarah McCarthy, Ph. D. Dr. Sarah McCarthy is an Associate Professor of Anatomy and the Director of the Directed Study Pathway at LECOM-Erie. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree from Mercyhurst University and her Ph.D. in Anatomy from Penn State University. Dr. McCarthy is interested in educational research, focusing on learning th... Read More »
Nancy Carty , Ph. D.
Monday, 13 April 2026
About Nancy Carty, Ph. D. Dr. Nancy Carty is the Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education as well as the Director of the Master of Medical Science program. She earned her Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Her research interests include basic science microbiological research as well as educational rese... Read More »
Bhumika Sharma, Ph. D.
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Ph.D. Veterinary Bacteriology St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies M. Sc. Microbiology University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India B. Sc. Microbiology University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, India About Bhumika Sharma, Ph. D. Dr. Bhumika Sharma received her Ph.D. in Veterinary Bacteriology from St. George’s University (SGU), Grenad... Read More »
Colleen Cole-Jeffrey
About Colleen Cole-Jeffrey Dr. Colleen Cole-Jeffrey earned her Master of Science in Cellular & Molecular Biology from the University of Notre Dame and her PhD in Physiology from the University of Florida. She previously researched the roles of gut microbiota and the renin-angiotensin system in cardiovascular disease and the subsequent identificat... Read More »
Deepak Sharma, MD, MSMed
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
About Deepak Sharma, MD, MSMed Deepak Sharma, MD, MSMed, is an academic physician and medical educator with a strong focus on anatomical sciences, medical education, and curriculum innovation. He completed his Doctor of Medicine at St. George’s University School of Medicine, has B.A in computer science from Portland State University and further pur... Read More »
Jan Hendryx, DO, FAAO
About Jan Hendryx, DO, FAAO Dr. Hendryx is OPP Institutional Director and Clinical Professor of Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP)/Family Medicine at LECOM-Erie and is board-certified in Family Medicine, Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, and in Medical Acupuncture. He has a primary interest in the Bioenergetics Model as... Read More »
Brian L. Risavi, DO, MSMEd, FACEP, FAAEM, FACOEP-D, CEMSO, PHP
About Brian L. Risavi, DO, MSMEd, FACEP, FAAEM, FACOEP-D, CEMSO, PHP Dr. Brian Risavi earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh and completed an Emergency Medicine residency at St. Lukes Hospital in Bethlehem, PA. H... Read More »
Melodie F. Chludzinski, DO
Areas of Expertise: Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, OMT, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Research Interests: Bioenergetic Medicine, OMT Current Projects: OMT and Major Depressive Disorder Published work: Learning abnormal physical examination signs: An introductory course. J Osteopath Med. 2023 Mar 31;123(... Read More »
Jennifer Coseo, MD FAAP
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, 2+4 Early Acceptance Program Coordinator Background: Dr. Jennifer Coseo completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies at Villanova University, and her medical degree at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She completed a residency in pe... Read More »
Mark Terrell, Ed.D
Monday, 6 April 2026
About Mark Terrell, Ed.D Assistant Dean of Medical Education, Institutional Director of Professional Development, Program Director of the Masters and PhD Programs in Medical Education. Doctor of Education in Biology, Master of Science in Educational Psychology, and Master of Science in Geology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. Bachelor of Science... Read More »
Christopher C. Keller, Ph.D., FNAOME
About Dr. Keller Dr. Keller is the Director of Curriculum and Student Achievement and serves as the Director of Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology, Public Health, and Biostatistics. He is a Professor of Microbiology and is the Director of the Laboratory of Human Pathogens, which investigates tick-borne infections in Erie County, PA, and the effec... Read More »
Dr. Bruce Wright, Ph. D.
Research Interests, Bruce Wright Note: This Canvas page is updated, 3 April 2026). Background: Dr. Bruce Wright received his Ph.D. in Physiology in 1993. He is Professor of Physiology at LECOM's Seton Hill campus. General Research Theme: Dr. Wright engages in educational research. He is particularly interested in creation and validation of new ... Read More »
Victoria Hrach, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Microbiology, LECOM at Seton Hill Areas of expertise: • Microbiology • Molecular biology Research interests: Evaluating efficacy of antimicrobial compounds Research summary: Dr. Hrach's laboratory work examines the impact of novel antimicrobial substances against different bacterial and fungal species. These project... Read More »
Lia Rae Edmunds, Ph. D.
Background and Interests My long-term research interests center on understanding how cellular and mitochondrial bioenergetics integrate with gut-derived signals to regulate metabolic health, particularly in the context of nutritional stress, obesity, and insulin resistance. As I transition into my new faculty role as Assistant Professor of Molecular ... Read More »
Christopher Divito
Dr. Divito facilitates OMS-I and II problem-based learning and lectures on topics in neuropharmacology. Background and Experience Dr. Christopher Divito completed his doctoral studies on conducting states of neurotransmitter transporters at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurobiology in 2013. He then continued at the University of Pit... Read More »
Courtney Willner
Research Interests Evaluating AI-Generated Radiology Educational Materials for Medical Students ... Read More »
Courtney Baker, D.O.
Research Interests My research interests include topics in adult, child & adolescent psychiatry-especially in ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. ... Read More »
Kristina Cummings, DO
Codirector of History and Physical Examination Assistant Professor of Family Medicine Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Elmira Background and Experience Dr Cummings earned her DO from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her residency was in family practice, and she did a fellowship in Obstetrics. She pract... Read More »
John F Schiavone, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, Assistant Director of PBL Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Elmira Background and Experience Dr. Schiavone earned his medical degree from the University of Bologna, Italy, and has had a longstanding career as a clinician specializing in Internal Medicine. His academic interests center on ... Read More »
Harikesh Dubey, M. Pharm., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Elmira Background and Experience Dr. Harikesh Dubey is a pharmacologist and trained pharmacist whose research focuses on gut microbiome, neurological disorders and drug safety. He currently serves as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacology at LECOM, Elmira, NY. ... Read More »
