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Our Team
Tracy E. Crane, PhD, RDN
Associate Professor, Medical Oncology
Co-Lead, Cancer Control Research Program
Director, Digital Health and Lifestyle Medicine
tecrane@miami.edu
(305) 243-8255
Dr. Crane is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the Miller School of Medicine. As the Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Digital Health at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, she is committed to building an evidence-based foundation for mobile health interventions to reach the greatest number of cancer survivors.
Co-Lead, Cancer Control Research Program
Director, Digital Health and Lifestyle Medicine
tecrane@miami.edu
(305) 243-8255
Dr. Crane is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the Miller School of Medicine. As the Director of Lifestyle Medicine and Digital Health at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, she is committed to building an evidence-based foundation for mobile health interventions to reach the greatest number of cancer survivors.
Grey Freylersythe, NBC-HWC
Senior Manager, Research Support
CRANE Lab
g.freylersythe@miami.edu
(305) 243-9832
Grey is the Senior Manager in Research Support for Dr. Crane’s research lab. Grey is a board-certified health and wellness coach with eight years of experience in lifestyle and behavioral research.
CRANE Lab
g.freylersythe@miami.edu
(305) 243-9832
Grey is the Senior Manager in Research Support for Dr. Crane’s research lab. Grey is a board-certified health and wellness coach with eight years of experience in lifestyle and behavioral research.
Aylin Barrios
Executive Assistant
CRANE Lab
abarrios6@miami.edu
(305) 243-5013
Aylin is Dr. Crane's executive assistant with a love for all things creative and cooking. Aylin is an professional entrepreneur with a degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry University's College of Health Sciences & Applied Sciences.
CRANE Lab
abarrios6@miami.edu
(305) 243-5013
Aylin is Dr. Crane's executive assistant with a love for all things creative and cooking. Aylin is an professional entrepreneur with a degree in Health Information Technology from DeVry University's College of Health Sciences & Applied Sciences.
Paola Rossi, MD
Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Program Director
pxr495@miami.edu
Paola is the Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Program Director for Dr. Crane’s research lab, as well as an exercise physiologist and family and palliative care physician. She is spearheading the development of programs to meet the needs of cancer patients at Sylvester Cancer Center and the broader community.
pxr495@miami.edu
Paola is the Lifestyle Medicine Clinical Program Director for Dr. Crane’s research lab, as well as an exercise physiologist and family and palliative care physician. She is spearheading the development of programs to meet the needs of cancer patients at Sylvester Cancer Center and the broader community.
Melissa Lopez-Pentecost, PhD, RDN
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Cancer Control Training in Disparities and Equity Program (C-TIDE)
mlopez-pentecost@miami.edu
Melissa is a Registered Dietitian and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Translational Sciences at the University of Arizona.
Cancer Control Training in Disparities and Equity Program (C-TIDE)
mlopez-pentecost@miami.edu
Melissa is a Registered Dietitian and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Translational Sciences at the University of Arizona.
Loren Yavelberg, PhD, CEP
Post-Doctoral Associate
l.yavelberg@med.miami.edu
Dr. Loren Yavelberg is a graduate of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. He completed his PhD on the effects of intermittent fasting and exercise.
Dr. Loren Yavelberg's master's research work revolved around wearable technology during varying intensities and modalities of physical activity, and artificial pancreas investigations for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Dr. Yavelberg has had the opportunity to work with a range of persons across the health continuum, including elite and professional athletes, as well as individuals with chronic disease. In addition to his role in searching for ground-breaking weight loss techniques, Dr. Yavelberg has been extensively involved in a number of research projects such as the development of a National Fitness Standard for Canadian Wildland Firefighters and Police Officers, as well as, The Pre-diabetes Physical Activity Intervention Project.
l.yavelberg@med.miami.edu
Dr. Loren Yavelberg is a graduate of the Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. He completed his PhD on the effects of intermittent fasting and exercise.
Dr. Loren Yavelberg's master's research work revolved around wearable technology during varying intensities and modalities of physical activity, and artificial pancreas investigations for individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Dr. Yavelberg has had the opportunity to work with a range of persons across the health continuum, including elite and professional athletes, as well as individuals with chronic disease. In addition to his role in searching for ground-breaking weight loss techniques, Dr. Yavelberg has been extensively involved in a number of research projects such as the development of a National Fitness Standard for Canadian Wildland Firefighters and Police Officers, as well as, The Pre-diabetes Physical Activity Intervention Project.
LaShae Rolle, MPH, CPH
Doctoral Research Fellow
Prevention Science and Community Health
ldr84@miami.edu
LaShae is a Caribbean-born certified public health professional. She earned her BSc in Chemistry, and MPH in Epidemiology and Global Health. She is currently working toward her Ph.D. in Prevention Science and Community Health.
Prevention Science and Community Health
ldr84@miami.edu
LaShae is a Caribbean-born certified public health professional. She earned her BSc in Chemistry, and MPH in Epidemiology and Global Health. She is currently working toward her Ph.D. in Prevention Science and Community Health.
Madalyn Wheeler, MSEd
Doctoral Research Fellow
Exercise Physiology
mxw1071@miami.edu
Madalyn has her B.S. in Biochemistry and Biology from Roanoke College. She recently graduated at the University of Miami with an M.S.Ed. in Applied Physiology and began working toward a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Madalyn has been an active contributor for a number of programs, including Believe in You, You Got This, and the clinical trial OnPoint within the lab.
Exercise Physiology
mxw1071@miami.edu
Madalyn has her B.S. in Biochemistry and Biology from Roanoke College. She recently graduated at the University of Miami with an M.S.Ed. in Applied Physiology and began working toward a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. Madalyn has been an active contributor for a number of programs, including Believe in You, You Got This, and the clinical trial OnPoint within the lab.
Richard Ramos, MPH
Clinical Research Coordinator
r.ramos94@miami.edu
Richard is a Miami-born public health professional. He earned his BA in Biology and MPH degrees at the University of Miami. He began with the CRANE Lab as a Communications Intern. Since graduation, he has taken on the role of Clinical Research Coordinator.
r.ramos94@miami.edu
Richard is a Miami-born public health professional. He earned his BA in Biology and MPH degrees at the University of Miami. He began with the CRANE Lab as a Communications Intern. Since graduation, he has taken on the role of Clinical Research Coordinator.
Our Partners
We have the privilege of collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals from Sylvester Cancer Center. Our collaborative efforts extend to physicians, dietitians, exercise physiologists, and many other experts in their respective fields. Their expertise and passion enable us to provide comprehensive and holistic care to cancer survivors, and we are honored to have them as part of our team.
Jessica MacIntyre, ARNP NP-C AOCNP
Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Anna Gonzales, RDN LDN
Oncology Dietitian, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Federika Garcia, MS RDN LDN CNSC
Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Leslie Beth Klein, RD
Oncology Dietitian/Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Past Team Members
Julio C. Rodriguez MS, ACSM- CEP/CET
Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Christopher Fitzmaurice, MS. ACSM-CEP/CET
Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Cancer Exercise Trainer
Farid Mawanda, BS
Graduate Research Assistant
Masters of Public Health
fam82@miami.edu
Farid Mawanda is a first-generation Ugandan, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, with a minor in chemistry, from Saint Anselm College in 2020. Farid is currently in his first semester of courses in pursuit of a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Miami: Miller School of Medicine.
With the combination of the extensive professional skills he has gained over the years, and the knowledge being passed down to him from the University of Miami, Farid looks to pursue a career within the United Nations. Farid is an exceptionally bright individual looking to help the world wherever he can.
In Farid’s free time, he likes to participate in a wide variety of hobbies. From being a professional runway model to learning how to play the piano, his interest does not stop there. When Farid has downtime, you can find him reading about the wonders of this world, or playing a video game. Although the information above shines a small light on what makes Farid the Renaissance man he is today, there is one more thing that brings it all together, he loves to sing Karaoke with friends. You can catch Farid every Wednesday night at the Rathskeller on the University of Miami main campus, signing out his heart's desire.
Masters of Public Health
fam82@miami.edu
Farid Mawanda is a first-generation Ugandan, who was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology, with a minor in chemistry, from Saint Anselm College in 2020. Farid is currently in his first semester of courses in pursuit of a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Miami: Miller School of Medicine.
With the combination of the extensive professional skills he has gained over the years, and the knowledge being passed down to him from the University of Miami, Farid looks to pursue a career within the United Nations. Farid is an exceptionally bright individual looking to help the world wherever he can.
In Farid’s free time, he likes to participate in a wide variety of hobbies. From being a professional runway model to learning how to play the piano, his interest does not stop there. When Farid has downtime, you can find him reading about the wonders of this world, or playing a video game. Although the information above shines a small light on what makes Farid the Renaissance man he is today, there is one more thing that brings it all together, he loves to sing Karaoke with friends. You can catch Farid every Wednesday night at the Rathskeller on the University of Miami main campus, signing out his heart's desire.
Zuhair Khan, BS
Graduate Research Assistant
Masters of Public Health
zmk8@miami.edu
Zuhair is a current M.P.H. student interested in widespread health disparities. Zuhair received
his B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign.
While in college, Zuhair was primarily engaged in health research and community service, which
led him to develop an interest for public health. After graduating, Zuhair worked at a Federally
Qualified Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois, supporting a collaborative research grant
centered around health education community interventions. After earning his master’s degree,
Zuhair wishes to pursue a doctoral degree in Epidemiology, with aims of working in the field of
clinical and translational science
Masters of Public Health
zmk8@miami.edu
Zuhair is a current M.P.H. student interested in widespread health disparities. Zuhair received
his B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign.
While in college, Zuhair was primarily engaged in health research and community service, which
led him to develop an interest for public health. After graduating, Zuhair worked at a Federally
Qualified Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois, supporting a collaborative research grant
centered around health education community interventions. After earning his master’s degree,
Zuhair wishes to pursue a doctoral degree in Epidemiology, with aims of working in the field of
clinical and translational science
Ella Bunn
Undergraduate Research Intern
eab271@miami.edu
eab271@miami.edu
Johnathon Johnson
Graduate Research Intern
Masters of Public Health
jxj2138@miami.edu
Masters of Public Health
jxj2138@miami.edu
Justin Harris, BS
Graduate Research Intern
Sabrina Khan, BS
Graduate Research Assistant
Sabrina is a Canadian-born Medical Physics graduate student obtaining her Master of Science at the University of Miami and a Graduate Research Assistant at the CRANE lab. She obtained a Bachelor's in Health Physics and Radiation Science from Ontario Tech University.
Sabrina is a Canadian-born Medical Physics graduate student obtaining her Master of Science at the University of Miami and a Graduate Research Assistant at the CRANE lab. She obtained a Bachelor's in Health Physics and Radiation Science from Ontario Tech University.
Angel Rodriguez, MD
CRANE Lab Visiting Scholar Spring 2023
Medical Oncology Resident and Fellow, Fundación Jiménez Diaz, Spain
Medical Oncology Resident and Fellow, Fundación Jiménez Diaz, Spain
Mercedes Heinermann, MD
CRANE Lab Visiting Scholar Summer 2023
Family Medicine Resident, Hospital Universitario CEMIC, Argentina
Family Medicine Resident, Hospital Universitario CEMIC, Argentina
Nina Okoroji, BS
Graduate Research Intern
Moira Pissinis, MD
CRANE Lab Visiting Scholar 2022
Internal Medicine Resident, Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires. Argentina
Internal Medicine Resident, Hospital Alemán de Buenos Aires. Argentina
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