Learn about our new faculty

To help the Marquette community get to know new faculty, each was asked to respond to three statements.

1. During my first year on campus, I'd like to _____________________.

2. I'd like to connect with colleagues interested in ________________.

3. I'd like to learn more about _________________________________.


COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Sashi KesavapanySashi Kesavapany
Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Associate Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to initiate a few translational programs for human health.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in biomedical engineering, health technologies. 
  • I’d like to learn more about health technologies and biopharma networks in the region.



Luke UrbanikLuke Urbanik
Biomedical Sciences
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to immerse myself in the culture of Marquette University and establish impactful relationships with fellow faculty within the department.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in the integration of novel anatomical teaching tools, curriculum development, and clinical application. 
  • I’d like to learn more about opportunities for academic, research, and clinical collaboration.


Brian ZamzowBrian Zamzow
Occupational Therapy
Clinical Instructor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to build outstanding rapport with my colleagues and students, and fully understand the operating systems and resources provided through Marquette University.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in kinesiology, biomechanics, engineering, and other health sciences. 
  • I’d like to learn more about inter-departmental opportunities.


Anne MelvinAnne Melvin
Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to become familiar with the University outside of the PA building.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in the health sciences. 
  • I’d like to learn more about what resources are available to faculty.


Albojay DeaconAlbojay Deacon
Physical Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to utilize more across-campus resources.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in community collaboration, recruitment, and student retention. 
  • I’d like to learn more about what programs are already working with members in the community, how they work, and what is the overall impact on both students and the local Milwaukee community.


Laura RooneyLaura Rooney
Physical Therapy
Clinical Associate Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to focus on relationships and solidifying the skills and Marquette resources I need to get up and running as a successful student advisor, course instructor and practicum coordinator.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in professional presence and skills development and early/emerging career preparation to help students position themselves for success beyond the classroom during and post-education. 
  • I’d like to learn more about current and future research within the College of Health Sciences and across campus that I can share with students and learn more about for myself (I am so curious!)


David StockerDavid Stocker
Physical Therapy
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to continue to build the relationships I have established with students, faculty and staff over the past 4 years working part-time as a lab instructor and clinical instructor. I would also like to develop new relationships to improve health equity within the greater Milwaukee community.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in building multidisciplinary programs, assisting students in developing professionalism skills, and challenging ourselves to make an impact in the Milwaukee community. 
  • I’d like to learn more about partnering with other educational programs to develop better collaboration between professions to help teach our students those same skills and set them up for success in their future careers.


Francesca JohnsonFrancesca Johnson
Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to form relationships with students and faculty within the College of Health Science and get connected to other faculty and staff across campus.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in wellness, health disparities, collaborating on research, and serving the Milwaukee community. 
  • I’d like to learn more about Marquette’s resources to support students, faculty, staff and community members, as well as how Marquette contributes to initiatives in the greater Milwaukee area.


Heidi TothHeidi Toth
Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor

  • During my first year on campus, I’d like to get to know some colleagues in other colleges and programs.
  • I’d like to connect with colleagues interested in finding more ways to be involved at MU. 
  • I’d like to learn more about other health science programs and interprofessional opportunities.

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