Florida Atlantic Research
Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention
I-Health was created to advance health through pioneering research and practical applications. I-Health is redesigning the health care infrastructure to create novel intervention programs to provide patients and the community with health care for everyday needs as well as the most specialized services for complex diseases, illnesses, and injuries. I-Health also focuses on aging patient populations to provide unique care that is not available elsewhere in the region. In addition to developing clinical trials and conducting clinical and translational research, I-Health will teach and train generations of health care professionals to meet South Florida’s diverse needs.
Executive Director's Message
Transforming Florida’s Health Care at Â鶹ŮÀÉ I-Health
At the Institute for Human Health & Disease Intervention (I-Health) at Â鶹ŮÀÉ, researchers are creating an environment for health research and practical applications, aimed at revolutionizing the healthcare infrastructure. With a focus on advancing health through innovative intervention programs, it is dedicated to providing patients and the community with comprehensive care for everyday needs and specialized services for complex diseases and injuries.
Our commitment extends to the aging population, offering unique care unavailable elsewhere in the region. Through developing clinical trials, conducting clinical and translational research, and training future healthcare professionals, I-Health meets South Florida’s diverse needs.
Gregg B. Fields, Ph.D.,
Vice President for Research,
Executive Director, Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-Health)

I-Health
I-Health Team

Gregg Fields, Ph.D.
Professor | Vice President for Research
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Chemistry | Division of Research

Jennifer Govender
Assistant Director of Operations
Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute

Esther Guzmán, Ph.D.
Research Professor
Ocean Health: Human Health

Anna M. Knapinska, Ph.D.
Research Professor

Cheryl A. Krause-Parello, PhD, RN, FAAN
Research Professor (secondary appointment)
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Boca Raton Campus

Jenny Posadas, MBA
Assistant Director, Research Programs/Services

Hongjie Wang, Ph.D.
Assistant Research Professor
Jupiter Campus | MC-17 211