Meet The Health Sciences Faculty
Harrison Adams, CNIM
Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Neurodiagnostic Technology
Education
BA Psychology, Rhodes College; CNIM (ABRET)
Academic Experience
Intraoperative Neurophysiologist since 2016
Kayla Albarado, MS, BS, R. EEG T., CLTM
Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Neurodiagnostic Technology
Education
BS Neurodiagnostic Technology, University of Holy Cross; R. EEG T., CLTM (ABRET)
MS Healthcare Management, University of New Orleans
Academic Experience
Clinical Preceptor in EEG at Children's Hospital since 2022
Professional Associations
ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society
Kendra Anspaugh, MSPH
Assistant Professor of Health Sciences
Education
MSPH, Tulane University
BS, Michigan State University
Helana Bourgeois, R. NCS T., RRT, RPSGT, RST
Clinical Instructor of Neurodiagnostic Technology
Education
AS Cardiopulmonary Care Science, Nicholls State University; R. NCS T., RRT, RPSGT,
RST
Katie Catalanotto MSM, BS, RT (R)(ARRT)
Program Director and Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program
kcatalanotto@uhcno.edu
(504) 398-2314
Education
BS Radiologic Technology, Our Lady of Holy Cross College
MS Management, University of Holy Cross
Academic Experience
Program Director since 2024
Instructor, Radiologic Technology Professional Training Component since 2021
Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology Professional Training Component 2022 -
2024
Clinical Preceptor, Radiologic Technology Professional Training Component 2021 - 2022
Melissa R. Cobos, MEd, R. EEG T., CLTM
Adjunct Assistant Professor/ Clinical Instructor of Neurodiagnostic Technology
NDT Clinical Education Coordinator
Education
BA Linguistics and Modern Languages, Metropolitan State University of Denver
Certificate in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Institute of Health Sciences; R.
EEG T., CLTM, ABRET
MEd Instructional Design & Technology, West Texas A&M University
Brooke Dias BS, RT (R)(CT)(ARRT) 
Instructor and Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology Program
Education
BS Radiologic Technology, University of Holy Cross
Academic Experience
Instructor, Radiologic Technology Professional Training Component since 2023
Clinical Coordinator since 2024
Patrick Koch BS, RT (R)(ARRT)
Adjunct Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program
Education
BS Biology, University of New Orleans
AS Radiologic Technology, University of Holy Cross
Academic Experience
Instructor, Radiologic Technology Professional Training Component since 2021
Lauren Perrin, BS, R. EEG T., CNIM
Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Neurodiagnostic Technology
Education
BS Neurodiagnostic Technology, University of Holy Cross
R. EEG T., CNIM (ABRET)
Academic Experience
Clinical preceptor at Children's Hospital
Chimene Pitre MS, RT (R)(CT)(ARRT)
Associate Professor, Health Sciences
cpitre@uhcno.edu
(504) 398-2360
Education
MS Health Administration, University of St. Francis
BS Health Sciences, University of St. Francis
Certificate in Radiologic Technology, Charity Hospital of New Orleans
Academic Experience
Program Director, Radiologic Technology Program Professional Training Component 2010
- 2024
Clinical Instructor, Radiologic Technology Program Professional Training Component
2004 - 2010
Professional Associations
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Louisiana Society of Radiologic Technologists
Dr. Morteza Shamsnia
Adjunct Professor of Health Sciences
Education
MD, Tehran University School of Medicine
Dr. Susan O'Brien van Loon
Professor Emerita of Health Sciences
svanloon@uhcno.edu
(504) 398-2140
Education
DrPH, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
MPH, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
MS, Louisiana State University
BS, Louisiana State University
Academic Experience
Professor, University of Holy Cross since 2003
Member of the faculty since 1978
Professional Associations
American Public Health Association
GLOBALink (International Tobacco Control Community)
Delta Omega (honorary society for graduates in Public Health)
Dana Vandermolen, BS, R. EEG T., CLTM
Adjunct Instructor of Neurodiagnostic Technology
Education
AS Electrodiagnostic Technology, Central New Mexico Community College
BS Health Sciences: Curriculum for EEG Technologists, University of Holy Cross
R. EEG T., CLTM (ABRET)
Academic Experience
Instructor in the Electroneurodiagnostic Technology program at Central New Mexico
Community College
Professional Associations
ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society
Secretary, Rocky Mountain Neurodiagnostic Society
Dr. Barbara Wizer
Professor of Biology and Health Sciences
Chair of Health Sciences Department
Director, Neurodiagnostic Technology Program
bwizer@uhcno.edu
(504) 398-2340
Dr. Wizer holds a dual appointment to the Departments of Biology and Physical Sciences and Health Sciences.
Education
MD, Tulane University School of Medicine
MS, Tulane University
BS, University of New Orleans
BA, University of New Orleans
Professional Associations
American Academy of Neurology
ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society
Madison Wolf, BS, R. EEG T.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Neurodiagnostic Technology
Education
AS Neurodiagnostic Technology, University of Holy Cross
BS Biology, University of Holy Cross
BS Neurodiagnostic Technology, University of Holy Cross; R. EEG T. (ABRET)
Academic Experience
Clinical Preceptor in EEG at West Jeff Medical Center since 2021
Professional Associations
ASET - The Neurodiagnostic Society