Center for Behavioral Cardiovascular Health

Our Team

Roybal Directors

  • Ian Kronish, MD, MPH

    • Director, Columbia Roybal Center
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  • Nathalie Moise, MD, MS, FAHA

    • Director, Columbia Roybal Center
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Associated Faculty

  • Talea Cornelius, PhD, MSW

    • Assistant Professor of Medicine
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  • Keith Diaz, PhD

    • Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine
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  • Donald Edmondson, PhD, MPH

    • Former Co-Director, Columbia Roybal Center
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  • Joseph E. Schwartz, PhD

    • Lecturer in Medicine
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  • Ari Shechter, PhD

    • Assistant Professor of Medical Sciences
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  • Siqin Ye, MD, MS

    • Associate Professor of Medicine

Advisory Board

Scientific Advisory Board

Sara Czaja, PhD, Weill Cornell Medicine

Kenneth Freedland, PhD, Washington University

Sarah Garfinkel, PhD, University College London

Jeffrey Huffman, MD, Harvard Medical School

Lisa Marsch, PhD, Dartmouth College

Ying Wei, PhD, Columbia University

Patient & Family Stakeholders

Jennifer Chap, partner of cardiac arrest victor, Co-founder, BuddyCPR

Erik Fischer, Stroke victor, Stroke Warriors

Desiree Walker, two-time breast cancer victor and patient advocate, SHARE, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS), Young Survival Coalition (YSC) Board of Directors (president)

Jasmine Wylie, Cardiac arrest victor, Board member, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation

Patient Advocacy Groups

  • The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation(link is external and opens in a new window) (SCAF) is dedicated to raising awareness, educating the public, and promoting research to prevent sudden cardiac arrest and improve survival rates. Through advocacy, community outreach, and support for survivors and their families, the foundation works to increase access to life-saving interventions such as CPR training and automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
  • The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)(link is external and opens in a new window) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by mental illness. Through advocacy, education, support groups, and public awareness campaigns, NAMI works to improve access to mental health care, reduce stigma, and build a better understanding of mental health conditions.
  • Stroke Warriors Group: The ColumbiaDoctors Stroke Patient & Family Support Services provide comprehensive resources and support for stroke survivors and their families. Their programs focus on education, emotional support, rehabilitation guidance, and community connections to help individuals navigate life after a stroke. Through specialized care and advocacy, they aim to improve recovery outcomes and overall well-being.