URMC / Labs / Bearden Lab / Lab Members Lab Members Principal InvestigatorDavid R. Bearden, M.D.Email DavidResearch Interest: Neurogenetic disorders and infectious or inflammatory conditions affecting the nervous systemFacultyHeather R. Adams, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorPhone: (585) 275-2808Email HeatherResearch Interest: Dr. Heather Adams is a pediatric neuropsychologist who seeks to understand the developmental and behavioral impacts of rare genetic disorders. Research StaffCarly DickinsonNurse PractitionerResearch Interest: Ms. Dickinson is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner in the department of Child Neurology, sub-specializing in Neurogenetics.