<strong>Dr. Bree E. Holtz</strong> is an assistant professor in the department of Advertising &amp; Public Relations in the College of Communication<img class=" wp-image-206 alignleft" src="http://myt1d.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/B.-Holtz-Photo-294x300.jpg" alt="B. Holtz Photo" width="183" height="187" /> Arts &amp; Sciences at Michigan State University.

Dr. Holtz’s broad research interest centers around understanding the adoption of information communication technologies and its impact on health care access and delivery. Her prior research has examined the use of mobile phones in asthma and diabetes management, online health literacy, adoption and utilization of telemedicine technologies in a health setting, and using innovative telecommunications technologies to improve access to health care.  Her current research interests include understanding the implementation and utilization of mHealth technologies while improving patient centered care.

Holtz received her master’s degree from the London School of Economics, her PhD from Michigan State University, and completed a post-doc at the Center for Clinical Management Research, Ann Arbor VA Healthcare System. She has published work in communication, technology, and medical journals. Dr. Holtz’s research is funded by the American Diabetes Association and Health Resources and Services Administration.

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<strong>Katharine M. Murray</strong> is an outreach specialist and grant project manager in the department of <img class="alignleft wp-image-233" src="http://myt1d.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/AAEAAQAAAAAAAAXdAAAAJDVkMDJmZTM1LWZjNTQtNDJiMy04OWQ1LTA4M2IwNTliNDU0Zg-300x300.jpg" alt="AAEAAQAAAAAAAAXdAAAAJDVkMDJmZTM1LWZjNTQtNDJiMy04OWQ1LTA4M2IwNTliNDU0Zg" width="183" height="183" />Advertising &amp; Public Relations in the College of Communication Arts &amp; Sciences at Michigan State University.

Murray acts as the coordinator for all grant-related communications and tasks in order to enhance collaboration among both internal and external stakeholders including hospital and clinic staff. She is also responsible for training, recruitment and event logistic materials for the research participants and clinical staff. Murray also acts as the media liaison for all grant related publicity, including crafting and disseminating press releases, creating flyers, social media management and developing and maintaining website content.

Murray received both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the department of Communication at Michigan State University.