Our Clinic

Dr. Monica Crane is a fellowship-trained geriatric medicine physician who is nationally recognized as an expert in multidisciplinary dementia care. She earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her medical school training at Jefferson Medical College. She completed her residency and a fellowship in geriatric medicine at The University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Crane serves as Medical Director for Genesis Neuroscience Clinic and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at The University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine. She previously served as the Associate Director of the Cole Neuroscience Clinic at The University of Tennessee Medical Center, where she was also Director of Clinical Research. She has led numerous studies in Alzheimer’s disease and the related dementias.

Celia Gruzalski earned a B.S. in Psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education at the University of Colorado.  She has spent many years working in the nonprofit sector in East Tennessee as Executive Director for adult day programs, and several years prior with the geriatric community with Jewish Family Services of  Denver, CO.  Gruzalski strives to promote dignity and advocacy of individuals living with a dementia diagnosis. She works to empower care partners through support and education, as well as train and coordinate teams to strengthen the services and support available to this population.  Gruzalski serves on the Senior Companions Council through Knox County Office on Aging, Alzheimer’s TN Virtual Dementia team, the Purple Cities Alliance, and as a Caregiver Support facilitator.

Tiana Ross is from Memphis, TN and recently graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in Hispanic Studies. She is involved in Phi Eta Sigma – an academic honor society, Global Medical Training – a pre-health club, and Advancement of Neuroscience – a neuroscience club. Tiana began as an intern in January of 2020 before becoming Clinical Coordinator a year later. As Clinical Coordinator, Tiana oversees the intern program at the clinic. The internship allows a diverse group of students to get hands-on clinical experience and become future healthcare workers. Tiana is passionate about neurology as well as psychiatry and hopes to become a doctor of both fields. Tiana is available by email for inquires about the Genesis Neuroscience Internship Program at clinical.coordinator@genesisneuro.com.

Eduardo (Ed) Garcia-Chacon recently graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing a Bachelor of Sciences in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Microbiology and a minor in Public Health. A native of Chicago, Illinois, Ed became an intern in the fall of 2020 to enhance his interest in medicine. He is a member of several organizations, including Alpha Epsilon Delta, the LLC Advisory Council, Volunteer Hall Residents Association, and the Office of Undergraduate Research & Fellowships. He is currently researching methods to spatially quantify Mycobacterium tuberculosis in immune cells from complex 3D microscopic images in the Department of Microbiology. He intends to pursue a Master’s in Microbiology and then an M.D. with a specialty in immunology and infectious disease. He hopes to use his multilingual skills to work as an Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Christiane Alvarez is a rising junior at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville studying English and neuroscience. Because of her interest in brain disorders, she has participated in neuroscience research studying Alzheimer’s disease and joined Genesis Neuroscience Clinic as an intern in 2021 to further understand dementia through a clinical lens. Christiane is also a member of the Haslam Scholars Program and a writing tutor in the Judith Anderson Herbert Writing Center. After her graduation, she intends to pursue an MD.

Roxanne is a junior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville pursuing a degree Biological Sciences with a minor in Public Health. She is on the executive board of Remote Area Medical and involved in Alpha Epsilon Delta. Roxanne became an intern at Genesis Neuroscience Clinic in January of 2022 to gain a better understanding of dementia and other neurodegenerative disorders while also gaining hands-on clinical experience. After graduation, she plans to pursue an MD and work in the field of endocrinology. 

Darin is a junior at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and pursuing a degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Public Health. She is on the executive board of Advancement of Neuroscience and involved in Remote Area Medical and Future Medical Leaders. Darin became an intern at Genesis Neuroscience Clinic in June of 2022 to learn more about her interests in neurodegenerative diseases and to gain clinical experience. After graduation, she plans to pursue an MD and work in the field of neurology.

Ira recently graduated from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with a degree in Neuroscience and a minor in Psychology. She began as an intern at Genesis Neuroscience Clinic in August 2022 and is now working as a scheduling assistant. Ira is also research assistant at the University of Tennessee where she studies social stress using a social defeat model in Syrian hamsters. She plans to continue a career in medicine and intends to pursue DO/MD. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, running, and water-color painting.