Dr. Sluka is a physical therapist with clinical experience, and a Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science, within the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. She is also a member of the Neuroscience Institute and Pain Research Program at the University of Iowa.

Dr. Crofford is Wilson Family Chair in Medicine, Professor of Medicine and of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, and Division Chief of the Division of Rheumatology & Immunology. Her research is focused on understanding inflammation, pain, and stress as mediators of rheumatic diseases.