Justin Fenty is a Senior Research Fellow - Statistician at the University of York , affiliated with the Health Sciences school and Trials and Statistics department. His work bridges statistical epidemiology, programming, and global health initiatives, with a focus on clinical trials and data standardization. Research Projects CALM : Randomized controlled trial (RCT) on guided self-help cognitive behavioral therapy for dental anxiety in children. DIAMONDS : Investigating clinical and cost-effectiveness of diabetes self-management programs for people with severe mental illnesses and type 2 diabetes. DIDACT : Multi-center RCT comparing surgery vs. sling immobilization for distal clavicle fractures. EXTRA-CECI : Community-based person-centered intervention for HIV/AIDS patients in Ghana. EPLAYS-2 : Cluster RCT to enhance pragmatic language skills in children with social communication impairments. YorQuit : 3-arm RCT testing smoking cessation interventions in lung cancer screening programs in Yorkshire. Contact Phone: 01904 326616 | Email | ORCID
Joshua Garn serves as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Public Health, where he strengthens academic programs and positions the School for long-term success through administrative leadership and faculty collaboration. His research centers on environmental exposures, particularly water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), and their impact on infectious diseases and educational outcomes. Key investigations include diarrhea, gut microbiome dynamics, soil-transmitted helminths, trachoma, stunting, school absence, enrollment patterns, and cognitive development. He also examines breastfeeding and nutritional exposures related to gastrointestinal and anthropometric outcomes, with emerging focus on proteomic and genetic markers of post-infection irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) for improved diagnosis and treatment. Recent publications reveal consistent emphasis on urban water supply interventions in Mozambique, sustainability assessments of rural sanitation across multiple countries, and water-sanitation-mental health linkages. His methodological rigor spans randomized trials, observational studies, and systematic reviews, with active fieldwork in Africa and South Asia. Garn maintains extensive international research collaborations focused on experimental and epidemiologic evaluations of WASH interventions, particularly through the PAASIM cohort study in Beira, Mozambique, and multi-country sanitation sustainability projects.
Dr. Helen Burchett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health, Environments and Society within the Faculty of Public Health and Policy at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. She has held positions at LSHTM since 2010, progressing from Research Fellow (2010-2011) to Assistant Professor (2011-2020) and currently Associate Professor (2020-present). Her educational background includes a PhD from LSHTM (2010) focused on researchers' and policy stakeholders' perceptions of research relevance to policy in Ghana, an MSc in Reproductive & Sexual Health Research (2006), an MSc in Health Promotion Sciences (2000), and an MA(Hons) in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Edinburgh (1998). She also holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching from LSHTM (2015). Dr. Burchett's research focuses on the interplay between context, interventions and people to understand how or why interventions may work (or not work), with special interest in the generalisability of evaluation research across settings. She has conducted systematic reviews, intervention evaluations, and qualitative and mixed methods research studies. Her recent projects include systematic reviews of remote/digital interventions for drug/alcohol misuse treatment and structural interventions for adolescent contraceptive use in low- and middle-income countries. She has also analyzed data from malaria rapid diagnostic test implementations across six countries and studied weight management programs for young children. Dr. Burchett teaches on the MSc in Public Health program, organizing the 'Foundations of Health Promotion' module and teaching on 'Evaluation of Public Health Interventions'. She supervises DrPH and PhD students. Her research is supported by multiple grants, including projects funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Medical Research Council, and Department of Health. Dr. Burchett is affiliated with several research centers at LSHTM, including the Centre for Evaluation, the Malaria Centre, and the Centre for Maternal Adolescent Reproductive & Child Health. Her research spans multiple disciplines including public health, implementation science, health systems research, and evidence synthesis methodology.
Eric V. Slud is a Professor in the Statistics Program within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. He has taught numerous graduate-level statistics courses including Mathematical Statistics, Categorical Data Analysis, and High-Dimensional Statistics since at least 2017. Dr. Slud's research spans several key areas of mathematical statistics and probability. His work focuses on: Census statistics, particularly demographic modeling of nonresponse to national surveys Small Area Estimation (SAE) with applications to the SAIPE program Survival data analysis including semiparametric inference and clinical trial design Meta-analysis in biostatistics Pharmaceutical statistical methods Large-scale data problems with emphasis on cross-classified data His publications demonstrate continued contributions across these domains, with particular emphasis on small area estimation methodologies, survival analysis techniques, and applications in survey statistics. Dr. Slud has developed innovative approaches to weighting adjustment, nonresponse correction, and estimation with complex survey data. Dr. Slud has advised several PhD students including Yang Cheng (2004), Sophie Tsou (2005), and others working on topics ranging from Factor Analysis to Survival Data. He has collaborated extensively with researchers at the Census Bureau and FDA. Dr. Slud maintains active research programs through multiple Research Interaction Teams (RITs) at the University of Maryland, focusing on advanced statistical methodologies and their applications to real-world problems in census methodology, healthcare, and other domains requiring sophisticated statistical analysis.
Marcel Behr is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. His work bridges clinical practice at the MUHC with translational research at RI-MUHC's Centre for Translational Biology.
Stephanie Merhar, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and attending neonatologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Her clinical and research portfolio centers on neonatal neurology, advanced neuro-imaging in the NICU, and the developmental consequences of extremely preterm birth and prenatal opioid exposure. Education & Training: While specific degree dates are not listed, Dr Merhar’s extensive peer-reviewed output and faculty rank indicate subspecialty fellowship training in Neonatal–Perinatal Medicine following pediatric residency. Research Interests: Neonatal brain development and injury in extremely preterm infants Functional and structural connectivity MRI applied to high-risk neonates Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome (NOWS) – pathophysiology, care pathways, and long-term neurodevelopment Advanced MRI techniques (diffusion tensor imaging, ultrashort echo-time pulmonary MRI, on-site NICU scanners) Early biomarkers of cerebral palsy and cognitive/ language impairment Feeding intolerance and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus biomarkers Publication Trends: Between 2021-2023 Dr Merhar has led or co-authored >25 high-impact papers. Work clusters into three major domains: (1) prospective multicenter trials of NOWS management (Eat-Sleep-Console, OBOE, ESC-NOW), (2) longitudinal imaging studies correlating neonatal MRI metrics with 2-year neurodevelopmental outcomes, and (3) technical innovations enabling safe, quiet, on-site MRI of unstable neonates. These publications appear in The New England Journal of Medicine , JAMA , Pediatric Research , NeuroImage: Clinical , and American Journal of Neuroradiology . Scientific Awards & Honors: None explicitly listed in the provided text. Grants & Collaborative Networks: Dr Merhar is an active investigator within the NICHD Neonatal Research Network, leading neuroimaging components of several multi-site trials. She collaborates closely with the Outcomes of Babies with Opioid Exposure (OBOE) consortium and serves as site PI for Cincinnati Children’s in the ESC-NOW stepped-wedge RCT. Laboratories & Teams: She conducts imaging research within the neonatal neuro-imaging program at Cincinnati Children’s, utilizing the on-site 1.5-T small-footprint MRI scanner and the hospital’s 3-T research systems. Her team includes MRI physicists, neonatal neuro-radiologists, developmental neuropsychologists and biostatisticians.
James Wickham is a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, Charles Sturt University (CSU), where he has been employed since mid-2008 after serving as an Anatomy Lecturer at La Trobe University from 1999 to 2008. He currently serves as Head of Anatomy teaching for Medicine Years 1 & 2. His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Sports Science (Exercise Science) from UNSW Diploma of Education (Physical Education) from UNSW Bachelor of Science (Honors) from University of Wollongong PhD from University of Wollongong focusing on shoulder muscle activation patterns Dr. Wickham's research centers on regenerative medicine applications for osteoarthritis using adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy and behavioral interventions for healthy aging . He leads clinical trials with Melbourne Stem Cell Centre and Magellan Stem Cells investigating MSC treatments for knee osteoarthritis and degenerative discs, while simultaneously developing health coaching programs to enhance physical activity and prevent falls in older adults through the Coaching for Healthy Ageing (CHAnGE) trial. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a dual research trajectory: (1) translational stem cell applications across multiple joints (knee, ankle, elbow, spine) with emphasis on safety, efficacy, and real-world outcomes; and (2) community-based physical activity interventions using health coaching and activity trackers for elderly populations. Both strands demonstrate strong clinical implementation focus with direct patient impact. Dr. Wickham has not been documented as receiving specific scientific awards in the provided materials. As a registered CSU supervisor, he mentors anatomy students while securing research funding through industry partnerships. His stem cell work involves six active clinical trials under CSU ethics oversight with Melbourne collaborators, and the CHAnGE trial receives support from Australian health agencies. Key funding sources include Melbourne Stem Cell Centre, Magellan Stem Cells, and Metro Pain Clinic. He maintains active research partnerships with Melbourne Stem Cell Centre and Magellan Stem Cells for clinical trial execution, while leading the anatomy teaching team within CSU's medical program. His work bridges laboratory research with community health initiatives through the Coaching for Healthy Ageing collaboration.
Kenzie A. Cameron, PhD, MPH, is a Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, with appointments in Medicine (General Internal Medicine), Medical Education, Medical Social Sciences (Intervention Science), and Preventive Medicine (Behavioral Medicine). She serves as the Senior Director of Mentoring and Leadership Development in the Center for Education and Career Development of the NUCATS Institute. Education: PhD, Michigan State University (1998) MPH, Northwestern University (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Cameron is a communication-trained health services researcher specializing in theory-based message design and persuasion. Her work focuses on developing health communication interventions to promote preventive health behaviors (influenza vaccination, pneumonia vaccination, colorectal cancer screening) while addressing racial and ethnic disparities. She employs qualitative research methods and has expertise in health literacy and medical education. Recent Publications: Her 2025 publications demonstrate interdisciplinary impact across medical education and cardiology. She has developed diagnostic uncertainty communication training with sustained long-term effects and created evidence-based mentor training programs. In cardiology, her cluster randomized trials evaluate shared decision-making tools for atrial fibrillation management, emphasizing stroke prevention and patient-centered care through decision aids. Scientific Awards: Provost Award for Exemplary Faculty Service, Northwestern University (2022) Michigan State University College of Communication Arts & Sciences Alumni Board Outstanding Alumni Award, Michigan State University (2020) Editor-in-Chief Pick of the Month (Manuscript author), Academic Emergency Medicine (2019) Top 10 Oral Abstract, International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (2019) Third Place Abstract, Medical Education Category, Northwestern University Lewis Landsberg Research Day (2019) Finalist, Lewis Landsberg Research Day Education Research Abstract, Northwestern University (2018) Nursing Investigator Award, Heart Failure Society of America (2018) Fellow, American Academy on Communication in Healthcare (2016) Feinberg School of Medicine Mentor of the Year, Feinberg School of Medicine (2016) The Graduate School Faculty Service Award, Northwestern University (2016) Top 10 Abstract/Oral presentation, International Conference on Communication in Healthcare (2015) Feinberg School of Medicine Mentor Development Academy, Feinberg School of Medicine (2014) Searle Faculty Fellow, Searle Center for Teaching Excellence (2010) Electronic Materials Category Winner, Public Health Education and Health Promotion 18th Annual Public Health Materials Contest (2008) Top Ranked Scientific Abstract, Midwest Society for General Internal Medicine (2008) Delta Omega Honor Society Member, Delta Omega Public Health Honor Society (2008) Teaching Award, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine (2007) Lilly Teaching Fellow, Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Georgia (2000) Phi Kappa Phi Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (1998) Distinguished Article Award, Applied Communication Division, National Communication Association (1996) University Distinguished Fellow, Michigan State University (1994) Advising and Grants: Dr. Cameron has successfully mentored faculty to secure career development awards and NIH/AHRQ R-series funding. As Principal Investigator, she has led CDC, NIA, NCI, and AHRQ-funded projects developing health communication interventions. She has contributed as Co-Investigator or Mentor to over 60 funded grants, including venous thromboembolism prevention in cancer patients, simulation-based learning for ventricular assist devices, and diagnostic uncertainty communication in emergency departments. Labs and Teams: Dr. Cameron leads mentoring initiatives through the NUCATS Institute's Center for Education and Career Development. She collaborates with the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM), Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research, and Center for Diabetes and Metabolism on multidisciplinary teams addressing health disparities and preventive care implementation.
Sif Helene Arnold is a part-time Postdoc at the Research Unit of General Practice, University of Copenhagen, while simultaneously training to become a General Practitioner. She holds an external position as Registrar in Family Medicine at Region Hovedstaden from September 2021 to March 2028. Her academic work centers on improving diagnostic accuracy and reducing antibiotic overuse in nursing home residents with suspected urinary tract infections. Her educational qualifications are: Ph.D. in General Practice (2020), University of Copenhagen Cand.med (Medical Doctor) and Cand.polit (Political Science) (2015), University of Copenhagen Arnold's research program critically examines the diagnostic process for urinary tract infections in nursing homes, addressing overtreatment, antibiotic resistance, communication breakdowns, and systemic errors. She develops and tests complex interventions aimed at fostering clinical reflection and collaborative decision-making among nursing home staff to enhance care quality and reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions. Her publication record demonstrates a cohesive research trajectory focused on urinary tract infections in elderly care settings. Using mixed methods including qualitative analysis, cluster randomized trials, and prospective studies, she investigates barriers to appropriate antibiotic use and evaluates intervention effectiveness. Her work bridges primary care, geriatrics, and public health, with significant implications for antibiotic stewardship in long-term care. No scientific awards or honors were specified in the available information. Arnold collaborates extensively with researchers at the University of Copenhagen and Danish healthcare institutions. Her current projects involve the Research Unit of General Practice and Region Hovedstaden, though specific grant funding sources are not detailed. She has not listed any formal graduate students or advisees in the provided materials. She is embedded within the Center for Health and Society at the University of Copenhagen, contributing to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to primary care research and quality improvement in healthcare systems.
Guido Imbens is a Professor of Economics at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). He is also a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and Faculty Director of the Stanford Causal Science Center. His research focuses on causal inference in observational studies, program evaluation, and econometric methods, with a particular emphasis on matching, instrumental variables, and regression discontinuity designs. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Brown University; Academic appointments at Harvard, UCLA, UC Berkeley prior to Stanford (2012). Key Research Areas: Econometrics, Causal Inference, Bayesian Methods, Semi-Parametric Analysis, Instrumental Variables, Machine Learning applications. Scientific Awards: Honorary Doctorate, Brown University (2022) Fellow, National Academy of Sciences (2022) Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences (2021) Amman Mineral Faculty Fellow (2021–2022) Recent Publications: His work spans causal inference in panel data, synthetic control methods, experimental design, and statistical significance interpretation. Articles in journals like Journal of Econometrics , Econometrica , and Management Science highlight his contributions to statistical methodology and policy analysis. Advising: Guido actively mentors doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, serving as advisor for Lea Bottmer, Janelle Nelson, and others. He also advises undergraduate majors and contributes to curriculum development in econometrics education.
Lynn B. Gerald, PhD, MSPH, is a Professor and Canyon Ranch Endowed Chair in Public Health at the University of Arizona College of Public Health , where she directs clinical research at the Arizona Asthma and Airway Disease Research Center (A2DRC). As Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials, her work addresses school-based asthma interventions , COPD management , and tuberculosis adherence strategies . Her research spans clinical, behavioral, and epidemiological domains of chronic respiratory diseases. Key areas include corticosteroid responsiveness in pediatric populations, mobile health applications for latent TB treatment, and environmental determinants of asthma prevalence in border communities. Publications from 2017-2019 emphasize school-supervised medication trials , device optimization , and stress-event associations with asthma progression . Analysis of her recent work reveals trends in randomized controlled trials , real-world asthma management , and interdisciplinary approaches combining public health, pediatrics, and behavioral science to improve outcomes in respiratory diseases. No scientific awards are identified in the provided texts. Information about student advising or grants was not extracted from the given materials.
Regnar Bøge Arnesen serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, with clinical affiliation at Copenhagen University Hospital (Region Hovedstaden). His work bridges academic research and surgical practice in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia management. His research centers on optimizing preoperative interventions for complex hernia repairs, with specific expertise in glucocorticoid administration, botulinum toxin applications, and natural progression of incisional hernias. Key interests include evidence-based perioperative protocols, surgical innovation in abdominal wall defects, and clinical trial methodology for surgical interventions. His work demonstrates consistent focus on translating pharmacological approaches into practical surgical solutions. Analysis of his publication record (2010-2020) reveals a strategic research trajectory evolving from case reports on drug toxicology toward high-impact randomized controlled trials in hernia surgery. The predominant themes cluster around abdominal wall biomechanics, pharmacological modulation of tissue healing, and longitudinal hernia progression studies, with increasing emphasis on Level I evidence generation through rigorous trial design. No scientific awards are documented in the source material. The absence of student mentoring records or grant acknowledgments suggests primary focus on clinical research execution rather than academic supervision or large-scale funding acquisition. No dedicated laboratory or research team structures are referenced, indicating integration within hospital-based surgical research frameworks.
Charlotte Holm Bischof serves as a Clinical Associate Professor within the Department of Clinical Medicine's Obstetrics and Gynaecology division at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, with clinical affiliation at Copenhagen University Hospital (Region Hovedstaden). Her institutional addresses include Kettegård Allé 30 in Hvidovre and Blegdamsvej 3 in Copenhagen N. Her research program centers on hematological challenges in obstetrics, with particular emphasis on: Iron metabolism and deficiency disorders during pregnancy Anemia management in postpartum care National hemoglobinopathy screening optimization Clinical pharmacology of iron supplementation Analysis of her 2021-2025 publication record reveals a methodological focus on randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews addressing critical gaps in maternal hematology. Her work demonstrates strong translational value, particularly in evaluating intravenous versus oral iron therapies and developing evidence-based screening protocols for hemoglobinopathies. Dr. Holm Bischof maintains extensive collaborative networks within Danish medical research institutions, as evidenced by her co-authorship patterns across Copenhagen University Hospital and University of Copenhagen departments. While specific grant details aren't provided, her prospective intervention studies suggest involvement in nationally significant healthcare quality initiatives. She operates within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology research cluster of the Department of Clinical Medicine, contributing to both clinical practice guidelines and academic training in maternal-fetal medicine.
Thórunn Elisabet Michaelsdóttir serves as a Guest Researcher in the Department of Biomedical Sciences within the Cluster for Molecular Imaging at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her work is situated at the intersection of dermatology and occupational health, focusing on practical interventions to improve skin health among professional workers, particularly hospital cleaners. Dr. Michaelsdóttir's research interests center on occupational dermatology with particular emphasis on hand eczema prevention and management among professional cleaners. Her work bridges clinical dermatology with public health interventions, focusing on practical educational approaches to improve skin health outcomes in workplace settings. She has developed and validated pictogram-based educational materials and video sequences to enhance skin care knowledge among hospital workers, recognizing the communication challenges in multicultural workplace environments. Her publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory of research investigating the prevalence, risk factors, and prevention strategies for occupational skin diseases, particularly hand eczema among professional cleaners. The research employs diverse methodologies including cluster-randomized controlled trials, cross-sectional questionnaire studies, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. A distinctive feature of her work is the focus on practical, implementable interventions that can be readily adopted in workplace settings, with particular attention to educational approaches that overcome language barriers through visual communication methods. Dr. Michaelsdóttir works within the Cluster for Molecular Imaging, which provides advanced imaging technologies and expertise to support biomedical research. Her collaborative network includes frequent co-authorship with researchers from the Department of Dermatology at the University Hospital of Copenhagen, suggesting strong clinical connections that inform her occupational health research.
Maria Donald is an Associate Professor with the General Practice Clinical Unit in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at the University of Queensland, and holds an additional appointment as Associate Professor Research Strategy affiliated with the Centre for Health System Reform and Integration (CHSRI). She is also a Principal Research Fellow with extensive experience in health services research and implementation science. Her educational background includes a Bachelor (Honours) of Arts and a PhD, both from the University of Queensland. With over twenty-five years of experience in health research, her career has spanned multiple institutions within UQ including the School of Public Health (as Senior Lecturer 2006-2012), the Centre for Primary Health Care, and the National Centre for HIV Social Research. Maria's research focuses on scalable primary health care interventions to improve patient outcomes, with particular expertise in implementation science, long-term antidepressant use, mental health services, chronic disease management, and integrated care models. Her work often involves pragmatic randomized controlled trials in general practice settings and mixed-methods approaches to health services research. Her recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on antidepressant prescribing practices, eConsultation models for improving specialist access in primary care, and implementation of integrated care models. The articles reveal consistent themes in primary care mental health, health service innovation, and implementation research, with particular attention to practical applications in real-world settings. Maria has been awarded significant research funding including the NHMRC Partnership Project RELEASE+ (2022-2027) and the MRFF Clinician Researchers grant RELEASE (2022-2025), both investigating long-term antidepressant use in general practice. Her current projects also include culturally informed chronic disease prevention and healthy ageing initiatives. She is actively involved in supervision, currently advising PhD and MPhil students on topics related to antidepressant treatment discontinuation and glaucoma drainage devices, with a history of supervising research in Indigenous health, diabetes care, and active transport. Her collaborative approach extends to numerous partnerships with clinicians and researchers across Australia, particularly in Queensland.
