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Feifang HuView profile

Professor

• Adaptive design of clinical trials
• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
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Feifang Hu is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Statistics at George Washington University. His expertise includes adaptive design of clinical trials, bioinformatics, biostatistics, bootstrap methods, statistical issues in personalized medicine, financial econometrics, and stochastic processes. He holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia (1994). His research focuses on developing and refining statistical methodologies for clinical trials, particularly in covariate-adaptive randomization and response-adaptive designs, with applications in precision medicine and network-based trials. Dr. Hu has published extensively in top journals such as the Journal of the American Statistical Association, Biometrics, and Annals of Statistics. His work emphasizes balancing covariates in experimental designs, improving statistical inference under adaptive frameworks, and addressing challenges in real-world clinical data. His contributions include theoretical advancements in urn models, sequential monitoring, and efficient randomized allocation strategies. Notably, Dr. Hu’s research trends highlight innovations in handling delayed responses, missing covariates, and network structures in trials. He has developed the 'carat' R package to facilitate covariate-adaptive randomization in clinical studies. His work bridges statistical theory and practical applications, influencing modern clinical trial design and personalized medicine.

Satish IyengarView profile

Professor

• Diffusion processes
• Point processes
• Multivariate mixture models
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Satish Iyengar is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Statistics at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. He also holds an affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry and serves on the FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee. He earned his PhD in Statistics from Stanford University (1982) and a BA in Mathematics from Harvard University (1978). His research focuses on diffusion processes, point processes, multivariate mixture models, and applications in psychiatry and neuroscience, including meta-analysis. Education: PhD in Statistics, Stanford University, 1982 BA in Mathematics, Harvard University, 1978 Research Interests: His work bridges computational neuroscience, statistical methodology, and clinical psychiatry. Key areas include modeling neural activity, analyzing psychiatric clinical trials (e.g., antidepressant efficacy and suicide risk), and developing statistical frameworks for complex biological data. He has contributed to methodological advancements in meta-analysis and diffusion models. Awards: He received the P.R. Krishnaiah Memorial Lectureship (2017) and the University of Pittsburgh Provost’s Graduate Mentoring Award (2018). Advising & Grants: Advisor to 28 PhD students and multiple postdoctoral researchers. His advisees hold prominent roles in academia, industry, and healthcare. He has collaborated on grants involving statistical applications in neuroscience and clinical research. Affiliations: Besides his primary role at Pitt’s Statistics Department, he contributes to FDA drug advisory processes and interdisciplinary collaborations in psychiatry and neuroscience.

Prun BijralView profile

Teaching Professor

• Addiction Psychiatry
• Substance Use Disorders
• Methadone Treatment
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Dr. Prun Bijral is an Honorary Teaching Fellow at the University of St Andrews School of Medicine, specializing in addiction psychiatry and substance use disorders. His research focuses on interventions for opioid and methadone treatment adherence, contingency management strategies, and public health implications of illicit drug use. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine from the University of St Andrews (1996) and a combined Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Manchester (1998). He serves as a National Clinical Advisor at the Chief Scientist Office and Executive Medical Director at Change Grow Live. His work includes landmark studies on fentanyl prevalence among opioid users, feasibility of mobile health interventions for methadone adherence, and cluster randomized trials evaluating contingency management for heroin abstinence. Collaborations involve institutions like the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the National Addiction Centre. Dr. Bijral’s expertise spans clinical trials, policy development, and translational research in addiction medicine, with a focus on evidence-based practices to improve treatment outcomes and reduce harm.

Andrew PintoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Public Health
• Preventive Medicine
• Social Determinants of Health
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Dr. Andrew Pinto is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews' School of Medicine, an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, and a family physician at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto. He leads the Upstream Lab, focusing on social determinants of health, population health management, and data-driven proactive care. He holds the CIHR Applied Public Health Chair in Upstream Prevention and oversees roles such as Associate Director of the University of Toronto Practice-Based Research Network and lead of Ontario’s POPLAR clinical research network. His research emphasizes leveraging data science to address healthcare inequities and improve preventive strategies. Key projects include the Canadian Primary Care Trials Network and leadership in public health initiatives like the BETTER trial. Recent work includes analyzing cost impacts of free medication programs and protocol designs for community-based chronic disease prevention. Dr. Pinto’s contributions span academic, clinical, and policy arenas, with a focus on translating research into scalable solutions for population health challenges.

• International Development
• International Relations and Development
• Social Determinants of Health
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Charles Thickstun is a Doctoral Student affiliated with the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa. His research focuses on international development, infectious diseases, and spatial analysis, with particular emphasis on malaria control, lymphatic filariasis elimination, and vector-borne disease dynamics. He has contributed to studies in Tanzania, Benin, Guyana, and Papua New Guinea, examining intervention efficacy, community acceptability of health programs, and ecological factors influencing disease transmission. His work integrates epidemiological methods, spatial statistics, and mixed-methods approaches to address public health challenges in low-resource settings. Key interests include the resilience of health systems, the impact of vector resistance to insecticides, and co-endemicity of parasitic diseases like malaria and schistosomiasis. Recent research highlights include evaluations of novel long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), mass drug administration (MDA) strategies, and tick population surveillance in Canada. He has published extensively on vector control efficacy, community engagement in disease programs, and spatial distribution of zoonotic pathogens.

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Respiratory Epidemiology
• Physical Activity and Mobility
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Judith Garcia Aymerich is a Professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, affiliated with the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences in the School of Health Sciences. She is a leading researcher in respiratory epidemiology, with a focus on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), physical activity, mobility, and socioenvironmental determinants of health. She also serves as Secretary General of the European Respiratory Society (2022–2025). Research Interests: Her research centers on the epidemiology of chronic respiratory diseases, particularly COPD and asthma. She investigates how physical activity and mobility impact disease progression and prognosis, and how environmental and social factors influence respiratory health. A key component of her work is methodological rigor, including the development of assessment tools (e.g., activity monitors, patient-reported outcomes), application of hypothesis-free disease characterization, causal inference using counterfactual methods, and life-course epidemiological approaches. Publication Trends: Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on patient-centered outcomes, urban environmental impacts on physical activity, validation of clinical instruments (e.g., PROactive tools), and longitudinal studies linking early-life body composition to lung function. Her work bridges clinical research, public health, and advanced statistical methods, with consistent contributions to high-impact respiratory journals. Scientific Awards and Recognition: National and international awards for pioneer research in physical activity and COPD Research cited in clinical guidelines for lifestyle recommendations in COPD Advising and Grants: Dr. Garcia-Aymerich has supervised 12 PhD theses and 7 postdoctoral researchers. She has been principal investigator in numerous national and international multicenter cohort studies and clinical trials, both population- and clinical-based, demonstrating sustained success in securing and managing major research grants. Labs and Teams: She leads research within a multidisciplinary team focused on respiratory epidemiology and public health. She is closely associated with the PROactive consortium and the PAC-COPD Study Group, and collaborates with institutions across Europe on large-scale cohort studies such as ALSPAC. Her work integrates clinical, epidemiological, and methodological expertise to advance understanding of chronic respiratory diseases.

• Exercise Epidemiology
• Physical Activity
• Public Health
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Natascha Holbæk Pedersen is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. She is affiliated with the Research Unit of Exercise Epidemiology and actively contributes to public health research focusing on children's and adolescents' physical activity, school-based interventions, and the impact of national health policies. Her research interests include: Exercise epidemiology and population-level physical activity patterns School-based health promotion and policy evaluation Childhood obesity prevention Mixed methods approaches in public health Biomechanical and accelerometer-based measurement of movement Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on evaluating the impact of Denmark's nationwide school reform, particularly the 45-minute daily physical activity policy, using natural experiments, interrupted time series, and cluster-randomized trials. She frequently collaborates with public health and sports science researchers across Danish institutions. Her work has been widely covered in Danish media, where she has communicated findings on increased physical activity among schoolchildren post-reform. She has taught courses in applied biostatistics and epidemiology and has participated in academic conferences as both a speaker and attendee. Notable research contributions include: Evaluating the Generation Healthy Kids intervention Mapping physical activity behaviors using accelerometer data from over 7,500 children Assessing the impact of school policies on BMI trends

Alison HuangView profile

Professor

• Women's Health
• Aging and Geriatrics
• Genitourinary Health
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Dr. Alison Huang is Professor of Medicine, Urology, and Epidemiology & Biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She serves as Director of Research for General Internal Medicine at UCSF Health and Director of the UCSF Women's Health Clinical Research Center. Her work bridges clinical care and translational research, focusing on women’s health and aging. Harvard University – B.A. in History and Literature Cambridge University – MPhil, Trinity College Charles Fiske Scholar University of California, San Francisco – MD, Internal Medicine Residency, MAS in Clinical Research Methods San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Ambulatory Care Research Fellowship University of California – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, 2020 Dr. Huang’s research centers on genitourinary health in aging women, including urinary incontinence, overactive bladder, menopause symptoms, and pelvic pain. She investigates the impact of interpersonal trauma, sleep disruption, and cognitive decline on these conditions. Her work emphasizes patient-reported outcomes, behavioral interventions (such as yoga), and pharmacologic therapies. She develops and validates multidimensional tools to assess urogenital aging and quality of life across diverse populations. Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on clinical trials of nonhormonal treatments for menopausal symptoms, behavioral interventions for pelvic conditions, and epidemiological studies on UTIs, nocturia, and social determinants of health. Her research spans internal medicine, geriatrics, gynecology, urology, and complementary therapies, often highlighting health disparities and the integration of mental and physical health in aging women. Notable scientific honors include: Elected Membership, American Society for Clinical Investigation (2025) Distinguished Professor of Geriatrics and Aging, Society of General Internal Medicine (2023) Paul B. Beeson Career Development Award (2011) T.F. Williams Award in Aging Research (2009) Dr. Huang is a dedicated mentor, leading NIH-funded training programs and mentoring students, fellows, and junior faculty in clinical research methods and career development. She has principal investigator roles on multiple NIH grants, including R01s and K awards, supporting research on pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, and resident investigator training. She also leads multidisciplinary teams and clinical trials focused on integrative and behavioral health interventions. She directs the UCSF Women's Health Clinical Research Center and leads studies such as the National Program to Overcome Pelvic Pain (POPPY) and trials on yoga, nitroglycerin for hot flashes, and cognitive-behavioral therapy for nocturia and insomnia. Her team includes clinical scientists, epidemiologists, and behavioral health specialists working across disciplines to improve women’s health outcomes.

Jens SøndergaardView profile

Professor

• General Practice
• Primary Health Care
• Clinical Pharmacology
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Jens Søndergaard is a Professor at the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark. He serves as the director of the Research Unit of General Practice and is affiliated with the Danish Aging Research Center. His academic and clinical expertise lies in general practice, clinical pharmacology, and public health research. University: University of Southern Denmark School: Faculty of Health Sciences Department: Department of Public Health Position: Professor Email: JSoendergaard@health.sdu.dk His primary research interests include general practice, primary health care, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), comorbidities, prescribing patterns, and aging. His work emphasizes improving healthcare delivery and patient safety in primary care settings. His recent publications focus on self-care interventions in gestational diabetes, antibiotic use in nursing homes, video consultations in cancer care, and accreditation in general practice. These studies reflect a strong trend toward improving quality, safety, and efficiency in primary and cross-sectoral healthcare using both interventional and observational methodologies. Scientific awards include: Paper of the Year Award (2022) Expertscape World Expert in General Practice (2020, 2021, 2022) Kraks Blå Bog recognition He has supervised multiple students, including PhD and Master’s candidates, and is involved in teaching and academic leadership. He leads significant research projects such as the Danish Symptom Cohort (DaSC) and contributes to initiatives on medication safety, continuity of care, and digital health. His work is frequently featured in press and media, underscoring its societal impact.

Kristian KidholmView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
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Kristian Kidholm is a Professor at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU), affiliated with the Department of Clinical Research and the Centre for Innovative Medical Technology (CIMT) in Odense. He is also associated with the SDU Climate Cluster. His work bridges health economics, health technology assessment, and digital health innovation. His research interests include: Health economics and cost-benefit analysis Health technology assessment (HTA) Telemedicine and digital health solutions Artificial intelligence in healthcare Home monitoring and hospital-at-home models Patient self-care and empowerment His recent publications reflect a strong focus on evaluating digital health technologies, particularly AI in diagnostics, telerehabilitation, and decision support systems. The articles span methodologies such as randomized controlled trials, scoping reviews, and feasibility studies, indicating a multidisciplinary and applied research approach. Themes consistently revolve around improving healthcare efficiency, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness through innovation. Kristian Kidholm has contributed to significant projects like MAS-AI (assessment of AI value), PATINA (preventing hospital admissions), and digital transformation initiatives. He has taught courses on health technology assessment and patient involvement, and has supervised research work. His ORCID is 0000-0003-1037-6514, and he is active in public discourse through media contributions on digital health policy.

Joanne McKenzieView profile

Professor

• Meta-Analysis
• Systematic Reviews
• Interrupted Time Series Designs
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Joanne McKenzie is a Professor and Head of the Methods in Evidence Synthesis Unit at Monash University's School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine. She holds an NHMRC Investigator Grant (L1) and leads research on evidence synthesis methodologies. Her expertise spans meta-analysis, systematic reviews, interrupted time series designs, and statistical methods. She has contributed to the Cochrane Collaboration, the PRISMA Executive, and guidelines like the CONSORT extension for cluster randomised trials. Education: PhD in Biostatistics (Monash University), MSc, PGDip in Applied Statistics, BSc (University of Otago). Research focuses on improving reporting standards, evaluating public health interventions, and advancing methodological approaches in evidence synthesis. Notable projects include updating PRISMA guidelines and developing methods for interrupted time series analysis. She actively supervises doctoral students and has received awards such as the Cochrane Bill Silverman Prize and NHMRC Research Excellence Award. Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Key collaborations include studies on flood-related hospitalizations and multi-country health interventions. Grants and projects span topics like environmental health, dietary guidelines, and aging research.

Natasha LanninView profile

Professor

• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Implementation Science
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Professor Natasha Lannin is a clinician-researcher with joint appointments at Monash University and Alfred Health, leading the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group in the School of Translational Medicine. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Western Sydney University and postgraduate qualifications in Implementation Science and Case Management. Her research focuses on neurorehabilitation clinical trials, particularly improving stroke and brain injury outcomes through evidence-based interventions. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, Western Sydney University (2006) Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Curtin University Graduate Certificate in Implementation Science, University of California System Graduate Diploma in Case Management, University of Melbourne Research Interests: Professor Lannin specializes in rigorous clinical trials addressing neurological rehabilitation challenges. Her work spans stroke recovery, vocational rehabilitation, and implementation science, emphasizing translating research into clinical practice. Key areas include upper limb rehabilitation, aphasia treatment, and chronic respiratory care. Awards & Recognition: Top-ranked globally in Neurological Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy (Expertscape), recipient of NHMRC and Heart Foundation fellowships, and Fellowships from US/Australian Occupational Therapy Foundations (2017). Grants & Projects: Over $60M in grants, including NHMRC/MRFF-funded trials like VocRehab (MRFF #2008141) and CHAT (NHMRC #1191820). Current projects include the FASTRACK-UL trial and TAPPET trial for respiratory care optimization. Labs & Teams: Leads the Brain Recovery and Rehabilitation Research Group, collaborating internationally to advance neurorehabilitation practices.

• Health Psychology
• Public Health
• Behavioral Change
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Ari Haukkala is a Professor of Social Psychology at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Social Sciences. His research focuses on psychosocial determinants of health behaviors, including physical activity, nutrition, and smoking cessation. He leads projects such as the芬兰-Finland Education and Research Alliance (KENFIN-EDURA) and the PubUndGen initiative exploring public understanding of genetics. Haukkala has extensive involvement in multi-level interventions targeting sedentary behavior reduction in schools and developing digital tools like the PRECIOUS app for health behavior change. He has supervised doctoral theses on topics like preschool sedentary behavior and has collaborated on international projects addressing global health challenges. His work emphasizes ethical issues in genomic research, particularly communication of genetic risk information. Haukkala's research spans behavioral theories, intervention design, and public health policy, with over 130 publications and 200+ professional activities, including conference organization, peer review, and academic leadership roles. Key research areas include: Psychosocial mechanisms driving health behaviors Impact of socioeconomic status on lifestyle choices Genetic risk communication strategies Technological interventions (e.g., mobile apps) for behavior change Current projects focus on: School-based physical activity interventions (Let’s Move It) Biometric feedback systems for health monitoring Public perception of genetic testing His work integrates behavioral science with digital health innovation, addressing both individual and systemic factors influencing population health outcomes.

Annalise WeckesserView profile

Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Feminist Anthropology
• Endometriosis Research
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Professor Annalise Weckesser holds a faculty position at Birmingham City University (BCU) as Professor of Medical and Feminist Anthropology, leading the Centre for Social Care and Health Related Research. She completed her PhD at the University of Warwick's School of Health and Social Studies in 2011, focusing on gendered care networks in rural South Africa. Her work bridges anthropological research with public health advocacy, particularly in endometriosis, menstrual equity, and gendered healthcare disparities. She co-founded the Social SciencEs Endometriosis Network (SEEN) and co-leads BCU's Gender, Family and Health Research Cluster. Her research emphasizes participatory methods and policy impact, with collaborations spanning academic, governmental, and community organizations. Publications address topics like period poverty, epilepsy management during pregnancy, and qualitative research methodologies. Annalise leads Impact for BCU's Allied Health Professionals unit and co-founded The VQ Collective, a public engagement initiative on women's sexual health. She frequently contributes to media discussions on endometriosis bias and reproductive health inequities via platforms like The Conversation, BBC, and The Independent. Her recent work includes studies on racial disparities in menstrual healthcare and participatory research designs for marginalized communities. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but her role in major initiatives like the PRE-EMPT trial and collaborations with organizations like Bloody Good Period underscore her influential position in the field.

Shaun O'LearyView profile

Associate Professor

• Musculoskeletal Conditions
• Neck Pain Management
• Clinical Education
• +7 more

Shaun O'Leary is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at the University of Queensland's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and holds a joint appointment at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Physiotherapy Department. He is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists (ACP). His roles include teaching in postgraduate musculoskeletal physiotherapy programs since 2001 and leading national initiatives for the ACP, including chairing the Fellowships Program Standing Committee. In 2021, he was awarded a Senior Fellowship (SFHEA) from the Higher Education Academy. Education: Shaun holds a BPHTY (Honors) from the University of Queensland, an MPHTY (Musculoskeletal) from the same institution, and a PhD in musculoskeletal biomechanics. Research Interests: His work focuses on musculoskeletal conditions, particularly neck pain and its management, clinical education, telehealth implementation, and advanced practice models in musculoskeletal care. He has authored/co-authored over 110 research articles, 6 book chapters, and 2 internationally translated books, including Management of Neck Pain Disorders and Whiplash, Headache, and Neck Pain . Publications and Impact: His research has informed clinical practice globally, including the development of state-wide advanced practice musculoskeletal services in Queensland, which have attracted AUD$6 million in grant funding. Collaborative studies on telehealth implementation across 7 hospitals received a High Commendation in the Metro-North Implementation Research Award. His work on neck pain rehabilitation and GLA:D® implementation in public hospitals has furthered evidence-based care. Awards: Recognized nationally and internationally, Shaun has received the American Physical Therapy Association Award (2010), Australian Physiotherapy Association Award (2009), and the Metro North Hospital Health Service Implementation Research Award (2018). Advising and Grants: He has supervised 13 research students and contributed to AUD$6 million in grant funding. His research teams collaborate on topics like musculoskeletal service models, telehealth efficacy, and neck pain biomechanics. Labs and Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research groups at the University of Queensland and Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, focusing on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and clinical innovation.