Patrick Tobi is a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at Middlesex University, with research focusing on health behavior, community interventions, and health equity in deprived settings. His work spans epidemiology, health policy, and behavioral science. Email: p.tobi@mdx.ac.uk ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0341-3770 Research interests include: Community-based participatory approaches to health improvement Health-seeking behavior in low-resource contexts Evaluation of health interventions Physical and mental health outcomes in deprived neighborhoods Public-private partnerships in primary healthcare His publications demonstrate a focus on vision screening accuracy, cataract surgery uptake, and health behavior interventions across the UK, Liberia, Kenya, Zambia, and Uganda. Key trends include addressing health disparities through community engagement and assessing intervention cost-effectiveness. Research outputs have received 567 total views and 205 downloads, with recent activity in 2022. Collaborators include researchers from epidemiology, social sciences, and global health domains.
Michael H. Bloch, M.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor at the Yale Child Study Center within the Yale School of Medicine. He is the Director and Co-Founder of the Pediatric Depression Clinic and Co-Director of the Tic and OCD Program. He also serves as Associate Program Director of the Albert J. Solnit Integrated Training Program and Associate Training Director of the Child Study Center’s psychiatry residency program. Education: MD, Yale University School of Medicine (2004); MS, Chronic Disease Epidemiology, Yale University (2009); BA, Biology, University of Pennsylvania (2000) Board Certifications: Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Dr. Bloch's research is centered on evidence-based treatments for childhood and adult neuropsychiatric disorders. His primary areas of interest include Tourette syndrome, OCD, trichotillomania, ADHD, depression, and anxiety . He employs clinical trials and meta-analyses to evaluate pharmacological and behavioral interventions, with a particular focus on treatment-resistant conditions and novel therapeutics such as ketamine. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in meta-analytic methodologies applied to pediatric psychopharmacology, including dose-response relationships of SSRIs in OCD, stimulant dosing in ADHD, and ketamine’s efficacy in adolescent depression and suicidality. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health , Molecular Psychiatry , and the American Journal of Psychiatry . Scientific recognition includes: Samuel Ritvo Teaching Award (2024) Norbert and Charlotte Rieger Award for Scientific Achievement (2013) Seymour L. Lustman Award for Psychiatry Research (2009) Associate Member, American College of Neuropsychopharmacology NIH Loan Repayment Program Award Dr. Bloch mentors trainees through the T32 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders and leads NIH-funded clinical trials, including studies on ketamine for adolescent suicidality and neurofeedback for Tourette syndrome. He also serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Depression and Anxiety . He is actively involved in the Bloch Lab , part of the Clinical Neuroscience Research Unit at Yale, focusing on translational research in neurodevelopmental and mood disorders. His team collaborates extensively with researchers such as James Leckman, Angeli Landeros-Weisenberger, and John Krystal.
Professor Paul Flowers is a leading academic in the School of Psychological Sciences and Health at the University of Strathclyde, UK. His work bridges psychology, public health, and medical sociology, focusing on sexual health, HIV prevention, and behavioral interventions. Key contributions include large-scale trials like the LUSTRUM study on chlamydia contact tracing and VIVALDI-CT for care home pandemic preparedness. Research Pillars: Sexual health equity, behavior change frameworks (e.g., Behaviour Change Wheel), qualitative epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance, and digital health interventions. Methodological Expertise: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), thematic analysis, mixed-methods studies, and cluster-randomized controlled trials. His recent publications analyze digital STI testing tools, SARS-CoV-2 sequencing efficacy, and equity in epidemic preparedness. Collaborations span institutions like University of Strathclyde, University of Oxford, and NHS Scotland. Key funding streams include NIHR and MRC grants for pandemic response research. Scientific Awards: While no specific awards are listed, his work on HIV testing barriers and antimicrobial policy has shaped UK public health strategies. The 2025 PLOS ONE study on digital sexual healthcare was designated an Open Access Policy Paper . Students benefit from his mentorship in qualitative health research, with former advisees leading studies on syphilis testing, mental health during pandemics, and LGBTQ+ health psychology.
Professor Silje Mæland is affiliated with the Department of Global Health and Community Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway . Her research focuses on work and health , including sick leave, work ability, and return-to-work strategies. She leads the National Council for Work and Health , the Professional Forum in the Alrek Health Cluster , and the Research and Development Group in the Sports Cluster West . Mæland is also the research manager at the Sunnaasstiftelsen . Her educational background includes an MSc (2007) from the University of Bergen PhD (2013) from the University of Bergen/NORCE She is a qualified physiotherapist from the University of Bradford, UK. Mæland’s research projects include the Bergen in Change – COVID-19 study , which investigates pandemic impacts on health and employment. Her work extends to patient assessment in sick leave cases, with a focus on conditions like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome , Vestibular disorders , and Cerebral Palsy . She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods. Her recent publications highlight trends in peer mentorship for brain injury recovery menopause-related work capacity decline virtual environment gait training emotional eating during the pandemic medical evaluation of sick leave work capacity disparities across Europe Scientific awards include 2014: Outstanding Teaching Award at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences 2020: Meritorious Lecturer status at the University of Bergen She actively communicates research findings through media appearances (24 times in 2020, 61 times in 2021) public lectures at Litteraturhus and academic institutions contributions to national reports like the Women’s Health Committee (NOU)
Melisa Wong, MD, MAS, AGSF, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine . She specializes in thoracic oncology , treating patients with lung cancer and other thoracic malignancies, with a focus on geriatric oncology and personalized cancer care for older adults. Education: MD from UCSF (2011), Master's in Clinical Research at UCSF Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics (2017), BA in Human Biology with Honors from Stanford University (2005) Dr. Wong’s research investigates patient-centered outcomes in older cancer patients, emphasizing functional status , quality of life , and chemotherapy toxicity . Her recent publications highlight trends in geriatric oncology , symptom clusters , and decision-making tools like Best Case/Worst Case. Current projects include NIH-funded studies on functional decline and communication tools for advanced cancer. Scientific Awards: Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Merit Awards (2016-2017), Vicky Merryman Young Investigator Award (2017-2018), NIH/NIA K76 Beeson Emerging Leaders Award (2019-2024), UCSF Pepper Center Scholar (2018-2020), SIOG Young Investigator Award (2017) Her grants include NIH/NIA R03 (2017-2020), CTSI KL2 Career Development Award (2017-2020), and Mount Zion Health Fund pilot studies (2019, 2022). She collaborates with institutions like the Cancer and Aging Research Group and Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology , and her work is frequently cited in JAMA , J Clin Oncol , and Br J Cancer .
Angela Niven serves as a Senior Research Fellow and Project Manager at the Centre for Population Health Sciences within the Usher Institute, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, University of Edinburgh, focusing on public health interventions for adolescent gambling prevention and aging-related fracture management. Her academic foundation includes a Master of Public Health awarded by the University of Edinburgh in 2019. Dr. Niven's research critically examines adolescent vulnerability to gambling harms through school-based social network interventions and investigates quality-of-life outcomes in orthogeriatrics , particularly for odontoid fracture patients. Her methodological expertise centers on designing and implementing complex randomized controlled trials across diverse clinical and community settings. Analysis of her publication portfolio reveals a dual trajectory: gambling prevention studies employ cluster-randomized school trials with embedded process evaluations, while fracture management research pioneers pragmatic comparative effectiveness approaches for elderly trauma care, directly influencing clinical collar protocols. Her grant portfolio demonstrates active leadership in population health: PRoGRAM-A (2023-2024): NIHR-funded trial as Researcher investigating adolescent gambling interventions E-cigarette Prevention (2024-2026): MRC-funded Co-investigator role developing school-based vaping interventions She also serves as Data Manager for the PRoGRAM-A Pilot Study dataset archived in Edinburgh DataVault. Dr. Niven operates within the Usher Institute's collaborative ecosystem, partnering with multidisciplinary teams spanning public health specialists, orthopedic clinicians, statisticians, and social scientists to address complex health challenges through evidence-based interventions.
Dr. Sonal Singh is an Associate Professor at UMass Chan Medical School , holding joint appointments in Family Medicine and Community Health , Medicine , and Population and Quantitative Health Sciences . A Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and Fellow of the American College of Physicians , she received her MD from Patna Medical College (India) and MPH from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Education: MD (Patna Medical College), MPH (Johns Hopkins) Training: Internal Medicine Residency (Unity Health System), NIH-KL2 Research Scholar (Johns Hopkins) Her research focuses on medication safety , comparative effectiveness research , and real-world evidence , particularly in older adults and Alzheimer's disease . She has developed methods to evaluate real-world safety of monoclonal agents and reduce inappropriate prescribing through deprescribing protocols. Her work spans pharmacoepidemiology , clinical trial design , and public health with significant contributions to drug safety and toxicology . Her recent studies analyze prescribing cascades in dementia, ACE-IT algorithm for EMR validation, and anti-amyloid therapies in Alzheimer's. She has received major funding from NIH , PCORI , WHO-IARC , and the World Bank , with publications in JAMA , NEJM , Lancet , and BMI featured in Nature Medicine , New York Times , and CNN . Scientific Awards & Recognitions : Dave Sackett Clinical Trial of the Year Award (2022) Fellow, American College of Physicians (2019) Visiting Professor, University of Alabama (2013) WHO-IARC Appointee (2013) Delta Omega Honorary Society (2010) Master Teacher Award, Wake Forest (2008) She serves as Associate Director for the Center for Drug Safety and Effectiveness at Johns Hopkins and contributes to CHEST guidelines on chronic cough. Her clinical practice involves managing complex medical cases as a general internist.
Dr. Zoe Papinczak is a Research Fellow at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences , University of Queensland , and a Senior Research Officer with the Mental Health Evaluation Research Stream at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research . Her work focuses on designing and evaluating interventions to enhance health behaviors and mental health outcomes, particularly through Active Choices (a physical activity program for veterans) and iAx (a cannabis use intervention). Education : Bachelor of Psychological Science (2013) and Doctor of Philosophy (2020) from the University of Queensland. Her research spans clinical and health psychology , public health , and preventative health care , with emphasis on behavioral interventions , program evaluation , and social cognition . Recent work includes 2025 studies on crisis support spaces and 2024 reports on step-up-step-down mental health programs. She also investigates exercise interventions for chronic conditions and cognitive training in workplace health. The 2021-2025 article collection reveals trends in mixed-methods mental health research , veterans' health programs , and behavioral theory validation . Key contributions include systematic reviews on interval training and substance use treatment . Scientific Awards : No awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising & Grants : Currently not available for supervision . Secured 2024-2026 funding for the Staying Deadly Hubs evaluation at the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health . Labs & Teams : Works with the Mental Health Evaluation Research Stream at QCMHR and collaborates with Queensland Health on statewide initiatives.
Dr. Danielle Logan is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Public Health within Queen's University Belfast's School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences. Her primary affiliations focus on clinical and public health research with particular emphasis on evidence-based interventions. Her research spans multiple domains of healthcare with core interests in: Clinical trial design and implementation (particularly RCTs) Public health nutrition and dietary assessment methodologies Gerontology and dementia diagnostics Adolescent health interventions Respiratory medicine and critical care outcomes Publication analysis reveals strong focus on longitudinal health studies, with recent works examining protein nutrition impacts on aging populations, school-based adolescent health programs, and respiratory failure treatments. Her research consistently employs rigorous methodologies including systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and multi-center clinical trials. While no specific awards are documented, her work has generated significant academic engagement with publications receiving attention across social media platforms and research networks. Current collaborations include international studies such as the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI-DAD) and the JACK cluster randomized trial for adolescent health.
Dr. Brent Krueger is a Professor of Chemistry and Schaap Research Fellow at Hope College, where he has taught since 2001. He serves as Co-director of the Global Water Research Institute (GWRI), Director of the Computational Science and Modeling Laboratory, and is a key leader in the Midwest Undergraduate Computational Chemistry Consortium (MU3C). His interdisciplinary research integrates computational modeling, spectroscopy, and field studies to address water quality challenges locally (Lake Macatawa) and globally (at-risk communities). Education: NIH Postdoc, molecular dynamics and pharmaceutical chemistry, University of California, San Francisco (1999–2001) Postdoc, energy transfer in photosynthesis, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam (1999) Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of Chicago (1999) B.S., Physics and Chemistry, Truman State University (1993) Research Focus: Dr. Krueger's work spans three key areas: (1) Water Quality Dynamics – using high-frequency microbial/chemical monitoring and machine learning to improve watershed management; (2) Global Water Interventions – designing and assessing point-of-use filtration systems to reduce diarrheal diseases in communities like Kibera (Kenya) and the Dominican Republic; and (3) Computational Biophysics – developing molecular dynamics parameters for fluorescent probes and ion transport systems. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2019–2025) emphasize environmental microbiology, computational modeling of water systems, and public health interventions. Earlier work focused on FRET spectroscopy and molecular dynamics method development. Over 50 publications include significant undergraduate co-authorship. Awards & Honors: Schaap Research Fellowship Grants & Leadership: Secured $9M+ in funding including: $7.5M from Michigan DHHS for SARS-CoV-2 wastewater monitoring (2021–2023) $685K from Michigan EGLE for COVID-19 testing infrastructure (2020) $400K NSF grant for high-performance computing cluster (2019–2022) Directs the GWRI and Computational Science Lab, administers the MU3C cluster, and leads training initiatives for LibreTexts.
Dr. Denise Kingston is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Education at the University of Sussex, School of Education and Social Work. As course leader for the BA Primary and Early Years Education programs, she specializes in evidence-based professional development for early childhood education and care (ECEC), with a focus on the SSTEW Scale (Sustained Shared Thinking and Emotional Wellbeing). Her research spans international collaborations in Australia, Wales, and Scotland, evaluating quality improvement frameworks and pedagogical strategies. Her publications highlight advancements in ECEC quality assessment, regulatory frameworks, and the impact of professional development on child outcomes. She has led studies like the Researching Effective Early Learning (REEL) and Fostering Effective Early Learning (FEEL) projects, funded by Australian and New South Wales governmental bodies. At Sussex, she teaches modules including 'The Purposes and Meanings of Education' and 'Developing Children's Mathematical Understanding,' while serving as a placement tutor for professional practice courses.
Ian J. Cero is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry , focusing on suicide prevention and behavioral research. His work spans clinical trials, social network analysis, and mental health policy. Research Areas: Suicide prevention, PTSD, eating disorder treatment, digital health interventions Methodology: Randomized controlled trials, sentiment analysis, categorical data analysis, causal inference Collaborative Work: Military mental health, school-based interventions, inflammatory biomarkers, equity in risk screening Recent publications highlight his contributions to implementing behavioral interventions in crisis centers, leveraging social networks for prevention, and examining stress-inflammation interactions in suicide risk. His work integrates clinical practice with computational approaches.
Nicole L. Achee is a Research Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and holds a joint Associate Professor appointment in the Eck Institute for Global Health at the University of Notre Dame. She is a leading medical entomologist with over 20 years of experience in vector-borne disease research, focusing on mosquito behavior, vector ecology, and the development and evaluation of vector control tools such as spatial repellents. Her work spans multiple countries including Belize, Indonesia, Peru, Thailand, and Zambia, with major collaborations funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Unitaid, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Education: Ph.D. in Medical Entomology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), 1999–2004 M.Sc. in Zoology, Texas A&M University, 1992–1995 B.S. in Biology, St. Louis University, 1988–1992 Her research interests include infectious and vector-borne diseases, public health product evaluation, vector ecology, intervention trials, and global health policy. She has pioneered the use of spatial repellents in large-scale clinical trials to reduce human-vector contact for dengue and malaria prevention. Her work integrates laboratory and field studies with GIS and remote sensing for disease risk modeling. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong focus on spatial repellents, mosquito behavior, vector control efficacy, and public health implementation. The research spans disciplines such as entomology, epidemiology, public health, and computational modeling, with sub-fields including insecticide resistance, oviposition behavior, push-pull strategies, and community-level intervention impacts. Scientific Awards and Leadership: Lead Principal Investigator, REDI-NET (CDMRP) Scientific Director, Unitaid-funded spatial repellent trials Member, WHO Vector Control Advisory Group (VCAG) Past-Chair, American Committee of Medical Entomology (ACME), ASTMH Lead Scientist, WHO Guidelines for Efficacy Testing of Spatial Repellents Partner, Worldwide Insecticide Resistance Network (WIN) Nicole Achee has advised numerous Master of Science in Global Health students at Notre Dame and co-directs the Belize Vector and Ecology Center (BVEC), a hub for research, training, and education in public health. She has secured major grants from the Gates Foundation, SC Johnson, and CDMRP, supporting long-term field trials and capacity building in endemic regions. Her work directly informs WHO public health policy and advances global strategies for vector-borne disease control. Labs and Teams: The Achee/Grieco Lab at Notre Dame conducts multidisciplinary field and laboratory research on vector behavior and control. The lab collaborates internationally and mentors undergraduate and graduate students, emphasizing hands-on training in global health research.
Maris Vainre is a Research Fellow in Welfare Research at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, with additional affiliations as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne's Contemplative Studies Centre. Holding a PhD in Medical Sciences from the University of Cambridge (2024), her research spans psychology, public health, and behavioral science with a focus on mindfulness interventions, mental health, and well-being studies. Her research interests center on mindfulness-based programs, mental health interventions, behavioral science applications, and well-being research, with particular emphasis on adolescent psychology, workplace applications, and public health implementation. Vainre has made significant contributions to understanding how mindfulness practices affect cognitive skills, behavior, and mental health across different populations, including students, teachers, and working adults. Her recent publication trend shows extensive work on the MYRIAD trial and SWELL study, examining school-based and workplace mindfulness interventions. These studies employ rigorous methodologies including randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and longitudinal assessments to evaluate effectiveness, cost-benefit relationships, and implementation factors of mindfulness programs across diverse settings. University of Tartu Institute of Psychology's Best Newcomer in Science 2025 (for publishing three articles in highly influential psychology journals within a single year) Milo Keynes Prize nomination for Outstanding Dissertation 2024 from University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine Journal of Behavioural Public Administration Best Paper Award 2021 for research on tax compliance nudging Vainre has served as a scientific advisor to Estonia's Ministry of Social Affairs and contributed to numerous behavioral intervention projects, including nudging initiatives for tax compliance, personal protective equipment usage, and unemployment benefit recipients. She has also been involved in crisis preparedness projects and served on the scientific council for prevention. Her methodological expertise includes advanced data analysis (R, NVivo, SPSS), programming (Python, JavaScript), and multilingual research (Estonian, English, German, Spanish, Russian, French), supporting her interdisciplinary approach to mental health and well-being research.
Dr. Zenong Yin is a Professor in the College for Health, Community and Policy at The University of Texas at San Antonio, specializing in Public Health research. With a Ph.D. in Physical Education and Exercise Science from the University of Southern California, he focuses on culturally tailored lifestyle interventions for obesity and diabetes prevention across age groups. Ph.D., Physical Education and Exercise Science, University of Southern California M.A., Physical Education, University of Southern California Bachelor of Education, Physical Education, Beijing Institute of Physical Education, China His research integrates digital health technologies with randomized controlled trials to address health disparities among Mexican-American populations, particularly women and preschoolers. Recent work explores metabolomic responses to physical activity and technology-enhanced self-monitoring systems. Key trends in his publications include: digital health applications for weight management, culturally adapted interventions for underserved communities, and data-driven behavioral analysis in obesity prevention. Clinical trials like FE-SaLiR and Míranos! demonstrate his commitment to community-based health promotion. Y Living Family-Centered Diabetes Self-Management Program (2021-2024) Technology-assisted nutrition intervention for older adults ($1.18M, 2021-2024) Preschool obesity prevention studies (NCT03590834) MUJERES INTERESADAS EN CAMBIOS POR LA SALUD (MI CASA) grant Dr. Yin's work emphasizes health equity, with grants targeting Latino communities and older adults. His studies inform precision public health strategies through metabolomic profiling and behavioral feedback systems.
