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Deborah WilsonView profile

Professor

Southern Arkansas UniversityUnited States

Dr. Deborah Wilson is a Professor of Psychology and graduate faculty member at Southern Arkansas University (SAU), affiliated with the Dempsey College of Liberal and Performing Arts and the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences. She holds an MS in Counseling Psychology from the University of Central Arkansas (1992) and a PhD in General Psychology with an education emphasis from Walden University (2012). Previously licensed as a psychological examiner and independent practitioner, she retired her license in 2023. Her career includes roles as a community mental health counselor, psychoeducational examiner for public schools, and adjunct instructor at SAU. She served as SAU’s Title IX Coordinator, department chair of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and interim dean of the Dempsey College. Dr. Wilson is a former board chair of the Women’s Crisis Center of South Arkansas. Her research focuses on children’s issues, including racial disparities in special education, relationship violence, and mental health. Notable awards include SAU’s Honor Professor (2016) and the Mulerider Spirit Award (2017, 2019). Her recent work explores college students’ perceptions of contraception, TikTok’s societal impact, childhood trauma effects, and relationship violence across developmental stages. Presentations span conferences like the Southwestern Social Science Association and the International Family Violence and Child Victimization Research Conference. Dr. Wilson’s contributions extend to academic advising efficacy, stalking prevalence studies, and community-driven educational strategies. She has mentored collaborative research teams and engaged in policy discussions around equity in education and mental health interventions.

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Danielle CruthirdsView profile

Professor

Samford UniversityUnited States

Dr. Danielle Cruthirds is a Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical, Social and Administrative Sciences at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy. She joined the institution in 2007 with a background in pharmacology research. Her position balances education of future pharmacists with ongoing research interests. Dr. Cruthirds developed and implemented aseptic technique pharmacy practice experiences into the curriculum. Education PhD, Pharmacology, University of Alabama at Birmingham BS, Biology, Spring Hill College Her research expertise includes investigating oxidants in cardiovascular and renal disease pathways, examining medication roles in disease processes, and educational research focused on enhancing aseptic technique training in pharmacy curricula. She maintains active research in both clinical pharmacology and pedagogical approaches. Dr. Cruthirds' publications reflect diverse research interests spanning clinical pharmacology, pharmacy education, and public health, with recent work examining pandemic impacts on students and innovative educational methods. Her clinical research focuses on practical aspects of medication administration and chronic disease management.

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Jessica SkelleyView profile

Professor

Samford UniversityUnited States

Jessica Skelley is a Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy with board certification in ambulatory care. She practices at Christ Health Center/St. Vincent's East Family Medicine, providing pharmacotherapy services and medical resident education. Research interests center on sustainable pharmacy practice models, chronic disease management in primary care, and interprofessional education. Key focus areas include: Pharmacist impact on diabetes/COPD outcomes Therapeutic inertia in chronic disease Telehealth integration Medication adherence strategies Recipient of teaching awards including the Margaret Self Propst Teacher of the Year (2023, 2013) and Distinguished Scholar Award (2022). Actively involved in professional leadership as Chair of ASHP's Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners. Develops innovative teaching methods including business plan assignments and EMR simulations aligned with Pharmacist Patient Care Process standards.

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Aimable NkurunzizaView profile

Assistant Professor

Nipissing UniversityCanada

Dr. Aimable Nkurunziza is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Nipissing University with 13+ years in nursing education. His research targets maternal/child health disparities in low-resource settings and immigrant populations. He received the Best Dissertation Award from Western University (2024) and leads the $280,000 VLIR-UOS project developing preceptorship models in Rwanda. Current work examines barriers to healthcare access, nursing curriculum reform, and culturally sensitive interventions. Publications focus on family planning education, antenatal care adherence, and interprofessional collaboration in Rwandan healthcare. He holds postdoctoral training from the University of Toronto and an MPH in International Health.

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Emma RichardsonView profile

Assistant Professor

McMaster UniversityCanada

Emma Richardson is a Part-Time Assistant Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact , focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to global health and community engagement. Her research spans public health policy, gender equity, and ethical practices in health research. Research Themes: Community engagement frameworks, gender equity in health systems, science communication, and historical bioethics. Notable Trends: Recent work emphasizes realist review methodologies for analyzing complex health interventions and critiques of policies affecting women's leadership in global health. Contact: richae10@mcmaster.ca

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James K. ChenView profile

Professor

Stanford UniversityUnited States

James K. Chen is the Herbert and Marguerite Jauch Professor and Professor of Chemical and Systems Biology, Developmental Biology, and Chemistry at Stanford University. He joined the Stanford faculty in 2003 after completing his postdoctoral studies at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Education: A.B. in Chemistry (1991) and Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Biology (1998) from Harvard University. The Chen Lab at Stanford explores interdisciplinary research at the intersection of chemistry, developmental biology, and cancer biology. Current studies focus on: Developing small-molecule modulators of cancer stem cell metabolism Innovating optogenetic tools for precise control of cell signaling Investigating biochemical processes driving spermiogenesis Designing non-hormonal male contraceptives based on HIPK4 Creating chemical technologies like photoactivatable antisense oligonucleotides Using zebrafish and mouse models to study tissue patterning These projects integrate synthetic chemistry, protein biochemistry, and animal models to address biomedical challenges. The lab has produced groundbreaking work including: First specific inhibitors of cytoplasmic dyneins regulating primary cilia Novel aldehyde dehydrogenase 1B1 inhibitors for cancer therapy Caged oligonucleotides enabling spatiotemporal gene regulation Time-resolved lanthanide microscopy with Harbury lab Current lab team includes diverse researchers from graduate students to postdoctoral fellows, with recent alumni now pursuing careers in academia, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. The lab fosters cross-disciplinary collaboration through initiatives like the Stanford Innovative Medicines Accelerator and Molecular Pharmacology Training Program.

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Cassondra MarshallView profile

Assistant Professor

University of California, BerkeleyUnited States

Cassondra Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Program at UC Berkeley School of Public Health, holding joint affiliations with UCSF and Kaiser Permanente. Her research focuses on advancing maternal and reproductive health equity through interventions addressing chronic disease management in pregnancy, community doula care, and patient-centered care delivery. Education: DrPH (UC Berkeley), MPH (UCLA), BA (Stanford) Key Affiliations: UC Berkeley, UCSF, Kaiser Permanente Division of Research Research interests include quality of family planning care, partnered research methodologies, and reducing inequities in patient outcomes. She leads NIH-funded studies on diabetes management among Black/Latina women and PCORI-supported projects building capacity for doula care research. Awards include the 2021 APHA Outstanding Young Professional Award and NIH Career Development Award. Her work bridges implementation science with clinical practice, emphasizing stakeholder engagement in underserved communities. Teaching: PH 210 Foundations of Maternal and Child Health Policy, PH 210K Leadership in Maternal/Child Health.

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Sandra McCoyView profile

Professor

University of California, BerkeleyUnited States

Sandra McCoy is a Professor in Residence in the Department of Epidemiology at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Her research focuses on designing scalable interventions to address global health challenges, particularly in sexual and reproductive health, HIV prevention, and implementation science. She leads the Mwotaji Clinical Research Center in Tanzania, funded by a $6M NIH grant, focusing on HIV prevention strategies for adolescents. Dr. McCoy’s work emphasizes the use of technology, behavioral science, and human-centered design to improve health outcomes in resource-limited settings. Education: PhD in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan, and BA in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. She teaches PH250A: Introduction to Epidemiologic Methods and co-leads the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Concentration in the UC Berkeley Online MPH program. She also mentors through the Global Health Equity Scholars program and a NIH D43 Training Grant in Cameroon. Her research spans HIV/AIDS prevention, digital health interventions (e.g., AI chatbots for HIV prevention), and reducing stigma around contraception. Notable projects include a cluster-randomized trial in Rwanda demonstrating increased contraceptive use among teens via digital platforms and studies on financial incentives for HIV care retention in Tanzania. Dr. McCoy’s work has been featured in the CDC’s HIV/AIDS Prevention Research Synthesis Project and the Behavioral Evidence Hub (B-Hub). Advising/Grants: Co-PI on NIH grants, including the Tanzania-based HIV prevention initiative, and mentorship roles in global health training programs. Her research has informed policy responses to outbreaks (e.g., prison-based pandemic preparedness) and addressed healthcare disparities among marginalized populations. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions in Cameroon, Tanzania, and sub-Saharan Africa through partnerships like the Mzumbe University implementation science program. Her team develops girl-friendly drug vendor networks in Tanzania to increase access to HIV self-testing and contraception.

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Ndola PrataView profile

Lecturer

University of California, BerkeleyUnited States

Ndola Prata is a public health physician and medical demographer at the University of California, Berkeley, where she serves as a researcher and lecturer in the School of Public Health. Prior to her work in the U.S., she practiced medicine in Angola for a decade and led the Social Statistics Department at the National Institute of Statistics of Angola. Her research and teaching focus on reproductive health, family planning, and maternal mortality in developing countries, with an emphasis on access, financing, and women's empowerment. Education MSc in Medical Demography from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Certificate in Demographic Methods from Université Catholique de Louvain Certificate in Demographic Data from Harvard School of Public Health Diploma in Demographic Analysis from CELADE Doctor of Medicine from the University of Angola Her work examines strategies for improving contraceptive access through community-based distribution, cost-effectiveness of maternal health interventions, and the role of the private sector in health care delivery in resource-scarce settings. While her recent media features highlight her contributions to global public health, her research also addresses adolescent reproductive health, task-shifting in obstetrics, and prioritizing maternal health reforms. Dr. Prata has taught courses such as PB HLTH 213A Family Planning, PB HLTH 212A International Maternal and Child Health, and PB HLTH 181 Poverty and Population at UC Berkeley. Though no specific scientific awards are mentioned, her career spans clinical practice, academic research, and policy-oriented work in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Jeni HardenView profile

Professor

University of EdinburghUnited Kingdom

Jeni Harden is a Professor of Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Edinburgh , affiliated with the Usher Institute under the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. She serves as Director of Education for the Usher Institute and Director of Quality for the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences. PhD, MPhil, MA (Hons) Her research focuses on the intersection of social sciences and health , particularly qualitative sociological studies in family health, sexual and reproductive health, and healthcare team dynamics. Recent projects include evaluations of post-abortion contraception access in Scotland, telemedicine models for reproductive health, and trust in healthcare teams. Key research trends include qualitative methodologies , reproductive health policy , and medical education innovation . Funded by organizations like the Wellbeing of Women, Chief Scientist Office, and Scottish Government, her work emphasizes knowledge exchange with clinicians and public health stakeholders. Jeni actively supervises PhD students in areas such as child health , contraceptive use , and patient experiences . She contributes to undergraduate and postgraduate medical curricula, including leadership in the Health, Ethics, and Society module of the MBChB program.

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Orsola TorrisiView profile

Assistant Professor

McGill UniversityCanada

Orsola Torrisi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at McGill University, located in Montreal, Quebec. She holds a PhD in Demography/Population Studies from the London School of Economics (2022), and has held postdoctoral positions at NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Center for Demography and Ecology. Her research focuses on crisis demography, particularly examining how armed violence, disasters, and weak vital registration systems impact family dynamics, reproductive health, and mortality patterns in low- and middle-income countries. She employs interdisciplinary methods combining demography, sociology, economics, and spatial analysis. Education: PhD in Demography/Population Studies, LSE (2022) European Doctoral School of Demography (EDSD) affiliation Research Themes: Demography of crises and violence Family dynamics in conflict zones Vital registration system improvements Her work has been recognized with prestigious awards including the LSE Titmuss Prize and Italian Statistical Society's Valeria Solesin Prize. Current research includes an NSF-funded project on ethical research in conflict zones (2025-2027). She maintains an active presence in academic networks through roles such as Honorary Visiting Researcher at UW-Madison and European Doctoral School affiliations.

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Peter WhiteView profile

Associate Professor

University of SydneyAustralia

Associate Professor Peter White is a member of the Sydney Institute of Agriculture and holds roles in teaching and research at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Veterinary Science. He completed his BVSc (Hon 1) and PhD, focusing on congenital chondrodystrophy in beef cattle. His research centers on pain management in livestock, analgesic pharmacology, and improving animal welfare through drug applications. He has led projects evaluating pain relief medications and collaborated on reproductive control studies for farmed animals and wildlife. Teaching responsibilities include physiology, pharmacology, animal production, and welfare across undergraduate and veterinary medicine programs. Awards include multiple Faculty of Veterinary Science Learning & Teaching Awards (2010-2015) and an Australian Postgraduate Award (2007). Current research explores novel pain mitigation strategies and spaying techniques for cattle. He supervises students like Lee Metcalf and Samantha Rudd. Notable grants include MLA-funded projects on cattle pain relief and wound treatments. His work spans veterinary pharmacology, welfare metrics, and interdisciplinary approaches to livestock health. Publications emphasize pain measurement in livestock, analgesic efficacy, and disease epidemiology. Collaborations include studies on lumpy skin disease vectors and Tasmanian devil contraception. Peter White's contributions bridge veterinary science with practical animal welfare advancements.

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Sean KehoeView profile

Professor

University of OxfordUnited Kingdom

Sean Kehoe is a Professor of Gynaecological Cancer at the University of Birmingham, holding the Lawson Tait Chair since 2012. Previously, he served as Foundation Professor and developed the Oxford Gynaecological Cancer Centre. He trained at Trinity College Dublin and completed postgraduate studies at the University of Birmingham, including an MD and MRCOG qualification. His research focuses on improving outcomes for gynaecological cancers, particularly ovarian, uterine, and vulval malignancies. He has held roles such as Senior Research Fellow at St. Peter's Hospital and Senior Lecturer in Gynaecological Cancer. His work emphasizes diagnostic accuracy, prognostication, and therapeutic advancements. Notably, he received the Boyle Memorial Medal (2010) and has led major studies on symptom-triggered testing, recurrence patterns, and survival outcomes in ovarian and endometrial cancers. Key contributions include multicenter trials like the ROCkeTS Study evaluating risk prediction models and investigations into chromatin dynamics in metastatic ovarian cancer. His research bridges clinical practice with translational science, addressing challenges in chemotherapy resistance and molecular subtyping.

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Leah AbramsView profile

Assistant Professor

University of Southern CaliforniaUnited States

Leah Abrams is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Community Health at Tufts University, School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Health Policy and an MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Previously, she served as a Sloan Postdoctoral Fellow at the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies. Her research focuses on social epidemiology, health policy, population aging, mortality trends, work-retirement dynamics, and mental health. Dr. Abrams has contributed to high-impact journals like PNAS, International Journal of Epidemiology, and The Gerontologist. Her work examines disparities in health outcomes across age, race, and socioeconomic status, with notable studies on cardiovascular mortality trends and the impacts of employment discrimination on older Black Americans. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Social Epidemiology and Perspectives on Aging in the U.S. She has secured grants from institutions including Syracuse University and the National Institute of Aging. Her research highlights critical issues such as the rural-urban health divide, pandemic-related labor disruptions, and the psychological effects of unmet retirement expectations. She has been recognized through awards like the Sloan Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Angus Campbell Scholars Fund. Dr. Abrams' interdisciplinary approach integrates demographic, epidemiological, and policy perspectives to address aging-related challenges and promote equitable health outcomes.

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Molly DonderoView profile

Assistant Professor

American UniversityUnited States

Molly Dondero is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at American University, with affiliations at the Center on Health Risk and Society and the Center for Latin American and Latino Studies. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin (2014), an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida (2008), and a BA in Spanish and English from Pennsylvania State University (2004). Her research focuses on immigration, race/ethnicity, social class, and place as contributors to population-level health disparities in the U.S. and Latin America. Current projects include studies on state-level immigration policies and healthcare utilization, and the dietary assimilation of Mexican children in immigrant households. Her work has been published in top journals such as Social Forces , Demography , and Journal of Health and Social Behavior . Key awards include a NIH NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014–2016) and Russell Sage Foundation Migration Research Methods training (2019). She currently leads grants on immigrant integration and reproductive health responses to infectious disease crises in Brazil. Education: PhD, MA, BA in Sociology/Related Fields Research: Fertility during pandemics, immigrant health policy, Zika/Covid impacts Grants: NIH-funded studies on diet and fertility Mentorship: Advises over 15 undergraduate researchers Teaching includes courses on immigration, inequality, and research methods. She actively contributes to professional service, including organizing sessions at the Population Association of America conferences and serving on university committees.

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