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• Type 1 Diabetes
• Sleep Disorders in Children
• Paediatric Endocrinology
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Jannet Svensson serves as a Clinical Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, specializing within Paediatrics. Affiliated with the Capital Region of Denmark (Region Hovedstaden), she operates from Herlev and Gentofte Hospital sites in Copenhagen, maintaining active clinical and research roles with contact via phone (+4525488355) and professional email addresses. Her research centers on type 1 diabetes epidemiology, pediatric sleep medicine, and vaccination immunology. Key investigations include maternal dietary impacts on offspring diabetes risk, sleep disturbances in children with chronic conditions, genetic factors in MMR vaccine responses, and global diabetes burden metrics. She employs prospective cohort studies, randomized trials, and national registry analyses to address critical gaps in child health outcomes. Recent publications reveal strong thematic convergence in pediatric endocrinology and sleep disorders, with emphasis on real-world diabetes technology applications, early-life vaccination timing, and comorbidity screening. Her work demonstrates extensive Danish and international collaboration, contributing to major initiatives like the International Diabetes Federation Atlas while generating significant media engagement across 50+ news outlets for high-impact studies. No scientific awards are documented in available sources, though her research garners substantial attention through social media (190+ Mendeley readers) and policy discussions. Mentoring activities and grant details remain unspecified, as do laboratory or team structures beyond her departmental affiliations.

• Family Medicine
• Primary Care
• Adolescent Health
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Howard R. Sussman, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor of Family Medicine at Stony Brook University's School of Medicine, practicing at Stony Brook Family & Preventive Medicine in Lake Grove, NY. With over 25 years of experience, he provides comprehensive primary care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults while serving as Medical Director for the Three Village Central School District. Education: Medical School: The School of Medicine at Stony Brook University Medical Center (1996) Residency: Family Medicine, Stony Brook University Medical Center (1999) Research Interests: Dr. Sussman's clinical and academic work centers on Family Medicine , Primary Care , and Preventive Medicine , with specialized focus on Adolescent Health and Women's Health . His evidence-based approach emphasizes long-term patient-physician relationships and community health initiatives, particularly for school-aged populations. Publications: His documented research demonstrates early engagement with preventive screening protocols, specifically mammography guidelines for younger women. This work reflects his commitment to translating clinical evidence into practical primary care frameworks for high-risk populations. Teaching & Service: Dr. Sussman has trained hundreds of medical students and residents throughout his career. His community impact extends through school district medical oversight, where he implements health and safety protocols for thousands of students, showcasing applied family medicine in educational settings.

Evan PerraultView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Communication
• Translational Research
• Risk Communication
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Evan Perrault serves as an Associate Professor at Purdue University's Brian Lamb School of Communication, specializing in health communication and translational research methodologies. His work bridges complex medical information and public understanding through strategic messaging design, particularly focused on optimizing physician online biographies to enhance patient decision-making processes. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Communication, Michigan State University M.A. in Health and Risk Communication, Michigan State University B.A. in Journalism, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire Identifying as a mixed-methodologist , Perrault combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to develop and evaluate communication interventions. Current research involves partnership with hospital systems to assess infant mental health initiatives for postpartum mothers, demonstrating his commitment to applied health communication in real-world clinical settings. His methodology emphasizes message testing and campaign evaluation to maximize impact. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals dominant themes in health literacy and digital health communication , particularly examining how provider biographies influence patient choices across diverse contexts including cancer prevention, insurance navigation, and mental health. His work consistently applies communication theory to solve practical healthcare challenges while addressing disparities among vulnerable populations. Perrault actively collaborates with healthcare systems on community-engaged research, most notably developing evaluation frameworks for infant mental health programs. His strategic communication campaigns target specific audiences including international students, workplace employees, and clinical populations, with emphasis on measurable outcomes and practical implementation.

Diane L. Holditch-DavisView profile

Professor

• Premature Infant Development
• Infant Sleep-Wake States
• Parent-Child Interactions
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Diane L. Holditch-Davis is a Professor at Duke University School of Nursing, specializing in neonatal and infant development research. Her work focuses on preterm infants' sleep-wake states, maternal-infant interactions, and developmental outcomes. As a principal investigator on multiple NIH grants (including four R01 awards), she examines psychosocial impacts on families, longitudinal development in high-risk infants, and interventions for maternal mental health. Her research employs observational methods and biobehavioral assessments across diverse populations. Dr. Holditch-Davis investigates maternal psychological distress, infant neurodevelopment, and cultural contexts of parenting. Her recent publications emphasize maternal mental health biomarkers, sleep environments, and trauma in NICU settings. Research consistently addresses health disparities in low-income and minority communities through both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Grant support includes studies on cerebral oxygenation in preterm infants, maternal-administered NICU interventions, and symptom management for vulnerable populations. No awards or medals are documented beyond substantial NIH funding. She mentors through research training programs but no specific student advisees are listed.

Craig F GarfieldView profile

Professor

• Child Health
• Social Determinants of Health
• Fatherhood
• +7 more

Craig F Garfield, MD is a tenured Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with dual appointments in Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine) and Medical Social Sciences (Determinants of Health). He works at both Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital and Northwestern Memorial Hospital , and is actively involved in global health initiatives through the Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health . Education: BA, University of Michigan (1990); MD, Rush Medical College (1996); MAPP, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy (2002) Certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics His research focuses on child health within family contexts , emphasizing paternal roles , social determinants of health , and technology-enabled parenting support . Recent work explores: mHealth interventions for NICU-to-home transitions biological aging impacts of fatherhood paternal mental health in global populations workplace leave policies affecting infant health Scientific recognition includes: 2024 Faculty Excellence in Scholarship Award 2024 Burke Foundation Community Champion 2024 Thinker in Residence at Deakin University 2020 High Quality Contributions to Our Mission Award 2016 Elected member, Midwest Society for Pediatrics Research He leads technology innovations like the Baby2Home smartphone app for parental support and has developed novel tools for breastfeeding monitoring. His interdisciplinary affiliations span: Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies (CBITs) Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)

Sylia WilsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Adolescents and youth
• adulthood
• alcohol and brain development
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Dr. Sylia Wilson is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota's Institute of Child Development. She leads the Family Cognitive Affective Neurodevelopment (Fam CAN) Lab, focusing on developmental psychopathology through multimodal methodologies. BA in Psychology and English, Macalester College (2002) MS and PhD in Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University (2009, 2012) Her research integrates developmental, clinical, and neuroscience approaches to study psychopathology etiology across lifespan stages. Key areas include: Major depression and substance abuse comorbidity Neurodevelopmental vulnerability periods Genetically informative study designs Multimodal neurocognitive assessment Preventive intervention strategies Recent publications examine: 2024: Sociodemographic reporting in psychopathology research 2023: Substance use hippocampal consequences 2022: Cannabis legalization effects on parenting Scientific recognition includes the prestigious McKnight Land-Grant Professorship. The Fam CAN Lab employs longitudinal twin studies to investigate environmental adversity's neurodevelopmental impacts.

Keith P. West, Jr.View profile

Professor

• international health
• micronutrients
• vitamin A
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Keith P. West, Jr. is the George G. Graham Professor of Infant and Child Nutrition at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with primary affiliation in the Department of International Health. He also holds appointments at the Center for Human Nutrition, Dana Center for Preventive Ophthalmology, and Center for Global Health. His research focuses on improving the health and survival of infants, children, adolescents and women in underserved populations through nutritional interventions, with special expertise in micronutrient deficiencies. Dr. West's research interests center on international health and nutrition, particularly micronutrient deficiencies (vitamins A and E), maternal and child nutrition, nutritional epidemiology, and community-based intervention trials. His work has significantly advanced understanding of how nutritional status affects child survival, infant and child mortality, and maternal health outcomes in resource-limited settings. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to nutritional science, with recent work expanding into plasma proteomics as a platform for nutritional assessment and exploring developmental nutrition exposures on health later in life. The research spans multiple disciplines including nutritional biochemistry, epidemiology, maternal and child health, and global health interventions. Kellogg International Nutrition Prize (2007) Fellow of the American Society of Nutrition (Class of 2020) James Allen Olson Lecture, American Society of Nutrition (2018) Dr. West has led major international research projects including the Nepal Nutrition Intervention Project-Sarlahi (NNIPS) since 1988 and the JiVitA Project in Bangladesh since 2000. His work has established important evidence for micronutrient interventions in maternal and child health, influencing global nutrition policies and practices. He maintains active research collaborations across South Asia and continues to mentor the next generation of global nutrition researchers.

Regina Kuersten-HoganView profile

Associate Professor

• Family Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
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Regina Kuersten-Hogan, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Clinical Counseling Psychology program/Aaron T. Beck Institute at Assumption University within the D’Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research examines family dynamics during the transition to parenthood through longitudinal studies of pregnant couples and infant development. B.A., University of Massachusetts Boston M.A., Clark University Ph.D., Clark University Her research focuses on coparenting dynamics, family emotion communication, and infant outcomes during perinatal transitions. She investigates how prenatal/postnatal depression, coparenting quality, and family interactions influence child development in areas including temperament, attachment, and joint attention. Her work integrates clinical and developmental perspectives through observational methods in laboratory and home environments, with recent extensions to NICU family assessments and cross-cultural studies of family functioning. Analysis of her publications (2024-2005) reveals consistent emphasis on coparenting as a predictor of family adjustment, with methodological strengths in observational coding systems and longitudinal designs. Key thematic trends include prenatal forecasting of postpartum dynamics, cross-national comparisons of family systems, and interventions for high-risk perinatal populations, reflecting integration of clinical practice with developmental science. Dr. Kuersten-Hogan has mentored undergraduate researchers including L. Bretanha, A. doCurral, J. LaForce, J. Manteuffel, M. Molinaro, R. Boisvert, P. Bui, and D. Tortora. Her collaborative research with UMass Medical School on perinatal depression and NICU family dynamics demonstrates interdisciplinary grant-funded work, though specific funding sources aren't detailed in available materials. She leads the Clinical Counseling Psychology program and Aaron T. Beck Institute while collaborating with Assumption University colleagues (Kalpidou, Fitzpatrick, Lyubchik) and UMass Medical School partners (Deligiannidis, Frazier, Picarillo) on integrated family assessment teams.

Mary Beth NebelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Neuroscience
• Autism Spectrum Disorder research
• Functional MRI
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Mary Beth Nebel, PhD is a Research Scientist in the Center for Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research at Kennedy Krieger Institute and holds an appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Nebel earned her B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering and completed her doctoral degree through the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. Following a post-doctoral fellowship at Kennedy Krieger Institute from 2010-2015, she joined the faculty as a research scientist. Her research program focuses on examining how the brain dynamically interprets sensory information to produce appropriate actions, with particular emphasis on how this process is altered in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She has developed innovative methods for using functional MRI data to characterize brain organization, specifically investigating functional connectivity between visual and motor brain regions. Dr. Nebel's publication record demonstrates consistent productivity in high-impact neuroscience journals, with her most recent work published in 2018. Her research shows a progression from methodological development in fMRI analysis to application of these methods in understanding autism neurobiology. NIMH Career Development Award (K01 MH109766-01) for studying longitudinal development of visual-motor connectivity in infants at high risk for ASD Dr. Nebel collaborates extensively with researchers at Kennedy Krieger Institute on developing movement-based intervention methods for enhancing functional connectivity. Her advising likely focuses on students interested in neuroimaging, autism research, and biomedical engineering applications in neuroscience. The Center for Neurodevelopmental and Imaging Research provides state-of-the-art facilities for conducting neuroimaging research with both children and adults.

• HIV/SIV Pathogenesis
• Gut-Immune Axis
• Infectious Diseases
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Dr. Ivona Pandrea is a Professor of Pathology in the Division of Experimental Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a member of the Cellular and Molecular Pathology Graduate Training Program. Board certified in Pathology since 1997, she specializes in Pathology, Immunology, and Virology with a research focus on HIV/SIV pathogenesis. Dr. Pandrea received her MD (1992) and PhD (1999) from Grigore T. Popa School of Medicine and Pharmacy in Iași, Romania. Her research has been recognized with numerous awards including the Tempus Fellowship, multiple Tulane University research awards, and the TUHSC Auxiliary Research Career Development Award. Her laboratory pioneered HIV research in African nonhuman primates to establish mechanisms responsible for lack of disease progression in these species. Current research focuses on intestinal dysfunction in infectious diseases, particularly examining how SIV/HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infections impact gut health and cause systemic changes through microbial translocation, metabolite alterations, and inflammation. The lab also studies immunometabolic axes between the gut and other organ systems, the role of gut dysfunction in accelerating aging in HIV, and the impact of behavioral factors like diet and alcohol on disease progression. Dr. Pandrea's publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals, with recent work emphasizing gut microbiome changes, cardiovascular comorbidities in HIV, and novel nonhuman primate models. Her research has evolved from basic SIV pathogenesis to therapeutic interventions targeting chronic inflammation. Awardee of prestigious fellowships and research grants, Dr. Pandrea's scientific contributions include: Tempus Fellowship (1995-1996) Association pour la Recherche contre le Cancer Fellowship (1996-1998) NIH Young Scientist Travel Grant (2002) IAS Conference International Award (2003) Tulane University Promise and Leadership in Research Awards (2005) TUHSC Auxiliary Research Career Development Award (2006) Dr. Pandrea maintains an active research program with NIH funding, developing numerous nonhuman primate models for AIDS research, inflammatory bowel diseases, and myocardial infarction. Her lab investigates dietary and pharmaceutical interventions to reduce chronic inflammation in people living with HIV, with recent work focusing on adenosine pathways and NETosis inhibition. The Pandrea Research Lab is located at the University of Pittsburgh with laboratory facilities focused on nonhuman primate studies, gut immunology, and microbiome analysis. The lab maintains collaborations with multiple institutions for specialized analyses including microbiome sequencing, metabolomics, and imaging studies.

• Sleep in children and adolescents
• Mental health for children and adolescents
• Epidemiology
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Mari Hysing is a Professor in the Department of Social Psychology at the University of Bergen, Norway, where she leads the Research group for public mental health. Her work bridges clinical psychology, epidemiology, and public health with a focus on vulnerable youth populations. Her primary research areas include: Sleep disorders and mental health trajectories in children/adolescents Epidemiology of youth mental disorders using national registries Health psychology interventions for maltreatment survivors Cross-cultural child development studies in low-income settings She employs large-scale longitudinal designs with Norwegian population cohorts and international partnerships, particularly in Nepal. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal consistent focus on pandemic impacts, digital behavior effects, and socioeconomic determinants of youth mental health. Over 60% of recent work involves multi-country collaborations, with growing emphasis on translational applications for clinical practice and policy. As an active supervisor, she mentors graduate students in epidemiological methods and mental health research design. Her group maintains strong ties with Norwegian child welfare services and international research networks focused on early intervention.

• Developmental Biology
• Epigenetics
• Pregnancy
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Dr. Myriam Hemberger is a Professor at the University of Calgary with joint appointments in the Department of Medical Genetics and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She leads research initiatives at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI), focusing on fundamental mechanisms of placental development. Her research investigates: Developmental biology of placental formation Epigenetic regulation in pregnancy Stem cell differentiation and organoid modeling Pathogenesis of pregnancy complications Reproductive health and disease mechanisms Dr. Hemberger's laboratory employs innovative 'organ-in-a-dish' stem cell technologies to model early human placental development—a research frontier that overcomes ethical constraints of studying actual embryos. Her work specifically targets the biological origins of pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and stillbirth, with translational goals in precision medicine for maternal and infant health. At ACHRI, she develops cellular models to simulate critical developmental windows, providing unprecedented insights into placental disorders prevalent in high-risk pregnancies. Her research bridges developmental biology, clinical obstetrics, and regenerative medicine approaches.

Francis Fynn-ThompsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
• Heart Transplantation
• Mechanical Circulatory Support
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Francis Fynn-Thompson is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School and serves as the Surgical Director of the Ventricular Assist Device Program , Heart Transplant Program , and Lung Transplant Program at the Department of Cardiac Surgery in Boston. He is also the Co-Director of the Center for Airway Disorders and co-leads the Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Program . Education: MD, Harvard Medical School (1997) Undergraduate, University of Pennsylvania (1993) Internship and Residency, Massachusetts General Hospital (1998-2002) Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital (2004) Research Focus: Dr. Fynn-Thompson's work centers on pediatric cardiac surgery , with emphasis on heart transplantation , mechanical circulatory support , and congenital heart disease . His publications explore ECMO outcomes , VAD efficacy , and clinical guidelines for high-risk pediatric cardiac patients. Scientific Leadership: As a leader in the field, he contributes to clinical practice guidelines (e.g., ATS recommendations for pulmonary hypertension) and evaluates device innovations like miniaturized ventricular assist systems. His work addresses disparities in transplant care and technical performance metrics in complex surgeries.

Sıdıka Özlem CENGİZHANView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mindfulness
• Sexual Health
• Reproductive Health
• +7 more

Sıdıka Özlem CENGİZHAN is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Midwifery at Adıyaman University, Faculty of Health Sciences. She joined Adıyaman University in 2023 after previously serving as an assistant professor at Gaziantep University of Islamic Science and Technology during the 2022 academic year. Her academic career builds upon extensive clinical experience as a midwife at Şanlıurfa/Viranşehir State Hospital and other health facilities under the Adıyaman Provincial Health Directorate from 2011 to 2022. Her educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Midwifery from Adıyaman University (2007-2011) Master's degree in Public Health Nursing from Inönü University Institute of Health Sciences (2012-2014) PhD in Midwifery from Inönü University Institute of Health Sciences (2018-2021) Dr. CENGİZHAN specializes in mindfulness applications within women's health contexts, with particular expertise in sexual and reproductive health, pregnancy psychology, postpartum care, and newborn nutrition. Her research demonstrates a strong focus on psychological aspects of maternal health, with numerous studies examining how mindfulness-based interventions can reduce anxiety and improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women. She has developed particular expertise in addressing mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic as they relate to pregnancy and childbirth. Her scholarly output reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on psychological well-being in maternal health contexts. A significant portion of her work investigates mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programs and their applications for various populations including pregnant women, postpartum women, and midwifery professionals themselves. Her research spans both clinical interventions and cultural analyses of maternal health practices, with growing interest in how external factors like natural disasters and pandemics impact reproductive health decisions and outcomes. Dr. CENGİZHAN holds several professional certifications that enhance her clinical and research capabilities, including: Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) IUD Practitioner certificate CİSED- Mindfulness and Acceptance-Based Psychotherapy Emergency obstetric care Neonatal Resuscitation Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as "Normal Birth and Postpartum," "Basic Principles and Concepts in Midwifery," "Family Planning," and "Risky Pregnancy," reflecting the comprehensive nature of her expertise in maternal health care. While specific grant funding isn't detailed in the available information, her active research program suggests ongoing engagement with research support mechanisms.

Raye Ann O deRegnierView profile

Professor

• Neonatology
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Premature Infants
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Raye Ann O deRegnier, MD is a Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, practicing at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Her clinical and research focus centers on neurodevelopmental outcomes for NICU graduates during the first three years of life, with emphasis on early detection of developmental difficulties and therapeutic interventions for high-risk infants. Education: MD: Medical College Of Wisconsin (1984) Residency: Children's Med. Center-Dallas, Pediatrics (1987) Fellowship: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Neonatology (1991) Research Focus: Dr. deRegnier's work investigates how high-risk conditions impact newborn brain development, utilizing outcome measures for premature infants and examining prenatal environmental influences. Her research bridges Neonatology , Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics , and Critical Care Outcomes , with significant contributions to cerebral palsy assessment tools and early intervention strategies. Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates methodological innovation in infant developmental assessment (BabyOSCAR tool) and large-scale epidemiological studies on social determinants of health. Her 2024 publications reveal dual focus areas: neurodevelopmental screening for at-risk infants and population-level analysis of environmental factors affecting childhood obesity trajectories. Awards: Medical Student Teaching Pin, Augusta Weber MD Office of Medical Education (2017) Leadership & Service: Active in national committees including NRN Follow up Protocol Review Committee (2024-present) and Neonatal Follow Up Club (Co-chair, 2023-present). Serves as Associate Editor for The Journal of Pediatrics and Editor for American Board of Pediatrics Subboard. Extensive service with Illinois Department of Public Health on perinatal policy and levels of care. Research Affiliations: Key member of Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute, driving translational research in neonatal neurodevelopment and outcomes assessment.