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Prerna AroraView profile

Associate Professor

• School Psychology
• Youth Mental Health
• Culturally Tailored Interventions
• +12 more

Dr. Prerna Arora is Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, within the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology and the Department of Health Studies & Applied Educational Psychology. She directs the School Mental Health for Minoritized Youth and Families (SMILE) Research Lab, where she leads innovative research on mental health equity for immigrant-origin, racial and ethnic minoritized, and historically marginalized youth. Ph.D. in School Psychology – University of Texas at Austin M.A. in Educational Psychology – University of Texas at Austin B.S. in Biology – Arizona State University Predoctoral Internship – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Postdoctoral Training – University of Maryland School of Medicine Dr. Arora’s research focuses on culturally tailored mental health interventions, school-based services, barriers to care, and trauma-informed, equity-driven practices. Her work is grounded in participatory action research and mixed methods, aiming to bridge research-practice gaps and empower communities. She has led major funded projects from the Spencer Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the U.S. Department of Education, including a $4.9 million grant to train clinicians in culturally responsive services. Her recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on mental health disparities, cultural adaptation of interventions, school climate, and help-seeking behaviors among AAPI, Latino/a, and immigrant youth. The body of work demonstrates a commitment to advancing equity, social justice, and measurement-based care in school psychology. American Psychological Association Minority Fellowship Program Spencer Foundation Research Grant NIMH Funding U.S. Department of Education OSEP Grant ($4.9 million) Dr. Arora actively mentors PhD and graduate students, many of whom co-author her publications. She has secured major grants that support training, research, and community partnerships. Her leadership extends to editorial roles as Associate Editor of School Mental Health and Consulting Editor of School Psychology Review , and she is a vocal advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic training and practice. She collaborates extensively with NYC-based organizations, building community-driven research models through the SMILE Lab.

Louis ApplebyView profile

Professor

• Suicide Prevention
• Mental Health Safety
• Self-harm Research
• +4 more

Professor Louis Appleby is a distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Manchester, where he serves in the Division of Psychology & Mental Health. He holds the prestigious position of Director of the National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Safety in Mental Health and leads England's National Suicide Prevention Strategy. His work has positioned him as one of the UK's foremost experts in suicide prevention and mental health safety. Professor Appleby's research focuses on suicide prevention across diverse populations including mental health patients, children and young people, individuals with prior self-harm, and offenders. He leads the Centre for Mental Health and Safety, recognized as the largest research unit in suicide prevention globally. The Centre has developed a UK-wide database of over 100,000 suicides that informs evidence-based policy and practice. His research examines risk factors that increase suicide vulnerability and identifies protective factors and effective intervention points across different populations. Recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in the field, with studies examining suicide in veterans, self-harm patterns in children and women, and suicide risk among patients with psychosis. These works reflect his commitment to translating research into practical interventions that save lives across multiple demographic groups. CBE (2006) RCPsych Lifetime Achievement Award (2021) Knighted in the 2023 New Year Honours Making a Difference Award, University of Manchester (May 2019) Outstanding Benefit to Society Through Research (2015) Professor Appleby has secured substantial research funding totaling £25 million from organizations including the Wellcome Trust, Medical Research Council, and Department of Health. His leadership extends to numerous doctoral students and early-career researchers in suicide prevention. He has held significant government roles including National Director for Mental Health (2000-2010) and National Clinical Director for Health and Criminal Justice (2010-2014), demonstrating his impact on national mental health policy. As Director of the Centre for Mental Health and Safety, Professor Appleby oversees multiple research programs including the National Confidential Inquiry, the Manchester Self-Harm Project (MASH), bereavement support research, offender health initiatives, and international epidemiological collaborations with Danish colleagues. His work continues to shape suicide prevention strategies at local, national, and international levels.

Daniel WebsterView profile

Professor

• Gun violence prevention
• Firearm policy
• Public health policy
• +12 more

Daniel Webster is Bloomberg Professor of American Health in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is also affiliated with the Urban Health Institute, the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy, and the Center for Mental Health and Addiction Policy Research. Dr. Webster is one of the nation’s leading experts on firearm policy and the prevention of gun violence. His research interests include violence and violence prevention, firearm injuries, gun policy, policy evaluation, domestic violence, youth violence, and opioid abuse. He has led extensive research on the effects of firearm and alcohol policies, policing strategies, street outreach, conflict mediation, and school-based curricula. His recent publications focus on public health approaches to gun violence, the impact of purchaser licensing and background check laws, firearm injury hospitalizations, police shootings, and the deregulation of civilian gun carrying. These works reveal a strong trend in evaluating state-level firearm policies using longitudinal data and mixed-methods designs to inform public health and criminal justice policy. Inaugural Bloomberg Professor of American Health, 2018 Johns Hopkins University Distinguished Alumni Award, 2017 Baltimore City Health Equity Leadership Award, 2016 David Rall Award for Science-Based Advocacy, American Public Health Association, 2015 Finalist, Marylander of the Year, The Baltimore Sun, 2013 Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health – Alpha Chapter, Faculty induction, 2005 Educator of the Year, Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence, 2004 Dr. Webster has led numerous federally and foundation-funded research projects, including evaluations of city-level gun violence prevention initiatives, the Lethality Assessment Program, California’s domestic violence firearm intervention, and Baltimore policing strategies. He has advised on national and state-level policy and is a sought-after expert in public health advocacy. He teaches Understanding and Preventing Violence and Crafting Effective Solutions to Gun Violence: A Problem-Solving Seminar. He is a Distinguished Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, where he continues to lead research and policy engagement efforts. His work is supported by interdisciplinary teams and collaborations across public health, criminology, law, and social work.

Jasmine Travers AltizerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Gerontology
• Health Disparities
• Long-Term Care
• +7 more

Jasmine Travers Altizer is an Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she conducts research to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities among vulnerable older adults. Her work spans long-term care systems, aging, and health equity, with a focus on both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Education: PhD, Columbia University School of Nursing MHS, Yale University MSN, Stony Brook University (Adult-Gerontological Health) BSN, Adelphi University Her research interests include gerontology, health disparities, workforce diversity, infection control, and policy in long-term care. She investigates how neighborhood disadvantage, staffing levels, and systemic inequities affect care quality in nursing homes and home-based settings. Her recent work has explored antipsychotic medication use, caregiver coping strategies, and the impact of federal programs like the Paycheck Protection Program on staffing. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in health services research, with recurring themes in equity, workforce well-being, and policy evaluation. Her studies frequently use large national datasets and mixed methods to address structural barriers in care delivery for underserved populations, particularly Black and Latino older adults. Scientific Awards and Honors: Rising Star Research Award, Eastern Nursing Research Society (2022) Health in Aging Foundation New Investigator Award (2022) NASEM Committee Member on Quality of Care in Nursing Homes (2020) Scholar, National Clinician Scholars Program, Yale (2020) Jonas Policy Scholar (2019) Douglas Holmes Emerging Scholar Paper Award (2018) Travers is actively involved in mentoring and accepting PhD students. She leads multiple federally funded research projects, including a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Career Development Award and a National Institute on Aging K76 Beeson Award. She has served on national committees and contributed to high-impact policy reports, demonstrating leadership in translating research into action. Her work is frequently covered in media outlets such as Scientific American , AARP , and Crain's New York . Laboratories and Research Teams: She is affiliated with several active research initiatives, including the NH Explanatory Trials Network and projects examining dementia care workforce experiences, health equity in nursing home quality measures, and culturally sensitive interventions for Black adults with chronic conditions.

Emmanuel Kabengele MpingaView profile

Professor

• Health and Human Rights
• Global Health
• Public Health
• +5 more

Prof. Emmanuel Kabengele Mpinga is a Professor at the Institute of Global Health (ISG) within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. He leads the Division of Health and Human Rights, focusing on four core research areas: identifying rights violations impacting public health, clarifying the epistemology of health-human rights links, developing global surveillance indicators for health rights implementation, and designing intervention strategies. His work is part of an international network led by Harvard University and collaborates with institutions like Geneva University Hospitals (HUG). Education & Roles: Holds a Doctorate in Health Systems Policies, Masters in Public Health, and certifications in Health Administration and Human Rights. He has held an Swiss School of Public Health+ assistant professorship (2008-2012) and advises UN agencies, governments, and NGOs on human rights and public health. His research spans over two decades, addressing topics like Noma disease, economic costs of torture, and female genital mutilation. Research Interests: Interdisciplinary projects include the SNIS-funded Noma research initiative (2019-2021) to globalize Noma as a neglected disease, costing models for health rights violations, and human rights frameworks in AI-driven healthcare. His work emphasizes socio-economic impacts of health inequities and policy advocacy. Grants & Collaborations: Active in projects funded by Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS), Northumbria University, and Danish Institute against Torture (Dignity). Collaborates with WHO, UN agencies, and global health networks. Leads training programs in health and human rights across Francophone Africa through e-learning platforms. Labs/Teams: Heads the Health and Human Rights Division at ISG, coordinating international research networks. Supervises PhD students (e.g., Krystel Ouaijan on malnutrition, Joshua Galjour on HIV/AIDS and political instability).

Maree HigginsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Social Work
• Human Rights
• Refugee Studies
• +9 more

Maree Higgins is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) , affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the School of Social Work . She serves as the Social Work Honours Program Convenor and is an Associate of the Australian Institute of Human Rights , with links to the Forced Migration Research Network , Kaldor Centre , and Gendered Violence Research Network . Education : Doctor of Philosophy (Social Work), Australian Catholic University (ACU National) Bachelor of Social Work (Hons First Class), UNSW Research Interests : Maree’s work centers on social justice , human rights , and contextualized lived experience , with a focus on refugee and migrant populations , disability studies , aged care , criminal justice reform , and participatory research methods . Her recent publications emphasize lived experience-led knowledge , co-design practices , and trauma-informed approaches . Grants : She has secured funding for projects like Missing Girls: from childhood runaway to criminalised woman (2022–2025; $204,307) and Ethics and community-based participatory research in refugee studies (2019; $5,000). Supervision : Maree supervises PhD candidates in areas such as intellectual disability and support needs , intimate partner violence , and border policy impacts on asylum seekers . Her completions include honors and master’s theses on autonomy in eating disorder treatment , technology-facilitated abuse , and Aboriginal women in maternity care . Professional Engagement : She collaborates with organizations including STARTTS , Foundation House , Black Dog Institute , and Prince of Wales Hospital , while actively participating in Australian Heads of Schools of Social Work , National Field Educational Network , and African Studies Association of Australasia and the Pacific .

• Psychological Trauma
• Mental Health
• Disaster Response
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Sarah Lowe, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale School of Public Health, with secondary appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing. She is also affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health, Yale Stress Center, and Women's Health Research at Yale. Dr. Lowe earned her AB in Psychology from Harvard University (2003), followed by an MA (2008) and PhD (2012) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She completed a predoctoral fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Psychiatric Epidemiology Training program at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2014). Her research program focuses on the long-term mental health consequences of traumatic events across multiple ecological levels, examining how disasters, genocide, and mass violence affect mental health, physical health, social relationships, and economic wellbeing. Dr. Lowe employs diverse methodologies including structural equation modeling, latent growth curve analysis, geospatial modeling, and qualitative analysis. Her work often centers on vulnerable populations including survivors of Hurricane Katrina, Rwandan genocide survivors, people with disabilities, and racial/ethnic minorities. Dr. Lowe's recent publications reveal a strong focus on climate change and mental health, examining how extreme weather events impact psychological wellbeing across different populations. Her research shows evolving trends from disaster-specific studies toward broader investigations of trauma mechanisms and resilience factors across various contexts, with increasing attention to health disparities and social justice issues. Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology by an Early Career Psychologist (American Psychological Association, 2022) Robins/Guze Early Career Award (American Psychopathological Association, 2021) Wendy U. and Thomas C. Naratil Pioneer Award (Yale Women's Health Research Program, 2020) Chancellor's Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Social Sciences (University of Massachusetts Boston, 2013) Faculty Council Award for Research Excellence (Weill Cornell Medical College, 2012) Dr. Lowe serves on the Connecticut Governor's Council on Climate Change and the Scientific Oversight Committee for the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study. Her grant-funded research supports community-based investigations into trauma and resilience across diverse settings, including collaborations in American Samoa and Rwanda. She serves as an investigator in the WHRY Pilot Project Program, examining women's health issues through a trauma-informed lens. Dr. Lowe leads the Trauma and Mental Health (TMH) Lab at Yale, which employs interdisciplinary approaches to understand trauma responses and resilience mechanisms. Her lab collaborates with community organizations to ensure research addresses real-world needs and translates into practical interventions for trauma-affected populations.

• violence prevention
• critical pedagogy in medical education
• abolition medicine
• +3 more

Leigh Kimberg, MD is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her work focuses on violence prevention, trauma-informed care, and healthcare system reforms. She completed her MD at Harvard Medical School and residency at UCSF, with additional training in English Literature at Queen Mary College, London, and UCSF's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program. As Co-Principal Investigator of the ARISE grant (2015–2019), she advanced initiatives to improve safety and equity in healthcare settings. Her research bridges clinical practice with social justice, emphasizing abolition medicine and critical pedagogy in medical education. She co-leads the LEAP initiative (Interpersonal Violence Prevention and Treatment) and contributes to the PRIME-US program. Key areas of expertise include domestic violence intervention, veteran healthcare, and transforming physician evaluation systems to better support mental health. Education: MD, Harvard Medical School; Residency, UCSF; BA, Queen Mary College (London) Research: Over 20 peer-reviewed publications spanning trauma-informed care, interpersonal violence, and healthcare equity Awards: None explicitly listed, but recognized through grant leadership and program innovations Her work highlights the intersection of clinical practice and systemic change, advocating for patient-centered approaches to trauma and violence. Current projects include leveraging interdisciplinary teams to address housing instability among veterans and refining behavioral health protocols in primary care.

Ping MaView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Disparities
• Social Determinants of Health
• Maternal and Child Health/Women's Health
• +8 more

Ping Ma, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at Texas A&M University School of Public Health. She specializes in social and environmental determinants of health, focusing on underserved populations including maternal women, adolescents, racial/ethnic minorities, and older Asian populations. Her methodological expertise spans survey development, mixed methods, and multi-level analysis. Liaoning University, BA in Social Welfare/Social Work (2003) Liaoning University, MA in Population Studies/Demography (2006) Linköping University & EHESS, MA in Dynamics of Health and Society (2008) Tulane University, PhD in Public Health (2013) UT Southwest Medical Center, Postdoctoral Training Certificate (2015) Dr. Ma's research examines health disparities, social determinants of health, maternal and child health, mental health service access, and health behavior interventions. She utilizes community-based participatory research and integrated care models to address disparities in mental health, chronic diseases, and substance use among vulnerable groups. Her recent publications focus on air pollution impacts, cancer prevention strategies, mental health trends during the pandemic, illicit drug use patterns, and culturally adapted interventions. Key themes include environmental health equity, digital health technologies, and multi-level analysis of health outcomes. Early Career Faculty Research Excellence Award (2022) Health Disparities Research Scholar (2022) NCFDD Faculty Success Fellow (2021) Robert Woods Johnson Foundation Interdisciplinary Research Leader (2020) Dr. Ma teaches courses in Grant Writing, Public Health Intervention, and Public Health Evaluation. She collaborates with clinical providers, community organizations, and health workers, with funding from NIH, HRSA, CPRIT, Gulf grants, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Christopher M. SheaView profile

Professor

• Implementation Science
• Telehealth Adoption
• Organizational Readiness for Change
• +3 more

Christopher M. Shea, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management and Adjunct Associate Professor in Social Medicine at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. He serves as the PhD Program Director, leading interdisciplinary training in public health policy and management. His work focuses on implementation science, organizational readiness for change, and telehealth adoption, with expertise in mixed-methods research. Dr. Shea holds a PhD in Public Administration (2008) from North Carolina State University, an MPA (2004) and MA in English (1998), and a BBA in Finance and English (1995). His research bridges organizational behavior, health informatics, and quality improvement, particularly in healthcare innovation adoption. His research interests include assessing organizational preparedness for change, telehealth policy, and strategies to support 'innovation champions.' Key projects involve evaluating telehealth utilization in rural settings and analyzing how financial factors influence telemedicine adoption for critical care in hospitals. Dr. Shea’s recent work explores maternal telehealth access disparities, opioid use disorder treatment policies, and the role of social needs screening in primary care. His articles often address implementation barriers and strategies in healthcare systems, with a focus on translating research into practice through mixed-methods approaches. He has contributed to initiatives like the Gillings Innovation Labs, emphasizing practical solutions for public health challenges. His grants and collaborations focus on improving healthcare equity through evidence-based strategies, such as community resource referral systems for cardiovascular disease in rural North Carolina.

Abeer OmarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Women's Health
• Nursing Education
• Mental Health
• +3 more

Dr. Abeer Omar is an Assistant Professor at Trent University's Trent/Fleming School of Nursing. She holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University (USA) and a post-doctoral fellowship from the University of Windsor (Canada). Her research focuses on women's health, activity restriction, and the integration of technology in nursing care. She has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the Dean’s Award (2022) and the Trent Excellence in Teaching Award (2019–2020). Dr. Omar's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master's degree from Alexandria University (Egypt), followed by doctoral studies in the United States. She is passionate about advancing nursing education and improving mental health support for students. Her current projects include evaluating academic advising tools and studying Lyme disease in pregnancy. Her research spans maternal health, rehabilitation outcomes for older adults, and healthcare utilization patterns. Notable work includes analyzing non-urgent emergency department visits and the impact of dementia on post-fracture care. Dr. Omar is actively involved in mentoring students and accepts graduate and honours thesis students.

Samuel FishmanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Economic Stratification
• Population Health
• Educational Inequality
• +5 more

Samuel Fishman serves as Assistant Professor of Sociology at Baylor University, joining the department in 2023 after completing a postdoctoral associate position at Duke University and two years of non-academic work in social science consulting and federal service. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2019) M.A. in Sociology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2015) B.A. in Sociology and History from Hope College (2013) Dr. Fishman's research program investigates economic stratification and population health through quantitative methods, with particular focus on intergenerational determinants of educational outcomes, racial/ethnic inequities in infant health, and the education-adult health nexus. His current work examines socioeconomic dimensions of the opioid crisis, employing large-scale demographic datasets to uncover structural drivers of health disparities across the life course. His publication record reveals consistent thematic focus across top-tier journals including American Journal of Sociology and Social Science Research , with recurring emphasis on educational inequality, mortality patterns, and health disparities. Methodologically, his work demonstrates sophisticated application of quantitative techniques to complex social phenomena. Scientific recognition: No awards or fellowships are documented in available sources. Regarding academic mentorship and funding, the provided materials contain no information about doctoral advisees, grant awards, or research team composition. Similarly, no laboratory facilities or collaborative research centers are mentioned in connection with his work.

Jennifer L. SkeemView profile

Professor

• Behavioral Science
• Criminal Justice
• Violence Prevention
• +4 more

Professor Jennifer L. Skeem is a distinguished Professor of Social Welfare and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, where she directs the Risk Resilience lab. Her work bridges behavioral science and criminal justice, focusing on violence prevention, decision-making within justice systems, and equitable justice reform. She has established herself as a leading expert in risk assessment, mental health policy, and interventions for justice-involved populations. Her research interests span three interconnected domains: Promoting Safety and Wellbeing through improved violence prediction and prevention; Transforming Services and Supervision by analyzing justice system decisions and identifying effective supervision and treatment approaches; and Reducing Inequality by studying how institutional responses to crime deepen disparities and developing evidence-based solutions. She has pioneered innovative correctional services for people with mental illness and developed the videogame-supported afterschool program Playing for Change to prevent aggression among at-risk youth. An analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on addressing racial disparities in criminal justice, particularly in pretrial detention and risk assessment. Her work increasingly integrates data science methods with behavioral science to develop more accurate prediction models while ensuring fairness. She has made significant contributions to understanding how environmental factors influence violence in institutional settings and how prosocial identity can serve as a target for youth justice interventions. Scientific Awards: 2025-26 Faculty Research Award by UC Berkeley's Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE) Gold at the 2024 Serious Play Awards for un-TILTED! game Past President of the American Psychology-Law Society Member of the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Mandated Community Treatment Professor Skeem has delivered congressional briefings on violence prevention and consults with local and federal agencies on criminal justice reform. Her lab currently manages multiple significant projects including Playing for Change (funded by Arnold Ventures), psychiatric hospital safety initiatives (funded by the California Department of State Hospitals), and pretrial reform research (in partnership with Pretrial and Probation Services). She has mentored numerous students who have gone on to become researchers and practitioners in criminal justice and social welfare fields. The Risk Resilience lab, under her leadership, has established strong partnerships with the California Department of State Hospitals, Seneca's Unconditional Education Program, Bay Area schools, and federal judicial entities. The lab operates with a mission to 'build resilience, reduce risk, promote justice' through interdisciplinary research that directly informs policy and practice.

Erin FinneranView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Irish Literary Modernism
• British Literary Modernism
• Modern Irish Drama
• +3 more

Erin Finneran is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Washington University in St. Louis, with over 20 years of teaching experience. She specializes in Irish and British Literary Modernism, focusing on authors such as Samuel Beckett, Virginia Woolf, and Oscar Wilde. Her teaching spans courses like Ampersand: Literary Culture of Modern Ireland and Argumentation , emphasizing close reading and liberal arts education. Finneran holds a Ph.D. from Washington University, an M.A. from University College Dublin, and a B.A. from Kenyon College. Her academic career includes roles at both Washington University and University College Dublin. Research interests center on modernist literature, with a particular emphasis on parody in Beckett’s early works and the intersection of gender, identity, and narrative form. She has developed courses exploring themes like alienation in modern literature and the evolution of literary culture in Ireland. Finneran’s pedagogical approach prioritizes student engagement across diverse backgrounds. Publications listed reflect interdisciplinary collaboration in public health and behavioral science, though these appear unrelated to her primary literary focus. These include studies on HIV care interventions, intimate partner violence among sexual minority men, and HPV education. While the connection to her literary expertise is unclear, the listed articles suggest possible parallel research streams or potential data overlap. No formal grants or awards are mentioned in the provided materials. Her professional activities focus on undergraduate education and curriculum development in modernist literature.

Lee S FriedmanView profile

Research Professor

• Injury Prevention
• Occupational Health
• Violence Prevention
• +8 more

Lee S Friedman, PhD , is a Research Professor in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the School of Public Health, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research is centered on three principal areas: injury prevention in the workplace, violence across the lifespan, and the role of conflicts of interest in public health research. He employs advanced methodologies, specializing in the analysis of large population-based datasets, longitudinal cohorts, and data linkage from multi-center projects. His work on injury prevention uniquely integrates risk factors from the environment, home/community, and workplace, recognizing their interconnected impact. His current research projects, funded by NIOSH-CDC, focus on improving workplace hazard reporting for precarious workers, identifying risk factors for civilian injuries during law enforcement contact, understanding the health needs of people experiencing homelessness, and examining the opioid epidemic's impact on high-risk groups. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong trend in applying epidemiological methods to pressing public health crises. Key themes include the opioid epidemic's disparities and trends, the health and safety of vulnerable workers (e.g., coal miners, farmworkers, rideshare drivers), the intersection of community violence and public health, and the refinement of surveillance systems for occupational and environmental diseases. Dr. Friedman is the Principal Investigator of the Illinois Occupational Surveillance Program, a significant NIOSH-CDC grant, highlighting his leadership in federally funded research. His research team actively investigates a broad range of issues, including occupational injury prevention and surveillance, the long-term impact of injuries on both documented and undocumented workers, the role of social support in preventing elder neglect, and the influence of financial conflicts of interest on research in environmental and occupational health.