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Joshua JeongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Childhood Development (ECD)
• Global Health
• Parenting Interventions
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Dr. Joshua Jeong is an Assistant Professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. He serves as the principal investigator for three cluster randomized controlled trials assessing community-based parenting interventions in Tanzania and Kenya. His work focuses on father-inclusive strategies to improve early childhood development (ECD) in resource-limited settings. Dr. Jeong holds affiliate editorship at the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and collaborates with NGOs, governments, and international agencies to inform scalable ECD programs. His research integrates mixed-methods approaches for intervention development and evaluation, emphasizing gender equality and couples' relationships. Dr. Jeong earned his ScD and ScM in Global Health and Population from Harvard University (with FLAS Swahili fellowship and Harvard Center on the Developing Child award), and a BS in Human Development from Cornell University. His educational background includes advanced training in implementation science and intervention design. Research interests center on parent-child relationships , particularly father engagement in low-resource contexts. He explores how caregiver mental health, economic empowerment, and family dynamics impact ECD outcomes. Current projects address parenting program scalability through existing community networks and faith-based organizations. Findings aim to improve program fidelity, gender equity, and holistic child development support. His team's work has been recognized with awards from NIH, Society for Research in Child Development, and the Jacobs Foundation. Ongoing projects include evaluations of father-inclusive parenting programs and studies on maternal decision-making power's influence on child care-seeking behaviors. Lab activities involve graduate and undergraduate research assistants analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from fieldwork in Tanzania and Kenya. Weekly lab meetings are project-specific, with Spring 2025 sessions held at the Rollins Building. Collaborations with local implementing partners like Anglican Development Services and ChildFund Kenya drive applied research initiatives.

Jake CampView profile

Senior Lecturer

• LGBTQ+ Mental Health
• Optimizing Psychological Therapies
• Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in Mental Health
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Dr. Jake Camp is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer and NIHR Clinical Academic Fellow at King's College London's Department of Psychology within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. He holds dual roles as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and DBT Therapist at the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. His expertise spans LGBTQ+ mental health, optimizing psychological therapies for marginalized groups, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Dr. Camp's research focuses on co-producing culturally affirming interventions for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of self-harm and suicide, with NIHR-funded projects and extensive peer-reviewed publications. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (King’s College London, 2019), MSc in Foundations in Clinical Psychology (Goldsmiths, University of London), and BSc in Psychology (Brunel University London). He is HCPC-registered, accredited in DBT, and a certified Schema Therapist. Research Interests: LGBTQ+ mental health, EDI principles in therapy, DBT adaptations for diverse populations, emotion dysregulation, and cultural competency in mental health care. He collaborates with organizations like the Society for DBT UK/Ireland and World DBT Association. Key Contributions: Co-developed LGBTQ-affirmative DBT protocols, validated the Self-Acceptance of Sexuality Inventory (SASI), and published on DBT outcomes for sexual minorities and neurodivergent adolescents. His work emphasizes lived experience integration and service implementation fidelity. Professional Engagement: Active in training initiatives, podcasts, and public talks on DBT and LGBTQ+ mental health advocacy. Part of the LGBTQ Mental Health Research Group at King’s College London.

Lasse Nielsen LangendorfView profile

Researcher

• Digital Training Technologies
• Mixed Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Lasse Nielsen Langendorf is a Researcher at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark. His work focuses on digital training technologies, mixed reality, and human-computer interaction in industrial contexts, particularly addressing usability and performance outcomes. Research Interests: Digital Training Technologies, Mixed Reality, Augmented Reality, Benchmarking, Task Completion Time, and Performance Evaluation. His 2025 publication explores systematic literature reviews on usability metrics, while his 2024 case study examines adoption challenges in pharmaceutical companies. Projects: How do we evaluate the effect of specific training methods on competency of production workers? (2023-2026, Principal Investigator) Methods for Evaluating and Improving Digital Training Technologies, Performance, and Standards in Pharmaceutical Production Roles (2023-2026, Industrial PhD candidate)

Kitty StewartView profile

Professor

• Child poverty
• Social security policies
• Early Childhood Education and Care
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Kitty Stewart serves as Professor in the Department of Social Policy and Associate Director of the Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion (CASE) at the London School of Economics and Political Science. With a PhD in Economics from the European University Institute in Florence, she brings over two decades of research experience to her role, having joined CASE as a post-doctoral researcher in 2001 after working at UNICEF's Innocenti Research Centre. Her educational background includes a PhD in Economics from the European University Institute, Florence, establishing her interdisciplinary approach that bridges economics and social policy analysis. Stewart's research focuses primarily on child poverty, social security policies, and early childhood education and care systems. Her work examines the impact of welfare reforms on family wellbeing, with particular attention to larger families and ethnic minority groups. She employs mixed methods approaches to investigate how cash support for children affects family finances, how benefit caps influence housing choices, and how welfare conditionality shapes parental behavior. Her research demonstrates how policy design affects both immediate family wellbeing and long-term intergenerational outcomes, with recent work highlighting the intersection of poverty, ethnicity, and welfare conditionality in the UK context. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on welfare conditionality and its consequences, particularly examining the two-child limit and benefit cap policies. Her research demonstrates how these policies create poverty traps, disproportionately affect ethnic minority families, and fail to achieve their stated employment incentives while increasing hardship. She has developed innovative conceptual frameworks, including the 'adult-behavior-orientated' policy category, to better understand contemporary welfare reforms. Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences Trustee of the Education Policy Institute Trustee of the Child Poverty Action Group Stewart leads multiple significant research projects including 'Family finances: What difference does cash support for children make?' funded by the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust, which examines the Scottish Child Payment, and a four-year Nuffield Foundation study on 'Benefit changes and larger families' investigating the two-child limit and Benefit Cap. Her work frequently employs mixed methods approaches combining quantitative analysis with in-depth qualitative interviews to capture both statistical trends and lived experiences of policy changes. She regularly contributes to policy debates through CASEbriefs and engagements with organizations like the Child Poverty Action Group. As Associate Director of CASE (Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion), Stewart works within one of the UK's leading research centers focused on poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. CASE operates within LSE's Department of Social Policy and maintains strong connections with policymakers, third sector organizations, and international research networks. The center's multidisciplinary approach enables comprehensive analysis of social policy issues from economic, sociological, and political perspectives.

Stanley HueyView profile

Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
• Mental Health Interventions
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Stanley Huey is a Professor of Psychology and American Studies & Ethnicity at the University of Southern California (USC), affiliated with the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA (1998) and joined USC in 2000. His research focuses on psychotherapy outcomes, culturally responsive treatments for ethnic minorities, and interventions targeting gang-involved youth and criminal justice populations. Dr. Huey’s educational background includes a B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology from UC Berkeley (1990), an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA (1994), and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA (1998). His work bridges clinical practice, cultural competence, and community-based interventions. Key research areas include: Culture’s role in psychotherapy efficacy Mental health disparities among Asian Americans and African Americans Adverse effects of gang-focused interventions Cognitive-behavioral therapy adaptations for diverse populations Psychosocial interventions for youth violence prevention His publications span over 60 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, emphasizing meta-analyses of intervention effectiveness and culturally tailored treatments. Notable works include a 2018 meta-analysis of Asian American mental health interventions and a 2019 review of evidence-based practices for ethnic minority youth. Awards and grants: While specific awards aren’t listed, his sustained research output indicates recognition in clinical psychology and cultural competence domains. His lab focuses on translational research, partnering with community organizations for intervention development. Dr. Huey leads USC’s clinical psychology training programs, emphasizing culturally responsive practice. His lab collaborates with criminal justice agencies and schools to implement evidence-based interventions in high-risk communities.

Clarissa OngView profile

Assistant Professor

• Process-Based Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
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Dr. Clarissa Ong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at the University of Louisville. Her research focuses on process-based therapy (PBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders (e.g., OCD, perfectionism, hoarding). She aims to develop personalized, accessible treatments that address mental health disparities. Dr. Ong’s work emphasizes understanding why treatments succeed or fail, particularly for minoritized populations. Education: 2022: Postdoctoral Associate, Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders, Boston University 2021: Ph.D., Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University 2020: Predoctoral Internship, McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School 2018: M.S., Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University Research Interests: Dr. Ong’s work integrates randomized controlled trials, process-of-change analyses, and single-subject designs to improve treatment efficacy. She investigates psychological flexibility, treatment personalization, and barriers to evidence-based interventions. Her research spans hoarding disorder, perfectionism-driven anxiety, and the role of sociodemographic factors in mental health outcomes. Labs/Teams: Dr. Ong directs the POIS Lab , which studies process-based interventions for OCD, hoarding, and related conditions. Undergraduate research assistant positions and graduate student applications are regularly available through the lab website. Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not provided, her research has examined treatment outcomes in virtual partial hospital programs and telepsychotherapy for trichotillomania. She collaborates on projects addressing audiologists’ communication with parents of children with hearing loss.

• Cancer Nursing
• Genomics
• Personalized Health Care
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Professor Kim Alexander is a distinguished academic and clinician in Cancer Nursing at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), leading the School of Nursing's research initiatives. Her work spans personalized cancer care, genomics, and symptom management, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. She holds joint appointments at St Vincent's Private Hospital and chairs key committees such as the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia Research Committee. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health), QUT Master of Education (Higher Education), QUT Graduate Certificates in Business (Philanthropy), Academic Practice, and Health Science, QUT Bachelor of Nursing and Public Health, QUT Research Interests: Professor Alexander's research integrates clinical practice with innovative methodologies, including systematic reviews, RCTs, and mixed-methods approaches. Key areas include genomic applications in cancer care, patient-reported outcomes (PROs), and tailoring interventions to improve survivorship. Her work emphasizes translational research and industry collaboration, such as enhancing St Vincent's Hospital's research capacity through strategic partnerships. Awards: 2015 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Learning & Teaching National/international recognition in cancer genomics and survivorship Grants & Industry: She collaborates with organizations like QLD Health and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Recent projects include the iPROMOS implementation study and EVEREST energy conservation trial, demonstrating her commitment to real-world healthcare impact. Labs & Teams: Active member of QUT's Centre for Healthcare Transformation and Cancer and Palliative Care Outcomes Centre , fostering interdisciplinary research networks.

• Maritime safety management and leadership
• Maritime accident and casualty analysis
• Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS)
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Tae Eun Kim is an Associate Professor in Maritime Safety Management at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, working within the Department of Technology and Security. Her research, teaching, and industrial collaboration focus on maritime safety and human factors, with particular expertise in maritime safety management, accident analysis, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), and human factors in maritime operations. Dr. Kim's research spans four interconnected domains: maritime safety management and leadership, maritime accident and casualty analysis, Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS), and human factors in maritime operations. She has developed assessment instruments like the Safety Leadership Self-Efficacy Scale (SLSES) and conducted STAMP-based causal analyses of maritime accidents. Her work on MASS addresses safety challenges in mixed navigational environments and examines leadership competencies for autonomous shipping operations. Her human factors research explores how technological advancements impact navigators' performance, crew dynamics, and safety outcomes, including gender parity issues in the maritime industry. Dr. Kim's publication record reveals a strong focus on the intersection of maritime safety, technology, and human performance. Her recent work increasingly addresses autonomous shipping technologies, with numerous publications on AI decision transparency, learning analytics in maritime simulator training, and multi-modal data analysis for nautical skill development. She has conducted systematic reviews on simulator training approaches and scenario design, contributing significantly to methodology development in maritime education and training. Her research demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating emerging technologies with traditional maritime safety practices as the industry transitions toward greater automation. Dr. Kim is actively involved in several significant research projects, including the i-MASTER EU Horizon Europe Research and Innovation Project, the REFRAME project, and the SPRICE project (Multidisciplinary approach for spray icing modelling). She is a member of both the Advanced Maritime Ship Operations research group and the Maritime Safety Science (MARSCI) Research Group, demonstrating her commitment to collaborative research in maritime safety science. Dr. Kim teaches several specialized courses at UiT, including SVF-3206 Safety Management and Accident Investigation, TEK-3014 Navigation Technology, MFA-2100 Maritime Digitalization, MFA-8010 Maritime HTO (Human-Technology-Organisation) and Innovation, and MFA-2018 Maritime Administration and Leadership. Her teaching portfolio reflects the interdisciplinary nature of her expertise, bridging engineering, safety science, and organizational behavior in maritime contexts.

Bei WuView profile

Professor

• Gerontology
• Global Health
• Oral Health
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Bei Wu is Dean’s Professor in Global Health and Vice Dean for Research at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where she also serves as Co-Director of the NYU Aging Incubator. She holds an additional appointment as Affiliated Professor in the Ashman Department of Periodontology & Implant Dentistry at NYU, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise. She previously held the Pauline Gratz Professorship at Duke University School of Nursing, underscoring her national prominence in gerontology and nursing science. Her educational background includes a PhD and MS from the Gerontology Center at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, and a BS from Shanghai University. These foundational qualifications have supported her extensive research career focused on aging, global health, and oral-systemic health linkages. Dr. Wu’s research is centered on gerontology and global health, with a strong emphasis on oral health, dementia, cognitive decline, caregiving, and health disparities among minority populations, particularly older Asian Americans. She is a pioneer in studying the connections between oral health and cognitive outcomes in older adults. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches across nursing, dentistry, public health, and social sciences, often with a focus on vulnerable and underserved communities. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the biological and social determinants of cognitive aging, oral frailty, caregiving burden, and mental health in older populations. Themes include the role of toothbrushing in preventing dementia, the impact of social capital on mental health, and the development of culturally tailored interventions for dementia caregivers. Her work often employs mixed methods, including systematic reviews, cohort studies, and qualitative inquiry. Distinguished Scientist Award for Geriatric Oral Research, IADR (2017) Pauline Gratz Professorship, Duke University (2014) J. Morita Junior Investigator Award (2007) Fellow, Gerontological Society of America Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine 2022 Wei Hu Inspiration Award Honorary Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Dr. Wu has successfully mentored hundreds of early-career scientists and has secured substantial funding from the NIH, CDC, and private foundations. She currently leads multiple NIH-funded projects, including a clinical trial on oral health in dementia and a large data analysis on diabetes and cognitive decline. She co-leads the Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity and directs the Research and Education Core for the NIA-funded Asian Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), which focuses on building research capacity and addressing health inequities. Her work is conducted through key labs and initiatives including the NYU Aging Incubator, the Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity, and the Asian Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR). These centers support interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation in aging research, and the development of culturally appropriate health interventions.

• Midwifery
• Maternal Health
• Mindfulness in Healthcare
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Louise Hunter is an Associate Lecturer at the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery, Oxford Brookes University, where she contributes to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in midwifery. She is actively involved in research, supervision, and professional development, with a strong focus on improving maternity care and the experiences of women and midwives. Education: PhD MA (Oxon) RM (Registered Midwife) Her research interests revolve around enhancing midwifery care through innovative models such as mindfulness training and group antenatal care. She has investigated mindfulness as a tool to improve workplace culture and support women during labor and early parenthood. Her work on the NIHR-funded REACH project explored group antenatal care, and she continues to research water birth feasibility, anemia in pregnancy, and equity in midwifery education. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on maternal and newborn health, midwifery education, and service user empowerment. Themes across her work include health equity, particularly for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) students and birthing people, evidence-based practice, and the integration of psychological and social support into maternity care. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Louise Hunter is also a member of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) and actively supervises research students, including Claire Litchfield, whose work examines water immersion in labor for obese women. She is involved in the Maternity Care (OxMater) research group and contributes to developing initiatives that involve service users in midwifery recruitment and training. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and research, aiming to create more inclusive, effective, and compassionate maternity services.

Charlotte HanlonView profile

Professor

• Global Mental Health
• Implementation Science
• Public Mental Health
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Professor Charlotte Hanlon serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Global Mental Health and co-director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Mental Health Research and Training at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Based in Ethiopia, she has maintained a continuous research and implementation presence in the country since her PhD work from 2004-2006 on perinatal mental health in rural settings, returning permanently in 2009. Her research expertise spans global mental health implementation science, with particular focus on developing, testing and implementing interventions for people with mental health conditions in low- and middle-income countries. Professor Hanlon has significant experience with psychological interventions, social/psychosocial approaches, service models, and system strengthening, with special attention to severe mental health conditions including psychoses and developmental disabilities. Her work consistently incorporates capacity strengthening as an integral component. She coordinates the PhD program for Mental Health Epidemiology at Addis Ababa University and serves on Ethiopia's technical working group for mental health scale-up. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on context-specific implementation research, particularly in Ethiopia, with growing attention to developmental disabilities, caregiver support, and inclusive education. Her work bridges clinical interventions with health systems strengthening, demonstrating how context shapes effective mental health service delivery in resource-limited settings. The publications show increasing collaboration with African institutions and a focus on sustainable, locally adapted solutions. Commissioner on the Lancet Commission on Ending Stigma and Discrimination in Mental Health Co-lead (with Professor Ashok Malla) of the interventions, services and systems section of the Lancet Psychiatry Commission on Psychoses in Global Context Professor Hanlon leads multiple major research initiatives including HOPE (NIHR global health research group on homelessness and severe mental illness), SCOPE (Wellcome Trust-funded study of psychosis context in Ethiopia), PROMISE (improving detection and care for psychosis in Malawi), PRIZE (peer support intervention for psychosis in South Africa), and SPARK (WHO caregiver skills training for developmental disabilities). Her research approach emphasizes participatory methods, cultural adaptation, and building local research capacity across multiple African countries. She works closely with the Centre for Global Mental Health, which aims to address inequities by closing the care gap and reducing human rights abuses experienced by people living with mental, neurological and substance use conditions in low-resource settings. Her projects often involve collaboration between King's College London, Addis Ababa University, and other African institutions to develop sustainable mental health solutions.

Nigel LeeView profile

Lecturer

• Midwifery
• Labour Pain Management
• Sterile Water Injections
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Dr. Nigel Lee is a Lecturer and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the University of Queensland's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work. He also serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor with the Molly Wardaguga Research Centre at Charles Darwin University and is affiliated with the Centre for Innovation in Pain and Health Research (CIPHeR). Dr. Lee completed his PhD in 2013 at Australian Catholic University, researching sterile water injections for managing back pain in labour. His research interests span midwifery care, labour pain management, breastfeeding support, perineal trauma prevention, and consent practices during childbirth. He has developed significant expertise in randomized controlled trials and mixed methods research design, with a strong focus on translating research into clinical practice. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate continued productivity across multiple areas of maternal health, with particular emphasis on labour induction trends, breastfeeding education, perineal trauma prevention, and consent practices during labour and birth. These works reflect his commitment to improving evidence-based midwifery practice through rigorous research. Scientific Awards: NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow NHMRC Investigator Grant (2023-2027) for 'Water injections: Transforming childbirth pain management for any woman, anywhere' Dr. Lee actively supervises multiple PhD and Master's students across various topics including respectful maternity care, perineal trauma prevention, and breastfeeding support. His current NHMRC-funded projects extend through 2027, demonstrating sustained research productivity. He collaborates extensively with researchers across Australia, Sweden, the UK, and the USA, reflecting his strong international research network. Dr. Lee's work bridges clinical practice and research, with a clear focus on improving maternal health outcomes through evidence-based practice. His leadership in the Consortium for Sterile Water Injections Research and Training (ConSIRT) demonstrates his commitment to translating research findings into practical clinical applications.

Lei-Shih ChenView profile

Professor

• Public Health Genomics
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Disability and Health
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Dr. Lei-Shih Chen is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the School of Public Health, Texas A&M University. With over 20 years of research experience, her work focuses on public health genomics, health disparities, disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and cancer prevention and control, securing approximately $13 million in research funding from NIH, NSF, and Texas agencies. Her educational background includes: PhD in Health Education from Texas A&M University (2007) MS in Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene from National Taiwan University (2001) BS in Physical Therapy from National Taiwan University (1999) Dr. Chen's research employs community-based participatory methods to address health inequities through culturally tailored interventions. She specializes in genetic education for underserved populations, particularly Chinese Americans and Latinas, with emphasis on autism spectrum disorder and cancer prevention. Her work bridges genomic science with practical public health applications to reduce disparities. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on community health worker interventions, genetic testing education, and culturally specific cancer prevention strategies. These studies predominantly target vulnerable groups using mixed-methods approaches to develop accessible health solutions while examining BMI, nutrition, and physical activity impacts on health outcomes. Dr. Chen's scientific recognition includes: Pathway Award (2024) ASHG Education Award (2023) Faculty Research Excellence Award (2023) Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching (2022) Public Health Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award (2022) Outstanding Research Award (2019, 2022) Armstrong Scholar Award (2021) Young Professional Award (2018) She has chaired 39 graduate students (29 graduated), mentored 10 post-doctoral associates, and advised approximately 300 undergraduates. Her $13 million research portfolio includes major grants from NIH, NSF, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for community-based genomic and cancer prevention initiatives. Dr. Chen leads community-engaged research teams developing culturally competent health worker certification programs and family history-based interventions for Chinese American and Latino communities across Texas.

Ping MaView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Disparities
• Social Determinants of Health
• Maternal and Child Health/Women's Health
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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.

• Pain Management
• Opioid Therapy
• Substance Abuse
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Maryam Kazemitabar is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University's School of Medicine. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychometrics from the University of Tehran (2020). Her work bridges research and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes in pain management, opioid therapy, and substance abuse. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based interventions, leveraging her expertise in psychometric evaluation. Education: Ph.D. in Psychometrics (Measurement and Evaluation), University of Tehran, 2020 Research Interests: Pain management strategies and opioid-related risks Substance use disorders and comorbid mental health conditions Psychometric validation of health assessment tools Health equity in marginalized populations Research Trends: Recent work focuses on opioid overdose epidemiology, disparities in healthcare for migrant populations, and psychometric rigor in cross-cultural mental health measurement. Key methodologies include latent class analysis, scale validation, and mixed-methods approaches. Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not listed, her collaborative projects imply institutional and federal funding support. No formal advisees are documented here.