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• Healthcare Policy
• Health Economics
• Value-Based Care
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Julius L. Chen, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. His research employs empirical microeconomics to evaluate innovative health care delivery and financing strategies, with a focus on value-based care and provider payment models implemented by Medicare, Medicaid, and employers. Dr. Chen's educational background includes: BA in Economics with highest honors from the University of California, Berkeley (2010) MS and PhD in Applied Economics and Managerial Science from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (2013, 2016) EdM in Education Leadership, Organizations, and Entrepreneurship from Harvard University (2025) His research spans Healthcare Policy , Health Economics , and Value-Based Care , with specific interests in chronic disease management, provider payment systems, and biostatistical methods. He investigates how payment and delivery innovations impact patient health and economic outcomes, particularly for vulnerable populations and in Medicare/Medicaid contexts. Analysis of his publications reveals consistent focus on health disparities, chronic condition management, and structural factors in primary care. His work frequently examines Medicare beneficiaries using observational designs to assess real-world policy impacts, with recent studies addressing racial disparities, nurse practitioner workforce issues, and pandemic-related utilization changes. Dr. Chen has received notable recognition including: Calderone Health Equity Award (2021) Calderone Award for Junior Faculty Development (2021) Columbia Public Health Innovation Fund Award (2020) He teaches graduate courses in health care finance, provider payment systems, and organizational behavior. As Faculty Lead for the Mailman School Admissions Committee and affiliate of the Center for Healthcare Delivery Research and Innovations and Columbia Population Research Center, he actively contributes to institutional initiatives while maintaining professional memberships in the American Economic Association and American Public Health Association.

• Global Health
• Health Systems
• Health Equity
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Afsan Bhadelia, PhD, MS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Purdue University, where she teaches PUBH 240 – Global Health . Her nearly two decades of global-health scholarship focus on health-systems analysis, equity-oriented priority-setting, and the integration of palliative care for chronic diseases, notably cancer. Education: PhD – Johns Hopkins University MS – Tufts University BS – Tufts University Research Interests: Dr. Bhadelia’s transdisciplinary programme sits at the intersection of public health, complexity science, ethics, economics, and policy . She develops novel methodologies and metrics to illuminate social and structural determinants of health—using cancer and palliative care as tracer conditions—and embeds a gender-justice lens throughout. Her overarching goal is citizen-driven priority-setting that aligns health-system investments with societal values. Awards & Recognition: Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2021) Gordis Teaching Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2015) Young Cancer Leader, Union for International Cancer Control (2015) Presidential Award for Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University (2006) Research Trajectory & Impact: Bhadelia’s prolific publication record (46+ papers) charts a clear arc from quantifying the global burden of serious health-related suffering to crafting ethically-grounded, policy-ready solutions. Recurring themes include opioid-access equity, racism and casteism in pain relief, and integration of palliative care into universal health coverage. Her 2025 updates to the Lancet Commission, alongside multiple WHO-aligned metrics papers, position her work at the forefront of global palliative-care science. Community-Engaged Scholarship & Teaching: Emphasising community-partnered research, she mentors students in community-engaged methods and co-develops curricula that blend complexity thinking with real-world policy challenges. Through Purdue’s signature research areas— Developmental Health & Wellness, Healthy Lifestyles & Vital Longevity, Sustainable Organizations & Thriving Communities —her lab collaborates across disciplines to ensure research uptake by policymakers and practitioners.

Payam SheikhattariView profile

Professor

• Public Health
• Community-Based Participatory Research
• Health Disparities
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Dr. Payam Sheikhattari is a tenured Professor of Public Health in the School of Community Health & Policy at Morgan State University with nearly two decades of experience in community-based participatory research. He is the founder of the Morgan CARES network and former director of the Prevention Sciences Research Center, fostering sustainable collaborations between academia and community organizations to address health disparities in underserved communities. His educational background includes a Post-Doctoral Fellowship from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, an MD from Uromia University of Medical Sciences in Iran, and an MPH from Tehran University of Medical Sciences. This diverse training informs his approach to public health research and practice. Dr. Sheikhattari's research focuses on advancing health equity through community engagement, with particular emphasis on tobacco cessation programs, health disparities in marginalized populations, and innovative community-academic partnerships. His work consistently centers on community-based participatory research methods that empower communities to be active partners in the research process. His publication portfolio demonstrates expertise across tobacco control, health disparities, and community engagement, with recent work examining gender differences in quit rates, electronic cigarette use among youth, and intersectional approaches to tobacco advertising exposure. His 2022 book "Practitioner Research for Social Work, Nursing, and the Health Professions" represents a significant contribution to methodological approaches in community health. $41 million (over 10 years) NIH U54 award for ASCEND Training Model $18 million (over 5 years) NIH U54 award for RCMI@Morgan $749k (over 4 years) AHA funding for IMPACT project $226k (over 2 years) Morgan State University funding for Community & Stakeholder Engagement Certificate Program As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Sheikhattari has supervised numerous undergraduate research students through programs like ASCEND and has been instrumental in developing training models to enhance biomedical research opportunities for underrepresented minorities. His leadership extends to establishing physical infrastructure for community engagement through the Morgan CARES initiative, which has become a model for academic-community partnerships in public health research.

Lauren DercherView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nursing Education
• Adult Health Nursing
• Rural Healthcare
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Lauren Dercher is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Saint Luke's College of Nursing and Health Sciences. She holds an MSN in Nurse Educator from Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences and a BSN from Avila University. Her academic role includes teaching courses like Adult Health I (NUA 3220) and contributing to the online ABSN program. Her research interests focus on nursing education innovation, rural healthcare challenges, and strategic trends in higher education. She has authored blogs addressing nurse practitioner skills, future educational trends, and solutions to nursing shortages in underserved areas. Dercher is actively involved in student support, guiding applicants through clinical placement and financial aid processes. Education: MSN Nurse Educator, Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences BSN, Avila University Her work emphasizes bridging educational programs with practical healthcare needs, particularly in rural communities. She advocates for holistic approaches to nursing education that prepare practitioners to address complex healthcare systems and emerging societal challenges.

Rachel KingView profile

Lecturer

• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Nursing Workforce Issues
• Healthcare Roles Development
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Dr Rachel King is a Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Sheffield's School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery. With a PhD, MMedSci, and BSc, she holds Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and maintains an active clinical background as a former primary care advanced nurse practitioner. University of Sheffield, School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery Lecturer in Nursing Room 206A, 362 Mushroom Lane, Sheffield S10 2TS Contact: rachel.king@sheffield.ac.uk | +44 114 222 2626 Dr King's research focuses on emerging healthcare roles, particularly nursing associates and advanced clinical practitioners. Her work examines workforce issues, knowledge mobilization in clinical decision-making, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare roles. She employs diverse qualitative methodologies including ethnography, interviews, and focus groups, with recent work funded by the Cancer Alliance and supported by a Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across nursing workforce issues, advanced practice roles, and clinical decision-making, with numerous publications spanning 2020-2025. Her research shows particular strength in examining nursing associate roles, advanced practitioner well-being, and knowledge mobilization in emergency settings. Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship (2022) Member of Athena Swann committee in ScHARR (2016-2018) Member of academic board for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' combined community and acute care group Scientific committee member for RCN international research conference (2019) As an educator, Dr King teaches research methods, healthcare ethics, and advanced practice, while providing dissertation and PhD supervision. She contributes to module leadership and serves as co-chair of the school's ethics committee, demonstrating significant institutional engagement alongside her research activities.

Shira WinterView profile

Research Fellow

• Population Health
• Nursing Workforce Development
• Health Services Research
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Shira Winter is a Health Services Research and Development Fellow at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine. Her work focuses on population health initiatives and the evolving role of the nursing workforce in value-based care systems. PhD in Nursing (Health Policy Concentration), University of California, San Francisco BSN and MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty, MGH Institute of Health Professions B.A. in Modern Middle Eastern Studies, Yale University Her research explores the implementation of population health strategies and the contributions of nurse practitioners in ambulatory specialty care settings. She has been recognized as a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholar and an AcademyHealth Delivery System Science Fellow. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing Scholar AcademyHealth Delivery System Science Fellow

Karen MaherView profile

Lecturer

• Occupational Health Psychology
• Workplace Wellbeing
• Behavior Change Interventions
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Dr. Karen Maher is a Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer at Aston Business School , part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. Her work focuses on Occupational Health and Work Wellbeing, with a PhD in Work Psychology from Loughborough University (2018), examining employee wellbeing and shift work in the Fire and Rescue Service. Prior to academia, she worked as a Health, Fitness, and Wellbeing practitioner, specializing in exercise referral and weight management. Research Interests: Karen’s research explores healthy workplaces, behavior change interventions to improve worker safety and health, maladaptive coping techniques (e.g., substance use), and adherence to workplace safety policies. Her recent projects include studies on staff wellbeing in pediatric critical care and problematic substance use in midwives. Education: PhD in Work Psychology, Loughborough University (2013–2018) MSc in Health Psychology, Coventry University (2013) BSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Brighton (1998) PG Cert in Academic Practice, Coventry University (2019) Professional Roles: External Examiner at Lincoln University since 2020 Member: British Psychological Society (Chartered), Advance HE (Fellow) Key Contributions: Her work spans behavioral interventions in healthcare, post-pandemic workplace management, and midwifery wellbeing. Recent publications include edited books on midwifery challenges and feasibility studies on staff wellness programs in pediatric care.

Ragan N. JohnsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sexual Health Promotion
• Health Disparities
• Nursing Education
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Ragan N. Johnson, DNP, MSN, APRN-BC, is an Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON), where she has served since July 1, 2017. Her roles include supporting DUSON's VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in Graduate Education Program, developing veteran-centric curricula for the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Master’s program, and collaborating on a VA residency program for newly certified NPs. She belongs to Division 2, Healthcare in Adult Populations. Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice (Public Health Nursing emphasis), University of Tennessee Health Science Center MSN (Family Nurse Practitioner), University of Tennessee Health Science Center BSN, Tennessee State University Research Interests: Dr. Johnson focuses on sexual health promotion for youth/young adults, health disparities, and HIV prevention. Her work includes community-partnered interventions, such as salon-based PrEP education for Black women, and addressing racial discrimination in healthcare. She founded the nonprofit Imagine Me to advance sexual health education for marginalized populations. Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize HIV prevention strategies like PrEP, weight bias reduction in reproductive care, adaptive leadership frameworks, and community-engaged interventions leveraging social networks (e.g., beauty salons) to improve health equity for Black women in the U.S. South.

Paulomi BhattView profile

Assistant Professor

• Midwifery
• Birth Equity
• Reproductive Justice
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Mimi (Paulomi) Bhatt, PhD, MPH, CNM, is an Assistant Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. She is a certified nurse-midwife, researcher, educator, and theorist whose work centers on birth equity, reproductive justice, and the integration of midwifery care in public health systems. She actively provides clinical care within NYC Health + Hospitals and contributes to national and global maternal health policy. PhD in Nursing Theory, NYU Meyers College of Nursing MSN, Frontier Nursing University MPH in Global Health Leadership, NYU Global Institute of Public Health BSN, NYU Steinhardt School of Education BA in Comparative Literature and English Education, NYU College of Arts & Science Dr. Bhatt’s research is grounded in critical feminist theory and qualitative methodologies. Her work investigates how midwifery models can advance health equity, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and other minoritized communities. She explores themes such as autonomy in childbirth, respectful maternity care, perinatal mental health, and systemic barriers faced by midwives of color. Her scholarship emphasizes anti-oppression frameworks and community-based participatory research. Her recent publications analyze experiential outcomes in maternity care, revealing that midwife-led care—especially in community settings—leads to higher autonomy, respect, and lower mistreatment. She has also published on the experiences of sexual and gender-diverse parents, cervical cancer screening in the Dominican Republic, and midwifery integration in India. Her work consistently highlights structural inequities and advocates for transformative change in maternal health systems. Scientific awards and honors include: NYU University-wide Dissertation Award – Allied Health & Social Services (2020) Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Award (multiple years) Johnson & Johnson Minority Faculty Nurse Scholar Award (multiple years) Herman Biggs Health Policy Fellow Women’s Leadership Initiative at NYU Dr. Bhatt mentors future nurse-midwives and contributes to policy through service on the NYC Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee and the International Confederation of Midwives’ Americas Regional Committee. She received postdoctoral training at the Birth Place Lab, University of British Columbia, and as a Provost Postdoctoral Fellow at NYU. Her clinical and academic work is deeply informed by her identity as a first-generation immigrant and her mother’s legacy as a nurse-midwife in India. She is affiliated with the Birth Place Lab and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams focused on respectful maternity care, midwifery practice climate, and global maternal health capacity building.

Allison P SquiresView profile

Professor

• Global Health
• Immigrant and Refugee Health
• Health Services Research
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Allison P Squires is a Professor at the Rory Meyers College of Nursing at New York University (NYU), where she also serves as the Director of the Global Consortium of Nursing and Midwifery Studies (GCNMS), an 82-country research network. She holds affiliated appointments at the Grossman School of Medicine’s Department of General Internal Medicine, the Center for Latin American Studies, and the Center for Drug Use and HIV Research. She is actively accepting PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. PhD in Nursing – Yale University MSN – Duquesne University BSN – University of Pennsylvania Post-Doctoral Fellowship – University of Pennsylvania Her research focuses on global health , immigrant and refugee health , and health services and workforce research , with particular attention to language access, health equity, and pandemic response. She is an expert in implementation science and contextual factors in healthcare delivery. Her recent work examines mental health among nurses during the pandemic, disparities in school-based mental health services, and continuity of care in home health settings. Her publications span global nursing policy , workforce planning , linguistic equity , and cross-cultural research translation . She has served as associate editor of the International Journal of Nursing Studies since 2012 and contributed to major policy initiatives, including the National Academy of Medicine’s 'Future of Nursing 2020–2030' report. Selected honors include: Distinguished Nurse Scholar in Residence, National Academy of Medicine (2019–2020) Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2015) Outstanding Mentor Award, Academy Health (2023) Chair, Nursing Section, New York Academy of Medicine (2018–2022) Squires has advised numerous research projects and policy analyses, particularly with the World Bank and Migration Policy Institute. She has led initiatives on nursing workforce forecasting, mentoring in Sub-Saharan Africa, and language access in school and home health settings. She is a strong advocate for equitable healthcare and interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads the GCNMS, a major international research consortium, and has developed training programs in gerontology for nurse practitioners. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and academic research, with a strong commitment to improving care for vulnerable populations globally.

Jennifer OatesView profile

Academic

• Mental Health and Wellbeing of Health Professionals
• Student Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Mental Health Ethics and Law
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Dr. Jennifer Oates is a Senior Personal Tutor and Lead for Wellbeing in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Surrey, where she also holds the role of Senior Teaching Fellow. Her academic career includes previous roles as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at King's College London (2016–2022), Specialist Adviser for the Care Quality Commission (2012–2021), and Mental Health Act Reviewer. She holds a PhD in Mental Health from City University of London (2016), complemented by degrees from the University of Leeds, including a BA in English Language & Literature (1997) and an MA in Social Research (2002). Her research focuses on mental health and wellbeing among healthcare professionals and students, mental health ethics, and peer support strategies in higher education. She supervises PhD projects exploring Recovery College collaborations and peer support systems. Dr. Oates is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Interprofessional Care and contributes to editorial boards of mental health publications. She also serves as a Specialist Lay Member of Mental Health Act Tribunals. Her recent work examines wellbeing interventions for NHS staff during the pandemic, curriculum impacts on student wellbeing, and workforce sustainability in forensic mental health settings. She advocates for holistic approaches to mental health education and policy, emphasizing co-production between practitioners and service users.

Kenya F SnowdenView profile

Academic

• Nursing Education
• Global Health
• Simulation-Based Learning
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Kenya F Snowden is an Associate Professor of Clinical at the University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS). She currently serves as Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program and Interim Director of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Program. Her work focuses on advancing nursing education through innovative teaching methods, global health initiatives, and addressing health disparities. Dr. Snowden is actively involved in curriculum development and mentorship programs aimed at supporting minority and disadvantaged students in nursing. She leads projects integrating simulation-based learning and telehealth innovations to enhance clinical preparedness and community health outcomes. Her research interests include global health, chronic disease management in underserved populations, lactation support for minority women, and the effective use of simulation in healthcare training. She has collaborated internationally, particularly in Jamaica and Haiti, to strengthen nursing education systems in resource-limited settings. Dr. Snowden is also affiliated with the SONHS' Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.®), leveraging this facility to advance experiential learning and healthcare innovation. Dr. Snowden’s academic contributions include pioneering programs such as the Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students, which has improved graduation rates and NCLEX pass rates among underrepresented nursing students. She has mentored numerous DNP students in community-based projects focused on systemic healthcare improvements. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her leadership roles and impactful publications reflect recognition for her contributions to nursing education and practice.

Kristen Jones-BonofiglioView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Care Ethics
• Mental Health
• Well-being
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Dr. Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio is an Associate Professor and Director of the School of Nursing at Lakehead University. She also serves as Director of the Centre for Health Care Ethics within the Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences. Her work bridges nursing practice with ethical frameworks, focusing on moral distress and compassionate care. Academic Background: PhD in Educational Studies (Cognition & Learning Stream), Lakehead University MPH in Nursing Specialization, Lakehead University BScN, Lakehead University Research Focus: Dr. Jones-Bonofiglio's research addresses ethical decision-making in health care, moral distress, teaching compassion in nursing, substance use in inpatient settings, and digital storytelling. She integrates theory with practical applications, such as patient care planning using computer-aided design. Publication Trends: Recent works include pandemic ethics, rural health care frameworks, nurse practitioner retention, and patient-oriented research. Many publications analyze moral distress in acute and community settings, while others explore digital storytelling and educational innovations. Scientific Contributions: AMS Phoenix Fellow Co-editor of Health Care Ethics through the Lens of Moral Distress (2020) Editorial Board, Global Bioethics Enquiry Leadership & Collaboration: She leads the Centre for Health Care Ethics and contributes to EPID@Work Research Institute. Her affiliations include the Centre for Research on Aging & Health. She supervises student theses and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration.

Marissa AbramView profile

Assistant Professor

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
• Substance Use Disorders and Addiction Nursing
• Harm Reduction
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Marissa Abram is an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing at Duke University, holding this position since 2023. She earned her Ph.D. from Adelphi University in 2017 and maintains active external relationships with the International Nurses Society on Addictions (IntNSA) and Wake County HIV Clinic. Education: Ph.D., Adelphi University, 2017 Dr. Abram's research centers on psychiatric-mental health nursing with critical contributions to substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction frameworks, and innovative simulation-based education. Her work addresses urgent gaps in preparing mental health nurse practitioners for traumatic scenarios like patient suicide, developing nurse-led care models for substance use disorders, and combating stigma in addiction nursing. She demonstrates strong commitment to health equity through research examining racial justice in clinical training and intersecting vulnerabilities like climate impacts on rural substance users. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Simulation methodology for interprofessional trauma-informed training, (2) Structural analysis of nursing's role in the national addiction crisis, and (3) Implementation science for nurse-led models of care. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice, education innovation, and policy advocacy with emphasis on vulnerable populations. Grants: Faculty Scholars Program 2025 Research (Principal Investigator), Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation (2025-2027) Dr. Abram actively mentors through DNP projects (NURSING 975) and teaches advanced courses including NURSING 766 (Assessment and Management of Addictive Disorders). Her external partnerships with IntNSA and Wake County HIV Clinic demonstrate applied commitment to addiction nursing practice and HIV care integration. She contributes to professional discourse through editorial work with major nursing journals while advancing workforce development for behavioral health through interprofessional fellowship models.

Sara J. MarkowitzView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
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Sara J. Markowitz is the Winship Distinguished Research Professor of Economics at Emory University, holding joint appointments in the Department of Economics and the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Rollins School of Public Health. She is also a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Her research focuses on health economics, labor economics, and applied microeconomics, with a particular emphasis on how public policies impact health outcomes, maternal and child health, and healthcare markets. Education: PhD in Economics from the Graduate Center, CUNY (1998); MA in Economics from Hunter College (1998); BA in Economics and English from Rutgers University (1993). Her work examines the effects of Medicaid expansions, nurse practitioner scope of practice laws, and anti-poverty policies like the Earned Income Tax Credit on health outcomes. Recent studies include analyses of maternal morbidity linked to ACA Medicaid expansions and the relationship between scope of practice regulations and patient harm. Awards include the Winship Distinguished Research Professorship (2021–2024) and two Adam Smith Awards for Mental Health Policy Research. She has advised numerous doctoral students, with placements in academia and public health institutions. Her grants include NIH-funded projects on maternal morbidity and healthcare workforce policies. She serves as an editor for the Journal of Health Economics and Review of Economics of the Household , and is active in professional organizations such as the American Society of Health Economists.