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Brenda L. Boyd, PhD serves as Associate Professor and PhD Program Director in the Radiation Technology department within Loma Linda University's School of Allied Health Professions. Her academic appointment focuses on Medical Radiology education and program leadership. PhD Program Director, School of Allied Health Professions Associate Professor, Radiation Technology Medical Radiology specialization Dr. Boyd's research interests center on radiation protection practices, leadership development in healthcare, and integrating Christian values into professional education. Her work explores how behavioral theories like the Theory of Planned Behavior can predict and improve radiologic technologists' adherence to patient radiation protection protocols. She also investigates leadership principles drawn from unexpected sources like photography, connecting them to Christian educational values. Her four key publications demonstrate her dual focus on technical radiation safety issues and leadership development. The 2022 literature review on fetal imaging safety represents her most recent technical contribution, while her 2015 leadership article shows her interdisciplinary approach to professional development in healthcare education. Dr. Boyd actively participates in university service through multiple committees including the University Faculty Council (serving as Secretary 2016-2019), Academic Service Learning Committee (as Co-chair), and Student Success Committee (as Co-chair). She has led multiple interdisciplinary mission trips to Honduras, Belize, and Haiti through the university since 2012. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Imaging Modalities, Professional Development, Effective Communication/Supervisors, and Learning Activities & Assessment in Radiologic Sciences, with schedules extending through Autumn 2025. She maintains active membership in professional organizations including the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) and served as Secretary/Treasurer for the California Society of Radiologic Technologists (CSRT) from 2020-2022.

• Radiation Technology
• Medical Radiology
• Patient Radiation Protection
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Ashish C. Sinha, MD, PhD, MBA, MS Ed, serves as Professor of Anesthesiology at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, integrating clinical expertise with business and educational leadership through his multidisciplinary credentials. His research centers on high-risk obstetric anesthesia management for complex conditions including cystic fibrosis, Huntington disease, and obesity, while pioneering innovations in anesthesiology technology commercialization and addressing pain management challenges like obstetric post-dural puncture headache. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate clinical focus through case reports on rare obstetric scenarios and editorial leadership in peripartum care education, complemented by contributions to medical technology development frameworks.

• Obstetric Anesthesia
• Medical Innovation
• Pain Management
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Jennifer Feitosa is an Associate Professor at Claremont McKenna College and Director of the METRICS Lab, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in team dynamics. Her work bridges organizational psychology with cross-cultural research, emphasizing measurement validity and practical interventions. Education: B.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida Research Interests: Dr. Feitosa investigates DEI policy implementation, trust in virtual teams, and cultural influences on workplace collaboration. Her studies often integrate qualitative and quantitative methodologies to address organizational challenges. Scientific Contributions: With over 40 publications, her research spans journals like American Psychologist and Journal of Organizational Behavior , covering topics such as measurement equivalence, gender diversity in leadership, and virtual team resilience. She is an active editorial board member, promoting rigorous peer-reviewed research. Labs and Teams: The METRICS Lab (Methodological Examination of Teams Research in Inter-Cultural Settings) serves as the hub for her interdisciplinary research, driving empirical studies on diverse team performance and psychological measurement tools.

• Culture
• Diversity
• Organizational Psychology
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Dr. Michael Ross is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science . His career spans over 35 years of continuous NIH-funded research focused on perinatal physiology and developmental programming of disease. Research interests include: Maternal obesity and fetal programming of metabolic syndrome Amniotic fluid homeostasis mechanisms Hypothalamic neurogenesis and appetite regulation Epigenetic modifications in intrauterine growth restriction Fetal response to maternal nutrient restriction His publication record shows consistent contributions to understanding how prenatal conditions affect lifelong health, particularly in neuroendocrinology , obstetric complications , and nutritional programming of obesity. Articles demonstrate methodological expertise in both human clinical studies and animal models (ovine and rodent systems). As Co-Principal Investigator for multiple NIH grants, he has collaborated with Dr. Mina Desai on studies examining maternal-offspring metabolic transmission , neonatal resuscitation , and placental adaptations . His work has significant implications for obstetric practice and prevention of childhood obesity .

• Maternal Obesity and Offspring Metabolism
• Developmental Programming of Disease
• Amniotic Fluid Regulation
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Meredith Field is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Alfred University’s Division of Social Sciences. Her work bridges medical sociology, rural sociology, and feminist theory to address healthcare equity and access. Previously, she served as an OPEN Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Cincinnati and earned dual PhDs in Rural Sociology and Women’s and Gender Studies from Pennsylvania State University. PhD: Rural Sociology, Pennsylvania State University PhD: Women's and Gender Studies, Pennsylvania State University Graduate Certificate: International Education, School for International Training MSEd: Instructional Specialist, Bucknell University BA: Environmental Studies, Bucknell University Her research focuses on the intersection of healthcare policy, rural communities, and reproductive justice, with a particular emphasis on maternal healthcare access in Pennsylvania and the impact of Ohio abortion regulations on clinical practice. She integrates feminist and rural sociological frameworks to critique systemic inequities. Meredith’s publications highlight ethical dilemmas in reproductive healthcare, policy-driven barriers to medical education, and the sociopolitical dynamics of obstetric care. She has contributed to journals like Medical Education Online and Obstetrics & Gynecology , as well as public engagement through podcasts like Your Health Unlocked with the National Women’s Health Network. OPEN Postdoctoral Fellowship Her teaching portfolio spans foundational and specialized courses, including Sociology of Health, Illness, and Dis/ability; Sociology of Race and Ethnicity; and Special Topics: Race and Reproduction. Prior to academia, she worked extensively in higher education, including international service-learning programs in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic.

• Equity and Access in Healthcare
• Medical Sociology
• Rural Sociology
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Dr. Camilla Dagum is a Gynecology Oncology Fellow in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, joining in August 2023. She completed her medical degree at Stony Brook School of Medicine (2019) and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Montefiore Medical Center (2019-2023). Areas of Expertise: Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Vaginal Cancer, Gestational Trophoblastic Disease, Cervical Dysplasia, Adnexal Masses, Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Open Surgery, Chemotherapy, Colposcopy Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology Languages Spoken: English Patient Ages Seen: Adolescent (13-18 yrs), Adult (18+), Senior (60+)

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Uterine Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
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Dr. Jessica A. Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine. She serves as Director of the Fetal Concerns Introduction Program. Her expertise includes managing high-risk pregnancies complicated by fetal anomalies, prenatal diagnosis, and reproductive genetics. Dr. Smith joined the institution in 2019 after completing a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Michigan. Education: MD: University of Cincinnati Medical School (2010) Residency: Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Cincinnati (2010–2014) Residency: Medical Genetics, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center (2014–2016) Fellowship: Maternal Fetal Medicine, University of Michigan Health System (2016–2019) Research focuses on prenatal diagnosis, fetal ultrasound, genetic testing, and fetal therapy. She actively presents at national/international conferences and publishes in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Smith is committed to medical education, mentoring residents, medical students, and genetic counseling students. She serves on the Annual Program Committee for the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics. Clinical practice includes managing complex pregnancies at Froedtert Hospital’s Maternal Fetal Care Center, the Fetal Concerns Center at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and St. Joseph’s Health Center’s perinatology clinic. Her clinical specialties emphasize fetal anomalies, twin pregnancies, and genetic counseling.

• High Risk Obstetrics
• Fetal Anomalies
• Prenatal Diagnosis
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Jan M. Nick, PhD, FAAN is a Professor and PhD Program Director at the LLU School of Nursing . With advanced certifications in In-patient Obstetrics and Nursing Education , she has conducted extensive research on evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge assessment , global nursing education , and technology-enhanced patient care . Education: PhD in Nursing (Texas Woman's University, 1997), MS in Nursing (University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, 1987), BS in Nursing (Pacific Union College, 1982), AS in Nursing (Pacific Union College, 1978) Her research spans international faculty development , systematic review methodology , and cultural adaptation of nursing tools . Recent publications focus on: Evidence-based practice assessment tools in multiple languages Telemonitoring for heart failure management Bereavement care protocols for perinatal loss Global access to nursing research Notable scientific achievements include: Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing Fellow of the National League for Nursing (NLN) Academy of Nursing Education Fulbright Scholar in Paraguay (2008) HRSA Health Informatics Technology Scholar (2008-2009) As director of the LLUH Center for Evidence Synthesis (JBI Affiliated Group), she leads systematic review training programs and collaborates internationally with nursing groups from Kenya, Uganda, and Nigeria on patient care improvement initiatives.

• Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
• Global Nursing Education
• Health Informatics
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Lauren Sterling serves as the Associate Director at UCSF CFAR (Center for AIDS Research) , affiliated with the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. Her work focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning clinical research, public health, and medical education. Education: BS in Public Health and Microbiology from University of Washington, Seattle (2010) MSc in Epidemiology from University of Washington, Seattle Research Interests: Dr. Sterling specializes in mentoring practices within academic medicine, with a focus on virtual mentorship and diversity initiatives. Her studies explore the intersection of HIV research training programs , pandemic impacts on early-career investigators, and mentorship program evaluation. Additional work addresses maternal health outcomes in obstetrics and gynecology. Publications Trends: Her recent scholarship (2021-2024) emphasizes mentorship frameworks in medical education, HIV research career development , and pandemic-related challenges in mentoring. Earlier work (2014) investigated obstetric outcomes related to maternal BMI. Grants and Leadership: She has managed significant NIH grants (R13AI102630 and P30AI027763) as Managing Director of the UCSF-Gladstone Center for AIDS Research .

• Mentoring
• HIV Research
• Public Health
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Abigail Shatkin-Margolis, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. She specializes in female pelvic floor disorders at the Center for Urogynecology and Women's Pelvic Health, providing comprehensive clinical care for women with conditions including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, genitourinary fistulas, overactive bladder, and bladder pain syndrome. Education: Brown University, Providence, RI - BS in Chemistry (2007) Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA - MD in Medicine (2011) Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA - Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2012) Kaiser Permanente-Northern California, Oakland, CA - Residency, Post-Graduate Years 2-4 in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2015) Tri-Health Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH - Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (2019) Dr. Shatkin-Margolis's research program focuses on improving treatment and surgical outcomes for patients with female pelvic floor disorders, with particular emphasis on pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and bladder dysfunction. Her work investigates healthcare disparities in urogynecological care, innovative surgical techniques, and patient-centered outcomes. She has developed a strong interest in understanding how socioeconomic factors affect treatment outcomes and access to care for women with pelvic floor disorders. Her clinical expertise includes minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and complex reconstructive procedures for pelvic floor disorders. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory of high-impact research in urogynecology, with increasing focus on vulnerable populations such as nursing home residents and the impact of socioeconomic factors on pelvic floor disorder management. Her work spans clinical trials, outcomes research, and innovative approaches to surgical techniques, with a consistent emphasis on patient-centered care and improving quality of life for women with pelvic floor disorders. Scientific Awards: Tufts Medical Center Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program 2012 Leonard Smith Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education 2013 Gold Humanism Honor Society, Elected Member 2013 CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting 1st Place Poster Presentation 2013 Kaiser Permanente Oakland Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program Award for Excellence in Teaching 2013 American Urogynecologic Society Resident Scholars Award Program Winner 2014 UCSF School of Medicine Outstanding Resident Teaching Award 2014 American Urogynecologic Society Award for Excellence 2018 Society of Gynecologic Surgeons Winning Spirit Award 2022 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program Outstanding Surgical Teacher Award Dr. Shatkin-Margolis is deeply committed to medical education, having received multiple teaching awards throughout her career. She actively mentors medical students and residents at UCSF, with a focus on clinical skills development and compassionate patient care. Her educational philosophy emphasizes evidence-based practice and patient-centered decision making. She has not published information about specific research grants, but her extensive publication record suggests significant research activity and likely grant funding. She is an integral member of the Center for Urogynecology and Women's Pelvic Health at UCSF, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team of specialists including urologists, colorectal surgeons, physical therapists, and nurses to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for women with complex pelvic floor disorders.

• Urogynecology
• Female Pelvic Medicine
• Reconstructive Surgery
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Lisa Thompson is a Professor at the University of California San Francisco , focusing on global environmental health and implementation science . Her work addresses household air pollution from cooking fires and plastic waste burning in low-resource countries, with an emphasis on health equity , women’s empowerment , and climate change . She holds a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from UC Berkeley and has received awards such as the Henrik L. Blum Award and CTSI KL2 Career Development Award . Thompson’s research, funded by NIH and the Gates Foundation , includes leading the HAPIN Trial (2017-2022) across four countries and the first NIEHS-funded implementation science study on plastic waste burning (2021-2026). Her work integrates frameworks like Michie’s COM-B model and the Behavior Change Wheel to address behavioral barriers to adopting cleaner technologies. 2023-2028 : R01HL163256 on DNA Methylation and Respiratory Disease 2021-2026 : R01ES032009 on Plastic Waste and Health 2016-2022 : UM1HL134590 on Multi-Country LPG Interventions Her scientific awards include recognition from the NIH, UCSF Global Health Sciences, and Guatemalan Ministry of Health. Thompson’s recent publications analyze health impacts of LPG interventions, exposure contrasts, and biomarker changes, with a focus on maternal-child health and epigenetics .

• Household Air Pollution
• Implementation Science
• Global Environmental Health
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Nicole E. Warren is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing , certified nurse midwife, and Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Her work focuses on reproductive health, respectful maternity care, and eliminating disparities in maternal health through global and community initiatives. Affiliated with: Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity, JHU Institute for Planetary Health Specialties: Global Maternal Health, Social Determinants of Health, Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C), Service-Learning Pedagogy Research Interests center on addressing maternal health disparities in Maryland and Mali, evaluating educational interventions for FGM/C care, and implementing group antenatal care models. Her work bridges public health nursing, clinical midwifery, and policy advocacy. Publication Trends highlight her expertise in global maternal health equity, with recent studies spanning FGM/C management , pandemic-era nursing education , perinatal mental health integration , and obstetric pharmacology . She employs mixed-methods approaches across clinical, educational, and cultural contexts. Scientific Awards include multiple Teaching Excellence Awards , the Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2018), and NIH grant support for pre-doctoral research (2001-2004). Her accolades reflect dual excellence in clinical practice, education, and global health leadership. Teaching & Collaboration : Specialized in service-learning pedagogy, she has partnered with the World Health Organization, CDC, and HHS Office of Women’s Health. Her work emphasizes community-academic partnerships and health equity.

• Reproductive Health
• Respectful Maternity Care
• Maternal Health Disparities
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Vishnu Sundaresh, MD, MSCI is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah. He practices at clinical locations including the South Jordan Health Center and Utah Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, specializing in Endocrinology & Metabolism, Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease, Parathyroid disorders, and Thyroid Disorders. With a patient rating of 4.9/5 based on 355 reviews, he is consistently praised for his knowledge, clarity, and patient-centered approach. Specialties: Endocrinology, Osteoporosis, Thyroid/Parathyroid Disorders Education: MD (Mysore Medical College), MSCI (University of Utah), Fellowships in Endocrinology and Geriatric Medicine Dr. Sundaresh's research focuses on thyroid disorders , metabolic bone diseases , and diabetes management . His systematic reviews and meta-analyses explore comparative effectiveness of therapies for Graves' disease, gestational diabetes, and polycystic ovary syndrome, often addressing clinical outcomes in specialized populations. Recent work highlights unusual presentations of endocrine pathologies like hypoparathyroidism and thyroid cancer metastasis. Key trends in his publications include: Evidence-based endocrine therapy comparisons Calcium metabolism disorders Geriatric endocrinology applications Thyroid cancer and metabolic bone disease Meta-analytical methodology

• Endocrinology & Metabolism
• Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease
• Parathyroid Disorders
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Jeffrey Bolstridge, D.O., is a Pediatric Intensivist affiliated with the Uniformed Services University's School of Medicine and Department of Pediatrics. He is currently stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. Education: Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Johns Hopkins Children's Center (2024) Residency in Pediatrics, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (2018) Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (2015) B.S. in Biochemistry, Lafayette College (2011) Bolstridge's research focuses on ECMO , pediatric trauma , and transfusion medicine . His work includes clinical tools like the BIG score for mortality prediction in trauma and quality improvement in neonatal care. Recent publications highlight his contributions to trauma scoring systems and neonatal care practices. He has no listed awards or students in the provided data.

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
• Pediatric Trauma
• Transfusion Medicine
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Jasmine Kalsi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Her clinical work is affiliated with Texas Children's Pavilion for Women. Education: MD (2015) and Residency (2019) at Baylor College of Medicine; BS (2011) from University of Florida. Her research intersects Molecular Biology , Virology , and Obstetrics/Gynecology , focusing on topics like viral vector interactions and postpartum complications. Recent publications analyze adeno-associated virus coreceptor mechanisms and clinical case studies on cesarean delivery complications. She has not been explicitly associated with scientific awards, grants, or student advisement in the provided text.

• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• Molecular Biology
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