جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anna Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medical Law
• Gender Studies
• Reproductive Rights
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Dr. Anna Nelson is a socio-legal researcher at the University of Manchester, specializing in issues of consent, choice, and care in childbirth. Her work bridges healthcare law, gender studies, and ethics, with particular focus on reproductive technologies and maternity care. She has teaching experience in criminal law and health law & ethics, and has supervised LLM dissertations. Her research explores gendered experiences in healthcare systems, examining how medical authority shapes patient autonomy during childbirth. Current projects investigate digital harms in FemTech surveillance and ethical frameworks for emerging reproductive technologies like ectogestation. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on medical jurisprudence, with recent work examining legal definitions of health, barriers to person-centered care, and GDPR implications for gender-specific technologies. Her scholarship combines empirical analysis with normative frameworks to address power imbalances in healthcare settings. She received the prestigious President's Doctoral Scholar Award in 2019. Current research projects include ConnecteDNA and gendered digital harms associated with FemTech surveillance.

Mohamed Genedyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Family Business
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohamed Genedy is an Assistant Professor at Jönköping University's Centre for Family Entrepreneurship and Ownership (CeFEO). His research focuses on family business dynamics, entrepreneurship, employee well-being in scaling ventures, and generational succession patterns. He investigates topics such as birth order effects on career choices, ownership structure impacts, and the interplay between family control and business strategies. His work bridges academic rigor with practical insights for family enterprises, emphasizing both the opportunities and challenges faced by these organizations. Key themes include the psychological and organizational factors influencing employee satisfaction during rapid growth phases, as well as the unique governance challenges in family-owned firms. Dr. Genedy's publications analyze dark aspects of entrepreneurship and explore gender perspectives in family succession, contributing to a more nuanced understanding of family firm operations. His research often employs mixed-methods approaches to dissect complex phenomena like investor innovation support mechanisms and the dual-edged sword of unanticipated business growth. Affiliations: CeFEO Members, Jönköping International Business School Key Research Areas: Family Enterprise Succession, Scale-up Challenges, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Generational Dynamics Contact: Room B7019 | +46 36-10 1682

• Craniofacial Development
• Cleft Palate
• Functional Genomics
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Jill Dixon is a Senior Lecturer in Basic Dental Sciences at the Division of Dentistry, University of Manchester. Her research focuses on craniofacial development, particularly the genetic mechanisms underlying cleft palate. She has held academic positions since 2000, progressing from post-doctoral roles to her current senior lecturer role since August 2011. Her work integrates functional genomics, developmental biology, and mouse models to study congenital anomalies. Current lab members include post-doctoral researchers and PhD students like Rose Richardson and Robert Sullivan. Research interests include the roles of genes like p63, IRF6, and Tcof1 in facial development. Key research themes include understanding molecular pathways in cleft palate formation and their connection to syndromes like Treacher Collins. Her studies contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3). Funding sources include the Medical Research Council and Wellcome Trust. Notable publications highlight advances in ribosomal RNA transcription, exome sequencing for cleft palate genes, and p63's role in palatal development. Her work aims to inform clinical management and future treatments for facial birth defects.

• Disability Health Disparities
• Maternal and Child Health
• Health Services Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karen Mara Clements serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at UMass Chan Medical School's School of Medicine. Her academic appointments extend across multiple institutional units including the T.H. Chan School of Medicine's Biostatistics and Health Services Research division and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences where she contributes to both the Masters in Clinical Investigation and Population Health Sciences programs. BA in Psychology from Wesleyan University MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics from Boston University School of Public Health ScD in Epidemiology from Harvard University School of Public Health Dr. Clements' research focuses on critical intersections of disability health, maternal/child outcomes, and healthcare policy. Her work systematically examines disparities in healthcare access and quality for vulnerable populations, particularly women with disabilities and Medicaid beneficiaries. Through rigorous analysis of large claims datasets, she investigates pregnancy outcomes, chronic disease management barriers, and policy impacts on marginalized communities. Her scholarship consistently bridges epidemiological methods with actionable health services research to inform equitable care delivery. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research trajectories in disability health disparities (32% of works), maternal/child health (28%), and Medicaid policy evaluation (24%). Her methodological approach combines retrospective cohort analyses, systematic reviews, and implementation science frameworks, frequently utilizing Medicaid claims data across multiple states. Notable thematic clusters include hepatitis C treatment access barriers, opioid policy impacts, and perinatal care disparities for women with disabilities. Extensive collaboration with Medicaid policy researchers including Paul Jeffrey and Margaret Mitra Leadership in multi-state health services research initiatives Active involvement in Zero Suicide implementation studies Dr. Clements maintains active research grants focused on healthcare equity for disabled populations and chronic disease management in public insurance programs. Her work demonstrates consistent funding support through state Medicaid agencies and federal health services research mechanisms. Current projects examine implementation challenges of national suicide prevention initiatives within integrated health systems and evaluate community-based interventions for medication adherence among substance use disorder patients.

• Social Epidemiology
• Health Inequalities
• Social Determinants of Health
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Dr. Firew Bobo is a Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Health Sciences , Faculty of Medicine and Health , University of Sydney. His work focuses on social epidemiology and health equity , particularly for populations with disabilities in Ethiopia. Firew's research examines social determinants of health , health inequalities , and NDIS utilization , with a focus on resource-limited settings and policy translation . He previously served as a health financing analyst for the Fenot project at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His 15 most recent articles (2025–2018) analyze global health challenges across pediatric nutrition , maternal care accessibility , vaccine equity , and health system efficiency . Key trends include cost-effectiveness modeling , demographic survey analysis , and health financing strategies in low-income contexts. International Epidemiological Association (IEA) International Health Economics Association (IHEA) Health Systems Global (HSG) Public Health Australia Association (PHAA) Ethiopian Public Health Association (EPHA)

Lisa Kane Lowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Childbirth Care
• Perineal and Pelvic Floor Health
• Global Health (Honduras/Latin America)
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Lisa Kane Low is a Professor and Carolyn M. Sampselle Collegiate Professor of Nursing at the University of Michigan School of Nursing , with a joint appointment in the Department of Health Behavior and Clinical Sciences. She also serves as Senior Associate Dean for Professional Graduate Studies and Professional Relations. Her roles include clinical practice as a certified nurse midwife at the University of Michigan Health System and leadership in global health initiatives. Education: PhD in Nursing (2001) and Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies from the University of Michigan, MS in Midwifery (1987) from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and BSN (1984) from the University of Michigan. Research Interests: Focus on optimizing childbirth practices, preventing perineal trauma, and advancing evidence-based maternity care. Her work includes global health projects in Honduras to improve Safe Motherhood policies and clinical trials on labor management and postpartum recovery. Grants & Programs: Lead or co-investigator in NIH-funded studies such as the SCOR Sex and Gender Factors Affecting Women’s Pelvic Floor Health, the GLADIOLUS RCT for urinary incontinence, and the DiMEND project defining normal delivery parameters. Teaching: Courses include Care of Childbearing Women , International Women’s Health , and Perspectives in Women’s Health . Engages ~400 undergraduates annually through non-traditional service learning programs. Awards: Honored with Fellowships in the American Academy of Nursing and American College of Nurse Midwives, plus awards for teaching, research, and undergraduate education. Service: Immediate Past President of the American College of Nurse Midwives, editorial board member for International Journal of Childbirth , and active in global midwifery advocacy.

• Cancer Biology
• Environmental Science
• Reproductive Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Diana West is a Postdoctoral Researcher in cancer biology at Ave Maria University (AMU), holding a Ph.D. in chemistry. Her academic focus extends to interdisciplinary research on the societal and environmental impacts of hormonal birth control, a topic she presented on at AMU in 2016. Her work examines endocrine disruptors like synthetic estrogen (EE2) in water systems, links between hormonal contraceptives and cancer risks (categorized as Group 1 carcinogens by WHO/IARC), and behavioral effects on women's mate preferences. She advocates for natural family planning methods as safer alternatives. Research interests include environmental toxicology, reproductive health policy, and the interplay between hormonal interventions and ecological/human biology. She critiques societal fears driving contraceptive use, emphasizing Church teachings on human life and relationships as part of her holistic approach. No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the text, though her research integrates chemistry, public health, and environmental science domains. She is affiliated with AMU’s Academic Affairs division and has engaged the university community through public lectures.

Megan L. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Adolescent Health
• Substance Abuse Prevention
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Megan L. Smith, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the School of Public and Population Health at Boise State University. She holds a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from West Virginia University (2015), a teaching degree from California State University Chico (2008), and a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz (2006). Her research focuses on contextual factors influencing youth health outcomes, including substance use, mental health, and sexual risk behaviors, with a particular emphasis on school environments and community-level interventions. Dr. Smith previously served as Director of Child & Adolescent Health initiatives at WVU’s Prevention Research Center and currently contributes to SAMSHA/WVDE’s Project AWARE, promoting school-based mental health. She is a core member of the Planet Youth initiative, advocating community-driven prevention strategies. Her work emphasizes equity and health advocacy, particularly in rural and marginalized populations. Her research interests span public health policy, youth resilience, and culturally adapted interventions. Recent work explores disparities in electric vehicle adoption, faith-based mental health programs, and the Icelandic Prevention Model’s rural implementation. She also investigates adolescent caffeine use impacts and parental engagement in education. Dr. Smith’s scholarly contributions include studies on healthcare access, antenatal education, and global health diagnostics. She actively collaborates on projects addressing diaper insecurity, gender-diverse youth support, and heat resilience strategies. Her work bridges academic research with actionable public health solutions.

Gerrit Großmannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• numerical methods
• stochastic processes
• complex networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gerrit Großmann is a researcher and educator at the Universität des Saarlandes, focusing on numerical methods for stochastic dynamical processes on complex networks. His work bridges computational epidemiology, network science, and machine learning, with applications to epidemics, drug discovery, and AI-driven scientific discovery. He has developed tools like the Network Epidemic Playground and contributed to open-source platforms such as TeachOpenCADD. Education includes a PhD in Stochastic Spreading on Complex Networks, a Master's in Lumping the Approximate Master Equation, and a Bachelor's in Markov Model Likelihoods. His research emphasizes the limitations of traditional ODE models in epidemiology and advocates for more nuanced stochastic approaches. Teaching spans advanced topics in diffusion modeling, AI for drug design, and complex network dynamics. Current interests include LLM4Science, exploring how large language models can transform scientific reasoning and collaboration. Key contributions include analyzing the role of network structure in epidemic spread, developing efficient simulation techniques, and critiquing predictive modeling practices in public health. His tools and frameworks are widely used in academic and applied research settings.

Amy Koerberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Communication
• Science Communication
• Rhetoric
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amy Koerber is a Professor of Communication Studies and Associate Dean for Administration & Finance at Texas Tech University’s College of Media and Communication. She holds a PhD in Rhetoric and Scientific Communication (University of Minnesota, 2002), MA in English (University of South Dakota, 1996), and BS in Linguistics (Georgetown University, 1990). Her research focuses on health and science communication, particularly examining marginalized knowledge producers and ethical issues in scholarly publishing. Key areas include predatory publishing, feminist rhetorical criticism, medical rhetoric, and gender/diversity/inclusion issues. She has authored/co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and multiple books, including *The Predatory Paradox* (2023), *From Hysteria to Hormones* (2018), and *Breast or Bottle* (2013). Dr. Koerber’s work has been recognized with awards such as the TTU President’s Faculty Book Award and the NCTE Award for Best Book in Scientific Communication. She has served as PI on an NSF grant studying predatory publishing and has advised doctoral students like Erin Trauth, who won the 2016 Best Dissertation Award in Scientific and Technical Communication. Her recent articles address topics like open science during the pandemic, global #MeToo media framing, and leadership communication in STEM. She teaches courses in health communication and serves as a leader in curriculum development, including Texas Tech’s STEM Leadership Communication graduate certificate program.

Sunil Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sunil Kumar is an Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, St. John's University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.P.H. from St. John's University. His research focuses on diabetes, obesity, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), particularly investigating the role of lipocalin-type prostaglandin D2 synthase (L-PGDS) in metabolic pathways. His lab uses mouse models and in vitro systems to study L-PGDS's influence on NAFLD progression and potential therapeutic targets. Education: M.P.H. from St. John's University (2009) Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from St. John's University (2014) Research interests include lipid metabolism, PGD2 signaling pathways, and translational therapies for metabolic disorders. His work bridges basic research with clinical applications, collaborating with institutions like NYU Langone and Columbia University. Key findings include demonstrating that L-PGDS knockout mice develop NAFLD independently of diet, highlighting new therapeutic avenues. Current projects explore DP1/DP2 receptor modulators as NAFLD treatments. Advising: Supervises graduate students in metabolic disease research. Collaborates on grants investigating NAFLD pathogenesis and pharmacological interventions. His lab focuses on hepatic lipid regulation and drug delivery systems. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group at St. John's University collaborating with NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island on NAFLD and diabetes research.

Kristin Hayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Gender Studies
• Medical History
• Reproductive Health
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Kristin Hay is a Lecturer in Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on the intersections of gender, medicine, and oral history, particularly regarding reproductive health and rights activism in Scotland. She holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow titled 'An oral history of birth control practices in Scotland, c. 1965-1980.' Her work examines topics such as contraceptive access, medical professional attitudes, and the historical construction of adulthood through a gendered lens. She has contributed to exhibitions like the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s 'Admitting Women' and appeared on BBC Radio Scotland’s 'Time Travels.' Education: PhD in Economic and Social History (University of Glasgow), Wellcome Trust-funded doctoral and masters studentships Hay teaches courses on British social history, addiction, and oral history methodologies. She currently holds grants from the Learning and Teaching Development Fund and the Wellcome Trust. Her awards include the Neil Rafeek Oral History Prize (2017) and recognition as a nominee for the Best College Teacher Award (2024). Her research groups include Economic & Social History at Glasgow, and she collaborates with organizations such as Waverley Care on public health projects. Hay is open to supervising PhD students in histories of medicine, gender, and oral history.

• Perinatal Medicine
• Fetal Development
• Pharmacology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Haruo Usuda is a Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. His work focuses on fetal development, antenatal steroids, and preterm birth interventions using ovine models. He has contributed to studies on inflammation modulation, artificial placenta technology, and genetic factors influencing steroid therapy responses. Research Interests: Perinatal medicine and fetal lung maturation Intrauterine inflammation and its effects on fetal health Pharmacology of antenatal steroids and their efficacy Development of artificial placenta systems for preterm viability Genetic polymorphisms influencing steroid therapy outcomes Key Projects: National Institutes of Health-funded study on preterm lung and brain responses to mechanical ventilation and corticosteroids NHMRC-funded research on EVE Therapy (Artificial Placenta) for preterm infants Preclinical evaluation of IL-1R inhibitors for fetal injury prevention Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining pharmacology, genetics, and medical technology to address critical issues in perinatal care.

Liz Nathanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biostatistics
• Obstetrics
• Neonatology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Liz Nathan is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Officer at the University of Western Australia (UWA) Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, based at King Edward Memorial Hospital. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Statistics from Murdoch University (2004) and a Master of Biostatistics from the University of Sydney (2015). Her research focuses on applying advanced statistical methodologies to healthcare projects in obstetrics, neonatology, anaesthetics, and paediatrics, including regression techniques, linear mixed modeling, and decision-analytic methods. Key research interests include biostatistical analysis of clinical trials, neonatal sepsis epidemiology, environmental impacts on reproductive outcomes, and surgical outcomes for conditions like endometriosis. Recent work includes studies on virtual reality interventions for healthcare staff stress, probiotic efficacy in preterm infants, and air pollution effects on fertility. Liz collaborates with clinicians, medical students, and hospital staff across multiple disciplines, providing statistical expertise to guide clinical decisions. She has contributed to over 75 peer-reviewed publications and a major grant-funded project on metabolomics in preterm birth. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

• Stochastic Modelling
• Branching Processes
• Probability Theory
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Sophie Hautphenne is an Associate Professor in Stochastic Modelling at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on branching processes, computational methods, and their applications in population biology and probability theory. She holds a PhD from Université Libre de Bruxelles. Key areas of expertise include extinction probability analysis, birth-and-death processes, and parameter estimation in stochastic systems. Research highlights include the development of the BirDePy Python package for simulating birth-death processes, and contributions to the theoretical understanding of population-size-dependent branching processes. She has led projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), exploring computational approaches for branching processes in population biology. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in evolutionary biology and medical modelling, such as studying chronic myeloid leukemia dynamics through Markovian binary trees. Recent publications emphasize linking microevolutionary and macroevolutionary processes with migration models. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Université Libre de Bruxelles Grants: ARC-funded projects (2020-2024, 2015-2019) Software: BirDePy package for birth-death process simulations