جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Public Health
• Mental Health
• Parenting Interventions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karen Crawford is a Research Fellow at the School of Health & Wellbeing , University of Glasgow, and Deputy Director of the Centre for Developmental Adversity and Resilience (CeDAR). She manages the THRIVE trial and has previously worked in knowledge exchange and management consultancy. Education: MA (Hons) in Politics and Social Policy (University of Glasgow, 1997); PGDip in Local Economic Development (University of Glasgow). Research interests focus on parenting interventions, study recruitment & retention, mental health in vulnerable pregnant women, and outcomes for maltreated children in foster care. Her work spans clinical trials, economic evaluations, and process assessments. Recent publications (2025-2019) include trials on Infant Parent Support (IPS), BeST? Services, THRIVE, and foster care interventions, with keywords spanning Public Health , Clinical Trials , and Child Welfare . Grants include funding from the Department of Health and Social Care, What Works for Children's Social Care, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), and Chief Scientist Office for trials on foster care interventions, parenting programs, and psychosocial support.

• Neuroimmunology
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Biomarkers in Neurological Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Masoud Majed is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at the University of Southern California , with expertise in neuroimmunology and autoimmune neurological disorders. His clinical and research focus centers on neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, multiple sclerosis, and the diagnostic utility of cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers. Email: mmajed@usc.edu Research Interests Majed's work explores: Neuroimmunological mechanisms in demyelinating diseases Role of MOG and AQP4 antibodies in diagnosis and prognosis Complement-mediated pathologies in neuroimmunological conditions Paraneoplastic syndromes linking cancer and neurological autoimmunity Global epidemiology of neuroinflammatory disorders Publication Trends His research output demonstrates a consistent focus on neuroimmunology since 2016, with increasing emphasis on: Cell-based assays for antibody detection Predictive modeling of disease progression Polypill interventions in cardiovascular comorbidities Interplay between autoimmune disorders and oncological conditions Standardization of neuroimmunological diagnostic criteria CSF biomarker validation across diverse populations

• HIV/AIDS
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Quarraisha Abdool Karim, PhD, is a Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and holds a joint appointment in Public Health at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is the Associate Scientific Director of CAPRISA and a visiting scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Visiting Lecturer at Harvard University. Her research focuses on HIV/AIDS epidemiology, particularly in South African adolescent populations, and includes landmark studies like the CAPRISA 004 tenofovir gel trial (2010), recognized as a Top 10 scientific breakthrough by Science . Education: BS, University of Durban-Westville (1981) MS, Columbia University (1988) Research Interests: Reducing HIV transmission in young women Antiretroviral therapy implementation in resource-limited settings Global health capacity building through programs like the Columbia University Southern African Fogarty AITRP Awards: John Dirks-Canada Gairdner Award in Global Health L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Laureate for Africa and the Middle East Order of Mapungubwe (Bronze) Leadership Roles: Chair, South African National AIDS Council Prevention Technical Task Team Member, UNAIDS Scientific Expert Panel Vice-President, African Academy of Sciences Key Projects: CAPRISA 007 RHIVA trial addressing HIV prevention in rural KwaZulu-Natal WHO Solidarity Trial evaluating antiviral drugs for COVID-19

Laura Winterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Justice
• Education
• Counselling Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Winter is a Reader in Education and Counselling Psychology at the Manchester Institute of Education, University of Manchester. She holds roles as School Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and previously served as Associate Director for EDI and Programme Director for the Doctorate in Counselling Psychology. Her research focuses on social justice, education, and wellbeing, with particular attention to welfare policy impacts on schools and marginalized communities. She is a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, and leads initiatives like the BPS Division's Social Justice Networking Group. Her research interests include the intersections of social justice and psychological practice, political influences on therapy, and the role of psychologists in advocating for systemic change. Notable works include editing the SAGE Handbook of Counselling and Psychotherapy and co-authoring the Handbook for Social Justice in Psychological Therapies . Recent studies address adolescent mental health, austerity's effects on schools, and policy advocacy in psychological training programs. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Professional Roles: BPS Training Committee Deputy Chair, BPS Division Leadership Key Projects: Co-produced research on adolescent well-being, policy analysis of welfare reforms Her teaching emphasizes social justice in counselling psychology, with modules on oppression, discrimination, and reflective practice. She supervises doctoral research on inequality and education, fostering a generation of socially conscious psychologists.

Kristin M. Hawleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Youth Mental Health
• Evidence-Based Interventions
• Mental Health Services Implementation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kristin M. Hawley is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri and Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Youth Mental Health. She holds affiliations with the Missouri Prevention Science Institute and co-developed the Family Access Center of Excellence. Her work focuses on improving mental health service delivery for youth through implementation science, clinical training, and evidence-based interventions. Education: B.A. from University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A. and Ph.D. from UCLA; postdoctoral training at San Diego State University and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Clinical training includes roles at UCLA’s Semel Institute, Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Services, and multiple child development centers. Research emphasizes access to effective mental health interventions in schools, clinics, and communities. Key areas include implementation barriers, provider engagement, and training systems for clinicians. Her HEART for Youth Lab develops tools to support clinical practice and program evaluation. Teaching focuses on evidence-based treatments for children/adolescents and clinical supervision. Active in professional training through practicum supervision and consultation. Lab activities center on translating research into practical solutions for youth mental health via the HEART for Youth Lab located in 317 Psychology Building.

Jan-David Liebeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Implementation Science
• Digital Health
• Human-Centered Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jan-David Liebe is a Professor of Digital Society at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, leading the Digital Health Management field. He holds a PhD in Business Informatics from the University of Osnabrück (2013–2018). His research focuses on implementation science in healthcare, human-centered design, and AI-driven healthcare innovations. He is a co-founder of innnow GmbH and an associated researcher at UMIT’s Institute for Medical Informatics. Key roles include heading the GMDS AG mwmKIS and contributing to national IT reports in healthcare. Research Interests: His work spans digital transformation in healthcare, evaluating healthcare IT maturity models, and fostering innovation through design thinking. Notable projects include benchmarking health IT systems and developing frameworks for AI-supported diagnostics. Professional Roles: Prof. Liebe serves as the Study Director for the Health Management MA program and Entrepreneurship Officer at the WiSo faculty. He actively contributes to research networks like the German Society for Medical Informatics and advises on healthcare IT strategies. Grants & Projects: Leads projects on cloud readiness of hospitals, VR-based medical training, and AI in echocardiography. His work is published in over 50 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing practical applications of digital tools in healthcare workflows and policy. Affiliations: Member of the Research Commission and Study Committee at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. Collaborates with institutions like the Medical School Hamburg and Novia University of Applied Sciences.

Irwin Epsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Practice-Based Research
• Clinical Data-Mining (CDM)
• Social Work Professionalization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Irwin Epstein is a retired Professor and former Helen Rehr Chair in Applied Social Work Research (Health & Mental Health) at Hunter College School of Social Work, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). He held adjunct roles at Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Community Medicine Department and contributed to international programs like the International Enhancement of Leadership. His career spanned 50 years, including 13 years at the University of Michigan and sabbaticals at institutions such as Howard University and the University of Warwick. He specialized in practice-research integration, notably pioneering Clinical Data-Mining (CDM) to bridge clinical practice and academic research. Epstein’s research interests focused on transforming practitioners into researcher-practitioners through CDM, program evaluation, and clinical data systems. He authored/co-authored seminal works on CDM methodology, including books published by Oxford University Press and University of Sydney Press. His work earned accolades like the Miegunyah Distinguished Visiting Professor Award, the first social worker to receive it. He advised doctoral students at CUNY’s Graduate Center and mentored professionals globally through workshops in Australia, Finland, and other countries. His contributions to social work education and research continue to influence practitioner-research integration in healthcare and social services.

• Neonatal Health
• Children's Health
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Parents
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Breidge Boyle is an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast. She specializes in neonatal and children's health, focusing on post-traumatic stress in parents, family-centered care, and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) practices. She actively contributes to research on parental experiences, healthcare systems, and patient/public involvement in neonatal studies. Dr. Boyle is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Neonatal Nursing and has organized events like the Inaugural Regional Maternity and Neonatal Conference (2025). She has received the prestigious Lady Claude Hamilton Prize for Nursing Research (2001). Her research spans qualitative and systematic reviews, addressing topics such as Kangaroo Care practices, healthcare professional perceptions of family-centered care, and risk factors for parental PTSD in NICU settings. She remains open to supervising PhD students in neonatal and children's health.

• Medical Sociology
• Health Disparities
• Prenatal Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Janet Hankin serves as a Professor in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wayne State University, where she maintains an active research program in medical sociology. Her office is located in 2259 Faculty Administration Building, and she can be reached at janet.hankin@wayne.edu or (313) 577-2930. Education: PhD from University of Wisconsin-Madison Research Focus: Dr. Hankin's scholarly work centers on critical intersections of medical sociology and public health, with sustained emphasis on preventing alcohol consumption during pregnancy and addressing systemic health disparities. Her research employs sociological frameworks to examine how social determinants impact maternal health outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations. The landmark 2010 special issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior that she co-edited represents a comprehensive synthesis of medical sociology's evolution over five decades, establishing foundational knowledge for contemporary health equity research. Publication Trends: Her recent scholarly output demonstrates dual trajectories: theoretical contributions through historical analysis of medical sociology (2010) and applied research on prenatal alcohol screening implementation (2012). The Alabama-based study examining alcohol detection in prenatal care settings for low-income women exemplifies her commitment to translating sociological insights into clinical practice improvements within resource-constrained environments. Recognition: Citation index of 383 (2009-present) Academic Service: Professor Hankin teaches MGG7640 - Principles of Genetic Counseling in Fall terms (2023-2024), demonstrating engagement with health professional education. No information regarding grant funding or student mentorship was provided in available materials.

Christian Waughمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Emotion Regulation
• Stress and Coping
• Resilience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Waugh serves as Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, based in Greene Hall 445 with contact email waughce@wfu.edu. He directs the Emotion and Motivation Lab (eMolab), as evidenced by his active research website https://emolab.psych.wfu.edu , and teaches courses within the Department of Psychology. His research centers on emotion regulation mechanisms, particularly cognitive reappraisal strategies, stress reactivity, and resilience across the lifespan. Key investigations examine how individuals maintain emotional states during stressors, the neural underpinnings of positive emotion's buffering effects, and age-related differences in recovery from adversity. His work integrates psychological, biological, and social perspectives to understand affective processing dynamics, with significant focus on temporal aspects of emotional experience and coping. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in reappraisal implementation phases, affective working memory, and pandemic-related stress adaptation. His methodological approach combines fMRI, physiological monitoring, ecological momentary assessment, and computational modeling to explore how positive emotions facilitate stress resilience. Notable patterns include the temporal anchoring of regulatory strategies and the differential impacts of distraction versus avoidance coping. Scientific awards: No awards were documented in the source material. Regarding academic advising and research funding, the source text provides no specific details about graduate students, grants, or sponsored projects. However, his active laboratory and extensive publication record suggest ongoing mentorship and research support activities typical of senior faculty. Waugh leads the Emotion and Motivation Lab (eMolab), which investigates neural and psychological mechanisms of emotion regulation through multiple experimental paradigms. Current research examines stressor reactivity in aging populations, virtual reality mood induction techniques, and computational models of resilience, with strong emphasis on translating findings to real-world coping applications.

Sarbinaz Bekmuratovaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Trafficking
• Occupational Therapy
• Public Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sarbinaz Bekmuratova, Ph.D., MS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Creighton University's School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. Her work focuses on human trafficking survivor care, public health equity, and healthcare provider education. She has conducted extensive research in Kyrgyzstan and the U.S., emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to address structural violence and improve survivor well-being. Her research explores trafficking survivor experiences, healthcare professional preparedness, and community reintegration strategies. Key areas include the intersection of human rights and public health, with a focus on marginalized populations such as racial/ethnic minorities and individuals with disabilities. Dr. Bekmuratova's publications highlight innovative educational interventions for occupational and physical therapists, policy analysis for anti-trafficking efforts, and qualitative studies on clinical outcomes. Her work bridges global health challenges with local community needs, advocating for culturally competent and trauma-informed practices. Though no specific grants or lab affiliations are listed, her scholarship reflects a commitment to translational research that directly impacts clinical practice and policy development.

• Gerontology
• Dementia Care
• Community-Based Services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keith Anderson is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Work at the University of Mississippi, holding dual appointments in the School of Applied Sciences and the Department of Public Health. His work focuses on aging, caregiver support, and innovative community-based services for older adults. He earned a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Dickinson College (1987), an M.S.W. from Virginia Commonwealth University (2000), and a Ph.D. in Gerontology from the University of Kentucky (2007). His research emphasizes technology-enhanced interventions, green care farms, and dementia care, with a strong focus on improving quality of life through nature-based and virtual programs. Key research interests include Alzheimer’s disease, caregiver burden reduction, and the implementation of evidence-based practices in adult day services. He has pioneered initiatives such as the Adult Day Services Plus program and the Virtual Care Farm concept, aiming to combat social isolation and enhance cognitive health. His work has been recognized through fellowships from the Hartford Foundation and the Gerontological Society of America. Dr. Anderson’s contributions extend to editorial roles at journals like The Gerontologist and Journal of Applied Gerontology. His recent studies explore the efficacy of nature-focused livestreams, 3D-printed reminiscence tools, and interventions for older adults with autism. He advocates for standardized outcome measures in adult day services and integrates community advisory boards into research design to ensure practical applicability. His awards include the Hartford Doctoral Fellowship and Hartford Faculty Scholarship, reflecting his commitment to advancing gerontological education and practice. Current projects investigate technology’s role in aging, including virtual care farms and AI-driven caregiver support systems.

Lenka Benovaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Public Health
• Maternal Health
• Health-seeking Behavior
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lenka Benova is a Researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp , where she serves as Unit Head in Reproductive and Maternal Health. She is a quantitative population health scientist with interdisciplinary training in management, economics, Middle East studies, demography, and epidemiology . Her career includes project coordination with Médecins Sans Frontières in Nigeria, West Bank, and South Sudan, as well as leading health pillar design in Egypt's conditional cash transfer program (2008-2010). Education: MA in Middle East studies (American University in Cairo) MSc in Demography and Health (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) PhD in Population Health (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) Her research focuses on health-seeking behavior in low- and middle-income countries, particularly reproductive/maternal health , with methodological interests in innovative data capture, self-reported indicator validity, and geospatial modeling . Her recent work examines maternal healthcare provision discontinuities in urban Sub-Saharan Africa through system dynamics and geospatial approaches. She teaches on Masters course modules and supervises PhD students , contributing to projects like: modeling maternal care accessibility in Guinea, analyzing fertility transitions in DR Congo, and evaluating hospital data utility for community epidemiology. Her research appears in journals such as Bioinformatics , BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth , and Scientific Reports , focusing on public health, maternal care, and health equity.

Adebola A. Adedimejiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Social and Structural Determinants of Health
• HIV Prevention
• HIV-Stigma
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adebola A. Adedimeji is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Population Health at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She holds advanced degrees including an M.B.A., M.P.H., M.S., and Ph.D. Her research focuses on social and structural determinants of health, HIV prevention, stigma reduction, cancer education, and community-based interventions for marginalized populations. She is affiliated with the Health Behavior Research & Implementation Science division. Her work emphasizes implementation science and real-world evidence, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Key research themes include LGBTQ+ health, transgender HIV service access, substance use impacts on HIV care, and climate change linkages to sexual health. Publications span HIV stigma reduction interventions, pediatric HIV treatment strategies, cervical cancer screening barriers, and global health capacity-building initiatives. Notable collaborations include the Einstein-Rwanda program and studies in Nigeria and Uganda. She advocates for health equity and policy reforms addressing intersecting stigmas.

• Competency-Based Medical Education
• Medical Education Research
• Entrustable Professional Activities
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Ronald Taylor is an Associate Professor in the Division of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, Queen's University, Canada. He holds a cross-appointment at the Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME) and currently serves as the core residency program director, leading institutional implementation of competency-based medical education (CBME) and contributing to national medical education frameworks through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His academic credentials include: Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE), University of Illinois Chicago, 2016 Doctor of Medicine (MD), Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 2003 Dr. Taylor's research centers on Competency-Based Medical Education with specialized focus on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for assessment validity and curriculum reform. His work addresses critical challenges in workplace-based assessment systems, learner entrustment decisions, and transition to CBME frameworks. He has co-developed national EPA standards for Canadian undergraduate medical education and led Internal Medicine residency EPA development at the Royal College. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals consistent emphasis on practical EPA implementation strategies, validity theory in assessment design, and systems-level change management during CBME transition. His scholarship bridges educational theory with clinical training needs, prioritizing robust assessment systems that ensure patient safety while supporting trainee development across diverse medical specialties. As core residency program director, Dr. Taylor oversees Internal Medicine training at Queen's University and provides academic mentorship to residents. His national leadership roles—particularly in developing Canadian EPA frameworks—have shaped competency-based assessment standards across medical specialties nationwide, though specific student names are not publicly documented. Dr. Taylor collaborates extensively through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Queen's Translational Institute of Medicine. His current initiatives focus on institutional CBME implementation requiring multi-departmental coordination, faculty development, and evaluation of new assessment systems to advance medical education quality and responsiveness to evolving healthcare demands.