جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ane Cecilie Dæhli Munkمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Molecular Biology
• Virology
• Cervical Cancer Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ane Cecilie Dæhli Munk is a Lecturer at the University of Oslo , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine . Her research focuses on molecular biomarkers , HPV genotypes , and immune responses in cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) regression and cervical cancer progression. PhD in Pathology from the University of Bergen (2012), thesis: "Molecular biomarkers, human papillomavirus-genotypes and clinical factors in regression prediction of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grades 2-3" Current position: Consultant at the Women's Clinic, Stavanger University Hospital Her work identifies predictive markers for spontaneous CIN regression, emphasizing condom use and HPV typing to reduce unnecessary surgeries. Publications span journals like International Journal of Molecular Sciences , PLOS ONE , and Cancers , with key contributions to biomarker development and immune response analysis. Grants include funding from Stavanger University Hospital and a one-year scholarship from Helse Vest . Collaborations involve pathology departments at Stavanger University Hospital and the University of Oslo.

Shanthi Manianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Development Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• Global Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shanthi Manian is an Assistant Professor at Washington State University (WSU), holding dual appointments in the School of Economic Sciences and the Paul G. Allen School for Global Health. She is also an Extended Term Consultant with the Africa Gender Innovation Lab at the World Bank. Her research focuses on global health, gender inequality, and development economics, employing innovative methodologies such as randomized controlled trials (RCTs), lab-in-the-field experiments, and natural experiments. Dr. Manian’s education includes a PhD (2017) and MA (2014) from UC San Diego, and a BSFS from Georgetown University (2006). Her work examines vulnerable populations’ health decisions, gender discrimination in labor markets, and cognitive constraints among the poor. She has conducted fieldwork in Ethiopia, Kenya, the Philippines, Senegal, Uganda, and Mexico, collaborating with national governments, universities, and community organizations. Her research has been funded by USAID, the International Growth Centre (IGC), and the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA). Her recent studies explore topics such as dog vaccination incentives to reduce rabies, health certification in sex markets, and discrimination’s impact on capital access in Ethiopia. She also investigates socioeconomic mobility in China and the effects of conflict on health behaviors in Mexico. Dr. Manian’s interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, public health, and gender studies, with a focus on evidence-based policy solutions for global development challenges.

Patrick Wilsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Psychology
• Health Psychology
• Sexual Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Patrick Wilson is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at UCLA, where he directs the SPHERE Lab (Society, Psychology, and Health Research). He previously served as an Associate Professor at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. Dr. Wilson holds a PhD in community psychology from New York University and completed postdoctoral training at Yale University. His research focuses on psychosocial and structural factors influencing health disparities in marginalized populations, particularly Black communities and LGBTQ+ individuals. Key areas include HIV/AIDS prevention, substance use, sexual health, and the health impacts of incarceration. His work integrates community-based participatory research methods and examines intersectional health challenges such as stigma, systemic discrimination, and cultural barriers to healthcare access. Notable studies include investigating sexual health behaviors among college students, HIV prevention strategies for Black gay men, and evaluating cross-system interventions for justice-involved youth. Supported by NIH and CDC grants, his research emphasizes translating findings into actionable public health policies and community programs. Dr. Wilson's SPHERE Lab develops innovative interventions addressing health inequities, including technology-based monitoring tools and culturally tailored prevention programs. His contributions bridge academic inquiry with real-world impact, aiming to reduce disparities in mental and physical health outcomes across vulnerable populations.

Nic Floresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Public Health
• Sexual Health
• HIV/AIDS Prevention
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nic Flores is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign , affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Department of Latina/Latino Studies . His research intersects public health, gender and sexuality studies, and comparative ethnic studies, focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention and queer of color critique. Education: Ph.D. in Comparative Studies (The Ohio State University, 2019) M.A. in Comparative Studies (The Ohio State University, 2015) B.A. in Anthropology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (DePauw University, 2012) Dr. Flores' research centers on the social and cultural implications of biomedical HIV prevention technologies like PrEP, particularly within minoritized communities. His work integrates ethnography and feminist science studies to explore intersections of race, gender, and affective registers of intimacy. His recent publications analyze PrEP adoption, queer sexual practices, and transdisciplinary mentoring models. These works reflect a commitment to health equity and intersectional frameworks. Dr. Flores co-hosts the podcast Learning on the Job and co-leads the Writing in Depth: An Academic Writing Retreat at Hope Springs Institute, emphasizing collaborative academic practices. Grants: Co-Principal Investigator, Transformative Access Project (Ohio State University, 2020-21)

Peter A. Vanableمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Psychology
• HIV/AIDS Research
• Behavioral Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter A. Vanable is a Professor of Psychology and the Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School at Syracuse University. His research focuses on psychological aspects of health and illness, particularly behavioral aspects of HIV/AIDS and addictive behaviors. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical/Social Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1998), an M.A. from the same institution (1994), and a B.A. from Kenyon College (1990). His research interests include coping strategies among individuals living with HIV, interventions to reduce high-risk sexual behavior, and the prevention/treatment of addictive behaviors. He has published extensively on topics such as condom use behavior among college students, framed health messages for HIV prevention, and medication adherence among PLWH. Dr. Vanable’s work bridges public health, clinical psychology, and behavioral science, with a focus on vulnerable populations such as African American adolescents and individuals living with HIV. He leads the Psychology department and oversees the Graduate School, contributing to academic strategy and student success initiatives.

Catherine A. Sandersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Close Relationships
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Catherine A. Sanderson is a Professor of Psychology at Amherst College, holding the Manwell Family Professorship of Life Sciences (Psychology) since 2016 and the James E. Ostendarp Professorship of Psychology since 2013. Her research focuses on close relationships, health psychology, and the psychology of moral courage. She earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University (1997) and bachelor's degree from Stanford University (1990). Her work addresses topics like intimacy goals, social norms, and bystander intervention, with over 25 journal articles and multiple textbooks. Her research has been funded by NIH and NSF grants. Notable contributions include exploring how perceived social norms influence health behaviors and developing interventions to correct misperceptions (e.g., reducing eating disorders). Her books, such as *Why We Act* and *The Positive Shift*, translate psychological research into practical advice on happiness, aging, and ethical decision-making. She has spoken globally and appeared in media outlets like *The Washington Post* and *CNN*. Research Themes: Bystander Effect, Intimacy in Relationships, Health Messaging, Social Perception Awards: Princeton Review's Best Professors (2012), NIH B/START Award (2000-2001) Public Engagement: TEDx speaker, Psychology Today blogger (*Norms Matter*), and author of accessible trade books. Her recent work emphasizes translating psychological insights into actionable strategies for improving individual and societal well-being through mindset shifts and social interventions.

• Psychiatry
• Mental Health Disparities
• Racial Disparities
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Denese Olivine Shervington, MD is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles, California. Her academic career spans over three decades with a sustained focus on mental health disparities, particularly among African-American communities and other underserved populations across various healthcare settings. Dr. Shervington's research program addresses critical gaps in mental healthcare delivery through multiple lenses: Psychiatric care disparities across racial and ethnic groups Adolescent mental health and gender norm influences Trauma exposure in urban environments Substance abuse treatment for African-American populations Women's health issues specific to African-American communities Pandemic and disaster mental health response frameworks Her publication record demonstrates remarkable continuity in addressing health inequities while evolving with contemporary challenges. Early work (1990s) established her expertise in culturally-specific interventions for African-American women's health, while recent publications (2019-2024) examine systemic issues in psychiatric care access, adolescent mental health during crises, and patient-centered approaches in clinical practice. Dr. Shervington frequently collaborates with researchers like Bazargan-Hejazi, Richardson, and Green on studies that bridge clinical practice with population health perspectives. Dr. Shervington maintains an active research agenda with publications spanning from 1993 to the present, including a 2024 contribution to Health Services Research that outlines future directions for the field. Her work consistently centers on marginalized populations while addressing evolving public health challenges in mental healthcare delivery.

Jorge Fontdevilaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health and illness
• Sexualities/sexual health
• HIV/AIDS
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jorge Fontdevila is Professor of Sociology at California State University, Fullerton. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Columbia University with dissertation research on HIV risk behaviors in social contexts of masculinity among heroin-involved heterosexual men in Harlem. His extensive research portfolio includes socio-behavioral studies with vulnerable populations affected by HIV/AIDS, ethnographic research on Mexican gay and bisexual immigrant men, and qualitative studies on stigma-related barriers to HIV biomedical interventions among Latino MSM in Orange County. Education: Ph.D. Sociology, Columbia University (2002) M.A. Cultural Anthropology, University of Chicago (1990) Licenciatura, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (1988) His research explores the intersection of language semiotics and social networks to understand risky decision-making mechanisms, with particular focus on health disparities, sexualities, migration, and network theory. Dr. Fontdevila's work consistently demonstrates how linguistic and symbolic systems mediate health behaviors in marginalized communities. His publications show a consistent focus on HIV/AIDS in vulnerable populations, theoretical examinations of language and social networks, and Latino sexual health. Recent works increasingly incorporate semiotic frameworks and interpretive sociology to examine stigma mechanisms in health contexts. Teaching: Dr. Fontdevila teaches Social Interaction, Sociology of Sexualities, and graduate seminars including Sociology of Medicine/Health, Sexuality and Society, and Advanced Theories of Social Behavior.

Patrick Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Economics
• Behavior Analysis
• Psychopharmacology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patrick Johnson is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at California State University, Chico. He holds a PhD from Utah State University (2012). His research focuses on behavioral economics, psychopharmacology, and addiction, with emphasis on decision-making processes related to substance use and HIV/STI risk behaviors. He examines how pharmacological agents (e.g., stimulants, oxytocin) and contextual factors influence impulsivity, delay discounting, and risk-taking. Key research areas include cocaine/methamphetamine effects on sexual behavior and decision-making, alcohol's impact on condom use, and the role of delay discounting in predicting health outcomes. He has conducted randomized controlled trials evaluating pharmacotherapies for cocaine dependence and developed behavioral economic tasks to assess drug demand (e.g., Blinded-Dose Purchase Task). His work bridges laboratory and real-world applications in substance use treatment populations. Johnson's research integrates behavioral analysis, neuropharmacology, and public health perspectives. He maintains an active research program with over 40 peer-reviewed publications since 2008, exploring topics ranging from ADHD's effects on sexual decision-making to novel drug use patterns. His lab website is here .

Xiushi Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Migration Studies
• HIV/STD Transmission
• Drug Abuse
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Xiushi Yang is a Professor in the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice at Old Dominion University's College of Arts and Letters. His research focuses on migration, drug abuse, HIV/STD transmission, and gender health disparities, with extensive fieldwork in China. He has secured over $4 million in research funding from federal and other sources. Education includes: Ph.D. in Sociology from Brown University (1991) M.A. in Sociology from Brown University (1988) B.S. in Economic Geography from Hangzhou University (1982) Research examines the intersection of migration, gender, and health risks, particularly how temporary migration patterns influence STD/HIV transmission and substance abuse. Recent work analyzes synthetic drug epidemics and the impact of childhood trauma on addiction patterns. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on public health interventions for vulnerable populations, especially female entertainment workers and rural-urban migrants in China. Recent articles explore community-based harm reduction strategies and socioeconomic determinants of drug abuse. Scientific awards include the Burgess Award for Faculty Research Creativity (2007), Phi Beta Kappa (1991), Hewlett Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship, and Rockefeller Foundation Pre-doctoral Fellowship. Research grants include NIH-funded projects on synthetic drug abuse among women, HIV intervention programs, and community-based studies on mobility and substance abuse.

Saara Greeneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Determinants of Health
• HIV/AIDS Research
• Maternal Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Saara Greene is a Professor in the School of Social Work at McMaster University, Canada. Her research focuses on social determinants of health, particularly among HIV-positive mothers and marginalized populations. She investigates intersections of racism, sexism, poverty, and housing instability, advocating for policy reforms to address systemic barriers faced by women living with HIV. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Women’s Studies), University of Manitoba Master of Social Work, University of Manitoba PhD (Social Work), University of Edinburgh Research Interests: Greene’s work emphasizes maternal health, HIV/AIDS policy, and anti-oppressive frameworks. Key projects include the Canadian HIV Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health Cohort Study (CHIWOS) and the WATCH HIV conferences, which use participatory arts-based methods to amplify marginalized voices. Teaching: She instructs courses on social justice, community-based research, and feminist approaches to social work, including SOCWORK 705 (Directed Readings) and SOCWORK 770 (Social Work and Social Justice). Community Engagement: Greene collaborates with organizations like the Feast Centre and Community University Policy Alliance to advance housing policies and combat HIV criminalization. Her work highlights the need for culturally safe healthcare and resilience-building initiatives among Indigenous and racialized communities. Labs/Teams: She leads multidisciplinary teams in studies addressing maternal health in Haiti, youth-led interventions in low-resource settings, and the impacts of cannabis legalization on parenting.

Ayako Miyashita Ochoaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• HIV Criminalization
• Health Disparities
• LGBTQ Health
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ayako Miyashita Ochoa is Adjunct Professor at UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs and Co-Director of the UCLA Hub for Health Intervention, Policy and Practice. Her research addresses HIV/AIDS policy, health disparities, and legal barriers affecting marginalized populations. Focus areas include HIV criminalization reform, LGBTQ+ health equity, and intersectional approaches to healthcare access. Recent work examines pharmacy-based PrEP access, reproductive health policies, and structural determinants of health for Black sexual minority men. Leads the Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center conducting community-engaged research to inform evidence-based policies. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on reducing systemic barriers in healthcare through legal advocacy and policy reform.

Michelle Broaddusمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental Health
• Substance Use Disorders
• HIV Care Continuum
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michelle Broaddus, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She specializes in community-based and public health programs addressing mental health, substance use, and HIV care. Her work emphasizes health equity and vulnerable populations, particularly through initiatives like the Wisconsin Child Psychiatry Consultation Program (WI CPCP) and the Advancing Behavioral Health Initiative (ABHI). As PI of ABHI, she led an 8-year project funding community coalitions across Wisconsin to improve behavioral health systems at a population level. Education: PhD in Social Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder MS in Social Psychology, University of Colorado, Boulder BS in Psychology, Centre College Research Focus: Dr. Broaddus prioritizes scalable interventions to address mental health disparities. Her work spans clinic-based and population-level strategies, including systems navigation for HIV-positive populations leaving prison, telehealth for pediatric mental health (WI CPCP), and leveraging technology (SMS, geosocial apps) for health promotion. She emphasizes community-driven solutions, stating, 'If we give time and resources to passionate community members, there’s no limit to what they can achieve.' Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator of the $multi-million Advancing Behavioral Health Initiative (ABHI) Academic Partner Team Leader for ABHI coalitions WI CPCP collaboration with primary care providers Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Academic Partner Team supporting ABHI’s 10 community coalitions, focusing on data analysis and program evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on mental health equity initiatives.

Francis Barchiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Health Ethics
• Gender-Based Violence
• Women's Health in Sub-Saharan Africa
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francis Barchi is an Associate Professor at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Public Policy and a core member of the Rutgers Global Health Institute. She holds a PhD in Social Welfare from the University of Pennsylvania, an M.B.E. in Bioethics, an MSc in Non-Profit Leadership, and a B.A. from Smith College. Her research focuses on ethical issues in global health, gender-based violence, and women’s health in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Botswana and Kenya. She also emphasizes capacity-building in research ethics education in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Barchi teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on global health, medical ethics, and public policy, including Global Public Health: Planetary Perspectives on Human Health Foundations of Medical Ethics and Health Policy Her recent work explores the intersection of sanitation infrastructure, violence prevention, and health outcomes in informal settlements. She has pioneered programs using community sports to address intimate partner violence and improve women’s emotional health in rural Kenya. Her research also examines ethical challenges in international research collaborations and ethics education curricula for medical students in Guatemala.

Yen-Tyng Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Care Engagement
• Built and Social Environments
• Structural Racism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yen-Tyng Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University. She holds a Ph.D. in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education from Emory University, and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Epidemiology and Public Health from National Taiwan University. Her research focuses on social determinants of health, with an emphasis on structural racism, HIV prevention, and public health interventions targeting under-resourced populations. Dr. Chen employs epidemiological methods and social network analysis to study how structural-level factors (e.g., policy, built environment, stigma) influence healthcare engagement and health behaviors. Her work often involves the N2 Cohort Study in Chicago, examining HIV prevention strategies among Black cisgender sexual minority men and transgender women. She has received multiple NIH awards for her research. Her research interests include health care engagement, built/social environments, structural racism, stigma, social network analysis, and place-based epidemiology. She has published in leading journals such as American Journal of Public Health and Social Science & Medicine . Awards: NIH Research Awards Key Projects: HIV status-neutral care interventions, social-spatial network analyses, and pandemic-related health disparities Her work bridges epidemiology and social policy, aiming to translate findings into actionable public health recommendations. She collaborates on projects addressing systemic barriers to healthcare and substance use among marginalized communities.