جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Skye McGregorمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sexually Transmissible Infections
• Blood Borne Viruses
• Public Health Surveillance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Skye McGregor is an epidemiologist at the Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney), specializing in national surveillance and prevention of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses. She leads Australia's annual STI and blood borne virus surveillance reports, utilizing anonymous population-level data to inform public health strategies and combat transmission through evidence-based interventions. Her research centers on developing novel public health surveillance methodologies and evaluating disease prevention programs, with primary focus on HIV treatment efficacy, HPV vaccination impact, and national syphilis response initiatives. Dr McGregor emphasizes epidemiological analysis of STI trends across diverse populations, particularly addressing disparities in remote communities and among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples where infection rates remained stable during pandemic restrictions. Through the Kirby Institute, she advocates for normalized sexual health discourse to eliminate stigma, promoting condom use, partner communication, and accessible testing. Her public engagement—including UNSW's '10 Minute Genius' series—highlights the critical link between surveillance data and community health outcomes, stressing that untreated STIs cause severe complications yet remain preventable through systematic public health approaches.

Mengfei Guanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Communication
• Risk Communication
• Science Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mengfei Guan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences, University of Oklahoma, where she teaches courses including Survey of Health Communication (COMM 2323) and Issues in Health Communication (COMM 4413) during Spring 2024. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2018 Dr. Guan's research centers on health, risk, and science communication , specializing in message effects, risk perception, and behavior change mechanisms. She investigates how strategic message design influences persuasive outcomes in health contexts, examines audience characteristics affecting risk-reducing behaviors, and addresses communication challenges related to social determinants of health. Her methodological approach frequently employs survey and experimental designs to analyze public responses to health information. Analysis of her 2016-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on pandemic communication (particularly COVID-19), environmental risk messaging, and cancer prevention. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between communication theory and public health practice, with recurring themes of message fatigue, temporal framing effects, and digital health information dissemination through platforms like TikTok. Her research impact is evidenced by significant recognitions: CDC Health Communication Science Digest Feature (January 2022) for her groundbreaking study on COVID-19 message fatigue Editor's Choice designation in Health Education Research (2021) for her TikTok content analysis of official pandemic communications While her faculty profile does not specify current grant funding or student advising details, her publication record indicates active collaboration with researchers across health communication domains. No dedicated laboratory or research team structure is mentioned in available materials.

Thijs Reyniersمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sexual Health
• HIV Research
• PrEP Implementation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thijs Reyniers is a researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp, specializing in sexual health and HIV prevention research with a particular focus on PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) implementation. He holds dual PhDs in Social Health Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Health Sciences from Ghent University, which he obtained in 2015 after completing his Master's degree in Sociology (Major: Sociology of Health) at Ghent University in 2009. His research expertise spans both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with significant contributions to understanding sexual health behaviors, HIV prevention strategies, and healthcare service delivery for key populations including men who have sex with men, transgender individuals, and sex workers. Dr. Reyniers serves as the social science coordinator for the be-prep-ared study and leads multiple research projects examining PrEP implementation across different contexts, including Belgium and Burkina Faso. Sexual Health and HIV Research Group at Institute of Tropical Medicine Be-prep-ared study social science coordinator Principal investigator on multiple NIH/Flemish Government-funded projects Collaborator with international research teams across Europe and Africa His research interests focus on the intersection of social science and public health, particularly examining how social, behavioral, and structural factors influence the implementation and effectiveness of HIV prevention strategies. Dr. Reyniers' work emphasizes mixed-methods approaches to understand both the quantitative outcomes and qualitative experiences of PrEP users and healthcare providers. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong trend toward implementation science research examining real-world PrEP delivery systems, with particular attention to user experiences, healthcare service preferences, and barriers to access among diverse populations. His work bridges clinical HIV prevention with social science perspectives to develop more responsive and effective sexual health services. Dr. Reyniers has secured multiple competitive research grants from the Research Fund - Flanders and Flemish Government agencies, supporting his work on PrEP implementation in Belgium and internationally. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations with clinicians, epidemiologists, and community organizations to ensure research relevance and applicability. He has supervised research assistants and contributed to mentoring early-career researchers through his involvement in multiple PhD projects. His work has been recognized through publication in high-impact journals including The Lancet HIV and AIDS and Behavior, and has been featured in multiple news outlets and social media platforms.

• Educational Administration
• School Management
• Educational Policies
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Elisabete Maria Soares Ferreira is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Porto (FPCE-UP), and a researcher at the Center for Educational Research and Intervention (CIIE). She is actively involved in research and teaching in educational administration, school organization, and democratic governance. She co-coordinates CIIE’s strategic area 'Pedagogical Management and Democratic Participation' and the Research Community of Practice CoPIn. She is also a member of multiple national and international research initiatives and educational observatories. PhD in Educational Sciences, FPCE-UP (2007) Postgraduate in Organizations and Educational Administration, IE-UM Training in Interpersonal Communication and Body Interaction, FPCE-UP Her research focuses on educational administration, school governance, democratic leadership, autonomy, and student participation . She explores how educational policies shape leadership and equity in schools, with a focus on participatory models. Her recent work emphasizes student voice, citizenship, and inclusion in secondary education. The 15 most recent publications (2023–2024) highlight a strong trend toward democratic school management, student autonomy, and participatory research . Themes include student voice, mindfulness in teacher education, global citizenship, and educational equity. Her work bridges theory and practice, often employing qualitative and narrative methodologies. Research Award (SPCE) - Portuguese Society of Educational Sciences, Porto Editora (2011) Elisabete has extensive experience supervising master’s and doctoral theses and has contributed to numerous funded research projects, including those funded by the European Commission, Camões Institute, and OEI. She is a key member of mentoring programs at the University of Porto and leads research initiatives on teacher development, educational policies, and school governance. She has contributed to curriculum development and policy evaluation, particularly in teacher training and educational equity. She is actively involved in the Observatory of Life in Schools (OBVIE) , the Research Community of Practice CoPIn , and the Porto Circle of Philosophy, Epistemology and Education . She contributes to the development of mentoring frameworks and teacher training programs, particularly in higher education contexts.

• Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)
• Women's Health
• HIV Risk Reduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mona Mittal, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland's School of Public Health. Her work focuses on prevention and intervention strategies to improve health outcomes for women affected by intimate partner violence (IPV), with a global perspective on psychological trauma and intergenerational violence cycles. She holds a K01 award from NIMH for developing integrated HIV-IPV interventions. Her research spans physiological mechanisms linking IPV to health, cultural contexts of violence, and healthcare responses in marginalized populations. Education includes a Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University (2002), an M.A. in Clinical Investigation from the University of Rochester (2014), and prior degrees from institutions in India. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, with a focus on IPV's impact on women's sexual health, mental health disparities, and translational public health interventions. Key contributions include meta-analyses of IPV interventions in India, studies on HIV risk reduction among Black women, and exploration of systemic trauma in family therapy. Her work frequently addresses intersectional factors like race, class, and gender in health equity frameworks. Mittal collaborates with global health organizations and has advised multiple research initiatives funded by NIH institutes. Her lab focuses on adapting evidence-based interventions for under-resourced communities, particularly around IPV and HIV co-occurring risks.

Rachel Fikslinمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Health Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Psychology of Gender
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rachel Fikslin is a Lecturer in Psychology at Seton Hall University's Department of Psychology, focusing on health equity and LGBTQ+ populations. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Psychology of Gender, and Health Psychology in a Diverse Society. Her research emphasizes healthcare access barriers faced by LGBTQ+ communities, particularly in reproductive and sexual health contexts. Key research themes include patient-provider interactions, stigma in healthcare, and PrEP adherence strategies. Her work often combines quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze systemic inequities. Notably, she has explored the impact of the pandemic on medical avoidance behaviors and conducted intersectional analyses of reproductive norms. While no scientific awards are listed, her contributions to health equity research and teaching reflect a commitment to addressing marginalized groups' healthcare needs. Advising and grant activities are not detailed in available texts, but her academic profile highlights a focus on mentorship within her course offerings. Dr. Fikslin’s writings critically examine topics like HIV stigma, transgender healthcare access, and the sociocultural dimensions of menstruation. Her research consistently bridges psychological theory with actionable public health interventions.

Omri Gillathمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Close Relationships
• Attachment Theory
• Social Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Omri Gillath, Ph.D. , is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Kansas . His research bridges attachment theory with interdisciplinary approaches, exploring how psychological, biological, and technological factors shape human relationships. Key areas include attachment styles , social networks , caregiving , and trust in artificial intelligence . Education : Ph.D. and M.A. in Psychology from Bar-Ilan University; B.A. in Psychology from Haifa University Gillath’s work integrates neuroimaging , physiological measures , and genetic analyses to understand relationship dynamics. Recent studies examine how attachment security priming influences behavior, including prosociality , decision-making under stress , and human-AI interactions . Publications highlight trends in attachment theory applications to modern contexts, from online relationships to AI companionship . His lab trains graduate students like Katie Adams (NSF Postdoctoral Fellow) and Ting Ai , while actively mentoring current students such as Qi Zhang . The Gillath Lab (KU) investigates cutting-edge questions like the impact of security primes on resource sharing and the evolution of social bonds . Collaborative projects span 21 nations , examining cultural influences on relationship styles.

Heather C. Janisseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Pediatric Obesity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Heather C. Janisse is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at Eastern Michigan University, serving as Faculty Advisor for Psi Chi/Psychology Club and teaching core courses including General Psychology, Child Psychology, and Developmental Psychology. Her research and academic work focus on developmental processes in at-risk youth within educational contexts. Education: Ph.D., Wayne State University M.A., Wayne State University B.S., Eastern Michigan University Dr. Janisse's research program centers on understanding how educational environments and parent-child dynamics shape social, cognitive, and health trajectories in vulnerable youth populations. She specifically targets health disparities among minority children through Head Start preschool interventions. Her primary research domains include: Developmental Psychology Child Psychology Pediatric Obesity Health Disparities Parent-Child Relationships At-risk Youth Development Social and Cognitive Development Head Start Interventions Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on improving outcomes for marginalized children through family-centered approaches. Her work spans pediatric obesity interventions, father involvement in chronic illness management, and technology impacts on preschool development, with strong emphasis on Head Start populations and African American communities to address systemic health inequities. Dr. Janisse mentors students through Psi Chi and the Parents for Healthy Kids (PHK) Lab, which operates a federally funded (NIH/NIDDK) obesity intervention trial for Detroit Head Start children. This project focuses on enhancing parent-child interactions and physical health outcomes through culturally responsive family engagement strategies. The PHK Lab in the Science Complex cultivates collaborative student-faculty research teams dedicated to advancing healthy development in minority children and families. Their work integrates physical activity promotion, nutritional awareness, and mental health support to create sustainable interventions for communities facing systemic health challenges.

• Medical anthropology
• Aboriginal health
• Indigenous youth wellbeing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Kate Senior is a distinguished medical anthropologist at the University of Newcastle's School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences. With over 20 years of experience working with remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, she has established herself as a leading researcher in Indigenous health, youth wellbeing, and community-led research methodologies. Her work is characterized by deep community engagement and a commitment to amplifying Aboriginal voices in health research and policy development. Kate Senior's research primarily focuses on two interconnected areas: the health and wellbeing of people in remote Aboriginal communities, and the sexual health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous young people. She has pioneered community-led approaches that reframe discourses about Aboriginal communities from deficit-based to strength-based perspectives. Her work examines how people understand health and wellbeing, the barriers they face in accessing health services, and the social determinants affecting Indigenous youth. Senior has developed innovative arts-based research methods, including body mapping and photovoice, to engage young people in sensitive conversations about sexual health and relationships. Her research has directly informed national policy on sexual health education and STI prevention, most notably through the development of the 'Life Happens' sexual health game, which is now widely used in schools across Australia. She has also established the Ngukurr News, a community newspaper that has become entirely community-run and serves as a platform for young people's voices. 2017 UOW woman of impact 2017 Vice Chancellors award for Interdisciplinary research excellence 2017 Vice Chancellor's Award for Community Engagement Senior has received significant research funding, including an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship and ARC Linkage Projects. She has supervised numerous students and mentored young Indigenous researchers through community projects. Her work with the Ngukurr community in South East Arnhem Land spans more than two decades, reflecting her commitment to long-term community partnerships. Through initiatives like the Ngukurr News and arts-based research projects, she has created sustainable platforms for community voice and youth engagement that continue beyond her direct involvement.

• Harm Reduction
• Sociology of Health and Medicine
• Qualitative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Nicole Vitellone is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Liverpool, specializing in harm reduction policies, drug policy, and qualitative research methods. She holds a PhD from Monash University (1990s) and has held academic positions across multiple UK institutions since 2000, including research fellowships at Lancaster University and Manchester University. Her work bridges sociology, medical humanities, and public policy, focusing on socio-material analyses of health interventions like needle exchange programs and safe sex education. Her research includes monographs such as Object Matters: condoms, adolescence and time (2008) and Social Science of the Syringe (2017), examining material culture in health policy. Recent publications explore creative methods in recovery studies, drug policy innovations, and descriptive sociology. She has received awards including the AF Warr Memorial Lectureship (2009) and a Wellcome Trust grant (2009-2010). Vitellone teaches advanced sociological research methods, directs the MA in Social Research Methods, and coordinates modules on medical humanities, deviance, and Foucauldian methodologies. Her pedagogical focus emphasizes critical engagement with social inquiry and applied research practices.

Shira Goldenbergمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Global Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shira Goldenberg is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at San Diego State University (SDSU), and the Track Director for the Epidemiology program in the Joint Doctoral Program. Her work focuses on health equity, migration, and marginalized populations, particularly sex workers and im/migrant communities. She leads research on structural barriers to healthcare access, overdose prevention, and the impacts of criminalization and policy on vulnerable groups. Educational background details are not explicitly provided in the text, but her role as a Track Director suggests advanced academic credentials in epidemiology. Her research spans multiple countries including Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and Uganda, emphasizing global health disparities. Key research interests include: (1) Structural violence and health inequities among sex workers, (2) Immigration policies and health access, (3) Overdose prevention strategies, (4) Gender and racial disparities in healthcare, and (5) Intersectional approaches to public health. Her work combines quantitative epidemiology with qualitative community-based studies. Recent studies highlight the role of criminalization in exacerbating health risks for sex workers, the impact of pandemic-related disruptions on im/migrant health services, and innovative interventions like community-administered naloxone programs. Her articles frequently address policy implications for improving healthcare equity. Dr. Goldenberg collaborates with sex worker-led organizations and migrant communities to ensure participatory research practices. She advocates for evidence-based policies that address systemic barriers to healthcare, particularly for populations facing legal or social marginalization. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Joint Doctoral Program at SDSU, and partners with community-based organizations in Vancouver, Tijuana, and border regions. Research projects often involve interdisciplinary teams focusing on migrant health and harm reduction.

Ivy Ewaldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Women's Health
• Sexual Health
• Substance Abuse Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ivy Ewald, MD, MSc is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. Her academic appointment reflects her contributions to medical research with a focus on women's health and behavioral studies. Dr. Ewald's research interests span multiple areas of public health, with particular emphasis on women's health, sexual health, substance abuse research, HIV prevention, risk behavior analysis, and age-related health behaviors. Her work examines how age influences sexual decision-making and risk assessment, particularly among vulnerable populations. Dr. Ewald's publication record demonstrates expertise in qualitative research methods applied to high-risk populations. Her notable 2014 publication in Womens Health Issues examined how age affects sexual risk behaviors and condom use attitudes among methamphetamine-using heterosexual women with histories of partner violence. This research connects concepts including condom use, methamphetamine use, age factors, risk-taking behavior, partner violence, and socioeconomic influences. Her scholarly work has established connections with researchers across the UC system, particularly with colleagues at UCSD including Dr. Jamila Stockman, Dr. Thomas Patterson, and Dr. Shirley Semple. The conceptual landscape of her research includes 21 key concepts ranging from specific behaviors like condom use and sexual behavior to broader categories like age factors and socioeconomic influences.

S. Marie Harveyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Unintended Pregnancy Prevention
• STI Prevention
• +۷ مورد دیگر

S. Marie Harvey is an OSU Distinguished Professor of Public Health and the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Health at Oregon State University. With 35 years of experience in public health research, she focuses on sexual and reproductive health, particularly the behavioral, contextual, and policy aspects of unintended pregnancy, sexual behavior, and abortion among diverse populations of young adults. Her work aims to reduce disparities in risky sexual behavior and increase access to health services for vulnerable populations. Dr. Harvey received her doctoral degree in 1984 and MPH in 1979 from the School of Public Health at the University of California, Los Angeles. She joined the Oregon State University faculty in 2003, bringing extensive expertise in public health research methodology and practice. Dr. Harvey's research has evolved from examining risk and prevention of unintended pregnancy and STIs among high-risk populations to investigating the impact of healthcare system changes on reproductive outcomes. Her current work examines how Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act affects abortion services access in Oregon. She has published extensively on relationship dynamics influencing contraceptive decisions, health disparities among Latino communities, and policy impacts on women's reproductive health. Analysis of Dr. Harvey's publications reveals a consistent interdisciplinary approach spanning public health, epidemiology, behavioral science, and health policy. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in community-based research with diverse populations, especially rural Latino communities in Oregon, and has significantly contributed to understanding how relationship factors, discrimination, and healthcare system changes affect sexual and reproductive health outcomes. Dr. Harvey has received significant recognition for her contributions: 2008 Award for Lifetime Achievement in Population, Family Planning, and Reproductive Health from the American Public Health Association 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oregon Public Health Association As an active researcher and mentor, Dr. Harvey currently serves as Principal Investigator on multiple significant projects, including a Society of Family Planning-funded study examining Medicaid expansion's impact on abortion services. She previously led a six-year CDC-funded project evaluating Coordinated Care Organizations and Medicaid expansion effects on women's health in Oregon. She is accepting new HMP PhD and MPH students, continuing her dedication to translating research findings into policies that improve health outcomes for women, men, and families. Dr. Harvey maintains strong affiliations with multiple research centers at Oregon State University, including the Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity Consortium, Transforming Academia for Equity Center for Global Health, and School of Nutrition and Public Health, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex public health challenges.

• Development Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Global Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manisha Shah is a Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in development economics with research interests spanning applied microeconomics, global health, and international development. She received her PhD from UC Berkeley and has established herself as a leading researcher in the economics of sex markets, child health and education, and sanitation policy. Her research focuses on understanding how economic policies and interventions can improve health outcomes, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Shah has conducted extensive field work in Tanzania, Indonesia, India, Ecuador, and Mexico, examining issues ranging from HIV/AIDS prevention to the impacts of public works programs on human capital development. Shah's work demonstrates significant heterogeneity in policy impacts across different contexts and populations. Her research on life skills programming for adolescent girls showed varying mental health impacts across Tanzania, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia, while her work on sanitation interventions revealed threshold effects where health benefits materialized once village sanitation coverage reached 50-75%. She has also demonstrated how criminalization of sex work can increase sexually transmitted infections among sex workers by 58% due to decreased condom access and use. As an editor at the Journal of Health Economics and an Associate Editor at The Review of Economics and Statistics, Shah plays a significant role in shaping scholarly discourse in her fields of expertise. Her research has been supported by major organizations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the World Bank, and the National Science Foundation. Shah has received recognition for her methodological rigor, frequently employing randomized controlled trials and natural experiments to identify causal relationships. Her work often reveals unintended consequences of well-intentioned policies, such as how lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic increased domestic violence while decreasing sexual assaults in public spaces, or how public works programs can decrease school enrollment among adolescents in certain contexts.

Sara Osawltمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• College Health
• Student Well-Being and Academic Success
• Mental Health in Higher Education
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sara Osawlt, Ph.D., is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). Her research focuses on the interplay between college students' health behaviors and academic success, mental health, and sexual/reproductive health. Education: Ph.D. in Health Promotion and Behavior (University of Georgia), M.P.H. in Public Health Education (Indiana University Bloomington), B.S. in General and Life Science (Pennsylvania State University) Her work examines health-related behaviors such as dietary habits, physical activity, substance use, mental health, and sexual practices, linking these to academic outcomes like GPA. Recent studies include scoping reviews on U.S. postsecondary students' health, analyses of condom use patterns, and explorations of sexual diversity frameworks for consent education. Key trends in her research include the impact of mental health on academic success, structural interventions like condom distribution programs, and ethical decision-making models for sexuality educators. She has presented findings at major conferences such as the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and American College Health Association Annual Meeting. Dr. Osawlt has secured grants for projects including the evaluation of the Teens Project ($45,450, 2017), research on mother-students' work-life balance ($5,000, 2017-2018), and SOMOS FUERTES health initiatives ($333,966, 2008-2010). Her collaborations emphasize improving faculty engagement in campus health initiatives and national sexual health campaigns like 'Get Yourself Tested'.