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Dr. Andrew Owusu is a Professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) within the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), serving as graduate program director for public health. His academic appointments include teaching Foundations in Health Education, Community and Public Health, Epidemiology, and Data Management in Public Health since joining MTSU. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance, Middle Tennessee State University (2004) M.S. in Sports Administration and Management, Wayne State College (1998) B.S. in Biology, University of Alabama (1996) Dr. Owusu's research centers on adolescent health risk behaviors including bullying, sexual risk-taking, and substance use, with specialized expertise in school health policy implementation. His 15-year leadership (2007-2020) of Ghana's Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) and Global School Health Policies and Practices Survey (G-SHPPS) established critical surveillance systems for adolescent health behaviors through collaborations with WHO and CDC. His methodological innovations include classroom response systems for health education and childhood lead poisoning research. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Ghanaian adolescent health through school-based surveillance, examining sexting, skin-lightening practices, violence victimization, and condom use barriers. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of public health surveillance, policy analysis, and behavioral science to address global adolescent health challenges. Scientific recognition includes: MTSU President Recognition (2008) for significant international research/partnership Feature in 2006-2008 MTSU President’s Biennial Report (pg.11) Dr. Owusu has secured major international collaborations as Ghana's country coordinator for WHO/CDC school health initiatives (2007-2020), directing multi-institutional teams across MTSU, Ghana Education Service, WHO, and CDC. His mentorship extends through graduate program leadership and track coaching, developing 16 NCAA All-American athletes at MTSU while serving as Ghana's Olympic track coach for three consecutive games (2012-2020). The Ghana School-based Student Health Surveillance System (GSSHSS), established under his coordination, represents a sustained partnership model integrating academic research with national public health infrastructure, producing actionable data for school health policy development across Ghanaian educational institutions.

• Adolescent Health Risk Behaviors
• School Health Policies and Practices
• Sexual Health Risk Behaviors
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Sarah Woolf-King is an Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. She is a licensed clinical psychologist (CA PSY28178) whose research bridges psychology and health, with a strong focus on substance use, HIV, and mental health in families affected by congenital heart defects. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Psychology from Arizona State University (2002), an M.S./Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Syracuse University (2010), an M.P.H. in Epidemiology from UC Berkeley (2011), a clinical internship in Behavioral Medicine at VA Palo Alto (2010), and a T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship at UCSF’s Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (2013). Dr. Woolf-King’s research centers on two primary areas: (1) the impact of alcohol use on HIV treatment and prevention, particularly among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) and in East African populations, and (2) the mental health needs of parents of children with critical congenital heart defects (CHD). Her work employs diverse methodologies, including daily data collection, qualitative interviews, randomized trials, and biomarker validation (e.g., PEth). She aims to develop integrated behavioral interventions to improve health outcomes for individuals and families coping with chronic illness. Her recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a consistent focus on alcohol use in the context of HIV, with studies on counseling interventions, digital screening, remote biomarker collection, and behavioral mechanisms. There is also growing attention to mental health in vulnerable populations, including college students and parents of children with genetic or cardiac conditions. Her work is increasingly interdisciplinary, combining psychology, epidemiology, public health, and global health. Scientific Awards: Hellman Fellow, Hellman Fellows Fund (2015–2017) Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01), NIH/NIAAA (2013–2018) Loan Repayment Program in Clinical Research, NIH/NIAAA (2011–2016) Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (F31), NIH/NIAAA (2008–2010) Mentored Scientist Award in HIV/AIDS, UCSF CFAR (2012–2014) Dr. Woolf-King has served as Principal Investigator on NIH-funded projects, including an R34 grant for a brief ACT intervention for HIV-positive hazardous drinkers and a K01 grant on alcohol and sexual risk behavior. She collaborates extensively with researchers at UCSF and in East Africa, particularly Uganda. While her adjunct title suggests a part-time or non-tenure-track role, she maintains an active research program with significant grant support and a robust publication record. There is no indication of retirement or former staff status.

• Clinical Psychology
• HIV/AIDS
• Substance Use
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Jacqueline Woerner is Associate Professor in Sociology and Psychology at the University of Central Florida, where she directs the Social Theory, Relationships, and Interpersonal Violence Exposure (STRIVE) Lab. Her research examines the intersection of gender-based violence, substance use, and health risk behaviors. Education includes: PhD in Social Psychology from Wayne State University BS in Psychology from Appalachian State University Her NIH-funded research investigates how violence victimization relates to health behaviors through motivational frameworks. Current projects examine technology-facilitated sexual violence on dating apps and alcohol's role in intimate partner cyber abuse. She employs diverse methods including surveys, experiments, and daily diaries. As member of the Violence Against Women Faculty Cluster, she develops prevention strategies addressing sexual violence and health disparities. Funded projects include NIJ grants examining transitional housing models for domestic violence survivors. Honors include Rising Star Award for undergraduate mentoring and multiple teaching awards. She serves on editorial boards for Psychology of Violence and leads NIH-funded projects on dating app-facilitated violence.

• Gender-Based Violence
• Substance Use
• Sexual Risk Behavior
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John B. Jemmott III is the Kenneth B. Clark Professor of Communication and Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania, with dual appointments in the Annenberg School for Communication and the Perelman School of Medicine. His endowed chair honors psychologist Kenneth B. Clark, emphasizing social justice and health equity. Dr. Jemmott holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Harvard University and previously held faculty positions at Princeton University. Research Focus: Jemmott develops culturally tailored, theory-based interventions to reduce health disparities. His work integrates social cognitive theory and qualitative community research to address HIV/STD risks, physical activity promotion, and COVID-19 mitigation. Key populations include African American adolescents/adults, South African communities, and postpartum women. Eight of his curricula are nationally disseminated by CDC and HHS. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2023-2025) focus on: Behavioral mechanisms in HIV/STD prevention Health equity interventions for Black communities COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and mitigation Culturally adapted therapies (e.g., CBT-I) Syndemic influences on health behaviors Awards & Honors: Fellow, American Psychological Association Fellow, Association for Psychological Science Fellow, Society for Behavioral Medicine Grants & Advising: Jemmott has secured over $64M in NIH funding as principal investigator. Current projects include HIV stigma reduction and SARS-CoV-2 behavior mitigation. He teaches graduate courses in Attitude and Behavioral Prediction, Health Psychology, and Quantitative Methods, and mentors emerging researchers in health communication.

• Health Communication
• Behavior Change
• HIV/STD Prevention
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Moses Okumu is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work and affiliated with the Center for African Studies at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on the intersection of mental health, digital health interventions, and humanitarian challenges affecting refugee youth in Uganda, particularly in urban slums like Kampala. Key research areas: mental health promotion, climate change impacts on refugee populations, eHealth literacy, and sexual/reproductive health. Collaborates on topics like social-ecological vulnerability, virtual reality therapeutic tools, and resource scarcity in humanitarian settings. His work includes qualitative studies, randomized controlled trials, and thematic analyses addressing health disparities in displaced communities. Media contributions highlight condom use trends among refugee teens and digital mental health solutions.

• Mental Health
• Refugee Youth
• Digital Health Interventions
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Julie S. Downs is a Professor of Psychology and Decision Science and Associate Dean of Research at Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She directs the Center for Risk Perception and Communication, focusing on social influences in decision-making, particularly through behavioral interventions in risky domains like adolescent sexual behavior, food choices, online privacy, and vaccination. Her interdisciplinary work bridges public health, computer science, and economics. Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Princeton University; A.B. in Psychology, UC Berkeley Leadership: Served on editorial boards (Psychological Science, Developmental Review), grant review panels (NIH, NSF), and institutional review boards (CMU, Disney Research) Her research emphasizes improving communication of technical information through Usable privacy and security frameworks Calorie labeling and dietary behavior Sexual health interventions for adolescents Behavioral responses to health risk calculators Decision-making in critical care Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a focus on adolescent health, risk communication, and digital interventions. Awards include Platinum Remi, Aurora, and Telly Awards for her behavioral interventions’ impact. Scientific Contributions: Behavioral interventions reducing STI risk Contextualized risk communication strategies Grant-funded studies (NIH, NSF) Editorial leadership in psychological and public health journals Advising: Mentors current Ph.D. students (Aaron Balleisen, Trent Cash, Ramon Silvera Zumaran, Wenzhuo Xu) and guides alumni (Alison Butler, Samantha Horn, Stephanie Permut). Labs: Leads the Downs Research Lab, developing interactive tools (Seventeen Days, Your Move, Hold That Thought, READY-Girls) to address contraception, STIs, and psychological stigma.

• Decision Science
• Psychology
• Risk Communication
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Hans-Peter Kohler is the Frederick J. Warren Professor of Demography and Professor of Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. He co-directs the Population Aging Research Center (PARC) and chairs Penn’s Ph.D. Program in Demography. Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley (1997) PI of multiple NIH and NSF grants (e.g., R01 HD044228, R21 AG053763, SES 172 9185) His research integrates demography, economics, sociology, and biology to study aging, health disparities, HIV/AIDS, and fertility in low- and high-income countries. Key projects include the Malawi Longitudinal Study of Families and Health (MLSFH) and Global Family Change (GFC) Project , which explore life-course health determinants, intergenerational support, and family structure transformations. Recent collaborative publications analyze cognitive aging in SSA (Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease 2023), mortality risk perception (PNAS 2024), and intergenerational transfers (Population and Development Review 2019). He has mentored students into faculty roles at institutions like NYU, University of Wisconsin, and University of Glasgow. His honors include the Clifford C. Clogg Award (PAA) and Otis Dudley Duncan Award (ASA), alongside leadership roles in the Society of Biodemography and Social Biology .

• Social and Economic Demography
• Population Aging
• Health and Cognition in Low-Income Contexts
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Erin Finneran is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English at Washington University in St. Louis, with over 20 years of teaching experience. She specializes in Irish and British Literary Modernism, focusing on authors such as Samuel Beckett, Virginia Woolf, and Oscar Wilde. Her teaching spans courses like Ampersand: Literary Culture of Modern Ireland and Argumentation , emphasizing close reading and liberal arts education. Finneran holds a Ph.D. from Washington University, an M.A. from University College Dublin, and a B.A. from Kenyon College. Her academic career includes roles at both Washington University and University College Dublin. Research interests center on modernist literature, with a particular emphasis on parody in Beckett’s early works and the intersection of gender, identity, and narrative form. She has developed courses exploring themes like alienation in modern literature and the evolution of literary culture in Ireland. Finneran’s pedagogical approach prioritizes student engagement across diverse backgrounds. Publications listed reflect interdisciplinary collaboration in public health and behavioral science, though these appear unrelated to her primary literary focus. These include studies on HIV care interventions, intimate partner violence among sexual minority men, and HPV education. While the connection to her literary expertise is unclear, the listed articles suggest possible parallel research streams or potential data overlap. No formal grants or awards are mentioned in the provided materials. Her professional activities focus on undergraduate education and curriculum development in modernist literature.

• Irish Literary Modernism
• British Literary Modernism
• Modern Irish Drama
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Patricia Kissinger is a Professor and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Development at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. With over three decades of expertise in infectious disease epidemiology, she focuses on HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), women's reproductive health, and substance use across global contexts including Africa, Haiti, and the U.S. Deep South. BSN, Marquette University MPH, Tulane University PhD in Epidemiology, Tulane University Her research examines STI/HIV transmission dynamics, partner notification, expedited partner therapy, sexual networks, substance abuse, and the intersection of reproductive health with pandemic responses (e.g., COVID-19 ). She has led NIH-, CDC-, and externally funded grants, published extensively, and contributed to STI treatment guidelines. Recent articles highlight her work on HIV PrEP eligibility, STI diagnostics, sexual health education in Louisiana, and pandemic-related behavioral shifts. Her awards include the American STD Association Career Achievement Award and NIH College of Reviewers membership, reflecting her influence in epidemiology and public health policy. 2021 Student/Trainee Research Mentoring Award 2020 Excellence in Research - Tulane Synergy Event 2019 American STD Association Career Achievement Award 2018 CDC STD Prevention Conference Honorable Mention Dr. Kissinger serves as Associate Editor for Journal Sex Trans Dis , consults for CDC policy, and chairs the National Academies' Committee on STI prevention. Her work bridges clinical research, public health practice, and community engagement to address health disparities.

• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• HIV epidemiology
• Reproductive health
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Gina M. Wingood is the Sidney and Helaine Lerner Professor of Public Health Promotion at Columbia University, with notable roles as Director of the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion, Director of the T32 on Social Determinants of HIV, and Co-Director of the HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies. She holds dual ScD and MPH degrees from Harvard University and the University of California, respectively, with a BA from Boston University. Her work focuses on eliminating health disparities in HIV through culturally tailored interventions, particularly for African American women. Notable contributions include the CDC-endorsed SISTA program and over 350 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Wingood’s research emphasizes gender equity, social determinants of health, and the intersection of religion and public health. Her interventions have been implemented globally, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based solutions. She has secured over 20 NIH grants and been recognized with prestigious awards like the John P. McGovern Award and Prevention Pioneer Award. Dr. Wingood actively advocates for marginalized communities through policy engagement, including White House consultations on HIV/AIDS. Her leadership spans roles in editorial boards (Cultural Diversity and Mental Health, Gendered Medicine) and advisory bodies, including the Institute of Medicine. Current initiatives include advancing the Health Communications Certificate program and the Lerner Center’s community engagement efforts.

• HIV/AIDS Prevention
• Health Disparities
• Public Health Promotion
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Lloyd A. Goldsamt is a Senior Research Scientist at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and holds an affiliated role at the NYU School of Global Public Health as Associate Director of the Dissemination Core at the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research. He is also a faculty member at the Fordham University HIV and Drug Abuse Prevention Research Ethics Training Institute. His work spans over 25 years of NIH-funded and community-based research focused on HIV and STI prevention among high-risk populations including men who have sex with men, male sex workers, and injection drug users. PhD, MA in Clinical Psychology – SUNY Stony Brook BA – University of Massachusetts at Amherst Dr. Goldsamt’s research centers on behavioral and structural interventions to reduce HIV transmission, with a particular focus on stigma, mental health, and health disparities. His expertise includes evaluation of drug courts, mHealth adherence platforms, and ethical frameworks for research involving vulnerable populations. He has conducted extensive work in international settings, including China and Vietnam, and has contributed to understanding condom-related stigma, ART adherence, and the psychosocial health of marginalized groups. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward mixed methods and intervention development, particularly in the areas of digital health, stigma reduction, and ethical research practices. He has led or contributed to studies on nurse mental health during the pandemic, retention in HIV care among youth, and culturally sensitive interventions for older adults and male sex workers. Phi Beta Kappa Dr. Goldsamt serves as Evaluator for the Brooklyn Treatment Court, an Evaluator for the OJJDP Juvenile Drug Court Learning Collaboratives, and an Evaluation Consultant for the OJJDP Opioid Affected Youth Initiative. These roles underscore his commitment to translating research into policy and practice within the juvenile justice and public health systems. He has not advised any named students in the available texts, but his leadership in training and ethics programs suggests mentorship involvement. He is actively involved in research teams and cores at NYU, particularly those focused on drug use, HIV, and public health dissemination. His work bridges clinical psychology, public health, and social justice, aiming to improve health outcomes for underserved populations through rigorous evaluation and ethical research practices.

• HIV/AIDS Prevention
• Substance Use Disorders
• STI Prevention
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Tamika D. Gilreath, PhD, serves as Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at Texas A&M School of Public Health. She concurrently holds the position of Associate Director for the Center for Health Equity and Evaluation Research (CHEER), demonstrating dual leadership in academic administration and health equity initiatives. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Biobehavioral Health from The Pennsylvania State University; MS in General Psychology from Virginia State University; BS in Interdisciplinary Science from Virginia Commonwealth University; and NIDA NRSA T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Gilreath's research program systematically investigates tobacco use epidemiology, substance use patterns, mental health outcomes (particularly suicidality and depression), and health disparities affecting vulnerable populations. Her signature methodological approach employs latent class analysis to identify risk profiles among racial/ethnic minorities, military-connected youth, and sexual minorities. This work has produced over 85 peer-reviewed publications addressing global adolescent behavioral health challenges. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward military-connected youth mental health, with 60% of 2021-2025 articles focusing on this population. Her work increasingly integrates intersectionality theory with traditional epidemiological models, while maintaining a strong emphasis on person-centered analytical methods to uncover syndemic patterns in adolescent risk behaviors. Her scientific recognition includes the NIDA NRSA T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship. She has secured over $13 million in research funding with continuous federal support from 2010-2019 through agencies including NICHD, NCI, NIMHD, and DoDEA. Administrative leadership includes oversight of 300+ graduate students as former Graduate Program Chair (2020-2022). She actively contributes to university governance through service on the University Grievance Committee, CAFRT, and Graduate Council. Her CHEER leadership involves directing multi-institutional research consortia focused on health equity measurement and intervention development.

• Tobacco use epidemiology
• Substance use
• Mental health
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Kimberly Powers, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her research focuses on infectious disease transmission, particularly HIV and SARS-CoV-2, using epidemiological and mathematical modeling to inform public health strategies. She has contributed to understanding the HIV care continuum, optimizing HIV prevention interventions, and modeling SARS-CoV-2 transmission dynamics. Dr. Powers has received multiple awards, including the Teaching Excellence and Innovation Award (2020) and the Postdoctoral Award for Research Excellence (2011). Education background includes a PhD in Epidemiology from UNC (2010), a Visiting Scholar position at Imperial College London (2010), and a BA in Mathematics from Hamilton College (1998). She teaches courses such as EPID 755: Introduction to Infectious Disease Epidemiology and EPID 894: Infectious Disease Seminar . Her research interests span HIV surveillance, acute HIV infection dynamics, and the application of mathematical models to public health challenges. Notable work includes frameworks for the HIV care continuum, analyses of SARS-CoV-2 household transmission, and evaluations of HIV prevention strategies in sub-Saharan Africa. Awards and recognitions include membership in the Delta Omega Honorary Society and Phi Beta Kappa. Her work has been featured in high-impact journals like The Lancet and PLoS ONE, focusing on topics ranging from opioid overdose risk to maternal HIV prevention during pregnancy.

• Infectious Disease Transmission
• Mathematical Modeling
• HIV Care Continuum
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Professor Eamonn McKeown is a distinguished academic at City St George's, University of London , where he has worked since 2006. Currently serving as Head of the Department of Global, Public & Population Health & Policy (established 2025), he leads strategic academic development for the School of Health & Medical Sciences management team. His career spans roles including Associate Dean for Postgraduate Studies (2021-2025) and Head of Health Services Research & Management Department (2014-2021). Qualifications: PhD in Social Anthropology, Queen's University Belfast BA (Hons) in Social Anthropology, Queen's University Belfast PGDip in Academic Practice, City University London As an interdisciplinary researcher, McKeown specializes in equality and diversity issues across health and education sectors, employing qualitative methodologies . His fieldwork includes studies in Papua New Guinea on literacy patterns and in the United States on migration/ethnic identity. Recent research focuses on educational research aligned with EDI (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion) agendas to improve student experiences. His 15 most recent articles (2024-2006) demonstrate sustained contributions to Mental health interventions in higher education Nursing clinical practice Public health policy Sexual health research Qualitative methodology development Digital health solutions Scientific Recognition: Fellow of Royal Society for Public Health Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy Fellow of Royal Anthropological Institute Recognised Research Supervisor, UK Council for Graduate Education As an educator, McKeown teaches NM3270 Using Research Knowledge (BSc) HRM020 Foundations in Research Methods (Masters) HRM001 Introduction to Research Methods (Masters) and has mentored 10 PhD/MRes students to completion.

• Equality and diversity in health and education
• Qualitative research methodologies
• Public health
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Gemma Aellah serves as a DL Tutor in the Department of Global Health & Development at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where she contributes to academic instruction and research within global health frameworks. Her institutional affiliation centers on ethical and ethnographic approaches to public health challenges, particularly in African contexts. Her research interests critically examine ethics, ethnography, public health, sexual health, and qualitative methodologies. She investigates how cultural beliefs, community dynamics, and power structures shape health outcomes and research practices, with a focus on trust-building in medical research and the social determinants of health. Her work emphasizes context-specific solutions for health disparities in resource-limited settings. Analysis of her 2016-2022 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on ethical dilemmas in African health research, including mistrust in medical systems, gender dynamics in HIV prevention, and cultural interpretations of health interventions. Key trends show interdisciplinary integration of anthropology and public health, with methodological emphasis on qualitative fieldwork addressing community engagement, research ethics, and implementation challenges in real-world settings. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Available information does not specify details regarding academic advising responsibilities, student mentorship, or research grant acquisitions. Her collaborative work with scholars like Chantler T and Geissler PW suggests team-based research approaches, but formal supervision roles remain unreported.

• Ethics
• Ethnography
• Public health
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