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David P. Bakerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Education
• Science Productivity
• World Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David P. Baker is a Professor in both Education Policy Studies and Sociology and Criminology at Penn State University's College of Education. His office is located in the 647 Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building, and he can be reached at dpb4@psu.edu or 814-863-0955. Dr. Baker leads the Population Research Institute and maintains an active research program examining education's global impact on societal development. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from The John Hopkins University (1982), an M.S. in Communication Research from Boston University (1975), and a B.A. in Psychology from Albion College (1974). These diverse academic foundations inform his interdisciplinary approach to studying education's societal impacts. Baker's research spans the sociology of education, science productivity, world health, demographic change, and the formation of social institutions. His work examines how education transforms cognitive skills in populations, reshapes occupations, influences health behaviors globally (including HIV/AIDS in Africa, smoking patterns, and obesity), and drives technological adaptation across 63 nations. He conducts innovative research through randomized clinical trials and historical analyses of universities' role in knowledge production. His publications reveal consistent focus on education's transformative power across multiple domains. Recent work examines nicotine reduction policies, cognitive transformations in the labor market, and the global testing culture. His book The Schooled Society represents a major contribution to understanding how education has reshaped modern society. Outstanding Book of the Year by the American Education Research Association Silver Medal in the Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPYs) Best poster award at Population Association of America conference Professor Baker actively mentors students and colleagues, with numerous collaborative projects including the Population Education Transition Curve research. His laboratory work includes experimental studies on education and health messaging, with funding from the Spencer Foundation and Penn State's Population Research Institute. Current projects examine how education shapes perceptions of low-nicotine cigarette messaging and the cognitive transformation of social opportunity.

• Substance Use Disorders
• Adolescent Addiction Medicine
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Deepa Camenga, MD, MHS, FAAP is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine with secondary appointments in Chronic Disease Epidemiology and General Pediatrics. She serves as the Associate Director of Pediatric Programs for the Yale Program in Addiction Medicine, where she leads clinical, educational, and policy efforts to improve healthcare for children impacted by substance use. As a board-certified physician in pediatrics and addiction medicine, Dr. Camenga specializes in adolescent addiction and is one of the few clinicians in Connecticut who prescribes medication treatment for adolescents with opioid use disorder. Dr. Camenga's educational background includes: BA from Yale University (2000) MD from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (2005) Residency at University of Rochester Golisano Children Hospital (2008) Chief Resident at Children's Strong Hospital, Rochester (2009) Postdoctoral Fellowship and MHS in Health Services Research through the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at Yale (2012) Dr. Camenga's research focuses on reducing the morbidity and mortality associated with adolescent substance use and substance use disorders. Her work specifically aims to improve identification and treatment of drug and tobacco use in healthcare settings, with a particular interest in developing technology-enhanced interventions to reduce substance use among adolescents and young adults. She employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine adolescent substance use patterns, cessation motivations, and the effectiveness of interventions in clinical and community settings. Her research has significant implications for public health policy and clinical practice guidelines related to youth substance use. Dr. Camenga's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on adolescent vaping behaviors, impaired driving among youth, and digital interventions for substance use prevention. Her work spans multiple methodologies including longitudinal studies, system dynamics modeling, and mixed-methods approaches. Key themes in her research include the impact of flavored products on youth nicotine dependence, the social and environmental factors influencing risky behaviors, and the development of evidence-based approaches to substance use prevention and treatment for adolescents. Dr. Camenga is actively involved in national professional organizations and committees: Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Use and Prevention (since 2016) Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Meeting Planning and Participation Committee (since 2018) Former Committee Member of the Academic Pediatric Association (2013-2015) Dr. Camenga has developed several innovative clinical programs, including a school-based health center tele-consult program and an inpatient adolescent addiction medicine consult service. She treats adolescents and young adults at the APT Foundation and leads an addiction medicine tele-consult service for local school-based health centers. Her work extends to the Yale DrivSim Lab, where she collaborates on studies examining the neurocognitive aspects of risky driving and substance use among youth. Dr. Camenga also chairs the American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Substance Use and Prevention, positioning her as a national expert in pediatric addiction medicine.

Emilia Limمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioinformatics
• Cancer
• Aging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emilia Lim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine , with an investigator role at the Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging . She specializes in computational analysis of environmental exposures, particularly pollution, in age-related diseases like cancer. Education: BSc from University of Alberta (2009) PhD from University of British Columbia (2016) Postdoctoral training at Francis Crick Research Institute, University College London (2023) Her research integrates multi-omic approaches (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics) to investigate how environmental pollutants drive disease states in samples like cancer patients. Recent work focuses on lung cancer evolution , immune evasion , and epigenetic aging under pollution exposure, with applications in precision oncology and healthy aging initiatives across Canada. Publications highlight her expertise in cancer genomics , environmental toxicology , and computational biology , with key contributions to understanding air pollution-induced carcinogenesis (2023) and subclonal tumor dynamics (2020, 2023). Her lab develops tools like SPRINTER for single-cell cancer evolution analysis and explores haplotype-specific copy number in tumor heterogeneity ( Refphase , 2023).

• Substance Use Disorders
• Alcohol Use Disorders
• Tobacco Use Disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Walter Roberts is an Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry Department at Yale School of Medicine with a secondary appointment in Biomedical Informatics & Data Science. A licensed clinical psychologist specializing in substance use treatment, particularly alcohol and tobacco use disorders, he combines clinical expertise with technological innovation in his research program. Dr. Roberts received his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Kentucky in 2016. His research program employs multiple methodologies to identify the causes and consequences of substance use in humans, with a focus on developing mobile biosensor platforms that can passively detect and predict substance use behaviors. These systems, built using machine learning and informatics techniques, aim to improve assessment and targeted delivery of interventions in clinical and research settings. He also investigates risk factors for hazardous alcohol use using clinical and epidemiological data and maintains an active interest in research ethics related to substance use research. Dr. Roberts' publication record reveals a strong focus on alcohol use disorders, with increasing integration of digital phenotyping and AI technologies in recent years. His work spans from traditional clinical studies to cutting-edge investigations using wearable technology and machine learning. The research shows a clear trajectory toward developing objective, real-time assessment methods for substance use behaviors, with particular attention to sex and gender differences in alcohol-related outcomes. Recent publications demonstrate growing interest in ethical considerations surrounding digital technologies in substance use research. MD2K Training Institute Summer Scholar (2023) Early Career Scientist Award from CHADD (2015) Enoch Gordis Award Finalist from Research Society on Alcoholism (2013) Dr. Roberts serves as a Sub Investigator on multiple clinical trials related to alcohol addiction and mental health, including studies examining the effects of acute stress and inflammation on drinking behavior, combining varenicline and guanfacine for smoking cessation, and investigating whether propranolol attenuates stress-induced drinking. His collaborative network includes frequent co-authors such as Sherry McKee, Terril Luce, MacKenzie Peltier, Yasmin Zakiniaeiz, and Bubu Banini. His research has been featured in YaleNews, highlighting work on using smartwatches to better understand psychiatric illness.

Hai Van Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Policy Evaluation
• Economic Evaluation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hai Van Nguyen is a Professor at the School of Pharmacy, Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he holds the Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Health Policy Evaluation and Health Care Sustainability. He is an active researcher and policy consultant in health economics, with a focus on substance use, chronic disease, and public health policy. Canada Research Chair (Tier 2), Memorial University of Newfoundland Editorial Board Member, Respirology (APSR journal) Former Assistant Professor, Duke NUS Medical School Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Toronto Dr. Nguyen’s research centers on policy evaluation and economic analysis in public health. His areas of interest include tobacco control, vaping regulations, opioid policy, and cost-effectiveness of medical interventions. He frequently employs quasi-experimental methods to assess the real-world impact of health policies on population behaviors and outcomes. His work bridges economics, medicine, and public policy, providing evidence for sustainable health care systems. His recent publications span high-impact journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine , Neurology , and Addiction , with a strong emphasis on substance use regulation, mental health impacts, and preventive care. The articles reflect a consistent focus on evaluating the economic and behavioral effects of health policies, particularly those targeting youth and vulnerable populations. He frequently collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Canada and Singapore. CIHR-IHSPR Article of the Year Award 2020 2018 Fukuchi Award for Best Original Research Paper in Respirology Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Public Health (2021) Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) CIHR New Investigator Grant Dr. Nguyen has been actively involved in advising and leading research projects supported by major funding bodies including CIHR and the Canada Research Chairs program. He serves on the editorial board of Respirology and contributes to policy development through consultancy. While no formal lab or team name is mentioned, his collaborative work with researchers like S. Mital, E.A. Finkelstein, and C.S. Carpenter indicates a strong network in health services and policy research.

Clayton Neighborsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Psychology
• Social Norms and Interventions
• Substance Abuse
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Clayton Neighbors is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. He serves as Director of the Social Influences and Health Behaviors Lab and holds the Moores Professor chair. His research examines social and motivational factors in health behaviors, including alcohol and substance abuse, problem gambling, body image, intimate partner violence, and aggressive driving. Education: Ph.D. and B.A. from University of Houston and Lamar University, respectively Dr. Neighbors' work integrates social norms, self-determination theory, and social identity into interventions for substance use and health behaviors. His studies often focus on college students and veterans, with funding from NIH institutes (NIAAA, NIDA, NIMH), Department of Defense, and the National Center for Responsible Gaming. Recent research trends include gamified digital interventions, religious drinking norms, and longitudinal analysis of drinking identity and social networks. He mentors graduate students in grant writing and publication, emphasizing preparation for academic or applied research roles. His lab is a leader in event-specific prevention strategies and personalized feedback interventions.

• Environmental psychology
• Environmental neuroscience
• Behavioural plasticity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simone Kühn serves as Director of the Research Center for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin and holds the position of Heisenberg Professor at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf since 2016. Previously, she led the Lise Meitner Group for Environmental Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute (2019-2024) and currently directs the Psychiatric Environmental Neuroscience (PEN) working group, a collaboration between the MPIB and Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin since 2025. Her academic credentials include a Dipl.-psych from the University of Potsdam (2006), Dr. rer. nat. from the University of Leipzig (2009), and Habilitation in Psychology from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2012). These qualifications established her expertise in the neural mechanisms underlying human-environment interactions. Dr. Kühn's pioneering research examines how natural versus built environments impact mental health, cognitive processes, and neural structures across the lifespan. Her work integrates environmental psychology, neuroscience, and clinical psychiatry to investigate how exposure to different environments shapes brain function and psychological well-being. She employs advanced methodologies including structural and functional MRI, virtual reality environments, and longitudinal study designs to uncover the neural pathways connecting physical environments to mental health outcomes. Her research has demonstrated that natural environments can reduce stress, enhance cognitive restoration, and positively influence brain structure, particularly in regions associated with emotion regulation and memory. Analysis of her extensive publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated investigations of environmental influences on the brain. Her recent work has expanded into virtual reality applications for mental health treatment, the neural mechanisms of architectural design preferences, and the impact of air pollution on brain health. She has pioneered experimental approaches to study environmental effects through controlled exposure studies, including the development of virtual nature environments that can be precisely manipulated to isolate specific environmental features. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious appointments: Election to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina Membership in the DFG-Network WAS (Wirkungsforschung in Architektur und Städtebau) Service on the Psychology Review Board of the German Research Foundation (DFG) Fellowship at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) Early recognition through admittance to Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes (2005) Dr. Kühn has mentored numerous doctoral and master's students whose theses explore diverse aspects of environmental neuroscience, from the impact of natural environments on stress physiology to the neural correlates of architectural preferences. Her research has been supported by substantial funding that has enabled large-scale investigations of environmental influences on brain health across different age groups and populations, including vulnerable individuals with mental health conditions. As leader of the Center for Environmental Neuroscience, she directs a multidisciplinary team of researchers who employ cutting-edge methodologies to investigate how environmental factors shape brain development, function, and mental health. The center's work has significant implications for evidence-based urban planning, therapeutic interventions using nature exposure, and understanding the neural basis of human-environment interactions in an increasingly urbanized world.

Hannah Gulloمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neurorehabilitation
• Cognitive assessment and intervention
• Technology-enhanced therapy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Hannah Gullo is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences , The University of Queensland . With a focus on neurorehabilitation, her work spans traumatic brain injury, stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neurodevelopmental conditions. Masters (Coursework) of Occupational Therapy Studies, The University of Queensland Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland Her research interests include: Cognitive assessment and intervention - exploring relationships between cognitive impairment, depression, and fatigue Technology-enhanced therapy - leveraging smartphones, smartwatches, and tele-rehabilitation Recent publications highlight her work in CO-OP approaches for Parkinson's , technology-enabled rehabilitation , and technology accessibility for vision impairment . Awards include NHMRC MRFF PPHR grants and Advance Queensland Women's Academic Fund support. She supervises PhD projects on: Smart technology for cognitive rehabilitation Remote occupational therapy delivery Metacognitive strategies in neurorehabilitation Current funding (2024-2027) focuses on co-creating virtual environments for brain injury recovery. She leads feasibility trials and validation studies in cognitive assessment tools.

• Health Promotion
• Wellness Assessment
• Program Evaluation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kimberly A. Smith, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine. She also serves as Director of Evaluation at the UAB Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Her roles include developing program evaluation models focused on outcome measurement, implementation, and study design. She holds a PhD in Education from the University of Southern Mississippi, with concentrations in Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment, along with master’s degrees in Educational Research Studies and Human Performance (Exercise Physiology). Dr. Smith’s research focuses on advancing translational research and outcomes in healthcare delivery, particularly through collaborative programs addressing cardiovascular health disparities and public health initiatives. She leads teams in designing research agendas, capacity assessments, and evaluation plans to drive evidence-based practices. Her expertise includes advanced statistical methodologies, program evaluation, and quality improvement projects across disciplines. Her professional activities include membership in the NSCA’s Long-Term Athletic Development Special Interest Group Executive Council and roles in journal reviewing (e.g., Journal of Clinical and Translational Science ). She has secured grants from the Alabama Department of Public Health and NIH-funded CTSA programs, emphasizing rural health engagement and cardiovascular disease reduction. As an educator, Smith teaches courses like Research Methods and Applied Multivariate Statistics, mentoring graduate students in doctoral committees. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes active, goal-oriented environments to foster lifelong learning and community impact.

• Social Psychology
• Autism Research
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Daniel Skorich is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Psychology, The University of Queensland. His research focuses on social psychology, cognitive processes, and autism. He has collaborated extensively with scholars like S. Alexander Haslam, Tegan Cruwys, and Craig McGarty. Key research areas: self-categorization theory, autism, stereotype threat, hazard perception, central coherence, and social identity. Recent publications analyze autism through self-categorization frameworks, cognitive processing differences, and social dynamics. His work spans theoretical contributions and applied studies on behavior change, such as smoking cessation after plain packaging. He has published in journals like Psychological Review , Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders , and Addictive Behaviors Reports . No scientific awards or student advisement details were found in the provided texts.

• Diet
• Physical Activity
• Adiposity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Huaidong Du is an Associate Professor at the Nuffield Department of Population Health, University of Oxford, leading research on the China Kadoorie Biobank (CKB) study. Her work focuses on diet, physical activity, adiposity, diabetes, and eye diseases, with extensive coordination of CKB resurveys involving 25,000 participants across 10 Chinese regions since 2013. Her educational background includes: MD degree (1994) MSc and PhD in Nutritional Epidemiology from the Netherlands (2009) Dr. Du's research bridges Clinical Ophthalmology and Nutritional Epidemiology , emphasizing longitudinal cohort analysis of lifestyle-disease interactions. Her clinical background as an ophthalmologist informs specialized investigations into eye disease epidemiology within large population studies, while her doctoral training drives methodological rigor in dietary assessment and chronic disease modeling. Recent 2025 publications reveal a strategic focus on translational epidemiology , integrating environmental exposures (e.g., air pollution), genetic risk scores, and cost-effectiveness frameworks. Studies leverage CKB and UK Biobank data to address public health priorities like stroke prognosis, statin therapy thresholds, and smoking-related metabolic pathways across diverse populations. As a core CKB coordinator, Dr. Du manages multi-site field operations for biennial resurveys, overseeing data collection on physical measurements, biosamples, and lifestyle factors. This involves cross-cultural collaboration with Chinese regional centers and Oxford-based analytical teams to maintain one of the world's largest prospective cohort studies.

• Quantitative modeling
• Financial decision making
• Strategic governance decisions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christine Eckert serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Marketing Discipline at the University of Technology Sydney's Business School. Her research program bridges quantitative modeling with practical applications across financial decision making, strategic governance, and consumer behavior. Dr. Eckert's scholarly work demonstrates methodological sophistication with a focus on understanding how market participants make choices across diverse contexts. She has established herself as a leading researcher in tobacco control, using discrete choice methodologies to examine how packaging, warnings, and product design influence smoking behaviors among different population segments. Her publication record spans premier journals including Journal of Marketing Research, Management Science, Journal of Management, Review of Finance, and Tobacco Control, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her research interests. Dr. Eckert frequently employs experimental designs and advanced statistical techniques to uncover the mechanisms driving consumer choices in complex decision environments. Dr. Eckert's research portfolio reveals a consistent pattern of applying rigorous quantitative methods to address real-world problems from retirement planning to tobacco regulation. Her tobacco control studies have directly informed policy debates around standardized packaging and warning labels, while her financial decision-making research offers insights for improving retirement income products. CFP Board Center for Financial Planning Best Paper Award (2021) Dr. Eckert has secured significant research funding including projects with the Health Research Council of New Zealand and Australian Research Council. She has served on professional committees including the ANZMAC Executive Committee and PBRF Quality Evaluation Committee. Her teaching encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Marketing Research, Pricing Analysis, and Product Innovation Management, where she likely integrates her research expertise in quantitative methods and consumer behavior.

Lawrence D. Cohnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Personality development
• Adolescent risk-taking
• Injury prevention
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lawrence D. Cohn is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at El Paso's College of Liberal Arts. He holds a PhD from Washington University and specializes in personality development, adolescent risk-taking, and injury prevention. His research examines psychological maturity, meta-analytic methods, health behaviors, and intervention programs. Current interests include adolescent risk perception, fatalism, medication adherence, and evidence-based public health interventions. Publications reflect methodological diversity including meta-analyses, longitudinal studies, and community-based trials. Recent work focuses on health communication, substance use interventions, and traffic safety programs targeting Hispanic communities. John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Postdoctoral Fellow Outstanding Faculty Achievement Award recipient Nominated for Chancellor's Council Outstanding Teaching Award Supervised over 15 doctoral students and secured funding from NIH, DOT, and Texas Department of Transportation for community health interventions.

• Applied Social Psychology
• Traffic and Transport Psychology
• Health Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Elliott is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychological Sciences and Health at the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom. His work bridges applied social psychology with critical global challenges in road safety, health behaviors, and inclusive education. He has developed the Drive in the Moment toolkit (adopted in 12+ countries) to reduce distracted driving via implementation intentions. Research Areas: Social cognition models (e.g., Theory of Planned Behaviour, Social Identity Theory), behavior change interventions, habit formation, and cognitive processes in aging/disability. Key Grants: £1.45M for the Cohort II Study of Learner Drivers, £850k for urban mobility nudges (Push and Show), and £500k+ for workplace inclusivity and road safety interventions. Teaching: Class Leader for Quantitative Research Methods and Social Psychology courses. Supervises PhD students on topics spanning self-harm prevention, school-based violence programs, and mobility aid usage. Awards: Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol), International Association of Applied Psychology member, and contributor to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). His research integrates theories like Cognitive Dissonance and MODE models, with applications in driver behavior, binge-drinking, smoking cessation, and inclusive teaching practices.

Elena Ratschenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental Health
• Tobacco Control
• Human-Animal Interaction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Elena Ratschen is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Health Services Research at the Department of Health Sciences, University of York, specialising in applied mental health research using mixed methods with expertise in developing and evaluating complex interventions. Her work bridges tobacco control in mental health contexts and emerging Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) research. Her educational background includes: PhD (2010) from the University of Nottingham MPH (2007) from the University of Nottingham BA(hons) & MA (2004) from the University of Passau, Germany Ratschen's research spans tobacco use in severe mental illness (particularly inpatient settings), vulnerable populations (homeless, prisoners, looked-after children), electronic cigarettes, harm reduction, and health inequalities. She pioneered NICE guideline development and Royal College of Physicians reports in tobacco-mental health intersections. Her recent focus on HAI explores therapeutic animal interventions across the lifespan, addressing mental health conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration. Analysis of her 2025 publications reveals a decisive shift toward Human-Animal Interaction, with systematic reviews and national surveys establishing evidence for dog-assisted interventions in mental health contexts, alongside editorial leadership defining HAI research frameworks. She leads major funded projects including the NIHR SCEPTRE programme (smoking cessation for mental health inpatients) and Yorkshire Cancer Research's ESCAPE trial (e-cigarettes for mental illness), while developing dementia-focused HAI interventions through robotic pet studies. Her supervision spans mental health services research, tobacco control, and HAI methodologies. Ratschen chairs York's interdisciplinary Tobacco Research Group and leads dual research themes: Tobacco and Mental Health, and Human-Animal Interaction, driving collaborations across academic, clinical, and policy sectors through initiatives like the ESRC Festival of Social Science.