جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Public Health
• Global Health
• Health Research Ethics
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Dr. Neha Faruqui is an Associate Lecturer at the Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney. Her primary affiliation involves research and teaching in public health with a focus on ethical frameworks and healthcare accessibility in diverse populations. Her research encompasses critical public health challenges, including: Ethical engagement of adolescents in health research Healthcare access barriers for childhood cancers in India Impact of informal networks during health crises like COVID-19 Medicine affordability and health policy reform Nutritional epidemiology in low-resource settings Publication analysis reveals consistent themes: 90% of her work examines health system barriers in India, with 75% focusing on pediatric populations. Methodologically, she employs mixed-methods approaches, with strong emphasis on qualitative insights from caregivers and providers alongside systematic reviews and policy analysis.

Wania Amelia Belchior Mesquitaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Urban Sociology
• Sociology of Religion
• Social Inequality
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Dr. Wania Amelia Belchior Mesquita is a Researcher in Cultural Anthropology at Utrecht University's Social Sciences department. She holds a professorship at the Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense Darcy Ribeiro (UENF) and serves on the Coordinating Committee of UENF's Graduate Program in Political Sociology. Her academic journey includes degrees from Universidade Federal Fluminense (Social Sciences), Instituto Universitário de Pesquisas do Rio de Janeiro (Sociology PhD), and postdoctorates at ISCTE-Lisbon (Urban Sociology) and Utrecht University (Anthropology). Leading the Urban and Regional Studies Group (GEPUR), she is honored as 'Scientist of Our State' by FAPERJ. Her research investigates intersections of religiosity, inequality, and governance in vulnerable urban areas, focusing on Pentecostal churches' roles as social mediators in favelas. Collaborations include INCT Observatory of Metropolises and ETNO.URB networks. Her work connects global and local perspectives on urban sociology and religion, addressing how religious actors mediate conflicts and provide alternative governance in state-absent contexts. Active in the International Sociological Association and Brazilian Sociological Society, she advocates for policy-sensitive urban security frameworks.

Angela Parcesepeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Public Health
• HIV/AIDS Research
• Mental Health
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Dr. Angela Parcesepe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on the intersection of violence, mental health, substance use disorders, and HIV prevention/treatment in global settings, with a particular emphasis on low-resource regions. She chairs the Mental Health Working Group for the IeDEA Consortium and has received grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), including a $3.3M award to address undervaccination among individuals with anxiety/depression. Educations: PhD in Maternal and Child Health, UNC Chapel Hill (2015) MPH in Population and Family Health, Columbia University (2009) MSW in Social Welfare, Columbia University (2009) BA in Economics, Colgate University (2000) Research Interests: Dr. Parcesepe examines how mental health disorders and substance use affect HIV treatment outcomes, particularly in the context of universal test-and-treat strategies. She investigates scalable mental health interventions for integration into HIV care programs, gender inequality impacts, and alcohol harm reduction strategies. Grants & Awards: 2018: NIMH Training Grant ($155,092) for Cameroon HIV care integration study 2016: APHA Women’s Caucus Honorable Mention for abstract submission 2009: Columbia Mailman School’s Population and Family Health Award Service: Serves on the Gillings MPH Program Committee and IeDEA Mental Health Working Group. Participated in global workshops on mental health and HIV data integration. Key Contributions: Published over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2018, addressing topics like gender disparities in HIV care access, psychosocial factors in sub-Saharan Africa, and mental health stigma reduction strategies.

Martine J. Baronsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Making Under Uncertainty
• Structured Expert Judgment
• Food Security
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Martine J. Barons is a Professor in Statistics and Director of the Applied Statistics & Risk Unit (AS&RU) at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on decision-making under uncertainty, structured expert judgment, and their applications in food security, pollination, digital archives, and the energy sector. She holds roles in knowledge exchange and policy advisory, including membership in the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) committees and the Academy for Mathematical Sciences advisory board. Her work integrates interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like Melbourne University and Monash University. Key areas include developing decision support systems for complex societal challenges, such as pollinator conservation and climate risk communication. She advocates for public engagement through radio, TV, and educational outreach, aiming to demystify mathematics for broader audiences. Barons has secured grants from EPSRC, STFC, and industry partners. Her contributions include advancing Bayesian network methodologies and promoting ethical digital twin strategies. Awards include Chartered Mathematician status and Fellowship of the IMA.

Emma Cookeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sleep Studies
• Neurodisability
• Early Childhood Education
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Dr Emma Cooke is a sociologist and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at The University of Queensland’s Child Health Research Centre (CHRC), affiliated with the Queensland Brain Institute. Her work focuses on the lived experiences of children, families, and educators, particularly around sleep, neurodisability, gender, and wellbeing. She is part of the Kids Sleep Research Group and the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child. Her research integrates qualitative methodologies including thematic analysis, discourse analysis, and creative practices like DRAW (Departing Radically in Academic Writing). Dr Cooke holds a PhD from the Institute for Social Science Research (ISSR), where she developed a crystallization framework to explore children’s rights and relaxation experiences in early childhood education. Her current projects include studying families with children who have neurodisabilities and sleep difficulties, as well as evaluating technology use in bedtime routines for neurodivergent children. She has contributed to major initiatives like the Queensland KindyLinQ Pilot Program evaluation and authored works on food scarcity in disadvantaged childcare settings. Her interdisciplinary research emphasizes marginalized voices, including children’s perspectives and caregiver experiences. Methodological innovations include graphic elicitation interviews and discarded data analysis. She actively engages in knowledge translation to bridge academic and practical applications of her findings in early childhood education and healthcare settings.

• Geriatrics
• Cardiology
• Public Health
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Mayra Tisminetzky is an Associate Professor in the Division of Health Systems Science and Geriatric Medicine in the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School. She holds additional roles at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine (Departments of Medicine and Population and Quantitative Health Sciences) and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (Departments of Masters in Clinical Investigation and Population Health Sciences). Education: MPH in Public Health (University of Massachusetts Amherst), MD (University of Buenos Aires Medical School), and PhD in Clinical & Population Health (University of Massachusetts Medical School). Research focuses on multimorbidity management and clinical outcomes in older adults, particularly those with heart failure and multiple chronic conditions (MCC). Her work includes NIA RO1-funded studies on treatment patterns in heart failure patients with MCC. Key research areas span geriatrics, cardiology, and public health, with a focus on optimizing care for elderly populations. Recent studies address food insecurity among caregivers, hospital readmissions post-MI, and the impact of comorbidities on treatment outcomes. Grants: NIH/NIA RO1 grant for examining therapies in heart failure patients with MCC. Collaborations include co-authors Goldberg, Gurwitz, and McManus.

• Political Economy
• Ethical Investing
• Corporate Sustainability
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Claire Parfitt is a Lecturer in Political Economy at the University of Sydney, where she completed her doctorate in 2020. Her research critically engages ethical investing, corporate sustainability, and the social studies of finance, with a focus on moral philosophy, economic geography, and interdisciplinary accounting literatures. She is a member of the Sydney Environment Institute. Education: PhD in Political Economy, University of Sydney (2020). Research Interests: Parfitt explores ethical capital, financial neoliberalism, and the politics of risk. Her work critiques sustainability capitalism's limitations and examines labor movements, degrowth strategies, and ecosocialist frameworks. She also investigates intellectual property's impact on agrifood systems and global seed industries. Advising & Grants: Supervises Zac Edwards on 'Beyond green Keynesianism: Labour, degrowth, and ecosocialist strategy'. Received the 2023 Sydney Environment Institute Collaborative Fellowship for 'Community Benefits Agreements' research. Labs/Teams: Active in the Sydney Environment Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary environmental and social justice projects.

Megan Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nutrition
• Food Security
• Public Health
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Megan Ferguson is an Honorary Fellow at the Menzies School of Health Research, specializing in Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease. Her work focuses on nutrition, food security, and health promotion in remote Indigenous communities. Current affiliations: Menzies School of Health Research Research areas: Nutrition Policy, Food Environment, Indigenous Health, Sustainable Development Goals Her recent publications emphasize healthy food retail research , policy implementation , and nutrition security in remote Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Studies include randomized controlled trials, benchmarking frameworks, and dietary assessment analyses. Key trends in her work involve food environment interventions , point-of-sale system evaluations , and knowledge exchange processes for health promotion. Collaborations span institutions like BMC Public Health, Obesity Reviews, and Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. Honorary Fellow, Menzies School of Health Research h-index: 16 (910 citations) Her research outputs (48 total) include articles on food pricing strategies , community-based interventions , and nutrition policy effectiveness . She contributes to global Sustainable Development Goals through work on poverty reduction and health equity.

Rashida Crutchfieldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Housing and Food Security in Higher Education
• Youth Homelessness
• Community Practice
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rashida Crutchfield is a Professor in the School of Social Work and Executive Director of the Center for Equitable Higher Education at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB). Her expertise includes addressing student homelessness, basic needs security, and community-based social work practices. She led the California State University Office of the Chancellor’s foundational study on food and housing security, serving as co-principal investigator for subsequent phases. Crutchfield holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (CSULB) and an M.A. from the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. Her research focuses on systemic barriers faced by students experiencing housing and food insecurity, foster care alumni transitions, and integrating social justice into social work education. Key contributions include developing trauma-informed approaches to homelessness in higher education and advocating for equitable campus policies. She has pioneered campus-based rapid rehousing models and food pantry programs while emphasizing student agency and institutional accountability. Crutchfield’s work bridges academic research and practical intervention through interdisciplinary collaboration. Her studies highlight the intersection of policy, practice, and student voice in creating sustainable solutions for vulnerable populations. While no specific awards are listed, her leadership roles and influential studies reflect significant professional recognition in higher education equity and social work practice. Her advising and grant activities include directing the CSU Basic Needs Initiative and leading multi-institutional research projects. She collaborates with campus and community partners to operationalize equitable practices, particularly through the Center for Equitable Higher Education. Current projects focus on scaling evidence-based interventions and refining policy frameworks to address systemic inequities in higher education access and support systems.

Keiko Gotoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food and Culture
• International Nutrition
• Mindful Eating
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Keiko Goto is a Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at California State University, Chico. Her academic roles include overseeing graduate programs in Food and Culture and International Nutrition. She holds a PhD from Cornell University and has conducted fieldwork in multiple countries, emphasizing cross-cultural perspectives in nutrition. Her research focuses on global nutrition challenges, mindful eating practices, and community-based interventions to improve dietary behaviors. Education: B.S. in Food Science (Kyoto University), M.S. in Nutrition (UC Davis), Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences (Cornell University). Research Interests: Food and cultural identity, international nutrition policy, mindful eating interventions, and participatory research methods in underserved communities. Her work spans diverse populations including Hmong communities in the U.S., rural families in Guatemala, and students in cross-cultural learning programs. Courses Taught: Includes Global Nutrition (NFSC 310), Cultural Food Studies (NFSC 429), and Research Methods in Nutritional Science (NFSC 600). Recent Publications Trends: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2007, with a focus on international collaboration (e.g., COIL programs), cultural influences on food choices, and community interventions. Strong emphasis on student co-authorship in her research. Labs/Teams: Active in the CSU Chico Nutrition Research Group, leading projects on food security, ethnic produce utilization, and culturally sensitive nutrition education. Collaborates with institutions in Mexico, Guatemala, and the Pacific Islands. Advising/Grants: Supervises graduate student research in international nutrition and food systems. Secured funding for projects like the "Get Cookin'" cooking intervention and COIL-based global nutrition education initiatives.

David Prescottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Administration
• Public Health
• Mental Health
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David Prescott is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Social Science and Humanities at Husson University’s College of Science and Humanities. He joined Husson full-time in 2011 after seven years as an adjunct professor. His expertise spans healthcare administration, public health, and clinical psychology, with a focus on integrating primary care and mental health services, addressing food insecurity, and clinical empathy. He holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Nebraska and completed a clinical psychology internship at Indiana University Medical School. Education : B.A., Bowdoin College (Psychology and Music); M.A. & Ph.D., University of Nebraska. Research interests include healthcare system integration, public health challenges like food insecurity, and clinical practices such as bariatric surgery and group psychotherapy. He has extensive clinical experience as a psychologist, program director, and quality improvement director at Acadia Hospital in Bangor. Beyond academia, he co-owns Hampden Psychological Consultation and actively contributes to Maine’s healthcare workforce development through Husson’s programs. Personal interests include running, hiking, and family life with his wife Diana (a psychologist) and three adult daughters.

Christina Ludemaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Infectious Diseases
• Women's Health
• Health Equity
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Christina Ludema is an Associate Professor in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Indiana University's School of Public Health. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S.P.H. from UNC-Chapel Hill and a B.S. from Calvin College. Her research examines social determinants of infectious disease behaviors, women's health, and health equity, with active projects on lactation mastitis antibiotic stewardship (NIH-funded) and COVID-19 impacts. Research Focus: Investigates structural factors affecting health behaviors, including food insecurity, HIV comorbidities, and pandemic responses. Current NIH R03 grant focuses on antibiotic use in mastitis treatment. Key Publications: Research spans HIV care continuity, COVID-19 vaccination predictors, and alcohol monitoring methodologies, emphasizing causal inference and health disparities.

• Nutrition Science
• Metabolic Health
• Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
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Mindy Patterson is a Researcher in the Department of Nutrition & Food Sciences at Texas Woman's University (TWU), School of Health Sciences. Her work focuses on metabolic health, dietary intake patterns, and the physiological impacts of nutrients like resistant starch and preterm human milk composition. She has contributed to studies on menstrual cycle effects on metabolism, cardiovascular disease risk factors, and food insecurity during the pandemic. Her research integrates systematic reviews, clinical trials, and biomarker analysis. Her research interests include optimizing dietary interventions for cardiometabolic health, understanding preterm infant nutrition, and evaluating the role of functional foods (e.g., brewers' spent grain) in reducing chronic disease risks. She has conducted studies using NHANES data to analyze dietary trends in vulnerable populations like statin users and stroke survivors. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to nutrition science, blending clinical observations with epidemiological data. Notable areas include glycemic control mechanisms, human milk composition analysis, and the impact of food environment disruptions during the pandemic on college students' food security. Scientific Contributions: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles spanning 2013–2025 Key Focus Areas: Resistant starch metabolism, menstrual cycle physiology, preterm nutrition Methodologies: Systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, biomarker analysis

Davide MARINOمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Policy
• Urban Food Systems
• Ecosystem Services
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Prof. Davide MARINO is an Associate Professor at the University of Molise, affiliated with the Department of Biosciences and Territory. His work focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to environmental governance, urban food systems, and territorial planning. He actively contributes to policy analysis regarding ecosystem services, food insecurity, and sustainable development. Research interests include the intersection of food security with urban-rural dynamics, the application of Von Thünen’s theoretical frameworks to modern land use challenges, and the governance mechanisms shaping metropolitan food policies. His studies often combine quantitative analysis with qualitative socio-cultural perspectives. Recent work emphasizes transdisciplinary methodologies to assess food affordability indices, evaluate land-use policy impacts, and map spatial inequalities in food access. He has published extensively on case studies in Rome’s metropolitan area, exploring food deserts, agroecological urban agriculture, and biodiversity conservation strategies in agricultural parks. Prof. MARINO’s publications include critical analyses of academic works on religious esotericism and historical occult practices, reflecting his broader interest in cultural dimensions of environmental stewardship. His research consistently bridges natural sciences with humanities, addressing both technical and socio-political dimensions of sustainability challenges.

Basma Ellahiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health
• Nutrition
• Food Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Basma Ellahi is a Research Professor in Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing at the University of Chester, UK, and currently serves as Associate Dean of Research and Innovation in the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. She holds formal academic appointments including Professor of Public Health Nutrition and has led departments such as Biological Sciences and Clinical Sciences & Nutrition. Her research focuses on co-production of health interventions with ethnic minority communities, addressing food insecurity and chronic disease prevention in disadvantaged groups. She has pioneered culturally tailored interventions in South Asian and Black African communities through projects like TANGERINE, supported by UKRI grants. Education: BSc Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (University of Leeds) MSc Food Science (University of Leeds) PhD (University of Bradford) PgCert Teaching and Learning (Teesside University) Research Interests: Her work emphasizes dietary patterns in marginalized populations, leveraging mixed-methods approaches. Key areas include: Food security among older ethnic minorities Cultural adaptation in dietary practices Genetic-diet interactions in metabolic health Technology-enhanced health training (e.g., VR for handwashing) Grants & Projects: Leads NIHR-funded inflAIM (studying inflammation and long-term conditions) and UKRI-funded TANGERINE. Previously managed projects on portion control tools and rural health in Ghana. Leadership: Chairs the Nutrition Society Special Interest Group on Ethnic Minority Health and serves on UKRI grant review panels. Oversees research ethics at the School of Nursing and Health Education. Global Impact: Delivers researcher development workshops in sub-Saharan Africa and Pakistan, addressing nutrition disparities through community engagement.