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Lauren M. Hill, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is also a member of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases. Her research focuses on developing behavioral interventions to address HIV/AIDS risk and treatment outcomes, with a particular emphasis on women’s health and multilevel determinants of health behaviors globally and domestically. Education: PhD in Health Behavior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health (2017) MSPH in Health Behavior, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health (2013) BA in Public Health Studies, Johns Hopkins University (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Hill’s work bridges behavioral science and public health to improve HIV prevention and treatment outcomes. Her current projects include developing community- and clinic-based interventions to promote the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention in Malawi and North Carolina. She also investigates the interplay between stress (including pandemic-related stress), mental health, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Her methods integrate behavioral interventions, shared decision-making frameworks, and mixed-methods approaches. Grants & Awards: Recipient of Gillings Innovation Lab (GIL) awards to study generative AI in public health. Labs & Affiliations: Member of the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, and affiliated with the Gillings School’s research initiatives on global health and behavioral interventions.

• HIV/AIDS
• Mental Health
• Women's Health
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Suzanne Maman, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Associate Dean for Global Health at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She leads global health initiatives, integrates global strategies into research and education, and collaborates with institutions like the WHO and CDC. Her work focuses on HIV/AIDS, violence prevention, and women’s health, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Maman co-leads the MPH global health concentration and directs the UNC faculty role at the Duke-UNC Rotary Peace Center. Education: PhD (2000), MHS (1995) in International Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; BS (1992) in Human Ecology from Cornell University. Research Interests: Global health, HIV/AIDS prevention, violence against women, and gender equity. She pioneered interventions linking microfinance and health leadership to reduce HIV and intimate partner violence among young men in Tanzania. Her work influenced WHO clinical guidelines for women’s HIV testing. Awards: 2017 Bernard G. Greenberg Alumni Endowment Award, 2012 Edward G. McGavran Teaching Award, and 2001 New Investigator Award from the Center for AIDS Research. Global Partnerships: Collaborates with UNC’s Institute for Global Health & Infectious Diseases and the Water Institute, advancing programs in over 60 countries. Her research emphasizes community-driven solutions, resilience, and policy impact.

• Global Health
• HIV/AIDS
• Violence Prevention
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William C. Miller, MD, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. He specializes in infectious diseases epidemiology, focusing on HIV, STIs, and substance use. Previously, he served as Chair of the Division of Epidemiology and Senior Associate Dean for Research at Ohio State University’s College of Public Health. Dr. Miller also chairs the Society of Epidemiologic Research (2023-24). Education: MPH in Epidemiology, UNC Chapel Hill, 1997 MD in Neuroscience and Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1989 and 1985 AB in Psychology, Princeton University, 1981 Research Interests: Dr. Miller’s work bridges clinical practice and public health, addressing HIV/STI transmission, healthcare access for marginalized populations, and global health interventions. His research employs spatial epidemiology, network analysis, and community engagement to combat substance use-related health crises. Awards: Achievement Award (2021, ASTDA) Community Engaged Champion Award (2020, OSU) Sexually Transmitted Diseases Lectureship (2018, Indiana University) Service & Grants: Dr. Miller collaborates with the CDC and WHO to improve STI/HIV surveillance and advises on global health policy. His recent work includes opioid crisis interventions in rural Appalachia and HIV care integration in Vietnam. Labs/Teams: Active in the Gillings School’s Global Health Hub and the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases, leading multidisciplinary teams on infectious disease prevention and healthcare equity.

• HIV/AIDS Epidemiology
• Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
• Substance Use Disorders
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Ricky Bluthenthal is a Distinguished Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. He holds a PhD in Sociology from UC Berkeley and has dedicated his career to addressing HIV risk reduction, substance use, and health disparities through harm reduction strategies. Education: BA in History and Sociology (UC Santa Cruz), MA and PhD in Sociology (UC Berkeley) His research focuses include syringe exchange programs, cannabis legalization impacts, health policy implementation, and the effects of housing displacement on marginalized populations. Recent studies examine opioid withdrawal dynamics, moral economies in drug markets, and structural barriers to healthcare access. Key research areas span substance use epidemiology, harm reduction, public health policy, and social determinants of health. His work often employs mixed methods, emphasizing community-based participatory research and implementation science. Dr. Bluthenthal serves on editorial boards for the International Journal of Drug Policy and Drug and Alcohol Dependence . He has secured multiple NIH grants for studies on injection initiation prevention, cannabis-opioid interactions, and supportive housing effectiveness during the pandemic. His recent publications highlight trends in fentanyl transition, material hardship among unhoused individuals, and adaptations in medication-assisted treatment due to synthetic opioids. The work frequently intersects with health justice and critiques of punitive systems.

• Public Health
• Substance Use and Addiction
• Health Disparities
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Sarah Axeen is an Assistant Professor of Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Her work focuses on opioid use and abuse, mental and behavioral health policy impacts, and healthcare disparities. She evaluates solutions to the opioid epidemic, examines state-level policies affecting mental health, and analyzes geographic and demographic variations in healthcare utilization. Prior to her current role, she held postdoctoral positions at the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics and the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health. Her research frequently intersects with emergency department practices and public health system challenges. Key research areas include policy evaluation for addiction treatment, EMTALA compliance analysis, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations such as undocumented immigrants and those with serious mental illnesses. She has contributed to understanding how commercial healthcare prices influence Medicare spending and how maternal mental health affects birth outcomes. Her studies often utilize large-scale datasets like Medicare and Medicaid claims, electronic health records, and national surveys to assess real-world healthcare dynamics. Her articles highlight trends in opioid-related emergency department visits, disparities in cervical and breast cancer screening, and the impact of legal mandates on hospital accountability. She has also explored how the pandemic altered healthcare utilization patterns, particularly in safety-net systems. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, but her extensive publication record reflects impactful contributions to health policy research. She collaborates across institutions and has no listed advisees, focusing instead on collaborative grant-funded projects examining healthcare disparities and system reforms. Affiliations include the Keck School’s Emergency Medicine department and the USC Schaeffer Center. Her work emphasizes translating policy research into actionable solutions for improving healthcare access and reducing disparities in high-risk populations.

• Opioid Use and Abuse
• Healthcare Policy Analysis
• Mental and Behavioral Health
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Dr. Caitlin Sayegh is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Her work focuses on implementing evidence-based care for adolescents with chronic medical conditions through clinical and research roles at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. She specializes in psychotherapy change processes and mobile health (mHealth) interventions to improve self-management skills in youth with chronic illnesses. Her research interests include behavioral health integration into pediatric subspecialty care, adherence interventions leveraging mHealth technology, and qualitative studies exploring youth perspectives on healthcare. Dr. Sayegh has contributed to systematic reviews on integrating behavioral health services and pioneered randomized trials evaluating cell phone support for medication adherence. Notable contributions include designing a transition readiness mHealth intervention for adolescents, a person-centered shared medical appointment model for diabetes care, and qualitative studies on supportive accountability frameworks for adherence strategies. Her work bridges clinical practice with innovative technology solutions to address disparities in chronic illness management. Dr. Sayegh has published extensively on topics ranging from pediatric oncology epidemiology (e.g., breastfeeding and retinoblastoma) to public health approaches for gang violence prevention. She also explores intersectional issues such as foster caregiver perspectives on pediatric care adherence and ethnic differences in therapeutic resistance.

• Pediatric Psychology
• Mobile Health (mHealth) Interventions
• Chronic Illness Management
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Rashelle Jean Musci, PhD, MS, is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her primary affiliations span the Department of Mental Health, Biostatistics, and the Wendy Klag Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. She leads the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Data Analysis Center and contributes to national prevention science leadership. Doctorate in Human Development (University of California, Davis, 2011) Master of Science in Child Development (UC Davis, 2008) Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology & Behavior (UC Davis) Post-doctoral fellowships in Prevention Science (NIMH T32) and Adolescent Health (LEAH Award) Dr. Musci specializes in latent variable modeling, prevention research, neurodevelopment, and data harmonization. Her work integrates genetics into universal prevention programs, focusing on personalized intervention strategies, developmental processes, and mechanisms of program efficacy across populations. She has pioneered statistical methods for gene-environment interaction studies and discrete-time survival analysis in substance use research. Her article trends include neurodevelopmental disorders, mental health disparities, genetic moderation in prevention, and longitudinal modeling. Scientific awards highlight her teaching, mentoring, and methodological innovations. She serves as Principal Investigator on NIH grants and contributes to the ECHO program's neurodevelopmental research. Dr. Rose and Ali Kawi Professor of Mental Health (2019) Johns Hopkins Discovery Award (2018) AMTRA Award for Advising/Mentoring (2018) NIMH Child Prevention Fellowship (2013) Dr. Musci's methodological seminars and measurement courses train future public health professionals. She collaborates across disciplines, including the Women’s Interagency HIV Study and national studies on adolescent health, while advancing data harmonization techniques for multi-cohort integrative analysis.

• Mental Health
• Latent Variable Modeling
• Prevention Science
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Kayla Musielak-Hanold, PhD, is a Part-Time Lecturer of Psychology at the University of Southern Maine , affiliated with the Department of Psychology within the College of Science, Technology, and Health . Her work emphasizes integrating clinical, research, and teaching experiences to benefit students and the broader community. Education: PhD in School Psychology, Michigan State University, 2016 MA in School Psychology, Michigan State University, 2011 BS in Psychology (Specialization in Cognitive Science), Michigan State University, 2009 Research Interests: Dr. Musielak-Hanold focuses on biological, environmental, social, and emotional factors influencing learning and neuropsychological development. She advocates for prevention-oriented strategies and holistic approaches to mental health that avoid pathologizing frameworks. Her expertise spans clinical neuropsychology, developmental disorders, and educational psychology. Recent Work Trends: Her publications (2012–2015) highlight a focus on pediatric neuropsychology, particularly neuroimaging studies in HIV-affected children, comparisons of neurodevelopmental conditions like nonverbal learning disability, autism, and ADHD, and advancing global perspectives in school psychology education and mentorship programs. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees or grant information is listed in the provided text. She emphasizes community-focused work through her teaching and clinical practice. Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned.

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Developmental Disorders
• Educational Psychology
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S. Alexandra (Alex) Marshall is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Behavior & Health Education at the Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). She holds academic credentials including a Ph.D. in Health Behavior from Indiana University, an M.P.H. from UAMS (with honors), and a B.A. in Biology and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Arkansas. Dr. Marshall specializes in HIV prevention, maternal and child health, and community-engaged research using qualitative methods. She has been recognized with numerous awards, including the 2023 UAMS Women Faculty Mentoring Award and the 2023 COPH Excellence in Teaching Award. Her research focuses on improving HIV care access in rural settings, training public health professionals in maternal/child health, and addressing health disparities for marginalized populations. She collaborates closely with community-based organizations to design interventions targeting high-risk groups such as incarcerated individuals and transgender youth. Teaching responsibilities include courses on human sexuality research, maternal/child health, and health behavior theories. Dr. Marshall’s recent publications emphasize barriers/facilitators to HIV care engagement, transgender healthcare in Arkansas, and telemedicine’s role in gender-affirming care. Her work bridges academic research with real-world applications, prioritizing community partnerships and policy-driven solutions. Beyond academia, she enjoys ballet, musical theater, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

• HIV Prevention and Access to Care
• Maternal and Child Health
• Community-Engaged Research
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Li-Jung Liang is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), with extensive research contributions across public health, health disparities, geriatrics, and clinical medicine. Her work bridges clinical practice and population health research, with particular focus on vulnerable populations including racial/ethnic minorities, older adults, and people living with HIV or substance use disorders. Dr. Liang's research interests span several critical areas in contemporary medicine: health disparities by race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status, HIV/AIDS interventions in international settings (particularly China and Vietnam), stroke and cardiovascular health, mental health across the lifespan, and substance abuse treatment. Her work often examines how neighborhood characteristics and social determinants influence health outcomes. She has made significant contributions to understanding POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) implementation in nursing homes and interventions to reduce HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings. Her publication record shows consistent scholarly activity from 1994 through 2022, with recent work focusing on neighborhood variations in stroke risk, community capacity building for HIV and addiction service integration in Vietnam, acculturation effects on cognitive health among Latino populations, and interventions to improve care for people living with HIV who use drugs. Her research employs diverse methodologies including randomized controlled trials, observational cohort studies, and implementation science approaches. Dr. Liang has collaborated extensively with researchers across disciplines, contributing to publications in high-impact journals across geriatrics, public health, infectious diseases, neurology, and emergency medicine. Her work demonstrates a commitment to addressing health inequities through rigorous scientific investigation and community-engaged research.

• Public Health
• Health Disparities
• HIV/AIDS Research
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Stephen A. Maisto is a Research Professor and Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Syracuse University's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds dual licenses in clinical psychology in New York and Rhode Island, and is a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology. His research focuses on substance use disorders, HIV prevention, and behavioral healthcare integration. He has authored over 300 publications and secured $50M+ in research funding, including NIH grants. Notable roles include serving as A&S’ Associate Dean of Research (2023–present) and Director of Research at the VA Center for Integrated Health Care. His work bridges clinical practice and science, emphasizing evidence-based interventions. Education: Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Postdoctoral Respecialization in Clinical Psychology, Vanderbilt University. Research Interests: Alcohol/drug use treatment, risk perception mechanisms, HIV intervention in psychiatric populations, and primary care integration of behavioral healthcare. His studies include groundbreaking work on alcohol's impact on sexual risk-taking and pain-alcohol interrelations. Grants & Awards: NIH grants totaling $5M+ (2022), perfect 10 NIH score (2018), Chancellor’s Citation for Lifetime Achievement (2018). Current projects include mindfulness-based HIV treatment and pain management studies.

• Substance Use Disorders
• HIV Prevention and Intervention
• Behavioral Healthcare Integration
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Angela Aidala, PhD, is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Her work focuses on HIV/AIDS, homelessness, urban health, and public health systems. She earned a BA from Miami University (1967) and a PhD from Columbia University (1980). Key research interests include housing interventions for vulnerable populations, food policy, substance use, and global health equity. Her projects, such as the CHAIN and FUSE initiatives, have shaped HIV service planning and homelessness policy. She serves on the editorial board of AIDS & Behavior and has received awards including the William Foote Whyte Award (2017) and the Key Award for AIDS and Homelessness advocacy (2012). CHAIN Project: Long-term NYC HIV cohort study, producing over 200 reports on service needs and outcomes. FUSE Evaluation: Evaluated supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals, influencing national policy. Publications emphasize housing’s role in health equity, telehealth disparities, and syndemic factors affecting HIV outcomes. Her work bridges academic research and real-world policy, addressing systemic barriers to healthcare access.

• Public Health
• HIV/AIDS
• Community Health
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Jonathan Shuter, M.D., is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Epidemiology & Population Health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Group-Family Care Center, specializing in HIV/AIDS care and epidemiology. His work focuses on tobacco use cessation strategies among people living with HIV, healthcare implementation in international settings (e.g., Vietnam and Kenya), and the intersection of infectious diseases with behavioral and social determinants of health. Education includes a medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, followed by residency and fellowship training at Montefiore Medical Center. His research emphasizes optimizing smoking cessation interventions through behavioral, pharmacological, and digital health approaches, with a particular interest in marginalized populations and global health equity. Key research areas include:烟草 use epidemiology in HIV/AIDS populations, co-morbidities between hepatitis C and smoking, and the impact of discrimination on health behaviors. He has pioneered telehealth and group therapy models for smoking cessation, demonstrated efficacy in randomized controlled trials, and contributed to global implementation strategies in Vietnam and sub-Saharan Africa. His articles highlight themes like racial disparities in smoking cessation outcomes, the role of online communities in health support, and the biological mechanisms linking smoking to HIV-related morbidity. While no explicit awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to HIV care and public health innovation. Dr. Shuter is actively involved in multidisciplinary teams addressing HIV/tuberculosis co-infection, substance use in clinical populations, and health systems strengthening in low-resource settings.

• Infectious Diseases
• Epidemiology
• HIV/AIDS Research
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Chinazo O. Cunningham, M.D., M.S., is a Clinical Professor across three departments at Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Medicine (General Internal Medicine), Family and Social Medicine, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She currently serves as the Commissioner of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), overseeing a $1.5B budget and managing over 1,700 addiction treatment programs serving 680,000+ individuals. Previously, she held roles as Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene at NYC Health and Mental Hygiene and has over 20 years of experience in addiction medicine, clinical care, and research. Education: M.D. and M.S. degrees (specific institutions not detailed). Her research focuses on improving health outcomes for people who use drugs, particularly those with HIV, and advancing buprenorphine treatment, opioid use disorder interventions, and harm reduction strategies. She collaborates extensively with community-based organizations and has authored over 150 peer-reviewed manuscripts. Dr. Cunningham’s work emphasizes policy, public health, and integrating clinical care with community initiatives. Her leadership in addiction policy and treatment systems has garnered national recognition, including awards for mentorship and scientific contributions. She has led federally funded grants and served on advisory committees and guideline panels, shaping national addiction care standards. Dr. Cunningham’s role at OASAS underscores her commitment to systemic change, budget oversight, and program certification, alongside her academic affiliations and clinical expertise.

• Improving Access to Care
• HIV and Substance Use
• Buprenorphine Treatment
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Emily Dakin is a Professor in the Department of Social Work at Appalachian State University (AppState), where she has been since 2014. Previously, she served in the social work faculty at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on gerontology, social work curriculum design, and human behavior in the social environment, with a particular emphasis on aging populations and LGBTQ+ elderly communities. She teaches courses on gerontological social work, human behavior, and death/dying studies. Her current research includes a textbook content analysis with Mike Howell and a study on pet ownership's impact on older adults' quality of life (collaborating with Kelly Williams and Maureen MacNamara). She actively serves on AppState's faculty senate, the UNC system’s faculty assembly, and as a reviewer for aging-focused journals. Emily values AppState’s balance of teaching/research, student-centric culture, sustainability efforts, and flexibility for scholarly exploration. Personal interests include nature, the arts, and family life with her 6-year-old son. Her scholarship spans topics like rural LGBTQ+ aging, equine-assisted therapy, HIV case management, and photovoice methodologies in global health. While no formal awards are listed, her work reflects sustained engagement with ethical dilemmas, cross-cultural studies, and innovative pedagogy in social work education. Advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed, though her collaborations suggest active involvement in interdisciplinary research. She advocates for 'identifying your dream and following it' in mentoring.

• Gerontology
• Social Work Curriculum
• Human Behavior in the Social Environment
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