Professor Jennifer Whitty is an applied health economist at the University of East Anglia , affiliated with the Norwich Medical School and the Centre of Research Excellence in Telehealth . Her research bridges health economics, patient preferences, and health policy, with a focus on quality of life valuation and economic evaluation. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Griffith University, 2008), Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy (University of Queensland, 2002), Bachelor of Pharmacy (University of Wales, 1992) Her work emphasizes person-centered methodologies , particularly discrete choice experiments, to evaluate patient and public preferences for healthcare delivery and outcomes. Key research areas include: Treatment burden and quality of life in chronic diseases like cystic fibrosis Economic evaluation of pharmaceuticals and health technologies Asset-based approaches to community health Priority-setting frameworks in health policy Prof. Whitty has secured over AU$27 million in research funding from organizations including the NHMRC and National Institute for Health and Care Research , and serves on editorial boards for Medical Decision Making and Applied Health Economics and Health Policy .
Joseph Millum serves as Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of St Andrews, with additional roles as consultant to the World Health Organisation and Chairperson of the International Society for Priorities in Health. His 15-year tenure at the US National Institutes of Health informs his interdisciplinary approach to bioethics. Millum's research spans: Health care and research priority-setting frameworks Ethical dimensions of informed consent Theoretical foundations of bioethics Moral dimensions of parenthood His book publications include 'The Moral Foundations of Parenthood' and 'A Theory of Bioethics'. Recent publications focus on decision-making capacity assessment, truthfulness in parenting, and ethical frameworks for health research prioritization, consistently addressing justice and equity concerns in healthcare systems.
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Melanie Molina, MD, MAS is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and Affiliate Faculty of the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. She serves as Co-Director of the Social Emergency Medicine and Health Equity Section and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Clinical Informatics and Digital Transformation. Clinically, she works at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and UCSF Medical Center. National Clinician Scholars Program Fellowship (2023) MAS in Clinical Research, UCSF (2023) Residency in Emergency Medicine, Harvard Medical School (2021) MD in Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin (2017) BS/BA in Biology and Hispanic Studies, The University of Texas at Austin (2012) Dr. Molina’s research centers on leveraging technology to address social determinants of health in emergency settings, with a focus on vulnerable populations. Her work spans health equity, opioid use disorder interventions, microaggressions in healthcare, and clinical informatics. She pioneers EHR-enabled tools to integrate social care into emergency clinical workflows while minimizing clinician burden. Her NIH-funded projects emphasize practical solutions for racial and ethnic health disparities, particularly in vaccine delivery and social risk documentation. Her recent publications (2024-2025) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Integration of AI and informatics for social risk screening and clinical decision support, (2) Health equity interventions targeting vaccine hesitancy and long COVID disparities, and (3) Critical analysis of DEI implementation challenges in academic emergency medicine. The work consistently bridges technical innovation with community-centered approaches to address systemic inequities. National Institutes of Health NIDA Loan Repayment Award (2024-2025) National Hispanic Medical Association Top 40 Under 40 (2024) UCSF John A. Watson Faculty Scholar (2023) National Institutes of Health NIAID Loan Repayment Award (2022-2024) Academy for Women in Academic Emergency Medicine Outstanding Research Publication Award (2021) Harvard Medical School Presidential Scholars Public Service Initiative Award (2017) Dr. Molina actively mentors medical students, residents, and fellows in health equity research. As Principal Investigator on multiple NIH and foundation grants—including the Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program grant ($825,575, 2024-2028) and an NIH/NIDA K23 award (2024-2029)—she leads projects developing EHR-integrated interventions for social risk documentation and opioid use disorder treatment. Her PROBOOSTVAXED trial addresses vaccine hesitancy through ED-based delivery across eight U.S. cities. She co-directs the Social Emergency Medicine and Health Equity Section within UCSF’s Department of Emergency Medicine, collaborating closely with the Action Research Center for Health Equity and the Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. Her team integrates clinical informatics expertise with community health workers to develop scalable solutions for social risk mitigation in safety-net emergency departments.
Dr. Justin Belsky is an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Yale School of Medicine, serving as the COVID-19 Safety Officer and Co-Director of Resident Research in Emergency Medicine. He holds an MD from Wayne State University School of Medicine (2011) and an MPH from Harvard School of Public Health (2016). His research focuses on sepsis diagnosis and treatment, including biomarkers, clinical trials, and risk stratification tools. He led the Yale site for the VICTAS trial evaluating vitamin C, thiamine, and hydrocortisone in septic shock. Dr. Belsky directs the Yale Emergency Medicine Specimen Biobank, collecting samples from critically ill patients for future research. His awards include the Partners in Excellence Team Award (2016) and an Outstanding Poster Award (2015). He is actively involved in resident research training and clinical guideline adherence studies. Education: MD: Wayne State University School of Medicine (2011) Emergency Medicine Residency: Henry Ford Hospital (2014) Research Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital (2016) MPH: Harvard School of Public Health (2016) Research Interests: Early sepsis identification and treatment Biomarker development for critical illness Fluid management strategies in septic shock Micronutrient therapies in sepsis Emergency department quality improvement Recent Work Focus: Fluid resuscitation protocols and guideline adherence Long-term outcomes of sepsis therapies Actin cytoskeleton as a sepsis biomarker Antibiotic timing in sepsis Awards: 2016: Sepsis Care Redesign, Partners in Excellence Team Award 2015: Outstanding Poster Award (Shock Symposium) Grants & Mentorship: Principal investigator for CLOVERS trial (fluid management in sepsis) Co-Director of Yale’s Emergency Medicine Research Training Program Leadership in resident research mentorship and biobank initiatives
Pamela Y. Collins is a Bloomberg Centennial Professor and Chair of the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She holds an affiliate professorship at the University of Washington's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Her work bridges global mental health, HIV care, and stigma reduction. She leads initiatives in low-resource settings, including integrating mental health into HIV programs and developing scalable interventions like the WHO-UNICEF EQUIP initiative. Her research focuses on marginalized populations, including adolescents in urban environments and communities affected by conflict. Education: MD from Cornell University Medical College (1991), MPH from Columbia University (1997), BA from Purdue University (1986). She has held leadership roles at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and global health organizations like I-TECH. She chairs the American Psychiatric Association’s Council on International Psychiatry and co-chairs the Connecting Climate Minds initiative. Research Interests: Global mental health systems, HIV/mental health integration, stigma reduction, adolescent mental health in urban contexts, and culturally adapted interventions. She pioneered studies on mHealth in Ghana’s prayer camps and co-led the MindKind study on youth data governance. Awards: Over 20 honors including the NIH Merit Award, NIMH Director’s Awards, and the Jeanne Spurlock Minority Fellowship. Her work emphasizes equity and capacity-building in global health. Grants/Advising: Principal investigator on NIH-funded projects like the Kenya adolescent HIV-mental health trial and co-investigator on Ghana’s mHealth/nurse intervention. She advises on climate change and mental health linkages through her role with the Lancet Commission on Adolescent Health. Labs/Teams: Leads the Johns Hopkins Mental Health Department’s global initiatives, collaborating with WHO, UNICEF, and institutions in Kenya, Ghana, and India. Her teams include interdisciplinary experts in implementation science and digital health.
Alec Morton is an Associate Professor (Practice) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and concurrently holds a Professor of Management Science position at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, UK. His career spans multidisciplinary roles across engineering, social science, business, and public health, focusing on evidence-based decision-making in healthcare. Education: PhD in Management Science (University of Strathclyde, 2000), MSc in Operational Research (University of Strathclyde, 1997), BSc in Mathematics and Philosophy (University of Manchester, 1995) Morton’s research integrates decision analysis , health economics , and operations research to address critical questions in health technology assessment , priority-setting in healthcare , and global health governance . His work on antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic reimbursement models, and health system strengthening has influenced international policy frameworks. His recent publications explore economic evaluations for global health challenges, including antimicrobial resistance , assisted dying policies , and health system equity . He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health and serves as Departmental Editor of Healthcare Management Science . Morton has held advisory roles for organizations such as the UK National Audit Office , NICE , GAVI , and the WHO Global Malaria Programme , with research funded by entities like the Health Foundation and UK Medical Research Council .
John Joseph is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine. His research and teaching focus on organizational design, strategic decision-making, innovation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in business strategy. He is actively involved in editorial leadership as Senior Editor at Organization Science and former editor of the Journal of Organization Design . PhD, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University MBA, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania John Joseph's research centers on how organizations can be designed to enhance innovation, strategic planning, and decision-making. His work explores the role of attention, feedback mechanisms, and AI in shaping strategic outcomes. He investigates organizational structures in technology and healthcare sectors, with a focus on platform ecosystems and community-driven innovation. His recent publications and research projects examine AI-enabled organizational transformation, mobile industry innovation, and healthcare system design. The body of work shows a strong trend toward behavioral strategy, integrating cognitive and structural perspectives to understand how firms adapt and grow. 2017 Ralph Gomory Award, Industry Studies Association John Joseph has advised numerous organizations including General Electric, Samsung Electronics, Molina Healthcare, and UC Irvine. He has received multiple teaching awards and has taught in full-time, part-time, and executive education programs at Kellogg, Duke, and UC Irvine. He serves as Chair of the Behavioral Strategy Interest Group of the Strategic Management Society. His research is supported by engagements with centers such as the Center for Health Care Management and Policy and the Beall Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at UCI.
Afsan Bhadelia, PhD, MS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Purdue University, where she teaches PUBH 240 – Global Health . Her nearly two decades of global-health scholarship focus on health-systems analysis, equity-oriented priority-setting, and the integration of palliative care for chronic diseases, notably cancer. Education: PhD – Johns Hopkins University MS – Tufts University BS – Tufts University Research Interests: Dr. Bhadelia’s transdisciplinary programme sits at the intersection of public health, complexity science, ethics, economics, and policy . She develops novel methodologies and metrics to illuminate social and structural determinants of health—using cancer and palliative care as tracer conditions—and embeds a gender-justice lens throughout. Her overarching goal is citizen-driven priority-setting that aligns health-system investments with societal values. Awards & Recognition: Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2021) Gordis Teaching Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2015) Young Cancer Leader, Union for International Cancer Control (2015) Presidential Award for Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University (2006) Research Trajectory & Impact: Bhadelia’s prolific publication record (46+ papers) charts a clear arc from quantifying the global burden of serious health-related suffering to crafting ethically-grounded, policy-ready solutions. Recurring themes include opioid-access equity, racism and casteism in pain relief, and integration of palliative care into universal health coverage. Her 2025 updates to the Lancet Commission, alongside multiple WHO-aligned metrics papers, position her work at the forefront of global palliative-care science. Community-Engaged Scholarship & Teaching: Emphasising community-partnered research, she mentors students in community-engaged methods and co-develops curricula that blend complexity thinking with real-world policy challenges. Through Purdue’s signature research areas— Developmental Health & Wellness, Healthy Lifestyles & Vital Longevity, Sustainable Organizations & Thriving Communities —her lab collaborates across disciplines to ensure research uptake by policymakers and practitioners.
Peter K. Smith is a Professor in Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London. His research focuses on bullying and cyberbullying prevention, peer relationships, and child development. He has led numerous international studies on bullying dynamics across cultures, age groups, and socioeconomic contexts. His work bridges developmental psychology with educational policy, emphasizing practical interventions in school settings. Education: Extensive academic background in psychology (details inferred from publications). Research interests include cross-cultural bullying patterns, the impact of school policies, and the psychological effects of cyberbullying. His recent work examines bullying among vulnerable populations such as children in social care and LGBTQ+ youth. Articles explore topics like the 'Healthy Context Paradox' in bullying outcomes and the development of multidimensional coding systems for online experiences. Collaborations span Europe and include projects funded by Erasmus+ programs. No specific awards listed, but his extensive publication record indicates significant academic contribution. Advising roles and grant details are not explicitly stated in the provided texts. Led research teams on projects like the Blurred Lives Project and contributed to the Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) surveys. Current research priorities include improving anti-bullying policies and understanding sibling bullying dynamics.
Ke Wu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan. Their research focuses on the intersection of machine learning, biostatistics, and healthcare technology, with an emphasis on mobile health interventions, causal inference, and Bayesian methods. They lead a small, hands-on research group mentoring PhD students and postdocs. Key interests include developing predictive models for health outcomes, improving treatment effect estimation, and leveraging mobile technology for caregiver support. Their work has addressed critical challenges in clinical decision-making, public health surveillance, and healthcare innovation. Research projects span synthetic data generation for electronic health records, mHealth app development for care partners of traumatic brain injury patients, and algorithmic fairness in reinforcement learning. Ke Wu emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and has contributed to global health studies, including analyses of pneumonia etiology in low-resource settings and the PERCH study. Their group's methodologies often integrate wearable sensor data and machine learning to address real-world health challenges. Advising priorities include fostering student independence while maintaining close mentorship, with expectations for consistent research productivity and professional development. Students are encouraged to pursue teaching roles (e.g., GSI positions) and internships aligned with career goals. Funding support for conference participation is available through institutional and external grants. Ke Wu's contributions extend to statistical methodology, including Bayesian latent class models and dynamic risk prediction frameworks. They actively engage in translational research, bridging computational methods with clinical and public health applications, and prioritize open-source software development to advance reproducible research practices.
Rachel Hess, MD, MS is Professor of Population Health Sciences and Internal Medicine and Associate Vice President for Research-Health Sciences at the University of Utah Schools of the Health Sciences. She co-directs the Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute and was founding Chief of the Division of Health System Innovation and Research (2014-2022). A board-certified General Internist and internationally recognized health-services researcher, she focuses on translating evidence into practice through health-information technology and patient-centered outcomes. Education & Training MD – University of New Mexico School of Medicine MS Clinical Research – University of Pittsburgh Fellowship – General Internal Medicine & Women’s Health, University of Pittsburgh / VA Pittsburgh Medical Center Chief Residency – Internal Medicine, Western Pennsylvania Hospital Residency – Internal Medicine, Temple University Hospital BA Mathematics – Washington University in St. Louis Research Focus Dr Hess’s program is dedicated to improving patient-centered outcomes by leveraging implementation science, health-information technology, and patient-reported measures. Her work spans: Design and nationwide deployment of EHR-integrated clinical decision support for cancer genetics, lung-cancer screening, heart-failure management, and antibiotic stewardship. Large multi-site pragmatic trials (ADAPTABLE, RECOVER, BRIDGE, MAINTAIN) examining effectiveness, equity, and scalability of digital-health interventions. Women’s health across the lifespan, including studies on menopause, sexual function, and post-COVID sequelae. Advanced analytics linking patient-reported outcomes (PROs) with healthcare utilization and cost. Scientific Awards & Recognition Board Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine) Leadership of NIH RECOVER Consortium adult cohort—one of the largest studies of Long COVID worldwide Principal investigator on >$50 million in federal and foundation funding (PCORI, NHLBI, NCI, AHRQ, CDC) Leadership & Service As Associate Vice President for Research she sets strategic priorities for the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Health. She co-chairs the Utah Clinical and Translational Science Institute, oversees campus-wide clinical-trials infrastructure, and mentors interdisciplinary teams spanning informatics, behavioral science, epidemiology, and clinical medicine. Laboratories & Teams Dr Hess leads the Health System Innovation and Research (HSIR) group—an interdisciplinary unit of data scientists, implementation researchers, clinicians, and patient partners—dedicated to rapid-cycle testing and national scale-up of digital-health solutions.
Dr. Hagay Shemesh is an Associate Professor at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), specializing in Endodontology. He holds a prominent role in teaching courses such as 'Endodontologie' and 'Clinic Year 3', and has supervised 7 PhD theses. His research focuses on root canal treatment outcomes, CBCT applications, endodontic retreatment strategies, and dental education methodologies. Active in professional societies, he is a member of the European Society of Endodontology (ESE) and has organized major conferences like the Lustrum congress NVvE. His work bridges clinical practice with evidence-based approaches, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and prognostic factors in endodontic care. Research Interests: Root Canal Treatment Outcomes, CBCT Imaging in Endodontics, Dental Education Innovation, Health Economics of Dental Procedures, and Periapical Pathology Analysis. His recent studies address prognostic factors in endodontic treatment (2025), cost-effectiveness of retreatment methods (2023), and educational strategies for instrumentation techniques (2023). These contributions highlight his dual focus on clinical efficacy and pedagogical excellence. Advising & Grants: Supervised 7 PhD theses (specific titles not listed) and has contributed to research datasets like 'Research priorities for oral healthcare: agenda setting from the practitioners’ perspective' (2021). His activities include editorial work, invited lectures on root canal fillings, and collaborative projects such as the 'Kennisagenda Mondgezondheid' initiative.
Catherine Panter-Brick is the Bruce A. and Davi-Ellen Chabner Professor of Anthropology, Health, and Global Affairs at Yale University, with appointments at the Jackson School of Global Affairs and Department of Anthropology. She directs the Global Health Studies Multidisciplinary Academic Program and the Program on Conflict, Resilience, and Health, focusing on biocultural analyses of adversity, resilience, and peacebuilding. Key affiliations: Yale Institute for Global Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, African Studies, South Asian Studies Her research examines: Health impacts of poverty, armed conflict, and social marginalization Intergenerational trauma and epigenetic signatures Refugee mental health and psychosocial interventions Gender roles in post-conflict recovery Systems-level approaches to peacebuilding Publications since 2022 demonstrate sustained focus on: Conflict-related stress biomarkers (cortisol, telomere length) Community-based mental health programs for refugees Cultural dimensions of resilience and wellbeing Humanitarian policy innovation and science diplomacy Scientific Recognition: Lucy Mair Medal (2011) for anthropological applications to poverty alleviation Keynote speaker at UN, WHO, and World Bank As Senior Editor of Social Science & Medicine 's Medical Anthropology section, she bridges academic research with policy implementation through fieldwork in Afghanistan, Syria, Jordan, and Brazil.
Dr. Shingisai Chando is a Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Public Health within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. They hold degrees including BA, MA, MPH, DN, and PhD. Their research focuses on Indigenous health, child and adolescent health, health services management, and workforce dynamics, employing qualitative and translational research approaches. Key research interests include evaluating health programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, stakeholder engagement in health interventions, and addressing health disparities through policy and program design. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on projects such as the Study of Environment on Aboriginal Resilience and Child Health (SEARCH) and have contributed to understanding diagnostic practices in pediatric otitis media. No scientific awards are listed for Dr. Chando. Their work has been published in journals such as the Health Promotion Journal of Australia , Health Services Research , and Medical Journal of Australia . While no advising or grants are explicitly mentioned, their research demonstrates expertise in Indigenous health equity, child development, and healthcare system optimization.
Hilary Moss is Associate Professor of Music Therapy at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick. She previously served as Director of the National Centre for Arts and Health at Tallaght University Hospital, Dublin, and holds Adjunct Assistant Professor status at Trinity College Dublin's School of Medicine. PhD in Music Therapy & Health Research (Trinity College Dublin Medical School) MBA in Health Service Management (University College Dublin) Graduate Diploma in Music Therapy (1996) BA (Hons) in Music (University of Reading) Her research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of music therapy for chronic pain , dementia care , and community health , with international collaborations. She pioneered telehealth music therapy for dementia patients and leads the Arts and Health Research Network at UL. Recent publications include 85+ research outputs (2003–2025) across music therapy, geriatric care, and interdisciplinary health humanities. Key projects involve singing for health , dance interventions , and student-led health research (expanding from 20 to 40 projects by 2027). Business2Arts award (2006) Health Service Executive Innovation Awards (2005) She mentors PhD students in music therapy and has grown UL's MA Music Therapy program from 7 to 18 students annually. Her work aligns with UL@50 Strategic Plan priorities for community engagement and interdisciplinary research .
