جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Venera Bucurمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Work for the Elderly
• Parental Burnout
• Community Healthcare
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Prof. Dr. Venera Bucur is an Associate Professor at the Department of Social Assistance within the Faculty of Sociology and Psychology at the West University of Timișoara (UVT). Her research focuses on social work for the elderly, parental burnout, community healthcare, and child and family social assistance. She holds academic affiliations including the UVT secretariat and maintains a professional email address: venera.bucur@e-uvt.ro. Her work integrates clinical sociology and medical social services, with a particular emphasis on maternal and child health, family planning, and institutional care for vulnerable populations. Her research interests span a broad spectrum: from analyzing elderly care in institutional settings to addressing parental mental health during crises like the pandemic. She has contributed to studies on bullying's societal impacts and drug policy from human rights perspectives. Her cross-disciplinary approach bridges social work, public health, and clinical practice. Recent publications highlight her focus on pandemic-era behavioral changes, maternal mental health, and resilience in marginalized groups. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive contributions to social medicine and family planning reflect significant scholarly engagement. She advises on social assistance programs and collaborates with NGOs like BCUT, though specific grant details are not provided.

Kelsie D. Kelly Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Behavior and Health Education
• Sexual Health Education
• Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR)
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Kelsie D. Kelly Smith, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Virginia's School of Medicine. She serves as Global Public Health Studies Advisor and Associate Dean for First-Year and Transfer Students in the Office of African American Affairs. Her work focuses on health disparities among minority populations in urban and rural communities, emphasizing qualitative research and community-based participatory approaches. Education: B.S. Psychology, Virginia State University MPH, University of Virginia Ph.D. in Community Health, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Dr. Kelly's research examines racism, stress, and trauma in public housing residents, sexual health education for adolescents, and culturally respectful interventions in global health contexts. She directs the Pathways Scholars Program recruiting HBCU students and leads the Westhaven community after-school health education initiative. Her publications span maternal health disparities, transnational immigrant stress, CBPR methodologies, and diabetes epidemiology in Caribbean populations. Awards include the Agriculture Safety and Health Traineeship and NIHLBI COMRADE Fellowship. Teaching: PHS 5015/7015, PHS 5815/7815, PHS 7610, and PHS 7060 Grants: Active projects include NIH-funded health equity initiatives and community partnerships She leads the Peer Advisors Program and collaborates with HBCUs to advance underrepresented student pipelines into public health.

Manal Alzghoulمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nursing
• Public Health
• Injury Prevention
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Dr. Manal Alzghoul is an Associate Professor of Nursing at Brock University, with clinical expertise in pediatric, acute, and critical care nursing. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Relational Practice, Medical-Surgical Nursing, and Nursing Ethics. Her research focuses on diversity and equity in healthcare access, particularly in injury prevention, immigrant health, perinatal care, and rural health. Dr. Alzghoul has secured significant grants, including a $5.5M role as Co-applicant for the Ministry of Labor's EPID@Work Research Institute Core Funding and a $100K Principal applicant role for occupational health and safety research among immigrants. She has published widely on topics such as rural transitional care, nursing ethics, and maternal health in Muslim communities. Education: PhD in Nursing, MSc, Registered Nurse certifications in Jordan, UK, and Canada Professional Affiliations: College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), Jordanian Nurse and Midwives Council, UK Nursing and Midwifery Council Her research often involves multidisciplinary teams and uses mixed-methods approaches. Current projects include analyzing immigrant parents' perceptions of child injury prevention strategies and exploring nursing students' ethical decision-making in rural Ontario. Dr. Alzghoul is actively mentoring graduate students and accepts Master’s applicants whose research aligns with her interests. Grants & Roles: Principal applicant for SSHRC Insight Development Program ($65,250) Co-developed a systematic review on occupational health tools for immigrants Collaborated on studies addressing mental health-seeking behavior among immigrants Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, emphasizing rural and culturally diverse populations. She contributes to nursing education through curriculum design and innovative teaching methods.

Corliss Beanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Positive Youth Development
• Sport and Physical Activity
• Postpartum Women's Health
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Corliss Bean is an Associate Professor in Brock University's Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences. She directs the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport and focuses on leveraging sport and physical activity to promote psychosocial and physical development in youth, postpartum women, and at-risk populations. Her work emphasizes community partnerships for program design and evaluation. Education: PhD in Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa (2017) MA in Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa (2013) BSc (Honours) in Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa (2011) Research Interests: Positive youth development Postpartum physical activity Knowledge translation in sport programs Girls/women in sport Behavior change strategies Sport evaluation methodologies Awards: 2025 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Research Excellence Award Advising & Grants: Dr. Bean oversees graduate student research and leads the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport , which focuses on translational research. She collaborates with organizations to design interventions addressing health equity and program efficacy. Labs/Teams: Directs the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport and collaborates with the Centre for Sport Capacity and the Youth Research & Evaluation eXchange.

• Screenwriting
• Posthumanism
• Science Fiction Film and Television
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maxine Gee is a Principal Academic in Screenwriting at Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication, where she teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in film and scriptwriting. She is an internationally produced playwright and screenwriter with a PhD by Creative Practice from the University of York (2018). Her work spans stage adaptations, web series, and science fiction short films, including the acclaimed Tales of Bacon and Terminal . Her research focuses on posthumanism, science fiction, horror (especially folk horror), Japanese media, adaptation, and the evolving role of AI in creative storytelling. She explores how narrative forms, particularly screenwriting, can interrogate identity, genre, and technological change. Her creative practice is deeply intertwined with theoretical inquiry, exemplified in her PhD work on posthuman noir. Maxine's recent publications and conference presentations highlight a growing emphasis on human-AI collaboration in media creation, as seen in her 2024 AHRC BRAID-funded project Shared Post-Human Imagination . Her scholarly output includes articles in Cinema: Journal of Film and Philosophy , Journal for Cultural Research , and the Palgrave Handbook of Script Development . She has been recognized with awards for her short film Terminal , including Best Short Sci-Fi Film and Best Writer at the Queen Palm International Film Festival (2019). Her external roles include serving as an external examiner for MA Screenwriting programs at several UK universities and as leader of the Screenwriting Research Network’s Practice Based/Led Working Group since 2018. Maxine is actively engaged in public outreach, including events like Rise of the Robot and Which One of Us Is Human? , and has delivered invited lectures at institutions such as UC Riverside and the University of York. Her work bridges academic research, creative production, and public discourse on the future of storytelling.

Anna Blumental-Perryمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Apoptosis and Cell Death
• Cell Growth, Differentiation and Development
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Anna Blumental-Perry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of cellular stress responses in lung diseases, particularly in the context of cigarette smoke exposure, aging, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She leads a multidisciplinary research program integrating protein chemistry, cell and molecular biology, advanced microscopy, and animal models. Research Interests: Apoptosis and cell death Cell growth, differentiation, and development Metabolism Molecular and Cellular Biology Molecular Basis of Disease Protein Folding and Function Pulmonary Biology RNA Biology Stem Cells Mitochondrial and ER stress responses Her recent publications highlight groundbreaking work on mitochondrial non-coding RNAs, especially mito-ncR-805, which mediates retrograde signaling between mitochondria and the nucleus to preserve bioenergetics under stress. She has also made significant contributions to understanding how cigarette smoke disrupts protein folding via oxidation of protein disulfide isomerase (PDI), triggering ER stress and fibrosis in COPD. Her work bridges basic science with therapeutic development, including patented innovations targeting mitochondrial signaling. Scientific Awards: Science Daily mentioning (2016) Dr Shmerler Foundation Award for Msc Thesis with distinction (1995) The Golda Meir Foundation Award for Master Students with distinction (1993) Rigas Medical School Dean List Scholarship (1990) Grants and Advising: Dr. Blumental-Perry has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grants from the Flight Attendant Medical Research Institute, American Thoracic Society, and American Heart Association. She actively mentors students and researchers in her lab, though specific advisees are not listed. She is deeply involved in university service, including peer review, editorial board membership, and leadership roles in the Faculty Senate. Labs and Teams: Her laboratory investigates proteostasis networks in lung aging and disease, with a focus on mitochondrial-ER crosstalk. She collaborates widely across institutions and contributes to national scientific panels and conferences.

• Public Health
• Maternal and Child Health
• Health Promotion
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ruhama Acheampong is a Lecturer in Health Promotion and Education at the School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. She is also an International Scholar at the Center for Global Health (CGH), University of Pennsylvania, where she participated in the Implementation Science Institute. She actively contributes to global health research and education, with strong ties between KNUST and Penn through collaborative exchange programs. Her research interests center on improving health outcomes in disadvantaged communities, especially in informal urban settlements. She specializes in maternal and child health, public health nutrition, and mHealth innovations. Her work applies behavioral theories and implementation science to design and evaluate health interventions. She has extensive experience in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Her recent publications highlight a strong focus on digital health tools—particularly mobile SMS, IVR, and surveillance systems—for child health and malaria control in rural and underserved areas. These studies also explore health-seeking behaviors, caregiver engagement, and systemic barriers in emergency care, especially for pediatric sepsis. Her research consistently aims to bridge evidence-based interventions with community needs in low-resource settings. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: KNUST Early Career Seed Grant Awardee Implementation Science Institute Fellowship (via CGH, University of Pennsylvania) She mentors young women from disadvantaged backgrounds and has coordinated academic exchange programs between Penn Engineering and KNUST. She is actively involved in grant-funded research, including a current mixed-methods study assessing the feasibility of implementation science tools in urban slums of Kumasi. Her future work emphasizes pandemic preparedness and scalable health interventions in vulnerable populations. Dr. Acheampong has contributed to initiatives that strengthen health systems through community mobilization, research uptake, and health education. She is fluent in English, French, Twi, Dagbani, and Mampruli, enabling effective engagement across diverse communities in Ghana.

Gazala Akramمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mental Health Service Delivery
• Community Pharmacy
• Clinical Pharmacy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Gazala Akram is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde, where she contributes to the MPharm and postgraduate programs. She serves as the Course Director for the MSc in Clinical Pharmacy and has a strong interdisciplinary presence in public health and mental health service delivery. PhD in Clinical Information Provision for Lay Persons in ADHD, University of Strathclyde (2010) Master of Public Health, University of Nottingham (1997) Bachelor of Science, University of Strathclyde (1993) Her research is deeply rooted in her clinical experience, focusing on mental health service delivery , community pharmacy roles , and palliative care . She is particularly interested in expanding the scope of community pharmacists in managing depression and supporting patients with complex psychiatric needs. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy, and education to improve patient outcomes. The recent article trends highlight a consistent focus on community pharmacy interventions in mental health, including depression services, minor ailments, and opioid harm reduction. Her studies employ qualitative and systematic review methodologies, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and real-world implementation challenges in healthcare systems. Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (FRPS) (2019, 2024) Developing GP and Community Pharmacy Partnerships Award (2014) Best Research Poster on Clozapine Metabolic Effects (2014) Best Original Research Presentation on ADHD (2010) Gazala Akram has led and contributed to multiple research projects, including those funded by Pharmacy Research UK and Macmillan. She has supervised students and early-career researchers, though specific names are not listed. Her external roles include serving on the GPhC Fitness to Practice Committee and the Scottish Government’s CSO HIPS Research Committee, reflecting her influence in national pharmacy policy and professional standards. She is actively involved in research networks and professional communities, including organizing the NORDIC Social Pharmacy Conference 2025 and participating in multi-institutional collaborations focused on mental health and palliative care service innovation.

Soumyadipta Acharyaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Global health
• Instrumentation and medical devices
• Machine learning
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Soumyadipta Acharya is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University and Graduate Program Director of the Center for Bioengineering Innovation and Design (CBID). His work focuses on developing medical technologies for global health challenges, particularly in maternal and neonatal mortality reduction. Education: PhD in Biomedical Engineering (Johns Hopkins, 2009), MSE in Biomedical Engineering (University of Akron, 2004), MBBS (University of Calcutta, 1999) Research interests include: Global health technology design Instrumentation and medical devices Machine learning applications in diagnostics Signal processing for physiological data Recent publications highlight innovations in mosquito surveillance, telemedicine platforms, and non-invasive diagnostics. Technologies like VectorCam and AI-driven digital assistants address malaria monitoring and rural healthcare gaps. Scientific awards: Olympus Emerging Educational Leader Award (2011) NASA Tech Briefs Award (2006) NASA Space Act Board Award (2008) His work has received funding from USAID and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, with field studies in South Asia and East Africa. He directs a graduate program in bioengineering innovation, emphasizing local immersion and partnerships for impactful solutions.

Michael Brandsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular physiology
• Renal physiology
• Hypertension
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Michael Brands serves as Vice Dean and Professor of Physiology at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia, holding a Regents' Professorship with active appointments in both the Department of Physiology and The Graduate School. His dual administrative and academic roles include curriculum leadership in medical education. Education: Ph.D. in Physiology, University of Missouri - Columbia (1988) B.S. in Biology, Rockhurst University (1983) Research Focus: Dr. Brands investigates cardiovascular-renal integrative physiology with emphasis on hypertension mechanisms. His seminal work demonstrates insulin's chronic sodium-retaining action and proves that natriuresis in uncontrolled Type I diabetes stems from insulin deficiency rather than hyperglycemia. Current studies explore sex-specific immune regulation of blood pressure using rodent models. Publication Trends: Recent work (2020-2023) reveals critical immune-hypertension interactions, particularly how T-regulatory cells mediate sex differences in blood pressure control. His research consistently employs translational models examining renal mechanisms in hypertension development, with growing focus on developmental origins of cardiovascular disease. Awards: Institutional Service Award (2020) Four consecutive Exemplary Teaching Awards (2013-2017) Service & Leadership: Dr. Brands chairs the Animal Care and Use Leadership Committee while directing MCG's Cardiopulmonary Module. His extensive editorial service includes 30+ years on the American Journal of Physiology board and NIH fellowship reviews, reflecting significant contributions to hypertension research infrastructure.

Kavita Mosalpuriaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health Disparities
• Tobacco Regulatory Science
• Health Services Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kavita Mosalpuria is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Public Health, Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University. She holds a PhD in Health Services Research, Administration & Policy from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and has post-doctoral training in Tobacco & Nicotine Regulatory Science from the University of Utah. MBBS from Lady Hardinge Medical College MA in Hospital Administration from Tata Institute of Social Sciences PhD from University of Nebraska Medical Center Post-doctoral training at University of Utah Her research focuses on social, biological, and commercial determinants of health disparities, with a strong emphasis on tobacco regulatory science, health services research, and equity in healthcare access. She has investigated disparities in after-hours care, health service utilization, and global approaches to nicotine product regulation. The articles in her Google Scholar profile (2016-2024) reflect her expertise in health disparities, chronic disease management, and health informatics. Key themes include social determinants of health, tobacco control, and healthcare access for vulnerable populations.

Alexandra Watsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Fiction Writing
• Poetry Writing
• Contemporary American Literature
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Alexandra Watson is a Senior Lecturer in First-Year Writing and Associate Director of the Writing Fellows Program at Barnard College. A fiction writer and poet from Syracuse, New York, she founded the Creative Writing Fellows program and the Cite Black Barnard Faculty initiative. Watson holds an MFA in Fiction Writing from Columbia University’s School of the Arts and a BA in English and Literary Arts from Brown University. M.F.A., Columbia University B.A., Brown University Her research interests include Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Contemporary American Literature, Literary Magazine Editing, Inclusive Pedagogy, and Creative Writing Pedagogy. Her work explores the intersections of race, class, gender, mental illness, addiction, and family. She co-founded Apogee Journal , a nonprofit literary arts organization prioritizing writers of color. Watson’s publications span journals like The Nation , The South Carolina Review , and The Rumpus , focusing on themes such as racial identity, urban experience, and systemic oppression. Her awards include the 2025 Linda Bell Collaborative Teaching Award, the 2023 Platinum Review Award, and multiple grants from NYSCA and LMCC. 2025 Linda Bell Collaborative Teaching Award Barnard Provost’s Fund for Innovative Teaching 2019 PEN/Nora Magid Prize for Literary Magazine Editing Archie D. & Bertha H. Walker Scholarship Mariposa Fellowship New York State Council on the Arts grants Watson advocates for inclusive pedagogy and has received three Provost Grants for Innovation in Teaching. She lives in the Hudson Valley and commutes to Barnard via Metro-North.

• Gut Microbiome
• Paediatric Immunology
• Mucosal Immunology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mona Bajaj-Elliott serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation at University College London's Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (Faculty of Population Health Sciences). She concurrently holds the position of Co-Departmental Graduate Tutor at UCL. External appointments include Lecturer for the MSc Cancer program at the University of Nottingham, External Reviewer for Oxford's MSc Experimental Immunology, membership on the British Society of Gastroenterology's Gut Microbiome for Health Expert Panel, and Scientific Officer at BoobyBiome since April 2022. Her educational background includes a PhD from Birkbeck College (1984) and a BSc (Hons) from the University of London (1980). Her research centers on the gut microbial-immune axis in pediatric contexts, with five primary focus areas: (a) Gut microbiome dynamics in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation outcomes, (b) Microbial metabolite impacts on gastrointestinal homeostasis, (c) Gut microbiome roles in infant development, (d) Microbiome contributions to antimicrobial resistance, and (e) Mucosal defense mechanisms in infection and food allergy. Her laboratory investigates host-microbe-food antigen interactions at mucosal surfaces. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research themes in pediatric microbiome-immunology interfaces, with significant emphasis on stem cell transplantation, renal transplantation, and infant/maternal microbiome dynamics. Key methodological approaches include longitudinal microbiome tracking, metabolome analysis, and translational models of infection and inflammation. Her work consistently bridges basic microbial science with clinical pediatric applications. Teaching responsibilities encompass Module Directorship for Acute & Chronic Infectious Diseases (BSc Population Health Year 2), co-direction of Epidemiological Transition (BSc Year 1) and Personalised Medicine (MSc) modules, and cross-faculty instruction on gut microbiome roles in intestinal/extraintestinal health including mental health connections. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).

Isaac-Jacques Kadochمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Infertility
• Reproductive Surgery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Isaac-Jacques Kadoch, MD, FRCSC, is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Montreal's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He serves as Director of the Gynecologic Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (EGRI) Program, Head of the Department of Gynecological Endocrinology, Reproduction and Infertility at NCHUM, and Director of the NCHUM Assisted Reproductive Medicine Clinic. Externally, he co-founded and serves as Vice-President of the International Francophone Society for Assisted Human Reproduction (SIFRAH). His clinical activities focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility management, reproductive surgery, obstetrics, and general gynecology. Dr. Kadoch obtained his medical education at the University of Paris VI-Pierre-et-Marie-Curie (MD 2000, DES in Obstetrics-Gynecology 2000), completed specialized training in Reproductive Medicine at University of Paris XI-Kremlin-Bicêtre (2002), and a Fellowship in Gynecological Endocrinology at the University of Montreal (2005). He holds additional diplomas in abdomino-pelvic anatomy, breast diseases, ultrasound diagnostics, and vulvar surgery from various Parisian institutions. His research focuses on reproductive endocrinology, infertility treatments, natural cycle IVF, and reproductive biology mechanisms. He investigates endometrial receptivity, ovarian stimulation protocols, implantation failure, and innovative fertility treatments. His work spans clinical trials, molecular biology, and reproductive health policy, consistently addressing fundamental questions in human reproduction. Kadoch has authored impactful publications on IVF optimization, endometrial receptivity, reproductive immunology, and fertility preservation. His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on evidence-based fertility treatments, including randomized trials on growth hormone and probiotic interventions, alongside investigations into implantation failure mechanisms and metabolic influences on fertility. Honors include his FRCSC designation. He directs the NCHUM Assisted Reproductive Medicine Clinic and leads research teams investigating endometrial biology and IVF outcomes.

Katy B. Kozhimannilمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Policy
• Maternal and Child Health
• Rural Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Katy B. Kozhimannil is a Professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, where she co-directs the Rural Health Research Center and Rural Health Program. Her work focuses on advancing health equity through policy research in maternal and child health, particularly in rural and Indigenous communities. PhD in Health Policy from Harvard University (2009) MPA in Policy and Administration from Princeton University (2003) BA in Spanish and International Relations from University of Minnesota (1999) Her research examines health care delivery, quality, and outcomes during critical life stages, addressing racial, gender, and geographic inequities. She collaborates with stakeholders to inform policy changes related to social determinants and structural injustices. Recent publications highlight rural hospital closures, maternal syphilis trends, and equity in midwifery care. Notable awards include the Heinz Award for Public Policy, Outstanding Educator Award by the National Rural Health Association, and recognition for top abstracts in Women’s Health. She teaches courses in public health policy and engages with leaders to improve community health outcomes.