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Tyler VanderWeeleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Causal Inference
• Epidemiology
• Psychosocial Measurement
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Tyler VanderWeele is the John L. Loeb and Frances Lehman Loeb Professor of Epidemiology in the Departments of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He serves as Director of the Human Flourishing Program and Co-Director of the Initiative on Health, Spirituality, and Religion at Harvard University. His educational background includes: Ph.D. (Biostatistics) 2006, Harvard University A.M. (Biostatistics) 2005, Harvard University M.A. (Mathematics) 2005, University of Oxford M.A. (Finance and Applied Economics) 2002, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania B.A. (Philosophy and Theology) 2000, University of Oxford B.A. (Mathematics) 2000, University of Oxford VanderWeele's research spans two interconnected domains: methodological work focused on distinguishing between association and causation in biomedical and social sciences, and psychosocial measurement theory; and empirical research encompassing psychiatric and social epidemiology, the science of happiness and flourishing, and the study of religion and health. His work integrates rigorous statistical methodology with substantive questions about human well-being across diverse populations and cultural contexts worldwide. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on cross-national analysis of human flourishing across 22 countries through the Global Flourishing Study. This research examines demographic variations and childhood predictors of numerous aspects of well-being including sense of mastery, physical pain, optimism, social trust, volunteering behavior, and religious beliefs. His methodological contributions include sensitivity analysis tools like E-values for unmeasured confounding, and frameworks for mediation and interaction analysis. Among his notable scientific recognitions is the 2017 Presidents' Award from the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies (COPSS), one of the highest honors in the field of statistics. VanderWeele has secured multiple NIH research grants as Principal Investigator, including R01CA222147 on mediation and interaction methods, R01AI104459 on longitudinal causal mediation analysis in HIV, and R01ES017876 on sufficient cause interactions. He has published over 500 peer-reviewed papers and authored influential books including Explanation in Causal Inference (2015), Modern Epidemiology (2021), Measuring Well-Being (2021), Handbook of Religion and Health (2023), and A Theology of Health (2024). He founded the journal Epidemiologic Methods with Eric Tchetgen Tchetgen to advance methodological research in epidemiology. His research group develops various tools and tutorials for sensitivity analysis, mediation analysis, and interaction analysis, making advanced statistical methods accessible to researchers worldwide.

• Forest Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Bengt-Gunnar Jonsson is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Mid Sweden University's School of Natural Science, Design and Sustainable Development. With over 25 years of research experience, he specializes in boreal forest ecology, deadwood dynamics, and biodiversity conservation. His work focuses on wood-inhabiting fungi , lichen communities , and forest fragmentation effects , particularly in northern Sweden's high conservation value forests . Jonsson has been pivotal in developing green infrastructure models and climate-adaptive forestry strategies . Key research themes: forest conservation, fungal ecology, climate change mitigation, deadwood management Research tools: presence-absence sampling, Bayesian modeling, long-term ecological monitoring Policy contributions: EU Biodiversity Strategy evaluations, IPBES initiatives His recent publications (2025-2020) demonstrate sustained expertise in forest carbon dynamics , saproxylic community analysis , and landscape-scale conservation . Jonsson frequently collaborates with international researchers on temperate and boreal forest biodiversity , with notable work on functional ecology and ecosystem service trade-offs . Current projects include 'Climate - collaborative learning initiative' and 'Functional green infrastructure in boreal forests' . Scientific contributions span multiple systematic reviews in environmental management, including Forest Ecology and Management and Environmental Research Letters . He has co-authored Cambridge University Press 's Biodiversity in Dead Wood and contributed to IPBES policy frameworks. Jonsson's research integrates empirical forest monitoring with theoretical ecological modeling , particularly in wood decomposition processes and fungal community dynamics .

Daisy Fancourtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychobiology
• Epidemiology
• Social Connections and Health
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Daisy Fancourt is Professor of Psychobiology & Epidemiology and Head of the Social Biobehavioural Research Group at University College London. She directs the WHO Collaborating Centre on Arts and Health and previously led the UKRI MARCH Mental Health Research Network. Her research investigates how social connections and behaviors impact health, focusing on social assets (arts, culture, community engagement) and deficits (loneliness, isolation). Fancourt holds a PhD in Psychoneuroimmunology from UCL and completed postdoctoral work at Imperial College London. She has secured over £30 million in research funding, including awards from Wellcome Trust, British Academy, and ESRC. During COVID-19, she led the nationally influential Covid-19 Social Study and global COVID-Minds Network. Research Focus: Her work spans four programs: 1) Clinical trials of social/cultural interventions, 2) Epidemiological analysis of population health datasets, 3) Behavioral science of social engagement patterns, and 4) Complexity science examining mechanisms linking social factors to biological/psychological health outcomes. Awards & Honors: Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2023-2024) Rising Star of Science Award (#7 UK, 2024) Philip Leverhulme Prize (2018-2021) Fellow of Royal Society for Public Health & Royal Society of Arts BBC New Generation Thinker Leadership: Directs WHO Collaborating Centre advising global arts/health policy. Served on Lancet COVID-19 Commission and UK government pandemic task forces. Supervises doctoral candidates in social epidemiology and psychobiology.

• Chronic Pain
• Combat Disorders
• Depression
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Sally Haskell, MD is a Professor at Yale School of Medicine in the Department of General Internal Medicine. She serves as the Deputy Chief Consultant for Clinical Operations and National Director of Comprehensive Women's Health for the Office of Women's Health Services at the Veterans Health Administration. Based in West Haven, CT, Dr. Haskell is a General Internist with a special focus on Women's Health and has published extensively on women Veterans' health and healthcare. MD, Emory University (1985) Board Certified in Internal Medicine (1988) Dr. Haskell's research focuses on critical areas of women's health within the veteran population. Her work spans Chronic Pain , Combat Disorders , Depression , Menopause , Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders , and specialized aspects of Veterans Health and Women's Health . She has made significant contributions to understanding gender differences in healthcare utilization, intimate partner violence among veterans, and the unique healthcare needs of women transitioning from military to VA care. Analysis of Dr. Haskell's recent publications reveals a strong focus on veteran healthcare disparities, particularly for women veterans. Her research spans sleep disorders, intimate partner violence, cardiovascular disease risk, military sexual trauma, and the transition from military to civilian healthcare systems. The work demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing gender-specific health issues within the veteran population through rigorous epidemiological and implementation science approaches. As Director of the VA Connecticut Advanced Fellowship in Women's Health, Dr. Haskell leads an important training program focused on developing expertise in women's health within the Veterans Affairs system. Her leadership extends to national initiatives through her role as National Director of Comprehensive Women's Health at the Veterans Health Administration.

• Biostatistics
• Public Health
• Health Services Research
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Paula Diehr is a Professor of Biostatistics and Health Services at the University of Washington's School of Public Health and Community Medicine. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Dr. Diehr has established herself as a leading expert in biostatistics and health services research. Dr. Diehr's research focuses on critical methodological issues in public health, including small area statistics, health care utilization analysis, and statistical methods for population health research. Her work on the Diehr Rule for diagnosing pneumonia represents an important clinical decision tool, while her more recent work on the Healthy Life Calculator has contributed significantly to aging and longevity research. Her publications demonstrate consistent contributions to methodological advancements in public health research, particularly in statistical approaches for analyzing health care data and evaluating community-based interventions. Dr. Diehr has published extensively in top public health journals including Annual Review of Public Health, American Journal of Public Health, and Medical Care. UCLA Alumni Hall of Fame recipient Dr. Diehr has been instrumental in developing statistical methodologies that address real-world challenges in health services research, with particular emphasis on the proper application of statistical assumptions in large public health datasets and innovative approaches to analyzing health care utilization patterns. Her work bridges theoretical statistical methods with practical public health applications.

• Serbian Medieval Literature
• Cultural History
• Translated Medieval Literature
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Prof. Dr. Slavica Vasiljević Ilic is a full professor at the Faculty of Philology, Department of Serbian Studies, University of Banja Luka. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including her participation in international conference papers across Europe. Current faculty member at University of Banja Luka ORCID: 0000-0002-3694-9651 Teaching: Serbian medieval literature, History of Serbian culture Research interests focus on Serbian medieval literature and its cultural context, with particular emphasis on: Medieval narrative structures Cultural identity formation Religious and historical representations in texts Interethnic relations in medieval literature Manuscript analysis and paleography Recent publications analyze various aspects of Serbian medieval literature including biblical female characters, Slavic peoples' representation, and diplomatic texts. She actively contributes to international conferences and academic collaborations. Awarded academic title full professor in 2017, she contributes to editorial work and critical editions, with a strong focus on Serbian literary heritage and its contemporary relevance.

Lisa M Bodnarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Maternal and Child Health
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Pregnancy Weight Gain
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Lisa M Bodnar is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health. She holds a PhD in Nutrition with an Epidemiology minor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MPH in Nutrition, and completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Reproductive Biology at Magee-Womens Research Institute and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Her research has significantly contributed to pregnancy weight gain guidelines and maternal nutrition science. 1998 | BSPH Summa Cum Laude with Highest Honors, Nutrition | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1998 | Dietetic Internship | University of North Carolina Hospitals 1999 | MPH, Nutrition | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 | PhD, Nutrition; Epidemiology Minor | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2004 | Postdoctoral Fellowship, Reproductive Biology | Magee-Womens Research Institute and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Dr. Bodnar's research focuses on maternal and child health, particularly in the areas of pregnancy weight gain, nutritional epidemiology, obesity during pregnancy, and vitamin D status. Her work has informed national guidelines on gestational weight gain, and she was a member of the 2009 Institute of Medicine Committee to Reexamine Pregnancy Weight Gain Guidelines. She has pioneered innovative methodological approaches to study optimal gestational weight gain ranges and has documented the poor nutritional status of women before, during, and after pregnancy. Analysis of Dr. Bodnar's recent publications reveals a strong focus on quantitative methods in epidemiology, including machine learning applications to assess maternal health outcomes. Her work spans nutritional epidemiology, obstetric complications, and health disparities, with particular attention to how prepregnancy obesity affects maternal and child health outcomes. Recent studies examine severe maternal morbidity, preeclampsia risk factors, and dietary patterns in pregnancy. Member of the 2009 Institute of Medicine Committee to Reexamine Pregnancy Weight Gain Guidelines Dr. Bodnar has secured significant research funding to investigate pregnancy weight gain guidelines, nutritional patterns during pregnancy, and their impacts on maternal and child health outcomes. Her work has filled major knowledge gaps identified by the Institute of Medicine and has provided scientific leadership for refining gestational weight gain guidelines. She teaches grant writing (EPIDEM 2921) and has mentored numerous researchers in the field of maternal and child health epidemiology. Her research has been conducted through the Epidemiology and Demography Center at the University of Pittsburgh, collaborating with Magee-Womens Research Institute and other national institutions. Dr. Bodnar's work often involves large cohort studies and innovative statistical methodologies to address complex questions in perinatal epidemiology.

• Exposome
• Exposure Assessment
• Air Quality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kees de Hoogh is an Assistant Professor and Researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health Sciences, and the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS). He holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel. His research focuses on spatial modeling and exposure assessment for environmental health studies, with specialization in exposome research and air pollution analysis. Primary research interests include: Advanced spatio-temporal modeling techniques using satellite data Exposome studies linking environmental exposures to health outcomes Air pollution exposure assessment methodologies Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications in public health His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on air pollution modeling, exposure assessment methods, and environmental health impacts across European populations. Research consistently explores the relationships between environmental factors (air quality, green space, temperature) and health outcomes including metabolic disorders, respiratory diseases, dementia, and stroke. Dr. de Hoogh leads significant research initiatives: Co-Principal Investigator of EXPANSE (European project) Co-PI of NWO Gravitation programme Exposome-NL Co-PI of Utrecht Exposome Hub Principal Investigator of MOBI-AIR studies Contributor to BioSHARE, ESCAPE, and ELAPSE projects He works within the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) and collaborates through the Utrecht Exposome Hub, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to environmental health challenges.

Edward Glasscockمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epilepsy
• Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
• Neurogenetics
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Edward Glasscock is a Professor and C. Vincent Prothro Distinguished Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences at Southern Methodist University (SMU), where he also serves as Director of Graduate Studies. His research focuses on the genetic and physiological mechanisms of epilepsy and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). Dr. Glasscock earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley and completed postdoctoral training at Baylor College of Medicine. Leading the Cardiorespiratory Neurogenetics Laboratory , his work investigates epilepsy and SUDEP through genetic mouse models. His team employs in vivo , ex vivo , and in vitro electrophysiological techniques alongside pharmacology, histology, and molecular analyses. Key research areas include: Neurogenetics of Kv1.1 channelopathies Sex-specific differences in SUDEP susceptibility Cardiorespiratory biomarkers of seizure-related mortality Brain-heart-lung interactions during epileptic events Analysis of Dr. Glasscock's recent publications reveals a concentrated focus on Kv1.1 channel dysfunction, SUDEP biomarker development, and translational mouse models bridging neuroscience and cardiology. His work demonstrates how ion channel mutations disrupt cardiorespiratory physiology during seizures, with significant implications for predicting and preventing epilepsy-related mortality. Dr. Glasscock mentors a multidisciplinary research team, with notable achievements including: PhD student Kelsey Paulhus-Halvorson's successful dissertation defense (April 2024) Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Man Si receiving the 2025 Cranefield Postdoctoral Fellow Award Multiple undergraduate award winners at SMU Research & Innovation Week In 2023, his lab secured a 5-year NIH R01 grant to identify brain-heart-lung dysfunction patterns as SUDEP biomarkers. The Cardiorespiratory Neurogenetics Laboratory operates within SMU's research infrastructure, featuring specialized facilities for electrophysiology and behavioral analysis while maintaining active collaborations with clinical researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute.

Fabian Fassnachtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Remote Sensing in Ecology
• Forest Ecosystems
• Urban Vegetation Monitoring
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Fabian Fassnacht holds the Professorship for Remote Sensing and Geoinformatics at the Institute of Geographical Sciences, Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on applying remote sensing technologies to understand ecological patterns and processes in vegetation ecosystems, particularly forest systems and urban trees. He specializes in developing workflows for quantifying forest attributes and creating synthetic remote sensing data to improve ecological understanding and monitoring. Education: PhD in Forestry Sciences (University of Freiburg, 2010-2014) Key Projects: FORZA (forest decline analysis), INSANE (spatial forest products), ErWiN (wildfire dynamics), SYSSIFOSS (synthetic forest data), SaMovar (invasive species monitoring) Research Focus: Multi-scale vegetation monitoring, 3D forest modeling, upscaling ecological processes, and wildfire risk assessment using LiDAR and UAV technologies His work addresses critical challenges in remote sensing applications across diverse ecosystems, including semi-arid forests and temperate woodlands. He has coordinated numerous research initiatives funded by BMBF, DAAD, DFG, and other international agencies. Current efforts involve integrating deep learning with traditional remote sensing methods to enhance forest inventory models and ecological assessments.

Michael Crimminsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Drought Monitoring
• Wildfire Risk Assessment
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Michael Crimmins is a Professor and Climate Science Extension Specialist at the Department of Environmental Science, University of Arizona. He bridges climate science with practical applications for resource managers in Arizona, focusing on drought preparedness, wildfire risk, and water resource management. His work spans rangelands, forests, and policy domains. His research interests include climate change impacts , drought monitoring , and wildfire risk assessment , with a focus on developing metrics like 'Burn Period' for fire risk tracking and integrating citizen science data for regional climate services. He emphasizes socio-ecological resilience and practical tools for ranchers and policymakers. His recent publications highlight trends in fire-climate dynamics monsoon flood risk data systems rancher drought adaptation soil moisture drought controls climate gamification for public engagement transdisciplinary wildfire decision support . These works reflect his commitment to applied climate science. As an extension specialist, he collaborates with Arizona Cooperative Extension, contributes to drought policy via the Arizona Governor’s Drought Task Force, and develops educational resources like climate summaries and participatory monitoring frameworks.

Peter Ackerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Emergency Medicine
• Global Health
• Health Systems Strengthening
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Peter Acker is a Clinical Associate Professor in Emergency Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine. He holds an MD and MPH from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his emergency medicine residency at the University of Chicago, where he served as chief resident. He furthered his expertise with a fellowship in International Emergency Medicine at Stanford. Research Interests: His work focuses on optimizing emergency referral systems in resource-limited settings through health system data analysis and technology integration. Key areas include maternal and child health, global emergency care infrastructure, and prehospital care systems across South/Southeast Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. 2025: Associate Director, Stanford Emergency Medicine International 2024: Alternate, Stanford Clinical Assistant Professor Appointments Committee 2015-Present: Faculty Fellow, Center for Innovation in Global Health (CIGH) Scientific Contributions: His publications span maternal emergency referrals in India, pediatric EMS patterns, triage system development in Cambodia, and innovative prehospital training models. Recent work includes systematic reviews of Sri Lanka's road traffic injuries and MOOC-based pandemic response training. 2025 Alwin C. Rambar-James BD Mark Award nominee 2024 SHC Excellence in Service Award nominee 2023 Bedside Teacher of the Year award

Caroline Ugglaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Demography
• Social Stratification
• Family Sociology
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Caroline Uggla is an Associate Professor of Demography at the Department of Sociology , Stockholm University , affiliated with the Stockholm University Demographic Department (SUDA) . Her research focuses on partner choice , family dynamics , divorce , sex ratios , and reproductive strategies , examining their interplay with cultural, social, and demographic contexts. Education: PhD in Anthropology, University College London (2015) MRes in Anthropology (Distinction), University College London (2010) BA (Hons) in Anthropology (1st Class), Durham University (2009) Her work integrates evolutionary anthropology with sociological demography , analyzing data from Sweden , Finland , and Ethiopia . Key projects include Migrant Trajectories (2019–2024), exploring integration through domains like housing and fertility, and Lyckliga gatan , addressing spatial polarization in Sweden. Recent publications investigate fertility intentions , sex ratio effects on divorce , and repartnering dynamics . She utilizes longitudinal, register-based data to uncover patterns in demographic inequality and reproductive behaviors . SUDA, the leading demographic research unit at Stockholm University, serves as her primary platform for collaborative work on population dynamics , migration , and social cohesion .

Caleb Banta-Greenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Substance Abuse
• Addiction
• Opioid Use Disorder
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Caleb Banta-Green is a Research Professor at the University of Washington School of Public Health, Department of Health Services , and serves as Director of the Center for Community-Engaged Drug Education, Epidemiology & Research . He is affiliated with the Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute (ADAI) , Division of Addictions , and Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center . Dr. Banta-Green's research focuses on substance use epidemiology , harm reduction , and health services for marginalized populations , particularly those affected by opioid and stimulant use . His work spans implementation science , policy evaluation , and community-based interventions , addressing accessibility for unhoused individuals, syringe service program users, and those in the criminal legal system. Recent publications highlight his contributions to opioid use disorder treatment (2025), fentanyl epidemic response (2025), medication access policy (2024), and methamphetamine user experiences (2023). His work integrates clinical trials , qualitative research , and secondary data analysis to improve treatment outcomes and reduce overdose risks. Technical contributions include co-developing public health resources at http://stopoverdose.org and http://learnabouttreatment.org , along with participation in U.S. Health and Human Services' Interdepartmental Substance Use Disorders Coordinating Committee .

Nancy L Fleischerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Epidemiology
• Health Equity
• Tobacco Control Policies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nancy L. Fleischer, PhD, MPH is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, specializing in epidemiology. She co-directs the Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health and the Certificate in Social Epidemiology. Her research focuses on social and policy determinants of health equity, particularly tobacco control policies, structural racism, and post-COVID-19 recovery. She collaborates with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on the Michigan COVID-19 Recovery Surveillance Study (MI CReSS) and participates in the Center for the Assessment of Tobacco Regulations. Education: PhD in Epidemiologic Science (University of Michigan, 2010), MPH in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (UC Berkeley, 2006), BS in Chemistry (University of Minnesota, 1999), BA in Spanish (University of Minnesota, 1999) Her research examines how tobacco control policies affect health disparities, structural racism's impact on birth outcomes among Black women, and longitudinal associations between tobacco use and cardiovascular/respiratory diseases. She employs mixed-methods approaches, including population-based surveys and multistate Markov models. Recent publications (2023-2025) analyze discrimination's role in substance use disorders, tobacco policy effectiveness, long COVID dynamics, and sociodemographic disparities in tobacco use. Her work spans nicotine replacement therapies, structural racism indicators, and public health interventions.