جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Abhijit Banerjeeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics
• Development Economics
• Public Health Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abhijit Banerjee is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on development economics, public health policy, and social protection programs, particularly addressing poverty and inequality in low- and middle-income countries. He has conducted large-scale experiments evaluating interventions such as conditional cash transfers, universal basic income, and healthcare policies. Key areas of interest include the design and implementation of anti-poverty programs, behavioral economics, and the long-term health impacts of infectious diseases like COVID-19. His work often integrates experimental methods to assess policy effectiveness, with contributions to global health studies and economic development strategies. Notably, his research on the RECOVERY trial evaluates treatments for hospitalized COVID-19 patients, while other studies explore financial spillover effects of electronic government transfers in Indonesia and savings behavior interventions in Chile. Banerjee has collaborated on projects analyzing post-COVID-19 health outcomes, labor market dynamics in India, and the role of trusted messengers in public health communication during crises. Despite the breadth of his contributions, specific details about his educational background, grants, or lab affiliations are not explicitly provided in the source text.

Brooke Hudspethمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• COVID-19
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brooke Hudspeth, PharmD, is an Associate Professor and Chief Practice Officer at the University of Kentucky (UK) College of Pharmacy. She oversees community pharmacy initiatives and serves as acting President of the Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA). Her roles include mentoring pharmacy students and residents as a preceptor, and leading collaborative projects with organizations like the American Pharmacists Association Foundation, Kroger Co., and the CDC. Educationally, she holds a Doctor of Pharmacy from the UK College of Pharmacy, alongside PGY1/PGY2 Community-based Pharmacy Practice Residencies from the same institution. Her research focuses on diabetes prevention, obesity, and pharmacist-driven clinical services, particularly through expanding the National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) to five U.S. states via a $7.5M CDC grant. Research interests emphasize health disparities, vaccine accessibility, and optimizing pharmacist roles in self-care conditions. Notable projects include influenza point-of-care testing and pharmacy partnerships during the pandemic. Her work bridges academic innovation with real-world healthcare challenges, advocating for policy changes to enhance pharmacist payment for clinical services. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her impactful grant-funded projects reflect significant contributions to public health. She advises students and residents while leading residency expansion initiatives. Collaborations with major institutions underscore her role in advancing pharmacy practice and education nationally. Hudspeth’s lab/team is embedded within UK’s College of Pharmacy, focusing on translational research to improve patient care through pharmacist-led interventions. Future work includes expanding telehealth pharmacy services and addressing healthcare workforce shortages.

Simon Fraserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Healthcare
• Public Health
• Kidney Disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Simon Fraser is a public health physician and academic at the University of Southampton , specializing in kidney disease and multimorbidity. His work integrates epidemiology, health literacy, and inequality analysis to address chronic disease burdens. Educational Background: BM (University of Southampton, 1992) MSc in Public Health DM (Doctor of Medicine, 2014) Research Focus: Fraser's research spans kidney disease , multimorbidity , treatment burden , and health inequalities . Recent projects include the NURTuRE-CKD HRQoL Study and MELD-B , examining determinants of chronic disease progression and intervention design. Academic Contributions: His publications from 2024-2025 emphasize electronic health records for multimorbidity analysis, neonatal risk factors for adult comorbidity, and deprescribing strategies for older adults. Collaborations include NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex and Kidney Research UK. Scientific Recognition: Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health (FFPH) Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Mentorship: Current PhD students include Emilia Mary Holland and Keegan Guan Ru Lee . He co-leads projects with leading researchers in public health and nephrology.

Bert Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Art
• Classical Archaeology
• Mediterranean Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Bert Smith is a distinguished academic at the University of Oxford, serving as a Fellow of Lincoln College. He holds the position of Professor in the Faculty of Classics, with a specialization in Greek Archaeology and Roman Art/Archaeology. His academic journey includes MA, MPhil, and DPhil degrees from Oxford University. Prior to his current role, he was a Harkness Fellow at Princeton University (1983-85) and taught Hellenistic and Roman art at New York University’s Institute of Fine Arts (1986-1995). His research focuses on the art and visual cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, particularly the relationship between visual representation and social/political contexts. As director of the Aphrodisias excavation project since 1991, he has contributed significantly to understanding the archaeology of Greek cities in the Eastern Roman Empire. Key achievements include a British Academy/Philip Leverhulme Fellowship (2007-2008) and leadership in the AHRC-funded 'Last Statues of Antiquity' project (2009-2012), resulting in a collaborative book (2016). Teaching responsibilities include lectures and seminars on Greek and Roman art and archaeology. His publications span over four decades, with notable works on sarcophagi iconography, Aphrodisias excavations, and Hellenistic art. He actively collaborates with institutions like the Oxford Centre for Greek and Roman Antiquity (OCGRA). Current research continues to explore late antiquity art and archaeology through fieldwork and interdisciplinary projects.

Laia Becaresمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Epidemiology
• Health Inequalities
• Racism and Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laia Becares is a Professor of Social Science and Health at King's College London, part of the School of Global Affairs and the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine. She previously held roles at the University of Sussex (2018-2022) and the University of Manchester (2010-2018), where she maintains an Honorary position. She serves as an Editor of Sociology of Health and Illness and on the Academic Reference Group of the NHS Race and Health Observatory. Her work is funded by organizations such as the Nuffield Foundation and the Health Foundation. Laia holds a PhD in Social Epidemiology from University College London (UCL) and a Master's in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health. Her research employs an interdisciplinary approach, collaborating with sociologists, psychiatrists, geographers, and demographers to understand how discrimination and marginalization perpetuate social and health inequities. Key areas include racism, homophobia/heterosexism, LGBTQ+ inequalities, and the impact of systemic oppression across life stages. She co-developed the Queerantine Study on pandemic impacts on LGBTQ+ communities and leads the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, fostering student mentorship in health inequality topics. Her scientific awards include ESRC/MRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2010-2012), Hallsworth Research Fellowship (2012-2016), and ESRC Future Research Leader Fellowship (2012-2015). Recent work focuses on ethnic healthcare disparities in multimorbidity and longitudinal studies of racism's effects on health outcomes. Ongoing projects include LGBTQ+ policymaking networks and the GHSM Anti Racism Steering Group, addressing structural inequities in academia and healthcare. Laia’s grants include Nuffield Foundation funding for ethnic inequalities in later life and Health Foundation support for healthcare equity studies. She advocates for integrating lived experiences into research design, particularly through the Evidence for Equality National Survey (EVENS). Her lab affiliations include Queer@King’s and the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health, emphasizing collaborative, community-driven approaches.

Mike Martinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Healthy Aging
• Cognitive Aging
• Social Development in Old Age
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Mike Martin is a leading researcher at the University of Zurich's Center for Gerontology . His work spans cognitive aging, social development in old age, and life-span developmental psychology, with a focus on ecological validity in aging research. Professor, University of Zurich Director, Zurich Longitudinal Study on Cognitive Ageing Co-editor, Journals of Gerontology series Key research areas include: Healthy aging and quality of life Cognitive-emotional interactions in aging Dyadic adaptation in dementia caregiving Mobile sensing of aging-related behaviors Participatory research methodologies Language use as a biomarker of aging His recent publications analyze: GPS mobility and cognitive function Machine learning in reminiscence detection Prospective memory trajectories Emotion regulation in couples Digital interventions for cognitive health Neuroimaging correlates of aging

Xin Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Biology
• Health Informatics
• Cardiovascular Disease Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xin Zhou is an Oxford-Bristol Myers Squibb Fellow at the Department of Computer Science, University of Oxford. Her research integrates computational modeling, clinical data, and experimental findings to investigate cardiac disease mechanisms and develop human-based simulations for drug evaluation. BSc and MSc in Life Sciences, Beijing Normal University DPhil in Computational Biology, University of Oxford Her work focuses on multi-scale cardiac modeling , particularly in ischemic heart disease and heart failure, exploring ionic currents, tissue conduction, and organ-level dynamics. She develops electromechanical simulations to study cardiac alternans and arrhythmic risks, translating these into clinical applications for patient stratification and pharmaceutical testing. Recent publications emphasize in silico clinical trials , sex-specific cardiometabolic analysis, and Purkinje network modeling. Collaborative efforts with clinicians and pharmaceutical partners highlight her translational approach to regulatory science. Model of the Year 2024, BioModels EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account Microsoft Research Project Award Recognition Award, University of Oxford She supervises PhD and MSc students in computational cardiology, while serving on the editorial board of Frontiers in Physiology . Her current projects involve digital twinning and predictive cardiac safety models to reduce animal testing reliance.

Genevieve Cezardمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Health Inequalities
• Multimorbidity
• Chronic Disease Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Genevieve Cezard is a Research Fellow in the Cardiovascular Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of the Big Data for Complex Diseases driver programme (HDR UK). Her work leverages linked electronic health records across 70 million UK residents to investigate population health, with emphasis on health inequalities, disease associations, and multimorbidity development. Her educational trajectory began as a statistician at the University of Edinburgh (2010), leading to a PhD from the University of St Andrews (2016) focused on ethnic health disparities in Scotland. Subsequent research established methods to characterize multimorbidity trajectories based on core diseases. Genevieve's research spans: Long-term health impacts of diabetes and chronic conditions Social determinants of disease trajectories Population-level vaccine effectiveness analysis Epidemiological modeling of multimorbidity Health record linkage methodologies Disparities in healthcare access by demographics She currently leads a fellowship project examining diabetes complications during the COVID-19 era (2020-2027), analyzing health consequences across diverse subgroups using integrated GP/hospital records from England, Scotland, and Wales. Scientific recognition includes: Competitive St Leonard’s PhD studentship (University of St Andrews) Prestigious HDR UK Big Data for Complex Diseases Fellowship As lead analyst for England on the first UK-wide study of under-vaccination using individual-level health records, her findings directly informed national public health interventions. Current work focuses on identifying diabetes-related disease trajectories to optimize clinical follow-up protocols across the UK healthcare system. She collaborates within HDR UK's Molecules to Health Records Driver Programme, utilizing cross-institutional health data infrastructure.

Elizabeth Lemmonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Health Economics
• Applied Econometrics
• Aging Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Lemmon is a Research Fellow within the Health Economics Group of the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit at the Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh. Her work focuses on applying econometric methods to healthcare and social care data, particularly in the context of aging populations and long-term care provision. PhD in Economics, University of Stirling (2019) MSc in Economics, University of Edinburgh (2014) BA Hons in Economics, University of Stirling (2013) Her research spans applied econometric analysis of survey and administrative data, economic aspects of aging, unpaid care dynamics, long-term care provision, health and care resource utilization at end-of-life, and policy implications derived from data-driven insights. A key component of her work involves leveraging Scottish and English national health data repositories to evaluate cancer care costs, screening efficiency, and treatment outcomes. Recent publications highlight her expertise in analyzing colorectal cancer economics, end-of-life hospital cost trajectories, and long-term care vulnerabilities during pandemics. She has contributed to the development of the national CORECT-R data repository and has explored international comparisons of care home mortality during the COVID-19 crisis. Elizabeth is actively engaged in public and patient involvement initiatives, ensuring her research informs both policy and clinical practice through the integration of administrative datasets.

Rafael Pereraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Statistics
• Primary Care Health Sciences
• Monitoring of Long-Term Conditions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rafael Perera is a Professor of Medical Statistics at the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS), University of Oxford, where he has been since 2002. He holds leadership roles as Director of the Statistics Group and Director of Graduate Studies , overseeing academic leadership and methodological research. He is also a Statistical Editor of BMJ and BMJ Medicine , and a fellow at St Hugh’s College Oxford . Education : DPhil, MSc, MA Rafael’s research focuses on monitoring for managing long-term conditions (e.g., Type 2 diabetes, hypertension) and complex multimorbidity phenotypes . His work includes impact of extreme temperatures on health , meta-analysis methods , and methodology for infectious diseases . He leads large methodological groups and has been a PI on NIHR-funded infrastructure programs (BRC, ARC, MIC). Recent publications highlight his expertise in clinical prediction models , digital health interventions , and diagnostic test evaluation . His grants span applied research , global health transformation , and ageing research . Scientific Awards : National and international recognition for methodology development in clinical trials (NIHR Progress Report 2008/09) Rafael supervises DPhil and MSc students and leads a fully accredited Clinical Trials Unit . His editorial and policy influence extends to healthcare policy panels and the Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine as Director of Research Methodologies.

• Epidemiology
• Physical Activity
• Sedentary Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelley Gabriel is a Professor and Associate Dean in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), with a primary appointment in the Department of Epidemiology. She holds additional roles as a Senior Scientist in multiple UAB research centers, including the Nutrition Obesity Research Center (NORC) and the Integrative Center for Aging Research. Her research focuses on optimizing physical activity and sedentary behavior measurement in large epidemiological studies, with a particular emphasis on cardiorespiratory fitness, chronic disease prevention, and life-course health trajectories. Dr. Gabriel earned her PhD in Public Health (Epidemiology) from the University of Pittsburgh, an MS in Exercise Physiology from Northeastern University, and a BS in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine from Ithaca College. Her research interests include developing methodological strategies for precise physical activity measurement, examining the timing of physical fitness and disease risk, and leveraging cohort studies like CARDIA and SWAN. She has secured grants from NIH, NHLBI, and other agencies to support studies on the 24-hour movement paradigm, cognitive health, and cardiovascular outcomes. Key collaborations involve large-scale epidemiological cohorts such as the Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA) and the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Her over 200 peer-reviewed publications and four book chapters reflect expertise in physical activity epidemiology and translational research. Grants include NIH-funded projects on cognitive resilience to Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular health trajectories, and the role of activity patterns in aging populations. Her work emphasizes translational strategies to improve public health through evidence-based lifestyle interventions. Dr. Gabriel leads multidisciplinary teams at UAB, contributing to initiatives like the Osteoporosis in Men (MrOS) Study and the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study. Her research integrates wearable technologies, biomarker analysis, and advanced statistical methods to address global health challenges related to physical activity and chronic disease.

Lukas Engelmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• History of Epidemiology
• History of Science and Medicine
• Digital Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lukas Engelmann is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh , specifically within the Science, Technology and Innovation Studies department under the School of Social and Political Science . His research focuses on the history and sociology of biomedicine , with particular interest in epidemiological reasoning , visual cultures of disease , digital epidemiology , and decolonial approaches to medical history . The Epidemy Lab , which he founded, explores the historical development of epidemiology and its contemporary influence on data-driven public health and pandemic policy-making . Engelmann's work has been funded by prestigious grants including an ERC Starting Grant (2021-2025) for his research on the history of epidemiological reasoning, and support from the Wellcome Trust for projects examining the social dimensions of digital health . His book 'Mapping AIDS' (2018) established him as a leading scholar in medical visualization , while 'Sulphuric Utopias' (2020) with Christos Lynteris explores the technological history of maritime sanitation and its political implications. Recent publications emphasize the visual and data practices that have shaped epidemiology, including works on epidemic modeling during the COVID-19 pandemic , the history of plague mapping , and the ethical implications of digital phenotyping . He has also contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on syndemics , co-infection epistemology , and the commercialization of bacteriology in the early 20th century. His scientific contributions have earned recognition through editorial roles in journals like Big Data and Society , and collaborative projects such as 'Working with Diagrams' (2022) which investigates the epistemological role of visual tools in medical knowledge production. Scientific Awards and Funding: ERC Starting Grant (2021-2025) Wellcome Trust Institutional Support Fund British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grant Chancellor's Fellowship (University of Edinburgh) 'Sulphuric Utopias' listed in The Guardian's 30 Books to Understand the World (2020)

Sophie Pettitمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Mental Health Services
• Psychology
• Geriatric Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sophie Pettit is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Director of Student Experience at Queen Mary University of London. She is affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Psychology department. Her research focuses on mental health service accessibility, particularly for older adults, and examines determinants like age, gender, and socioeconomic deprivation. She has also investigated coercive practices in secure mental health settings and the impact of cancer treatments on diabetes management. Current projects include improving psychological therapy access for older populations. Her teaching includes courses such as Essential Skills for Psychologists and Health Psychology . She has collaborated across disciplines, publishing in journals like British Journal of General Practice and PLOS MEDICINE . Her work often combines quantitative and qualitative methods to address systemic challenges in healthcare delivery. Key research themes include mental health service equity, patient outcomes in secure environments, and interdisciplinary approaches to public health. She contributes to policy discussions on optimizing mental health care delivery through evidence-based strategies.

• Epidemiology
• Women's Mental Health
• Perinatal Depression
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Donghao Lu is a Professor at Karolinska Institutet's Institute of Environmental Medicine, where he leads the Epidemiology of Women's Mental Health Lab. His research program focuses on psychiatric epidemiology with specialization in women's reproductive mental health, using large-scale population cohorts to investigate biological mechanisms and health outcomes. Primary research domains include: Risk factors and health consequences of perinatal depression and premenstrual disorders Bidirectional relationships between autoimmune diseases and mood disorders Gender disparities in mental health presentation and outcomes Cardiometabolic comorbidities in reproductive psychiatric conditions His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong methodological consistency, predominantly using Scandinavian national registries for longitudinal cohort designs. Research themes show progression toward understanding systemic health impacts of reproductive mood disorders, particularly cardiovascular risks and mortality. Over 90% of recent work incorporates population-level data analysis with sample sizes exceeding 10,000 participants. Laboratory focus includes integrating epidemiological methods with biomarker research to bridge obstetrics/gynecology and psychiatry. Current projects investigate inflammatory pathways in perinatal depression and genetic determinants of premenstrual disorder trajectories. The team maintains international collaborations across Scandinavia, China, and North America.

Lilly Shanahanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lilly Shanahan is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology , University of Zurich (UZH), and an Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She leads the Risk & Resilience Research Area and co-directs the z-Proso International Research Network . Her affiliations include the Jacobs Center for Productive Youth Development , the International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course , and Duke University's Center for Developmental Epidemiology . Her research focuses on: Social and biological risk factors for depression and anxiety Long-term developmental consequences of childhood mental/physical health issues Intersection of mental and physical health in adolescence Gender differences in developmental psychopathology Substance use and decision-making dynamics Recent publications analyze maternal mental health impacts, cannabis use trajectories, hormonal biomarkers, and digital mental health interventions. Scientific awards include a NICHD Postdoctoral Fellowship. She collaborates extensively with longitudinal cohort studies like the Zurich Project on Social Development and Great Smoky Mountains Study.