Jeremy Murphy serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at College of the Holy Cross since 2022, bringing extensive K-12 teaching experience from Nativity Prep, Worcester, and Baltimore public schools to his academic work. His scholarship bridges historical analysis and contemporary educational challenges through qualitative research. His research expertise spans: History of the Teaching Profession Teacher Professional Lives and Relationships with Reform Complexities of Classroom Teaching Unintended Consequences of School Policy Gender Dynamics in Educational History Murphy's recent publications reveal consistent thematic threads connecting historical insights to modern educational dilemmas. His work examines pandemic-era teacher-student relationships, active learning transitions in higher education, and long-term impacts of 19th century reforms—all demonstrating how policy implementation often diverges from intent. The publications span rigorous academic journals and practical pedagogical commentaries, reflecting his commitment to both scholarly contribution and practical application. Murphy actively translates research into practice through his co-authored book Instructional Moves for Powerful Teaching in Higher Education (Harvard Education Press, 2023) and regular contributions to Inside Higher Ed and The Chronicle of Higher Education . His teaching methodology emphasizes critical reflection on educational practices and histories, engaging students in bridging idealistic visions with school realities through courses like Our Public Schools and Complexities of Urban Schools .
Harsha Thirumurthy is a Professor in the Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Division Chief of Health Policy and is actively involved as Associate Director at the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, Research Associate at Penn’s Population Studies Center, and Co-Director of the Penn Development Research Initiative and the Behavioral Economics and Global Health Insights Lab. PhD in Economics, Yale University His research integrates economics and public health, focusing on behavioral interventions to improve health outcomes in low-income settings. He has led randomized trials in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia and evaluated large-scale health and economic policies. His recent publications include work on HIV testing, PrEP linkage, tuberculosis adherence, maternal health, and chronic disease management, often applying behavioral economics frameworks. These studies appear in leading journals like The Lancet , AIDS and Behavior , and BMJ Global Health . Scientific Awards Robert Suskind & Leslie Lewinter-Suskind Faculty Global Health Award (2024) Top 10 Clinical Research Achievement Award (2024) Harsha co-founded the Indlela nudge unit in South Africa to build local research capacity in behavioral economics and health. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration and translating behavioral insights into scalable health solutions.
Courage Mudzongo is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at George Fox University's Graduate Department of Clinical Psychology, joining in 2023. Previously, he served for six years as Associate Professor of Psychology and Certified Family Life Educator program administrator at Warner Pacific University. Concurrently (2017-2023), he worked as Program Supervisor and Equity Lead at New Avenues for Youth, a Portland nonprofit addressing youth homelessness. His earlier roles include Evaluation Coordinator for North Dakota State University's PREP: Making Healthy Choices program (2013-2017) and graduate research/teaching positions at NDSU (2011-2017). Education: PhD in Developmental Science, North Dakota State University (2017) MA in Sociology, North Dakota State University (2012) Research Expertise: Dr. Mudzongo specializes in: Human developmental trajectories across lifespans Prevention strategies for adolescent homelessness Sexual/reproductive health interventions for youth Child protection systems and policy implementation Cross-cultural outreach through mission programs
Morten Skovdal is a Professor in the Section of Health Services Research within the Department of Public Health at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. His work applies community health psychology to address social and structural factors influencing health service engagement and psychosocial well-being, with focus on underserved groups including children, young people, and forcibly displaced populations across global health challenges like HIV, climate change, and migration. His academic credentials include: PhD in Psychology from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2009) MSc in International Child Health (with distinction) from University College London (2006) BSc in Geography and Population Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2003) Skovdal specializes in participatory research methods to co-create solutions with marginalized communities. His work examines health inequalities through lenses of gender norms, mobility, and chronic disease management in displacement contexts, emphasizing community-led approaches to challenge dominant narratives and develop responsive interventions. Recent publications (2025-2026) reveal thematic clusters around continuity of care for forcibly displaced persons with chronic illnesses, particularly HIV and cardiometabolic conditions. Key trends include community health worker roles in refugee settlements, gendered dimensions of HIV prevention, interprofessional mental healthcare for refugees, and youth mental health de-pathologization through participatory frameworks. He supervises bachelor's theses in qualitative methods and leads major funded initiatives: CONTINUITY project (PI, Novo Nordisk Foundation 2022-2027): Mobility and chronic disease care among South Sudanese refugees Tanzania climate crisis project (PI, Danish Ministry 2021-2026): Children's coping with environmental change NIH HIV prevention study (Co-I 2023-2028): Male peer network interventions Tanzania reproductive health project (Co-I 2019-2029): Co-created clinical guidelines As Principal Investigator of the CONTINUITY project, he coordinates a multinational consortium including Makerere University and African NGOs, conducting fieldwork in Bidibidi refugee settlement with community stakeholders to develop mobility-competent health services for displaced populations.
Dr. Sokonie Reed is an Assistant Professor in Residence at Bradley University's College of Education & Health Sciences, Department of Nursing. She joined the faculty in August 2011 and holds the distinction of being the first full-time faculty member to earn all three degrees (B.S.N., M.S.N., D.N.P.) from Bradley. Education: D.N.P., Leadership - Bradley University M.S.N., Administration - Bradley University B.S.N. - Bradley University Research Focus: Her scholarship centers on public health equity with emphasis on HIV prevention, healthcare access, food insecurity, and interprofessional collaboration. Her doctoral project implemented PREP strategies for HIV prevention in primary care. Service & Leadership: Faculty advisor for student organizations including Global Medical Training Board member: Peoria City/County Health Department (2020-Present) Board member: League of Women Voters Greater Peoria (2022-Present) Active member: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Black Nurses Association Clinical Expertise: 15+ years spanning medical-surgical, oncology, hospice, and orthopedics, with extensive travel nursing experience across U.S. healthcare facilities.
Warren S Comulada is a Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. His work bridges biostatistics, HIV research, and digital health technologies, with a focus on developing innovative interventions for vulnerable populations. Educational Background: DrPH in Biostatistics from UCLA (2006) MS in Biostatistics from UCLA (2000) MPH in Biostatistics from Loma Linda University (1998) BS in Biophysics from Pacific Union College (1993) Dr. Comulada's research centers on the application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and digital health technologies to HIV prevention, substance use treatment, and healthcare delivery. He has pioneered the development of chatbots, conversational agents, and virtual reality platforms to improve patient-provider communication, enhance prevention efforts, and expand access to care for marginalized populations, particularly youth at risk for or living with HIV. His methodological expertise in biostatistics and longitudinal data analysis supports rigorous evaluation of complex behavioral interventions. Analysis of Dr. Comulada's recent publication record reveals a significant shift toward integrating advanced AI technologies, particularly large language models like GPT-4, into healthcare interventions. His work spans from developing SMS-based chatbots for PrEP adherence to creating sophisticated virtual simulated patient platforms for medical training. A consistent theme across his research is the application of machine learning to predict health outcomes and identify risk factors among vulnerable populations, with particular attention to the intersection of HIV, substance use, and mental health. Dr. Comulada has secured substantial research funding from NIH institutes including NIDA and NCI for projects such as: A conversational agent to support remote care for individuals with substance use disorder (NIDA R44DA050218) Development of a virtual platform for primary care physicians to rehearse conversations with patients who have an abnormal mammogram (NCI 3P30CA016042-47S3) An mHealth platform for health care workers to link South Africans to HIV care (NIH R21MH106351) Predicting HIV-related Behaviors of Social Networks in a MPS Environment (NIH K01MH089270) His research is conducted through UCLA's Semel Institute Center for Community Health, where he collaborates with interdisciplinary teams spanning public health, computer science, and clinical medicine to develop and evaluate digital health interventions that address critical gaps in HIV care and prevention. Dr. Comulada maintains an active research program with over 10 publications annually in recent years, demonstrating sustained productivity and relevance in his field.
Raul U. Hernandez-Ramirez is a Research Scientist in Biostatistics at Yale University's Center for Methods in Implementation and Prevention Science (CMIPS) and Director of the Dissemination and Implementation Science Methods (DISM) Core at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research on AIDS (CIRA). He is affiliated with the Yale Cancer Center and the Yale Institute for Global Health, where he contributes to research at the intersection of HIV/AIDS, cancer, and implementation science. Dr. Hernandez-Ramirez completed his PhD in Public Health (Chronic Disease Epidemiology) at Yale, following specialized training at the National Cancer Institute and in implementation science methodologies. His educational background includes an MSc in Epidemiology and a BSc in Nutrition, with prior research experience at Mexico's National Institute of Public Health. His research focuses on developing and applying causal inference methods for HIV prevention interventions, examining dietary factors related to gastric cancer risk through the international Stomach cancer Pooling (StoP) Project, and implementing evidence-based practices in low-resource settings. Much of his work involves international collaboration, particularly with Mexican institutions. Dr. Hernandez-Ramirez's publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals, with recent work spanning gastric cancer epidemiology, HIV implementation science, environmental health methods, and global health applications. His research demonstrates strong methodological rigor and cross-disciplinary collaboration, particularly with biostatisticians and epidemiologists at Yale. As Director of the DISM Core, he provides critical methodological support for implementation science projects, particularly those focused on Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) priority areas. His expertise bridges statistical methodology with practical implementation challenges in real-world settings. His research team involves collaborations across multiple Yale departments and international institutions, with a particular emphasis on capacity building in low- and middle-income countries. The DISM Core under his leadership serves as a hub for implementation science methodology at Yale.
Sarah E. Rutstein, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. She is also a Trainee in the Physician Scientist Training Program at UNC. Her work bridges clinical medicine with health services research, focusing on translating evidence-based interventions into practical clinical implementation, particularly in resource-limited settings. Dr. Rutstein earned her undergraduate degree from Duke University Medical School and completed her medical education, residency, fellowship, and PhD at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This extensive training at UNC has provided her with a strong foundation in both clinical medicine and research methodology. Her primary research interests focus on HIV prevention, health services research, implementation science, and cost-effectiveness modeling. Dr. Rutstein's work specifically examines how to translate efficacious interventions into clinical implementation in resource-limited settings through behavioral and biomedical clinical trials and sophisticated modeling approaches. She has developed HIV and sexually transmitted infection prevention and treatment practices and policies that efficiently prioritize scarce resources, applying models of differentiated service delivery to examine new implementation strategies. Her modeling work includes a diverse collection of decision-analytic and predictive models that have directly informed WHO policies for HIV testing and case finding. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), including studies on initiation, discontinuation, and restarting patterns, as well as the challenges of HIV diagnosis and management in the context of PrEP and acute HIV infection. More recently, her work has expanded to include COVID-19 research, examining viral load dynamics, vaccine efficacy, and risk assessment following infection or vaccination. Her research consistently combines epidemiological methods with implementation science to address real-world public health challenges. Dr. Rutstein has contributed significantly to global health policy, with her modeling work helping guide WHO recommendations. Her research on HIV prevention and treatment strategies has provided critical evidence for policymakers working to optimize resource allocation in settings with limited healthcare infrastructure. As a physician-scientist, Dr. Rutstein bridges clinical practice with rigorous research methodology. Her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to improving HIV prevention and treatment strategies through evidence-based approaches that consider both clinical effectiveness and practical implementation challenges, particularly in resource-constrained environments. She is actively engaged in both HIV research and emerging infectious disease work related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Christopher Sellers, MD, MPH serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine within the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. He holds significant leadership positions as both the Medical Director for the Wake County Health Department's HIV, PrEP, and STI clinics and Program Director of the UNC Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program. His primary areas of expertise include HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and tropical diseases. Dr. Sellers focuses on improving outcomes for individuals living with or at risk for HIV, particularly in under-resourced domestic settings. His research aims to translate the promise of highly effective HIV medications into practical successes in HIV care and prevention through clinic-based implementation. Dr. Sellers is deeply committed to medical education and strengthening the academic pipeline in infectious diseases. As Program Director of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program, he recruits, mentors, and works alongside fellows as they develop diverse and impactful careers across the field of infectious diseases. His clinical work at the Wake County Human Services ID Clinic involves direct patient care, program development and implementation, and collaboration with a dedicated team of professionals focused on HIV, PrEP, and STI services.
Joseph D. Tucker is a Professor of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Professor of Global Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. He serves as Director of the UNC Project-China, and as a Working Group Member of TDR Global. His work bridges infectious disease medicine and social innovation, with a focus on developing novel approaches to improve global health outcomes through community engagement and open collaboration. Tucker received his B.A. from Swarthmore College (2000), MD from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2004), completed Internal Medicine training at University of California San Francisco, Infectious Diseases fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women's Hospital, earned an A.M. in Regional Studies East Asia from Harvard University (2010), and completed his PhD in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2014) under supervision of Professors Rosanna Peeling and Heidi Larson. As an infectious diseases physician and social scientist, Dr. Tucker specializes in crowdsourcing and participatory research methods. His work focuses on applying open innovation approaches to address challenges in HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis prevention and treatment, with particular emphasis on China and Nigeria. He has pioneered the adaptation of hackathons to design health interventions (designathons) and developed pay-it-forward approaches to increase health service utilization. His research on syphilis burden in China helped inform China's national syphilis screening program. Dr. Tucker has led over 100 crowdsourcing open calls to improve health, with finalist ideas informing regional, national, and global guidelines. Dr. Tucker's recent publication portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on applying innovative methodologies like crowdsourcing and pay-it-forward models to improve health service delivery across diverse contexts. His work spans multiple continents (particularly China, Nigeria, and the United States) and addresses key health challenges including HIV prevention, hepatitis vaccination, cervical cancer screening, and sexual health services. A notable trend is the increasing application of community engagement strategies to make health interventions more inclusive, particularly for marginalized populations such as older adults, people with disabilities, and sexual minorities. Crowdsourcing research identified by TDR in 2017 as one of the top global innovations Pay-it-forward research recognized at the 2018 World Health Summit Pay-it-forward research featured at the 2019 UNAIDS Health Innovation Exchange Pay-it-forward research awarded at the 2020 World Health Organization Re-Boot Challenge Mid-career Award from the National Institutes of Health for HIV research mentorship 1st place in WHO Re-Boot Health Challenge Dr. Tucker has secured significant research funding including NIH grants for "Enhancing Partner Services Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV" and "Mentoring Multidisciplinary Global HIV Patient-Oriented Research." He has contributed to six World Health Organization guidelines or guidance documents, including leading the development of a TDR/SIHI/SESH Practical Guide on Crowdsourcing in Health and Health Research. He has served on multiple WHO committees in locations including Kampala, Nairobi, Geneva, Jakarta, New Delhi, and Tokyo. Dr. Tucker founded and leads the SESH (Social Engagement to Spur Health) initiative, a partnership joining individuals from the Southern Medical University Dermatology Hospital, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the University of North Carolina-Project China. SESH serves as the Social Innovation in Health Initiative Hub for China and has organized numerous crowdsourcing open calls to develop public health interventions and community engagement practices. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he helped organize the Carolina Collective, a crowdsourcing open call to inform UNC Chapel Hill's fall semester planning. His team has developed multiple WHO-TDR guides on social innovation, crowdsourcing, public engagement, research mentorship, and participatory health research.
Sarah Ruel-Bergeron, RA is a Lecturer at the School of Public Architecture within Michael Graves College at Kean University. A licensed architect and globally recognized expert, she implements housing interventions to improve health outcomes in at-risk communities worldwide. Education: M.Arch, Pratt Institute, 2012 Her research spans Healthy Housing, Social and Structural Determinants of Health, Environmental Justice, and Community Participatory Design, focusing on equitable solutions for vulnerable populations. She examines climate change impacts through the lens of health equity and the built environment, integrating social justice principles into architectural practice. She teaches ARCH 3205 (Global Architecture), ARCH 4208 (Equity-Driven Practice), ARCH 5109 (Design Studio 9), ARCH 5210 (Thesis Prep), and ARCH 5602 (Cities in Equilibrium), alongside a Trenton, NJ-based research project on community-driven design. Prior to academia, she spent 8 years implementing healthy housing solutions in the global south and has professional experience in healthcare architecture, affordable housing, sustainable design, and hazard mitigation in vulnerable environments.
Edith Nakku-Joloba serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Makerere University's School of Public Health, Kampala, conducting clinical-epidemiological research at Mulago Hospital's STD Clinic and the Infectious Diseases Institute. Her educational background includes: MB,Ch.B Ph.D. Primary research domains focus on: HIV Prevention Strategies STD Epidemiology Sexual Health Promotion Adolescent and Youth Health PrEP Implementation Science Maternal Syphilis Screening She leads critical HIV prevention initiatives as Site Coordinator and Principal Investigator for the Partners Demonstration Study, and Co-Principal Investigator for the Optimization of PrEP Study at Kampala's Infectious Diseases Institute. Collaborating with Mulago Hospital and IDI research teams, her work emphasizes community-based interventions to improve STD/HIV care access, particularly for youth populations across Ugandan communities.
Dr. Ruth Madden Foreman is a Clinical Associate Professor at Duquesne University School of Nursing, where she integrates academic instruction with active clinical practice in primary and urgent care settings. As a dedicated nurse practitioner with credentials including DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CRNP, and CNE, she serves patients of all ages while advancing nursing education through evidence-based teaching approaches that reflect current clinical realities. Dr. Foreman's educational foundation includes comprehensive training from Columbia University: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Her research program spans multiple critical areas in contemporary nursing practice, with particular focus on anxiety management in clinical settings, dermatological conditions across diverse skin types, health literacy initiatives, pharmacogenomics applications in primary care, and congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). She approaches these topics with a commitment to improving patient outcomes through practical implementation of evidence-based practices. Recent publications demonstrate an evolving emphasis on health disparities, virtual health education, and specialized care for vulnerable populations including children with disabilities and oncology patients. Her collaborative research approach is evident in frequent co-authorship across multiple clinical specialties, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement that bridges academic knowledge with community health needs. Dr. Foreman contributes to scholarly discourse as a reviewer for prestigious journals including BMJ and The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, demonstrating peer recognition of her expertise in clinical evaluation and evidence-based practice. Her academic and clinical work demonstrates active engagement with student development, particularly evident in her research on clinical practice anxiety among BSN students. The quality improvement project on virtual health literacy education indicates involvement in practice-based initiatives that translate academic knowledge into community health solutions. While no specific laboratory is mentioned, Dr. Foreman's extensive co-authorship network suggests participation in interdisciplinary research teams focused on primary care innovation, health literacy, and specialized clinical practice areas including dermatology and pediatrics.
Gitte Kronborg serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, specializing in infection medicine within Internal Medicine. Her clinical and research work is centered at Copenhagen University Hospital in Hvidovre and Copenhagen. Her research spans HIV treatment optimization , emerging infectious disease epidemiology , and public health interventions . Key areas include antiretroviral therapy outcomes, cancer risk in HIV populations, reproductive health for women with HIV, and mpox outbreak management. She employs population-based cohort studies and clinical trials to address real-world treatment challenges in Denmark's healthcare system. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on HIV care evolution and emerging infections, with strong emphasis on treatment switching strategies, risk behavior analysis, and outbreak surveillance. Her work consistently leverages Denmark's national healthcare registries and involves multidisciplinary teams across the Capital Region. Scientific awards: No awards or fellowships were documented in the provided materials. Advising and grants: No information about student supervision, grant funding, or research teams was specified in the source text. She actively collaborates with the Hvidovre Infectious Diseases Group (HIDG) and contributes to national outbreak response efforts, particularly evident in her mpox and HIV surveillance research conducted at Copenhagen University Hospital facilities.
