جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Angela Rank Choiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Contraception
• Family Planning
• Preconception Counseling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angela Rank Choi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She joined MUSC Women's Care in 2013 after completing her undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University, medical school, and residency at MUSC. Her clinical and academic work focuses on contraception, family planning, preconception counseling, adolescent gynecology, obstetrics, and menopause, with a particular emphasis on preventative health strategies. Education: Bachelor's Degree: Wake Forest University Medical School: MUSC College of Medicine (2009) Residency: Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center (2013) Research & Clinical Interests: Dr. Choi specializes in menopause management (certified via the Menopause Society), contraception options, and adolescent gynecological care. She advocates for holistic preventative health approaches integrating nutrition and exercise into patient care. Awards: Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) Advising & Grants: No formal advisee list or grants specified in available records. Her current professional activities focus on clinical care and academic contributions in obstetrics/gynecology. Labs/Teams: No specific research labs or collaborative teams explicitly mentioned in provided materials.

Yeonhwa Parkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Functional Foods
• Obesity
• Environmental Contaminants
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yeonhwa Park is a Professor and holder of the Francis Chair in the Department of Food Science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research focuses on functional foods, bioactive components, and environmental contaminants' effects on obesity and aging. She investigates food bioactives like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and environmental pollutants like PFAS to understand their roles in metabolic disorders and aging mechanisms. Her work spans multiple models, including C. elegans, zebrafish, and rodent studies, emphasizing translational applications for human health. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Science of Food' (FS150), 'Biology of Food in Human Health' (FS270), and 'Bioactive Food Components' (FS750). Awards include Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2017–2018), Faculty Convocation Award (2015), and the Timothy Mounts Award (2015). Her research has been published in over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on environmental contaminants' impact on obesity and type 2 diabetes, and the use of C. elegans for screening bioactives. Key findings include CLA's role in fat reduction, PFAS-induced metabolic disruption, and the application of alternative models (e.g., C. elegans) to reduce animal testing. Her lab integrates molecular biology, toxicology, and food science to address global health challenges like the obesity epidemic and environmental toxin exposure.

Falk MÜLLER-RIEMENSCHNEIDERمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Falk MÜLLER-RIEMENSCHNEIDER is an Associate Professor and Vice Dean (Research) at NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and holds a joint affiliation with NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He leads the Physical Activity and Nutrition Determinants in Asia (PANDA) research programme. With a medical degree from the University of Cologne (2003) and advanced training in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (2005), he has built a career focused on cardiovascular disease prevention, physical activity promotion, and obesity epidemiology. His academic qualifications include a Doctoral degree from Charité University Medical Centre Berlin (2005) and Habilitation (2011). Professional roles include Senior Lecturer/Research Fellow positions at Charité (2005–2012), and administrative leadership roles such as Teaching Coordinator and Project Division Coordinator for Cardiovascular Research (2008–2012). Research interests center on lifestyle determinants of chronic diseases, with emphasis on physical activity interventions, dietary patterns, and early childhood development. Notable work includes the Singapore Preconception Study and the GUSTO cohort study, examining long-term health trajectories. Media engagements highlight his work on screen time effects in children and urban green space benefits. His recent publications (2021–2025) address mHealth intervention design, park-based physical activity, and 24-hour movement guidelines. Key themes include digital health adoption barriers, longitudinal cohort studies, and culturally tailored public health strategies.

Claire O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Gut Microbiome
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire O'Brien is an Associate Professor in Biomedical Science (Virology) at the University of Canberra, leading the Host-Microbe Interactions research group. Previously, she held positions at the Australian National University (ANU) Medical School as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong. She earned her PhD from ANU in 2012, focusing on microbiological aspects of Crohn's disease. Her research investigates gut microbiome dysbiosis in diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), using in vitro co-cultures of bacteria and macrophages. Key projects include studying antimicrobial resistance in retail meat and microbial resilience in IBD patients. Dr. O'Brien has received prestigious awards, including the Australian Academy of Science France-Australia Fellowship and NHMRC Peter Doherty Biomedical Research Fellowship. Her work spans translational research, such as the 'GUTSY' project addressing sarcopenia in Crohn’s disease, and collaborations on microbiome dynamics. She actively supervises Honours and higher-degree research students in IBD and microbiome-related fields. Research interests include host-microbe interactions, Crohn's disease pathogenesis, and the role of the microbiome in health. Her lab employs genomic, transcriptomic, and microbiological techniques to uncover mechanisms linking microbial imbalances to disease. She is also engaged in public health initiatives, such as optimizing preconception care and reducing pregnancy complications in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Jennifer Somersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychophysiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Somers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Auburn University , directing the FLOWER Laboratory (Families: Leveraging Opportunities for Wellbeing and Resilience). Her research examines biobehavioral processes in parent-child interactions that influence depression and anxiety risks. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology (Arizona State University, 2021) MA in Clinical Psychology (Arizona State University) BA in Psychology & English (Pomona College) Her work focuses on dyadic resilience , emotion regulation , and physiological synchrony in families. She has secured funding from NIMH, NSF, and private foundations. Recent publications analyze parent-child interactions , RSA synchrony , and transdiagnostic biomarkers spanning developmental psychology, clinical research, and behavioral science. Labs & Teams: FLOWER Lab investigates mechanisms to promote family resilience across the lifespan, integrating biological and environmental factors in mental health outcomes.

Tala Berroمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Genetic Counseling
• Transgender Health
• Cancer Genetic Counseling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Tala Berro is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Genetic Counseling program at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, where they leverage extensive experience as a clinical, research, and laboratory genetic counselor to advance equity and inclusion in the profession. Education Bachelor of Science in Biology, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA Master of Science in Genetic Counseling, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA Research Focus Dr. Berro's work centers on genetic counseling for gender diverse populations, with specialized expertise in transgender health across prenatal/preconception settings and cancer risk assessment. Their scholarship critically examines provider comfort levels, knowledge gaps, and systemic barriers in serving transgender patients, while pioneering initiatives to diversify the genetic counseling workforce through intersectional approaches to health equity. Professional Leadership Founding member of the Boston Minority Genetic Counselors group, creating vital support networks for underrepresented professionals Active contributor to National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) diversity initiatives Author of influential blog posts advancing inclusive clinical practices Impact Through rigorous qualitative studies and community-building efforts, Dr. Berro drives tangible improvements in culturally competent genetic counseling services while challenging systemic inequities in genomic medicine.

Deborah Ehrenthalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Maternal and Child Health
• Prenatal Opioid Exposure
• Birth Outcomes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Ehrenthal is a Professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Health at The Pennsylvania State University and serves as Director of the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI). Her research leverages large administrative datasets to investigate maternal and child health outcomes, with particular focus on prenatal opioid exposure, birth complications, and healthcare system interactions within Medicaid populations. Her primary research spans maternal and child health epidemiology, utilizing Wisconsin Medicaid data (2010-2019) to examine opioid exposure trajectories, neonatal abstinence syndrome, infant mortality, and spillover effects on sibling development. She investigates modifiable factors like treatment continuity and prenatal care coordination, while addressing health disparities through implementation science frameworks. Her work bridges clinical outcomes with social determinants of health, emphasizing policy-relevant findings for vulnerable populations. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on opioid-related pregnancy outcomes, demonstrating how exposure timing/duration affects neonatal withdrawal and child welfare involvement. She pioneers analyses of Medicaid enrollment gaps across pregnancy stages and explores broader implications like metabolic syndrome risks following adverse birth outcomes, while extending research into pandemic-era community health responses. Scientific Awards: Lloyd Prize for Innovative Health Research (2025) Dr. Ehrenthal's research program is sustained through federal and state grants supporting large-scale data analysis of Medicaid populations, though specific funding mechanisms aren't detailed in current profiles. As Professor and SSRI Director, she mentors graduate students in biobehavioral health and public health, supervising research on substance use disorders and implementation science. Her leadership cultivates interdisciplinary collaboration across Penn State's research ecosystem. As Director of SSRI, she spearheads initiatives including the Climate, Society, and Health program launched in November 2023. She leads cross-institutional teams analyzing Wisconsin administrative data, with strong partnerships in public health departments and medical schools. Her work integrates epidemiological methods with health services research to address the opioid epidemic's impact on maternal-child health systems.

• Nutrition
• Metabolic Health
• Reproductive Health
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica Grieger is a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the Adelaide Medical School under the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Her research focuses on maternal diet, metabolic health, and reproductive outcomes, with a particular emphasis on gestational diabetes, fertility, and developmental origins of disease. Her research program includes systematic reviews and meta-analyses on gestational diabetes prevention, intervention components, and the impact of preconception diet on fertility. She has contributed to high-impact studies in journals like Communications Medicine and Human Reproduction Update . Dr. Grieger's scientific work has been recognized through her NHMRC Externally-Funded Research Fellow position, and her findings have informed clinical guidelines and public health strategies. She supervises honors and higher degree research students in dietary analysis, qualitative methods, and metabolic syndrome studies. Her collaborations span institutions like the Australian Pathogen Genomics Program and involve developing genomic tools for pathogen tracking. She also explores telomere biology in offspring and the implementation of precision medicine approaches for maternal health.

• Women’s Health
• Maternal Health
• Preconception and Pregnancy Care
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angela Flynn is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Population Health at RCSI. She holds a BSc in Pharmacy from Trinity College Dublin, an MSc in Nutrition, and a PhD in maternal health from King's College London. Her academic career includes a Lecturer position at King's College London (2021–2023) before moving to RCSI in 2023. Her research focuses on optimizing pregnancy preparation, improving outcomes for women at metabolic risk, and leveraging community pharmacies for public health interventions. Key themes include gestational diabetes prevention, postpartum care for pregnancy complications, and intergenerational health patterns. She employs large datasets and qualitative methods to inform policy and clinical practice. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and targets vulnerable populations through innovative interventions. Recent studies investigate preconception health behaviors, maternal obesity outcomes, and the role of AI in nutritional assessment. Publications span peer-reviewed journals like BJOG , Nutrients , and Public Library of Science , with a focus on systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical trial insights. Her research emphasizes translational healthcare solutions and community engagement.

Julie S. Downsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Decision Science
• Psychology
• Risk Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Julie S. Downs is a Professor of Psychology and Decision Science and Associate Dean of Research at Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She directs the Center for Risk Perception and Communication, focusing on social influences in decision-making, particularly through behavioral interventions in risky domains like adolescent sexual behavior, food choices, online privacy, and vaccination. Her interdisciplinary work bridges public health, computer science, and economics. Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Princeton University; A.B. in Psychology, UC Berkeley Leadership: Served on editorial boards (Psychological Science, Developmental Review), grant review panels (NIH, NSF), and institutional review boards (CMU, Disney Research) Her research emphasizes improving communication of technical information through Usable privacy and security frameworks Calorie labeling and dietary behavior Sexual health interventions for adolescents Behavioral responses to health risk calculators Decision-making in critical care Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a focus on adolescent health, risk communication, and digital interventions. Awards include Platinum Remi, Aurora, and Telly Awards for her behavioral interventions’ impact. Scientific Contributions: Behavioral interventions reducing STI risk Contextualized risk communication strategies Grant-funded studies (NIH, NSF) Editorial leadership in psychological and public health journals Advising: Mentors current Ph.D. students (Aaron Balleisen, Trent Cash, Ramon Silvera Zumaran, Wenzhuo Xu) and guides alumni (Alison Butler, Samantha Horn, Stephanie Permut). Labs: Leads the Downs Research Lab, developing interactive tools (Seventeen Days, Your Move, Hold That Thought, READY-Girls) to address contraception, STIs, and psychological stigma.

Galit Levi Dunietzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Epidemiology
• Sleep Medicine
• Women's Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Galit Levi Dunietz, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan, specializing in Sleep Medicine with a research focus at the intersection of epidemiology, women's health, and cardiometabolic outcomes during key reproductive life stages. Her work investigates how sleep disturbances impact cognitive function and long-term health across pregnancy, postpartum, and menopausal transitions. Her academic foundation includes: PhD in Epidemiology from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (2015) MPH in Epidemiology from University of Michigan School of Public Health (2011) MA in Statistics from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (1999) Dr. Dunietz's research program centers on identifying sleep-health disparities through large-scale epidemiological studies, with particular emphasis on reproductive health events as critical windows for intervention. She examines bidirectional relationships between sleep patterns and physiological markers across menstrual cycles, pregnancy trajectories, and menopausal transitions, while addressing social determinants that exacerbate sleep inequities in minority and vulnerable populations. Her methodological approach integrates objective sleep metrics with longitudinal health outcomes to establish evidence for public health interventions. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in sex-specific sleep pathology, reproductive health intersections, and social epidemiology of sleep. Key trends include investigations into obstructive sleep apnea screening challenges in women, sleep characteristics during anovulatory cycles, metabolic biomarker fluctuations across menstrual phases, and structural determinants of sleep deserts. Her work increasingly incorporates intersectional frameworks examining how race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status compound sleep health disparities during reproductive transitions. While specific awards aren't documented in the source materials, her publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact through high-impact journals including SLEEP, Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, and American Journal of Epidemiology, with consistent contributions to understanding sleep's role in women's cardiometabolic and cognitive health. Dr. Dunietz actively contributes to interdisciplinary research through collaborations with major cohort studies including the Nurses' Health Study, BioCycle study, and MASALA study. Her work within the Division of Sleep Medicine involves clinical-population research translation, though specific grant details and advisee information aren't provided in available materials. She maintains strong institutional connections between neurology, public health, and women's health research initiatives at the University of Michigan.

• Maternal and Newborn Health
• Child and Adolescent Nutrition
• Evidence Synthesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Zohra Lassi is an internationally recognized epidemiologist affiliated with the University of Adelaide’s School of Public Health and Robinson Research Institute. Her work focuses on improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health in low-resource settings, with expertise in evidence synthesis and global health policy. She holds an NHMRC Ext-Funded Emerging Leader-2 Fellowship. Education: PhD (2015). Professional roles include Feedback Editor for Cochrane’s Acute Respiratory Infections Group and Technical Advisor to the WHO. Awards include Cochrane’s Kenneth Warren Prize (2011) for exceptional systematic review work. Key research interests: scaling evidence-based interventions, community health worker strategies, and implementation research in health systems. Her work contributed to global maternal and newborn policies, including contributions to Lancet series and WHO guidelines. Publications: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles in top journals (e.g., Lancet, BMJ, PLOS Medicine) plus 10 Cochrane reviews and 11 book chapters. Current studies include preconception health interventions in LMICs, CVD risks in mothers/children with pregnancy complications, and Aboriginal youth health in SA. Awards: Kenneth Warren Prize (Cochrane, 2011), NHMRC Fellowship, invited contributions to five Lancet review groups. Supervision: Currently at capacity for PhD/Masters supervision but open to discussions. Active in mentoring global health researchers and policy advisors.

Perry Hystadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Exposure Assessment
• Epidemiology
• Air Pollution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Perry Hystad, PhD is a Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health at Oregon State University (OSU), leading the Spatial Health Lab. He holds affiliations with the School of Nutrition and Public Health and the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. His research focuses on spatial epidemiology and environmental exposure assessment, particularly air pollution, built environments, and climate resilience. He earned his MSc in Geography from the University of Victoria and PhD in Epidemiology from the University of British Columbia. Key achievements include the NIH Early Independence Award for the PURE-AIR global cohort study examining air pollution's cardiopulmonary impacts across 21 countries. Notable contributions include linking greenspace exposure to improved birth outcomes and cardiovascular health, and analyzing traffic pollution’s effects on infant health. Recent recognition includes being named a 2024 Top Scholar by ScholarGPS (top 0.5% globally). Collaborations span OSU’s Environmental Health Sciences Center, Applied Economics, and interdisciplinary teams addressing climate change health impacts. Research integrates geospatial tools, machine learning, and crowd-sourced data to advance environmental health equity. Current projects include studying built environment influences on birth outcomes and highway reclamation’s population health effects.

• Women's Health
• Public Health
• Domestic Violence
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Deborah Loxton is a leading academic at the University of Newcastle , serving as Director of the Centre for Women's Health Research (CWHR) and the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) . Her work bridges quantitative and qualitative research in women's health, with a focus on reproductive health, domestic violence impacts, and social determinants of wellbeing. PhD in Health (University of New England, 2003) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours, University of New England) Loxton’s research examines lifelong health impacts of trauma, particularly domestic violence, and maternal/infant health disparities. She has pioneered the WWOMB program to reduce global maternal mortality and co-authored the #EndGenderBias survey report on healthcare discrimination. Her recent publications address topics like intimate partner violence in twin studies, contraceptive use among women with chronic diseases, and WASH services in Nepal. Awards include the CAPHIA Team Award (2015) and University of Newcastle Faculty Research Award (2008) . Secured over $50 million in grant funding Collaborated with WHO, USA Academy of Violence and Abuse, and Korean Women’s Development Institute She leads the HMRI Women’s Health Program , focusing on violence prevention, maternal health, and healthy aging. Her work has shaped Australia’s National Women’s Health Strategy and National Plan to End Violence policy.

Sylvia H. Leyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nutrition
• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sylvia H. Ley, PhD, RD, serves as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Tulane University's Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She teaches Epidemiologic Methods I and III while mentoring PhD and MS students in chronic disease research. Her educational background includes: Postdoctoral training at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health focusing on large-scale cohort studies Doctoral studies in maternal and infant nutrition and clinical epidemiology at University of Toronto Registered Dietitian certification from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Dr. Ley's research centers on life-course strategies for chronic disease prevention , with emphasis on nutrition , diabetes progression , and cardiovascular risk in women. Her work investigates how reproductive factors (menarche timing, lactation, gestational diabetes), sleep patterns , and dietary behaviors influence long-term metabolic outcomes across the lifespan. She employs advanced epidemiological methods in major cohort studies including NHANES and the Bogalusa Heart Study. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on sex-specific disease pathways and developmental origins of health , particularly examining how early-life exposures manifest as cardiometabolic disorders decades later. Her work bridges clinical epidemiology with nutritional science to identify modifiable risk factors. Dr. Ley actively mentors graduate students including Santos MP, Mullen AJ, and Siebach MK. Her research receives continuous funding from major agencies including NIH, NSF, and CIHR, supporting her 80+ peer-reviewed publications that have accumulated over 14,000 citations. She serves in leadership roles as Past-Chair of Nutritional Epidemiology for the American Society for Nutrition, Associate Editor for the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and co-Chair of the Women's Interprofessional Network for the American Diabetes Association.