جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Epidemiological methods
• Network science
• Global Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Diego Bassani is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. He holds concurrent appointments as a Senior Scientist at The Hospital for Sick Children and Director of the International Program Evaluation Unit at the Centre for Global Child Health. His interdisciplinary work bridges epidemiology and network science to advance population health measurement. M.Sc., Ph.D. (Epidemiology) His research emphasizes large-scale epidemiological studies, network science applications, and methodological innovations in maternal and child health. Current projects include reconstructing population networks from national survey data, developing novel sampling designs, and enhancing timeliness in public health surveillance. Recent work explores allometric scaling, microbiota associations, and neonatal probiotic interventions. Key trends in his recent publications include network-based population health modeling (SEEDNet), microbiota analysis in Bangladeshi infants, and methodological advancements in cross-country health data synthesis. These studies span epidemiology, microbiology, and computational approaches. Dr. Bassani leads projects funded by the New Frontiers in Research Fund, NSERC, CIHR, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Global Affairs Canada. His methodological focus on network science aims to revolutionize health data collection and disease pattern detection. He collaborates with the ISI Foundation and contributes to open-source data infrastructure through initiatives like SEEDNet, supporting global health research and policy formulation.

Ole Mathiesenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Anesthesiology
• Pain Management
• Critical Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ole Mathiesen is a Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine , University of Copenhagen , affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences . His work focuses on anesthesiology, pain management, and critical care. University: University of Copenhagen Department: Department of Clinical Medicine Rank: Clinical Professor Research interests center on systematic reviews , meta-analyses , and clinical trials in perioperative and ICU settings. Recent work examines: Adverse effects of novel drugs like tirzepatide Regional anesthesia techniques (quadratus lumborum, brachial plexus blocks) Pharmacological interventions (dexamethasone, dexmedetomidine) Long-term outcomes for ICU survivors His collaborations span Denmark and internationally, with over 157 research outputs. Key journals include BMJ Open , Critical Care Medicine , and Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine .

Martin D. Provencherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Mood Disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Martin D. Provencher, Ph.D. is a Full Professor at the School of Psychology, Laval University in Quebec City, Canada. His office is located in Pavillon Félix-Antoine-Savard (FAS-1048) at the university campus. Dr. Provencher specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, with particular expertise in bipolar disorder, depression, and generalized anxiety disorder. Before his appointment as a professor, Dr. Provencher completed an internship accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association in Calgary, Alberta. He subsequently worked as a clinical psychologist at the Mood Disorders Clinic of the University Institute of Mental Health of Quebec, and as a clinician-researcher at the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Unit of Hôtel-Dieu de Lévis. He served as president of the Canadian Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies (ACTCC-CACBT). Dr. Provencher's research focuses on developing, applying, and evaluating evidence-based psychological approaches for treating mood and anxiety disorders in clinical settings. His recent work integrates patient self-management practices to determine characteristics of effective and supportive approaches, developing person-centered interventions. He has extensive research on transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy, examining its effectiveness for anxiety disorders, depression, and bipolar disorder, with particular attention to comorbid conditions and implementation in real-world healthcare settings. His publication record shows a strong emphasis on transdiagnostic approaches to cognitive behavioral therapy, particularly examining cost-effectiveness, implementation in primary care settings, and applications for specific populations such as postnatal women. His work frequently addresses the intersection of anxiety and mood disorders, with special attention to bipolar disorder. Much of his research takes a pragmatic approach, evaluating interventions in real-world clinical settings rather than highly controlled laboratory conditions. Dr. Provencher has been actively involved in the implementation of evidence-based practices in Quebec's mental health system, particularly through the Programme québécois pour les troubles mentaux. His work bridges research and clinical practice, focusing on how to effectively translate evidence-based interventions into routine clinical care.

Marc-André Royمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Schizophrenia
• Early intervention in psychosis
• Antipsychotic treatments
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marc-André Roy is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at the Faculty of Medicine, Université Laval. He serves as Director of the RAPPSoDIS Lab and CAP-Rétablissement Research Teams at the Centre de Recherche CERVO, and as Psychiatrist and Medical Director at the Clinique Notre-Dame des Victoires (Institut universitaire de Santé mentale de Québec). His work focuses on early psychosis intervention within a recovery-oriented framework, with particular expertise in schizophrenia treatment approaches and comorbid conditions. Dr. Roy completed his medical and psychiatric training at Laval University in 1991, followed by a three-year fellowship in epidemiology and genetics research on psychotic disorders at the University of Iowa with Drs. Nancy Andreasen and Raymond Crowe, and further training in genetic epidemiology at the Medical College of Virginia with Dr. Kenneth Kendler. Dr. Roy's research centers on innovative approaches to treating psychosis and schizophrenia, with emphasis on early intervention. He has been a pioneer in Quebec and Canada in early psychosis research since 1997. His work examines pharmacological treatments including long-acting injectable antipsychotics and clozapine in real-world settings, as well as non-pharmacological approaches like cognitive remediation. More recently, his research has expanded to address comorbid conditions such as gaming disorder, problem gambling, and cannabis use among individuals with psychosis. Analysis of Dr. Roy's recent publications reveals a strong focus on real-world treatment effectiveness, patient-centered decision making, and understanding comorbid conditions in early psychosis. His work increasingly incorporates digital health interventions and rapid-learning healthcare systems to improve early psychosis services. Key trends include examining the impact of specific medications (particularly aripiprazole), developing harm reduction strategies for substance use, and implementing recovery-oriented practices in clinical settings. Dr. Roy has received numerous prestigious awards for his contributions to psychiatry: Robert W Kerwin prize (2024) for the best article in psychopharmacology published in 2022 Heinz E. Lehmann Excellence in Psychiatry prize (2020) Prix Hippocrate (2015) acknowledging physicians and pharmacists' collaboration First award for the book "Je suis une personne, pas une maladie" (2014) First award for the project "Anxiety disorders and psychosis" (2011) Dr. Roy has supervised over 20 graduate students and psychiatric residents across various disciplines. His research has been supported by multiple funding agencies, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. He leads the FRQ-SC CAP-Recovery Research Group, which focuses on understanding, acting, and sharing to support the recovery of people living with psychotic disorders. Through the RAPPSoDIS Lab, he conducts innovative research on optimizing treatment approaches for psychosis in real-world settings. Dr. Roy directs the Clinique Notre-Dame des Victoires, an early intervention program for young adults with psychotic disorders that emphasizes recovery-based interventions and family collaboration. The program involves a multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals working together to provide comprehensive care.

Azita Mayeliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Harmonic Analysis
• Fourier Analysis
• Representation Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Azita Mayeli is a Professor of Mathematics and Faculty Deputy Executive Officer at the City University of New York's Graduate Center. Her academic leadership and research contributions position her at the forefront of mathematical analysis within the CUNY system, with a focus on theoretical and applied harmonic analysis. Her research spans abstract and classical harmonic analysis, Fourier analysis, representation theory, functional analysis, approximation theory, sampling theory, interpolation theory, and signal processing. She investigates fundamental connections between uncertainty principles, eigenvalue distributions, and signal recovery mechanisms across diverse mathematical structures including finite abelian groups, Riemannian manifolds, and fractal geometries. Her work bridges pure mathematics with practical applications in data science and signal processing. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a dominant focus on eigenvalue distributions of spatio-spectral operators, uncertainty principles in novel settings, and sparse signal recovery techniques. Her research demonstrates increasing interdisciplinary reach, connecting harmonic analysis with machine learning, geometric measure theory, and time-series analysis while maintaining deep theoretical foundations. Scientific Awards: Feliks Gross Endowment Award (2015) - CUNY's highest honor for assistant professors, recognizing exceptional early-career contributions While specific advising records and grant details are not documented in available sources, her extensive publication record and leadership position suggest active mentorship of graduate students and involvement in significant research funding. Her work on signal recovery mechanisms and mathematical foundations has clear implications for data science applications and computational mathematics. Dr. Mayeli maintains active research laboratories focused on harmonic analysis applications, with particular emphasis on developing mathematical frameworks for signal processing in constrained environments. Her team explores connections between abstract function spaces and practical data recovery problems, contributing to both theoretical advances and algorithmic innovations.

Sjaan Gomersallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Physical activity
• Sedentary behaviour
• Chronic disease prevention
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Sjaan Gomersall is Associate Director and Principal Research Fellow at the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation at the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences and a Teaching and Research academic in Physiotherapy at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland. Established in 2022, the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation (HWCRI) is a collaborative, co-funded research centre by The University of Queensland and Health and Wellbeing Queensland, combining world class research expertise in physical activity, nutrition and health with the capacity to deliver evidence-based programs. Dr. Gomersall specializes in physical activity, sedentary behaviour and health, with research focused on understanding, measuring and influencing physical activity across various populations, particularly adults, with emphasis on chronic disease prevention and management, and physical activity promotion in healthcare settings. She has established herself as a nationally and internationally recognized leader in physical activity and health, serving as President of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health, Co-Lead of the Physical Activity in Healthcare Special Interest Group for the Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity, and Consultant for Physical Activity for the World Health Organisation. Her research demonstrates strong multi-disciplinary collaborations and industry partnerships, particularly with healthcare organisations to build research capacity, evaluate healthcare services, and co-design innovative solutions. She has published extensively with numerous book chapters, journal articles, conference papers, and research reports focusing on physical activity measurement, interventions, and policy. Her recent work examines physical activity interventions for diverse populations including people with disabilities, cancer survivors, university students, and those at risk of chronic diseases. Dr. Gomersall serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Activity, Sedentary and Sleep Behaviours and has led significant research projects including the ACUMEN trial examining exercise interventions for gynaecological cancer patients, Small Steps for Big Changes implementing diabetes prevention programs, and research on physical activity promotion for people with disabilities. She has received funding from major sources including the National Health and Medical Research Council and Medical Research Future Fund, supporting her innovative work in translating research into practical healthcare solutions that improve population health outcomes.

• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hubert Lam serves as Associate Professor and Course Director for the MSc Global Health Science and Epidemiology at the University of Oxford's Medical Sciences Division, Nuffield Department of Population Health (NDPH). He leads the Principles of Epidemiology module and coordinates epidemiology/statistics short courses while representing postgraduate programs on divisional committees including Skills Training and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. His research focuses on large-scale population studies across life stages, particularly through the China Kadoorie Biobank where he co-leads environmental health research integrating epidemiology, exposure science, genomics, and machine learning. Key interests include health impacts of air pollution, non-optimal temperature exposure, and maternal-perinatal outcomes in birth cohorts. He emphasizes capacity building for epidemiological research in low-resource settings. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in Mendelian randomization, proteomic responses to environmental stressors, and cost-effectiveness analyses for public health interventions. His work spans respiratory diseases, adiposity research, and metabolic risk factors with strong emphasis on Asian populations. Honorary Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2020) for epidemiology teaching contributions Lam actively supports global epidemiological capacity through training initiatives and committee work while leading multi-disciplinary environmental health research. His laboratory work integrates advanced analytics with large biobank data to investigate climate-health relationships and chronic disease pathways.

Earl R. Dorseyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Parkinson's disease
• Telemedicine
• Neurological disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ray Dorsey serves as the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology at the University of Rochester's School of Medicine and Dentistry, holding a part-time faculty appointment in the Department of Neurology and the Center for Health and Technology (SMD). His pioneering work focuses on identifying and eliminating the root causes of Parkinson's disease through innovative care delivery models and digital health technologies. Dr. Dorsey's educational background includes: BS in Biological Science from Stanford University (1994) MD from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1999) MBA in Health Care Management from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania (1999) Neurology Residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2002-2005) His research program centers on addressing what he terms the "Parkinson pandemic" - the rapidly growing global burden of Parkinson's disease. Dr. Dorsey has revolutionized neurological care through telemedicine applications, conducting the first national randomized controlled trial of virtual house calls for Parkinson's disease. His work demonstrates that remote consultations can effectively deliver specialized neurological care regardless of geographic location, addressing critical shortages of movement disorder specialists. He has pioneered the use of smartphones, wearable sensors, and machine learning algorithms to continuously monitor disease symptoms in real-world settings, enabling more frequent and objective assessments than traditional clinic visits. Analysis of Dr. Dorsey's publication record reveals a strategic progression from foundational epidemiological studies documenting the growing burden of neurological disorders toward innovative solutions using digital health technologies. His recent work increasingly focuses on practical implementation of virtual care models, patient-centered outcome measurement, and leveraging big data analytics for disease progression modeling. The interdisciplinary nature of his research bridges clinical neurology, health services research, data science, and healthcare policy. Among his notable recognitions: White House "Champion of Change" for Parkinson's Disease (2015) Dr. Dorsey plays a pivotal role in the University of Rochester's Center for Health + Technology (CHeT), which has coordinated over 150 clinical research studies involving 45,000+ participants that have led to 12 FDA-approved treatments. His work extends to advising on clinical trial design, data analysis strategies, and implementation of digital health tools in research settings. He has contributed to numerous studies examining healthcare resource utilization, drug development economics, and policy implications of neurological disorders. As a leader in CHeT Innovation, Dr. Dorsey oversees initiatives that deploy smartphones, wearables, and radio-wave sensors in fully virtual studies to enable trial participation from anywhere. His team has conducted over 30 studies involving virtual assessments with more than 3,500 participants, demonstrating these approaches are feasible, effective, and well-liked by both patients and providers.

• Numerical Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luca ZANNI is a Full Professor at the Department of Physical, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Università di Modena e Reggio Emilia. His academic career spans numerical analysis, machine learning, and optimization methods, with a focus on gradient projection algorithms, stochastic gradient techniques, and their applications in imaging and deep learning. His research includes developing adaptive steplength rules for gradient methods, variance control in stochastic optimization, and GPU-accelerated reconstruction techniques for medical imaging. He teaches courses such as Numerical Calculation with Python, Fundamentals of Machine Learning, and Mathematical Methods for Machine Learning, covering topics like numerical optimization, support vector machines, and deep learning. He has contributed to methodologies for hyperparameter-free training, active set identification in constrained optimization, and edge-preserving image reconstruction. His work bridges theoretical advancements in optimization with practical implementations in large-scale machine learning and medical imaging applications.

• Primary Health Care
• Acute Gastroenteritis
• Pediatrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irma Bonvanie is a researcher actively contributing to Primary Health Care and Pediatric Gastroenteritis studies. Her work focuses on optimizing care for children with acute gastroenteritis in primary care settings. Research Interests: Primary Health Care, Acute Gastroenteritis, Pediatrics, Clinical Trials, Ondansetron efficacy, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. Her recent publications highlight randomized controlled trials and qualitative analyses of parental experiences, emphasizing symptom management and healthcare delivery. Key themes include the use of antiemetics like ondansetron and evaluating care pathways for gastrointestinal illnesses. Her studies, such as cost-effectiveness analyses of ondansetron in primary care, demonstrate translational impact in clinical practice and policy. Collaborations span institutions in the Netherlands, with frequent co-authorship on family medicine journals. Irma has supervised one academic work and maintains an active presence in peer-reviewed publications. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for health equity.

Jonathan Kolstadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Industrial Organization
• Public Economics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Kolstad is Professor holding the Henry J. Kaiser Chair at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business with joint appointments in Economic Analysis and Policy and the Department of Economics. He serves as founding director of the Center for Healthcare Marketplace Innovation and co-director of the Health Initiative at the UC Berkeley Opportunity Lab, while also contributing as core faculty in the Computational Precision Health Graduate Group (UC Berkeley/UCSF). His educational background includes a PhD from Harvard University and BA from Stanford University, establishing foundational expertise in economic theory and empirical methods. Kolstad's research integrates health economics, industrial organization, and public economics to address complex healthcare market dynamics. He pioneers applications of behavioral economics and machine learning to examine information asymmetries, incentive structures, and policy interventions—particularly in insurance markets, quality reporting systems, and medical decision-making. His work consistently leverages novel datasets and causal inference techniques to evaluate real-world policy impacts. Recent publications reveal three dominant research trajectories: (1) malaria treatment optimization through provider/patient incentive alignment in developing nations, (2) socioeconomic determinants of health insurance choice using Dutch longitudinal data, and (3) structural analysis of ACA insurance exchanges and telehealth adoption patterns during the pandemic. These threads demonstrate his signature approach of merging theoretical microeconomics with high-impact policy evaluation. His scientific recognition includes: Arrow Award (2014) for best health economics paper NIHCM Foundation Research Award (2016 and 2018) ASHEcon Medal (2018) for economists under 40 Kolstad mentors through courses like Big Data and Better Decisions and Health Economics, developing problem sets on Massachusetts health reform for graduate instruction. His entrepreneurial engagement spans co-founding Picwell (serving as Chief Data Scientist) and advising governments, corporations, and startups on healthcare innovation. He leads the Center for Healthcare Marketplace Innovation in developing testable models for healthcare market transformation, while contributing to the Computational Precision Health Graduate Group's mission of integrating data science with clinical practice to improve population health outcomes.

• Trauma Psychology
• Latino Mental Health
• Primary Care Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stacey Kaltman serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine and Assistant Director of the Center for Trauma and the Community (CTC). As a licensed clinical psychologist and trauma researcher, she leads NIMH-funded work addressing mental health needs of trauma-exposed Latino immigrants in primary care settings. Her dual focus bridges clinical practice, research, and medical education within academic psychiatry. Dr. Kaltman’s research centers on trauma psychology with intense specialization in Latino immigrant mental health. She investigates social isolation, cultural barriers to care, and integrated treatment models for PTSD and depression in primary care. Her work examines how ethnic identity buffers trauma effects, develops telemedicine co-management interventions for diabetes-depression comorbidity, and analyzes social networks of trauma-exposed immigrants. This research consistently targets health disparities through culturally responsive frameworks. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2016) reveals three dominant trends: 1) Development and evaluation of integrated mental health interventions for Latino immigrants in safety-net clinics; 2) Exploration of cultural identity as protective factor against trauma-related disorders; 3) Technology-enabled solutions including telemedicine and virtual learning for both patient care and medical education. Her methodology favors mixed-methods approaches, combining RCTs with qualitative analysis of patient and provider perspectives to address systemic barriers. Dr. Kaltman directs an active NIMH-funded grant on trauma-exposed Latino immigrants while teaching medical students and residents about trauma impacts, doctor-patient communication, and psychosocial aspects of care. Her educational work includes systematic reviews on motivational interviewing training and technology-enhanced patient-centered interviewing curricula. As Assistant Director of the CTC, she oversees community-based trauma research initiatives focused on underserved immigrant populations, with recent projects examining breast cancer impacts on Latina caregivers and social network dynamics.

Mohammad Namiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Sleep Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohammad Nami serves as Associate Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Clinical Neuropsychology at the School of Health Sciences and Psychology, Canadian University Dubai. He concurrently directs the Brain, Cognition, and Behavior Unit at BrainHub UAE and maintains associate membership in the Harvard Medical School Alumni network. Previously, he held leadership roles as Head of Neuroscience Department and Vice Chancellor for Research at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. His academic credentials include: PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Institute for Cognitive Science Studies Dr. Nami's research centers on the interdependence of mental health and sleep health, with primary expertise in cognitive neuroscience, clinical neuropsychology, and sleep disorder interventions. He advocates that cognitive and affective potential can only be fully realized through integrated sleep-mental health approaches, emphasizing neuro-cognitive fitness and neurological aspects of sleep pathologies. His work bridges clinical practice with neuroscience to develop practical interventions for cognitive optimization. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Sleep-neuroscience interfaces using quantitative EEG for insomnia and sleep disorder diagnostics, (2) Cognitive performance assessment in safety-critical occupations like aviation and industrial control rooms, and (3) Neurocognitive rehabilitation techniques for stroke, cerebral palsy, and neurodegenerative conditions. His methodology frequently combines clinical trials with advanced neuroimaging and computational modeling. As an associate member of Harvard Medical School Alumni and Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs, Dr. Nami contributes to academic-industry knowledge translation. The provided text does not reference specific scientific awards. With 173 peer-reviewed publications (H-index 27, i10-index 77 as of August 2025), his research program demonstrates significant scholarly impact. While student mentorship details are absent, his leadership of the Brain, Cognition, and Behavior Unit suggests active supervision of research personnel. His publication record indicates consistent grant funding, particularly for sleep-neuroscience and occupational safety projects. The Brain, Cognition, and Behavior Unit at BrainHub UAE functions as his primary research hub, conducting studies on sleep-cognition interactions, neurocognitive fitness metrics, and real-world applications of neuroscience findings. Current initiatives appear focused on digital health tools for stress management and neurophysiological monitoring in occupational settings.

Heather Foranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Family Health
• Mental Health
• Depression
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Heather Foran serves as Professor and Head of the Health Psychology Unit at the Institute of Psychology, Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt, Austria. She also coordinates the university-wide research cluster in 'Public Health'. A licensed clinical psychologist in the U.S. and licensed psychotherapist in Germany, she has established an international reputation in family violence research and prevention. Alpen-Addia-Universität Klagenfurt, Institute of Psychology (Current) Ulm University, Institute of Psychology and Education (2014-2015) Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institute of Psychology (2011-2014) Dr. Foran's research focuses on family health, mental health, depression, parenting, intimate partner violence, public health, and psychometrics. Her work spans clinical assessment, psychopathology, mental illness treatment, and psychoeducation. She has developed expertise in DSM-related diagnostic systems and personality assessment, with particular focus on relationship problems and violence. Her publication record demonstrates consistent output with 129 publications and over 3,600 citations. Recent work shows increasing focus on international, cross-cultural studies examining parental burnout across 36-42 countries, technology-based interventions, and global health initiatives targeting violence prevention. Her research increasingly emphasizes implementation science and scaling evidence-based programs, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Dr. Foran leads significant international collaborations, particularly on the FLOURISH project focusing on adolescent mental health across multiple countries. She has served as Principal Investigator on numerous international projects regarding family maltreatment and mental health symptom prevention. Her current work includes developing and testing conversational agent self-help programs, examining parental burnout across cultural contexts, and investigating the co-occurrence of intimate partner violence and child maltreatment in Eastern Europe. She maintains active research lines in psychometric validation of assessment tools across diverse cultural settings.

• Health Psychology
• Mental Health
• HIV Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashraf Kagee serves as Professor at Stellenbosch University with additional affiliations at University of Cape Town, Columbia University, and New York State Psychiatric Institute. His 30-year career focuses on health psychology interventions for vulnerable populations in South Africa, particularly addressing mental health challenges in HIV care and cancer treatment within resource-constrained settings. Dr. Kagee's leadership extends to developing culturally adapted assessment tools and task-sharing models for mental healthcare delivery across the African continent. His research program investigates psychological factors affecting individuals with chronic illnesses through mixed-methods approaches. Key projects include validating the South African former detainees distress scale, identifying psychosocial predictors of depression in breast cancer patients, and implementing task-shared cognitive behavioral therapy for HIV-positive populations. Dr. Kagee emphasizes community-based participatory research and culturally relevant intervention design, frequently collaborating with South African public health institutions to bridge clinical psychology and social justice imperatives. Analysis of recent publications (2018-2021) reveals consistent thematic focus on mental health integration within chronic disease management, with strong methodological diversity spanning randomized controlled trials, qualitative studies, and psychometric validation. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary convergence across psychology, oncology, infectious disease, and social work, reflecting complex biopsychosocial interactions in African healthcare contexts. The research consistently prioritizes scalability of interventions for low-resource environments while maintaining scientific rigor. Dr. Kagee has secured substantial competitive funding from National Institutes of Health (NIH), Wellcome Trust, National Research Foundation (NRF), and Medical Research Council. These grants support his capacity-building initiatives including public mental health training programs across Africa. His collaborative network spans 148 institutions with 87.9% co-authorship rate, indicating strong mentorship engagement despite no explicitly listed advisees in source materials. Current projects focus on sustainable mental health service integration within primary care systems.