جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Scott D. Landesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociology of Disability
• Medical Sociology
• Aging and the Life Course
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott D. Landes is a Professor in the Sociology Department at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He holds affiliations with the Aging Studies Institute, Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion, and Center for Aging and Policy Studies. Landes earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Florida in 2014. His research focuses on disability mortality disparities, veteran health outcomes, and the intersection of disability with medical and social theory. Education: Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Florida, 2014 Research Interests: Landes investigates mortality trends for disabled adults and veterans, disability theory integration with life course frameworks, and data equity in disability measurement. His work addresses systemic undercounting of disability in federal surveys and explores racial/ethnic disparities in lifespan outcomes for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Recent Research Trends: His publications analyze pandemic impacts on IDD populations, combat veteran longevity, and diagnostic overshadowing in mortality reporting. Recent work critiques Washington Group disability measures' limitations and advocates for improved data collection methods. Awards: 2025 Excellence in Graduate Education Faculty Recognition Award O’Hanley Faculty Scholar (Syracuse University) NIH-funded research projects on aging policy and mortality disparities Advising & Grants: Recipient of multiple National Institutes of Health grants. Advises on disability data equity initiatives and participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing veteran health disparities. Supervises graduate research on IDD lifespan trajectories and pandemic vulnerability. Labs/Teams: Core member of Syracuse’s Aging Studies Institute and Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion. Collaborates with the Center for Aging and Policy Studies on federal health data projects. Engages with national disability advocacy groups through research briefs and policy consultations.

Michael Dworskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Public Finance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Dworsky is a Senior Economist and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He specializes in health economics, labor economics, and public finance, with a focus on workers' compensation, health insurance, disability, and healthcare utilization. His work applies quasi-experimental methods to large administrative datasets, particularly in California's workers' compensation system. He leads studies on topics such as racial disparities in injury economic consequences, minimum wage impacts on employer-sponsored insurance, and Affordable Care Act effects on healthcare use. His research includes evaluations of Medicare Advantage Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) models, tradeoffs in insurance pricing using consumer data, and alternatives to workers' compensation mental health care for first responders. He has published in journals like the American Economic Review and Health Affairs. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University and is affiliated with the RAND Corporation, contributing to policy-relevant studies on healthcare, insurance, and labor markets. Recent projects include a NIOSH-funded study on injury disparities, analysis of hospital indemnity insurance for Medicare beneficiaries, and studies on nurse practitioner-led primary care under Medicaid pay parity. His work often addresses systemic challenges in healthcare access, cost management, and policy design.

Stephanie Rennaneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disability Policy
• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Rennane is a Senior Economist at RAND and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. Her work bridges labor and health economics with a focus on disability policy, social insurance, and military compensation. She leads major research initiatives funded by the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) and contributes to critical policy evaluations for the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs. Her research interests center on the economic and social impacts of disability programs, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), workers’ compensation, and Medicaid. She specializes in analyzing how these programs affect vulnerable populations, particularly children with special health care needs, low-SES families, and military personnel. Her work explores disparities in caregiver burden, insurance coverage, and access to workplace accommodations. The trends in her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on health and labor policy, with increasing attention to military compensation, food insecurity in military families, and systemic reform in disability evaluation. Her research combines rigorous econometric analysis with policy-relevant insights, often using administrative and survey data to assess program effectiveness and equity. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text. As a principal investigator on multiple NIMHD and DoD-related grants, Rennane plays a leading role in advising on public policy. Her research has informed congressional inquiries and federal program evaluations. She has not disclosed any formal students or advisees in the material provided. She is involved in research teams at RAND focused on disability policy, military health, and social safety nets. Her work often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams analyzing large-scale datasets and evaluating the cost and impact of public programs.

Stacey-Rae Simcoxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Veterans Law
• Administrative Law
• Trusts and Estates
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stacey-Rae Simcox is a Professor of Law and serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Stetson University College of Law. She is also the Director of the Veterans Law Institute and Veterans Advocacy Clinic. Prior to joining Stetson in 2014, she founded and directed the Lewis B. Puller Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic at William & Mary Law School, recognized as a national best practice by the Department of Veterans Affairs. B.S.C./B.A., Ohio University J.D., William & Mary School of Law M.Div., Liberty University Her research focuses on veterans law, administrative law, and medical-legal partnerships. She has pioneered collaborations between legal and medical institutions to improve VA disability compensation processes, particularly for veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Her work addresses constitutional rights violations, VA bureaucratic inefficiencies, and discharge upgrade legal frameworks. Professor Simcox co-edited Servicemembers and Veterans Rights and authored chapters on TBI, PTSD, and veterans benefits. She has testified before VA advisory committees and presented at conferences including the American Psychological Association and AALS Clinical Legal Education conferences. As a U.S. Army Major (retired) and former Trial Counsel in the Army Reserves, she brings firsthand military and legal expertise to her teaching in veterans law, administrative law, and trusts and estates.

• Occupational and Environmental Medicine
• Opioid Use Disorder
• Work Disability
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Marianne D. Cloeren, MD, MPH , is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine , specializing in Occupational and Environmental Medicine . She coordinates resident rotations from multiple institutions, advises medical students, and develops interprofessional climate change education initiatives. Board Certified in Internal and Occupational Medicine Leadership roles in ACOEM, including Council on OEM Practice and Education Committee Key research areas: opioid use disorder, work disability, workers’ compensation, and climate change impacts on worker health Education : B.A., Biology and German, University of Pennsylvania M.D., Temple University School of Medicine M.P.H., Occupational Medicine residency, Johns Hopkins Certificate in Instructional Design, University of Wisconsin Her research focuses on opioid-related workplace barriers , return-to-work strategies , and telehealth adaptations . Recent articles examine climate change competencies , gig worker health , and long-term effects of occupational exposure in industries like construction and nuclear energy. Scientific Awards : ACOEM Meritorious Service Award (2023) Thread.org Outstanding Coach Award (2019) ACOEM Outstanding Achievement Award (2017) USDLA Bronze Award (2012) Grants include Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center funding for naloxone distribution and VA grants for depleted uranium surveillance. She led the Operation PROSPER initiative addressing employment readiness in recovery patients.

Samantha S. Greerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Veterans Law
• Military Sexual Trauma
• Disability Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Samantha S. Greer is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law at Hofstra Law, where she directs the Robert W. Entenmann Veterans Law Clinic. She joined the faculty in August 2021 and supervises law students representing veterans in disability appeals and discharge upgrade proceedings before federal agencies. Her clinic emphasizes service to veterans affected by military sexual trauma, discrimination, and mental health conditions. Education: JD, 2016, New York University (NYU) BA, 2013, Georgetown University Professor Greer's research and practice focus on veterans' legal rights, particularly in cases involving military sexual trauma and equitable access to benefits. Her work integrates clinical legal education with systemic advocacy, promoting trauma-informed legal services and policy reform. She has been instrumental in expanding legal support for women veterans through innovative clinic models. Though no peer-reviewed articles are listed, her influence is evident in policy and practice. She has testified before U.S. House subcommittees on veterans' affairs, contributing expert insight on VA procedures and Compensation & Pension examinations. Her leadership extends to national and state coalitions advancing veterans' legal services. Scientific and Professional Honors: Equal Justice Works Fellow Professor Greer actively mentors law students in clinical practice and advocacy. She leads the National Law School Veterans Clinic Consortium as President and co-chairs the New York State Veterans Law Working Group, fostering collaboration among legal service providers. She has secured fellowships and institutional support for veterans' legal initiatives, though specific grants are not detailed. Her work continues to shape clinical legal education and veterans' justice policy. She is affiliated with the Veterans Law Clinic at Hofstra, a key hub for experiential learning and direct legal service, and collaborates with VA hospitals and legal aid organizations nationwide.

• Substance Use Disorders
• Trauma Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Meshberg-Cohen is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Clinic Director of the Outpatient Addiction Recovery Service (OARS) at VA Connecticut Healthcare System. She specializes in treating substance use disorders (SUD), chronic depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and dual diagnosis using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational enhancement, and trauma-focused therapies. Education : PhD in Clinical Psychology (Virginia Commonwealth University, 2010); Post-Doctoral Associate (Yale School of Medicine, 2012) Research Focus : Improving evidence-based treatments for SUD with comorbid psychiatric conditions, particularly PTSD among veterans Clinical Trials : Principal Investigator for WET feasibility studies; Co-Investigator for CPT-buprenorphine integration research Her work emphasizes trauma-informed care in SUD treatment settings and examines disability compensation impacts on veterans' treatment engagement. Scientific awards include the 2023 VA Connecticut Distinguished Psychologist Award for Clinical Contributions.

• Addiction Medicine
• Chronic Pain
• Substance Use Disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marc Rosen is a Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and directs the Addictions programs at VA Connecticut. His research focuses on health service use among individuals with addiction and comorbid conditions, emphasizing financial considerations. He leads studies on behavioral interventions, including the Advisor Teller Money Manager (ATM) program, which addresses substance use through financial coaching. Rosen collaborates on projects like the Pain Management Collaboratory and evaluates interventions such as SBIRT-PM for veterans with chronic pain and substance use. His work integrates clinical trials, health policy, and implementation science to improve outcomes for veterans and underserved populations. Education: MD from University of Pennsylvania (1986), BA from Columbia University (1982) Research Interests: Addiction Medicine, Chronic Pain Management, Mental Disorders, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Veterans' Healthcare. Key projects include analyzing pain treatment modalities in substance misuse populations, assessing the impact of financial interventions on recovery, and addressing disparities in military sexual trauma-related PTSD claims. He has published extensively on pragmatic trials, veterans' health policy, and adherence monitoring technologies. Dr. Rosen's team develops tools such as the NSCAP survey and utilizes innovative methods like nail sample testing for substance use. His clinical trials, including Hybrid Type 2 effectiveness studies, aim to bridge research and practice gaps. He also explores the intersection of opioid dependence, chronic pain management, and mental health treatment resistance.

• Public Economics
• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Audrey Guo is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. She joined in Fall 2019 after earning her PhD in Economics from Stanford University and a BA in Economics and Mathematics from UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on public, labor, and health economics, examining how social insurance policies and taxation impact firm behavior and public policy outcomes. Key themes include unemployment insurance tax effects on multi-plant firms, disability benefit implications for veteran employment, and the interplay between healthcare consumer behavior and policy design. Notable publications include analyses of payroll tax incidence in unemployment insurance systems, state business tax impacts on plant closures, and forward-looking healthcare consumer decisions during pregnancy. Her work emphasizes rigorous econometric methods using administrative microdata. No scientific awards explicitly listed but demonstrates strong publication activity in policy-relevant areas. No grants or advising roles detailed in provided materials. Labs/teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned, though her research likely collaborates with policy organizations and data providers.

• Epidemiology of Trauma
• Phenotypes of Multimorbidity
• Neuroepidemiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mary Jo Pugh, PhD, RN is a Professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Epidemiology at the University of Utah School of Medicine. She serves as an investigator at the Informatics, Decision-Enhancement and Analytic Sciences Center of Innovation (IDEAS COIN) and the VA Salt Lake City, where she leads the COIN focus area dedicated to identifying and mitigating health risks in Veterans across periods of vulnerability. Dr. Pugh's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Nursing from the College of Saint Scholastica, a master's degree in Education from Boston University, and master's and doctoral degrees in Psychology from the Catholic University of America. Her unique career path began with service as an Air Force nurse, followed by medical retirement and pursuit of advanced academic credentials. Dr. Pugh has developed an extensive epidemiological research program focused on examining the long-term sequelae and outcomes of military exposures. Her work spans multiple critical areas: Epidemiology of Trauma and Chronic Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury Phenotypes of Multimorbidity and Neuroepidemiology Epilepsy Outcomes Research and Quality of Care Health Services Research and Instrument Development Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on veteran health outcomes, particularly examining social determinants of health, epilepsy following traumatic brain injury, and the relationship between military exposures and long-term health consequences. Her work increasingly incorporates advanced data science methods including deep learning models to identify optimal treatment pathways for specific phenotypes. Dr. Pugh is the author or co-author of over 275 peer-reviewed publications. Her research program is robustly funded by VA Health Services Research and Development, VA Rehabilitation Research and Development, the Department of Defense, and the National Institutes of Health. She serves as chair for the HSR&D career development award panel and regularly reviews for major funding agencies. Dr. Pugh leads significant research initiatives including the Long-term Impact of Military-relevant Brain Injury Consortium (LIMBIC) and the Military Injuries: Understanding Post-Traumatic Epilepsy (MINUTE) Study, which investigate relationships among traumatic brain injury history, epilepsy, and quality of life in veterans. Her work bridges epidemiology, clinical care, and health services research to improve outcomes for military service members and veterans.

Stacie A. Salsburyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• gerontology
• chiropractic
• pain management
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stacie A. Salsbury serves as Professor at the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, Palmer College of Chiropractic, and holds a Without Compensation Appointment in Research & Development at the Iowa City VA Health Care System. Her career bridges nursing, gerontology, and chiropractic research to advance integrative spine care for vulnerable populations. Her educational foundation includes: Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Ph.D. in Nursing (Gerontology), University of Iowa M.S.N. in Gerontology, University of Iowa B.S.N., University of Iowa AAS in Nursing, Scott Community College Dr. Salsbury's research centers on qualitative exploration of patient experiences with chronic spinal disability in aging populations and veterans. She investigates symptom self-management, illness representations, and stakeholder perspectives to develop patient-centered interventions. Her work emphasizes implementation science frameworks for integrating chiropractic care into mainstream healthcare systems through interprofessional collaboration and health services research. Recent publications (2018-2022) reveal consistent qualitative analysis of chiropractic integration challenges across settings—from veteran rehabilitation teams to geriatric care. Key themes include communication dynamics in multidisciplinary teams, home exercise adherence in spinal disability, and veteran perspectives on multimodal pain management, demonstrating methodological rigor in understanding real-world implementation barriers. Dr. Salsbury actively leads and collaborates on major funded initiatives: Active Aging for Spine Health (Co-PI): Developing e-Health tools for older adults VERDICT (Co-I): Pragmatic trial on chiropractic dose effects for veterans COCOV (Co-I): Collaborative care for veterans with spine pain and mental health conditions COCOA (Clinical Project Manager): Physician-chiropractor co-management models As a core member of the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, she contributes to national initiatives including the Pain Management Collaboratory and Pragmatic Trials Collaboratory, driving evidence-based integration of chiropractic services through stakeholder-engaged research and patient safety frameworks.