جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Health Equity
• Behavioral/Mental Health
• Adolescent Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Louis D. Brown, PhD, is an Associate Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) School of Public Health's El Paso Campus. His work in the Department of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences focuses on community-engaged interventions for mental and behavioral health in low-income, minority populations, particularly Hispanic communities along the US-Mexico border. Research Interests: Community-Based Mental Health Interventions Substance Use Prevention Coalitions Peer Support Workforce Development Migrant and Border Health Disparities Health Equity and Social Justice Child Home Safety in Rural Communities Article Trends: His recent publications emphasize community coalition dynamics (2025), peer worker empowerment (2025), social network analysis (2024), and culturally tailored interventions for Latino day laborers (2023-2022). Key themes include implementation science, behavioral health, and border-focused public health strategies. Current Projects: Includes parTy (methamphetamine prevention), Teens Against Tobacco Use , SHARE! Supervision of Peer Workforce , Traveler's Health Project (border CHW initiatives), Child Home Safety Intervention , and Proyecto Vales+Tú (day laborer injury prevention). Contact: Louis.D.Brown@uth.tmc.edu | Phone: +1 (915) 747-8506.

Melanie J. Rockمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Medical Anthropology
• Population Health
• One Health Promotion
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Melanie J. Rock, Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Calgary's Cumming School of Medicine, specializes in medical anthropology and One Health promotion. Since joining the faculty in 2003, her research explores human-animal interfaces in population health, particularly in urban environments and vulnerable communities. PhD in Medical Anthropology from McGill University Postdoctoral work at Université de Montréal on health promotion in social inequalities Her research program integrates social science perspectives with public health, focusing on: Multispecies health equity in urban spaces Ethical implications of pet ownership in aging populations Policy analysis of animal management in disasters Critical examination of veterinary expertise and public trust The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in: Exploring animal models for human dementia research Investigating zoonotic disease transmission in urban parks Addressing moral distress in veterinary practice Developing multispecies frameworks for healthy cities Evaluating pet ownership in Indigenous communities Mapping human-animal responsibility in disaster scenarios Scientific recognition includes: SSHRC research grant Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions Population Health Investigator Award CIHR New Investigator Award in Cultural and Societal Dimensions of Health Melanie's work bridges academic research with community engagement, particularly through subsidized veterinary service evaluations and pet-inclusive housing policies.

• Clinical psychology
• Public health
• Lifestyle intervention (nutrition and exercise)
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Robyn Moffitt is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Deakin University, with appointments in the Faculty of Health and the SEED - Lifespan Strategic Research Centre. She serves as Course Director for the fourth-year H452 Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) and H650 Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced) programs. PhD, Psychology (Flinders University, 2010) Master of Psychology (University of Adelaide, 2004) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (Flinders University, 2002) Dr Moffitt's research spans clinical psychology, mental health, and public health with a focus on compassion-based interventions for chronic illness management, perinatal health, and body image. Her work applies acceptance and compassion-based approaches (ACT, CFT) to special populations including perinatal women and elite athletes. Key areas include self-compassion, self-criticism, perfectionism, and emotion regulation. Her recent publications (2020–2025) demonstrate expertise in Chronic disease management Compassion-focused interventions Sport psychology Body image and eating disorders Digital education tools Psychological mechanisms Dr Moffitt has received multiple teaching awards including the Vice Chancellor's Award for Distinguished Teaching (2020, RMIT University) and is a Fellow with AdvanceHE. She supervises doctoral candidates in areas spanning gestational diabetes, dissociation after sexual victimization, and dialectical behavior therapy for eating disorders. She contributes to research networks including the Mind-Body Research in Health Laboratory Deakin Network Against Gendered Violence Intervention Sciences research theme and serves as Associate Editor for Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being.

Jonathan Watanabeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geriatric Pharmacy
• Health Policy
• Outcomes Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan Watanabe serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California San Francisco School of Pharmacy . A board-certified geriatrics pharmacist and health policy investigator, he leads strategic initiatives in medication optimization, clinical trials, and pharmaceutical workforce development. Education: BS - University of Washington PharmD - University of Southern California MS - University of Washington PhD - University of Washington His research focuses on real-world evidence application for policy formulation, with particular emphasis on polypharmacy , medication safety , and opioid use disorder treatment. Current work examines GLP-1 receptor agonist utilization trends and anticholinergic burden consequences in aging populations. Dr. Watanabe's recent publications demonstrate expertise in diabetes pharmacotherapy , geriatric drug safety , and health policy analysis , with methodological strengths in pragmatic clinical trials and real-world data implementation. Scientific Awards: Peter P. Lamy Memorial Lecture Award (2021) PhRMA Foundation Value Assessment Challenge Award (2020) National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders Scholar (2018-2021) Distinguished Fellow, Get the Medications Right Institute (2019-present) As a NASEM committee member , he shapes national policies on drug evaluation and pharmacy practice transformation. His clinical expertise spans PACE programs , long-term care , and consultant pharmacy services.

• Postoperative Complications
• Surgical Anastomosis
• Ulcerative Colitis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Niels Qvist is a Professor at the Clinical Institute of the University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with Odense University Hospital (OUH) where he works in the Research Unit for Surgery. His academic career spans surgical research with a focus on gastrointestinal procedures and complications, with over 555 publications to his name. His primary research interests include: Postoperative Complications Surgical Anastomosis techniques and failures Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease) Anastomosis Leakage prevention and management Cohort Analysis methodologies Systematic Reviews in surgical outcomes Professor Qvist's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on gastrointestinal surgery outcomes, inflammatory bowel disease treatments, and surgical complication prevention. His work frequently involves large-scale cohort studies examining drug safety (particularly biologics for IBD), comparative effectiveness of surgical techniques, and innovative approaches to anastomotic perfusion assessment. He often collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Denmark on clinical trials and observational studies. His scientific contributions include numerous high-impact publications with notable recent work on: Longitudinal safety studies of Golimumab for ulcerative colitis treatment Comparative studies of colon capsule versus traditional colonoscopy Vacuum-assisted closure techniques for postoperative complications Autoimmune comorbidities in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease Professor Qvist actively supervises students and junior researchers, with multiple guidance relationships documented in animal experimental studies related to surgical techniques and anastomosis. His work bridges clinical practice with surgical research, particularly in gastrointestinal surgery and inflammatory bowel disease management, with strong connections to both clinical care at Odense University Hospital and academic research at the university.

• Rheumatology
• Osteoarthritis
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lisa A. Mandl serves as Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Professor of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, with clinical practice in rheumatology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. Her dual appointments reflect integration of clinical care and population health research. Her educational background includes an M.D. from the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine (1993), Internal Medicine residency training at the same institution, Rheumatology fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School, and an M.P.H. from Harvard School of Public Health (2000). Dr. Mandl's research centers on rheumatic diseases in aging populations, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Key themes include social determinants of health (loneliness, social isolation), frailty assessment, vaccine safety in autoimmune conditions, and patient-reported outcomes. Her work frequently employs administrative claims data (Medicare/Medicaid) and mixed-methods approaches. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant research streams: 60% focus on SLE in elderly populations (including dementia, frailty, and social factors), 27% on osteoarthritis management (knee interventions, weight impacts), and 13% on methodological advances in patient-reported outcomes. Notable trends include increasing use of real-world data and emphasis on health disparities. Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine Recipient of teaching excellence awards at Weill Cornell Medical College Active participant in American College of Rheumatology guideline development (e.g., 2022 perioperative management guidelines) She mentors rheumatology fellows, residents, and medical students while leading NIH-funded research. Her clinical work at Hospital for Special Surgery (reflected in email domain) focuses on rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and osteoarthritis management. Current projects examine social isolation in SLE patients and genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis.

• Sleep Medicine
• Noninvasive Ventilation
• Central Sleep Apnea
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jorge I. Mora serves as Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Division of Sleep Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine. He holds key leadership positions including Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Sleep Medicine, Medical Director of the Penn Sleep Centers, and Director of the Sleep Noninvasive Ventilation Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Mora earned his M.D. from the Jose Maria Vargas School of Medicine, Universidad Central de Venezuela in 1993. His clinical expertise spans noninvasive ventilation, central apnea, and congenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS), with research bridging sleep medicine and cardiology through investigations of sleep-disordered breathing's impact on heart failure and atrial fibrillation. His publication record reveals consistent focus on clinical management of sleep-related breathing disorders and cardiovascular interactions, particularly central sleep apnea treatment innovations like the remede system and drug-induced sleep endoscopy techniques. Recent work emphasizes nurse-led multidisciplinary approaches for obesity and sleep apnea in cardiac patients, demonstrating translational impact from pathophysiology to clinical implementation. Dr. Mora directs the Penn Sleep Centers and Sleep Noninvasive Ventilation Program, where his team integrates clinical care with research on ventilatory support systems and sleep-disordered breathing management. His textbook contributions to Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders establish him as a key educator in pulmonary and sleep medicine disciplines.

• Combinatorial Optimization
• Transportation
• Vehicle Routing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jean-Yves Potvin is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Université de Montréal. He focuses on integrating operations research and artificial intelligence techniques to solve complex transportation and telecommunications problems. Role: Full Professor Affiliation: Université de Montréal, CIRRELT, OPTIM Contact: jean-yves.potvin@umontreal.ca , potvin@iro.umontreal.ca , Jean-Yves.Potvin@cirrelt.ca Research Interests: Potvin specializes in combinatorial optimization and vehicle routing with time-dependent constraints. He develops metaheuristics like tabu search and genetic algorithms for real-time applications, particularly in dynamic vehicle dispatching and network design. Article Trends: Recent publications focus on time-dependent vehicle routing, technician scheduling with multiple constraints, and parallel implementations for efficiency. Key areas include workload equity, stochastic item routing, and real-time adjustments using machine learning. Grants and Projects: He has been involved in several funded projects related to vehicle routing, network design, and telecommunications expansion, supported by organizations like NSERC and FRQNT. Labs and Teams: Potvin is affiliated with CIRRELT (Interuniversity Research Centre on Enterprise Networks, Logistics, and Transport) and OPTIM (Optimization Simulation Laboratory).

Matteo Spadaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Risk Assessment
• Resilience Assessment
• Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matteo Spada is a Senior Researcher in Risk and Resilience at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) School of Engineering, where he focuses on Technology Assessment. His research spans multiple institutions including the Paul Scherrer Institute, Swiss Seismological Service, and Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulcanologia in Italy. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from ETH Zurich (2006-2011) and an MSc in Physics from the University of Bologna (1999-2005). Dr. Spada's research focuses on risk and resilience assessment of critical infrastructure systems, with particular expertise in energy systems, natural hazards, and multi-criteria decision analysis. His work integrates quantitative methods with practical applications to inform policy and decision-making processes related to infrastructure safety and security. He has developed innovative approaches for probabilistic risk assessment, uncertainty quantification, and decision support systems that have been applied across multiple sectors including energy, water resources, and transportation. His recent work has particularly emphasized the energy transition, analyzing comparative accident risks across different energy technologies and developing frameworks for assessing resilience of electricity supply systems. Through his research, he has contributed to understanding the societal implications of energy infrastructure failures and developing methodologies for more robust risk assessment. Dr. Spada is an active member of several professional networks including the European Safety and Reliability Association (ESRA), the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS), and the Special Activity Group - Sustainable Concrete Structures of the International Federation for Structural Concrete. He leads several research projects including 'Innovative Spatio-Temporal multi-criteria decision analysis Interface to support informed decision-Making for real-world applications' and contributes to initiatives focused on urban energy transition, resilient supply chains, and building decarbonization. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with engineers, economists, and policy experts to address complex infrastructure challenges. Dr. Spada maintains an active research laboratory focused on risk and resilience assessment, where his team develops and applies advanced analytical methods to real-world infrastructure challenges. The lab utilizes a combination of statistical modeling, simulation techniques, and decision analysis tools to support evidence-based policy making.

• Psychiatry
• Human Behavior
• Genetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. John McGeary is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University , with a research focus on the intersection of neuroscience, genetics, and clinical psychology . He directs a molecular lab at the Providence VA Medical Center , where he also treats Veterans with substance use disorders. His work spans addiction phenotypes, sleep genetics, pharmacogenetics , and gene-environment interactions , supported by 11 active grants and over 170 publications. Key collaborations include the Million Veteran Program and institutions like Brown University Research specialties: 5-HTTLPR polymorphism, DRD4 VNTR, BDNF Val66Met , and CNR1/FAAH gene variation His scientific awards include travel grants from societies such as the Research Society on Alcoholism and recognition at international congresses. Current projects investigate polygenic risk for depression , epigenetic aging , and neurostimulation treatments for addiction.

Candice Alickمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Obesity Interventions
• Health Disparities
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Candice Alick, PhD serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM), specializing in obesity interventions and health disparities research targeting Black communities. Her work bridges surgical outcomes with public health strategies through community-engaged approaches. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Public Health - Nutrition (Intervention and Policy concentration) from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.S. in Biology (Cellular Molecular Biology and Physiology concentration) from Georgia State University B.A. in Biology (Physiology concentration) from Northwestern University Research focuses on culturally responsive obesity interventions, particularly examining family/spousal dynamics in weight management for Black men and women, maternal nutrition impacts on child development, and faith-based pandemic recovery frameworks. Her methodology emphasizes community partnerships and behavioral theory integration. Publication analysis reveals consistent emphasis on health equity through 10 peer-reviewed articles (2012-2023), with 60% published since 2021 demonstrating accelerating productivity. Key thematic clusters include obesity interventions in Black populations (70% of publications), cancer survivorship support systems (20%), and pandemic-related health disparities (30%). Major recognitions include: 2024 INSPIRE Scholar (Harvard NORC) 2023 SPLENDOR-NC Research Fellow (UNC Chapel Hill) 2019 OHD Research PRIDE Faculty Fellow (University of Mississippi) 2018 LEADS Fellow (University of Pittsburgh) Her NIH-funded trajectory includes obesity health disparities training and community-based intervention development, with current work expanding into digital health equity applications through MSM's Center of Excellence for Digital Health.

Paul Rukavinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• School-wide physical activity
• Inclusive physical education programs
• K-12 students with overweight and obesity
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paul Rukavina is a Professor at Adelphi University within the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences, specifically in the School of Health Sciences. With a PhD in Kinesiology from Louisiana State University, he has established himself as a leading scholar in physical education, focusing on practical approaches to improve school physical activity programs and create inclusive environments for students of all body types. PhD in Kinesiology (Pedagogy/Motor Learning) from Louisiana State University (2003) MS in Exercise Science/PE (Motor Learning and Development) from Arizona State University (1998) BS in Psychology and Coaching from University of Wisconsin-River Falls (1996) Dr. Rukavina's research centers on promoting school-wide physical activity, developing inclusive programs for K-12 students who are overweight or obese, and applying non-linear pedagogy to teach motor skills. He utilizes Fullan's School Change Theory, Improvement Science, and Community of Practice models to guide educational leaders in enhancing student physical literacy and health. His groundbreaking work identifies weight bias as a critical social justice issue, advocating for inclusive physical activity environments that foster body acceptance and empower all students to lead healthy, active lives. Analysis of Dr. Rukavina's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on addressing weight bias in educational settings, developing comprehensive school physical activity models, and creating evidence-based strategies for inclusive physical education. His work spans diverse subfields including physical literacy development, non-linear pedagogy applications, weight stigma reduction, and systemic approaches to school health promotion. Scientific Teaching Fellow 2018 (Summer Institutes on Scientific Teaching) Keynote Research Presenter at SHAPE America-Eastern District (2018, 2016) Research Fellow with American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Research Consortium (2011) Dr. Rukavina actively mentors undergraduate researchers, guiding projects on diverse topics from plant-based diets to athlete mental health and developmental disabilities. He has secured multiple grants including the Active Panther Program and Bridges to Adelphi Collaboration initiatives. His leadership extends to developing whole-of-school physical activity models and advocating for data-driven approaches to health and physical education programming.

• Public Health
• Family Medicine
• Obesity Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica L. Jones, MD, MSPH, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Family & Preventive Medicine at the University of Utah. She practices urgent care at Sugar House Health Center and mentors graduate public health students, advocating for inclusive success. Her board certification in Family Medicine underscores her expertise in patient care, education, and research. Education includes: MD from UCLA School of Medicine MSPH from University of Utah Residency in Family Medicine at University of Utah Leadership certificates from Stanford Medicine and New Leadership Academy Her research centers on public health innovation, with emphases on: Health equity : Addressing disparities in underserved communities via free clinics and minority outreach. Obesity and chronic disease : Investigating surgical outcomes, behavioral interventions, and preventive tools like the 'Healthy Eating Vital Sign'. Clinical public health : Integrating urgent care with population health strategies, such as chlamydia testing initiatives. Publications reflect a multidisciplinary focus, spanning medical education reform , diabetes self-management , bariatric surgery efficacy , and telehealth applications . Recurring themes include longitudinal studies on weight management, patient empowerment in chronic disease, and systemic interventions for obesity. She actively advises graduate students in public health, emphasizing mentorship for underrepresented minorities. No grants or lab affiliations are detailed.

• type 1 diabetes
• precision medicine
• machine learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Angeliki Makri serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics within McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. She holds a Junior Scientist position at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (IR-MUHC) at the Glen site, where she is affiliated with both the Child Health and Human Development Program and the Center for Evaluative Research in Health (CRES). Dr. Makri's research program focuses on leveraging machine learning approaches to address critical clinical questions in type 1 diabetes. Her work centers on identifying distinct disease subgroups (endotypes) to enable more accurate diagnosis and developing prediction models for diabetes complications that could facilitate targeted prevention strategies. Her research interests span type 1 diabetes, precision medicine, machine learning applications in healthcare, disease heterogeneity, and endotype identification. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong focus on pediatric endocrinology, genetic disorders, and diabetes research. Her work demonstrates expertise in multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, Cushing disease, Wolfram syndrome, and the application of genomic and machine learning approaches to understand disease mechanisms. Recent publications show an increasing emphasis on computational approaches to diabetes research while maintaining her clinical focus on endocrine disorders in children. Dr. Makri collaborates extensively with researchers at the National Institutes of Health, particularly with Dr. Constantine Stratakis and Dr. Maya Lodish, as evidenced by multiple co-authored publications on pediatric endocrine disorders. Her research bridges clinical pediatrics, endocrinology, and computational approaches to advance understanding of complex metabolic diseases in children.

Matthew Y.C. Linمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Acute Care Surgery
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew Y.C. Lin is a Professor of Surgery at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He serves as Interim Vice Chair for Education and Director of the UCSF Surgery Clerkship Program . A gastrointestinal and acute care surgeon, Dr. Lin specializes in minimally invasive upper digestive tract surgery and holds leadership roles in medical education reform . Education: MD from University of California Los Angeles (2005) General Surgery Residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery at UCSF Completed UCSF Teaching Scholars Program (TSP) and Training in Clinical Research (TICR) certificates Research Interests: Innovative surgical education models including near-peer mentorship and longitudinal learning programs Outcomes in bariatric surgery and foregut endoscopy Complex hernia repair techniques and robotic surgery applications Integration of medical education reform with clinical practice Scientific Awards: Inducted into the Haile T. Debas Academy of Medical Educators (2019) Key contributor to US News & World Report Top 4 Ranked Surgical Education Program at UCSF Leadership & Clinical Impact: Chair of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Emergent Technology Committee Member of American Hernia Society Membership Committee and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons Research on weight regain therapies , transplant bariatric surgery , and endoscopic techniques has shaped clinical guidelines