Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Epidemiology

Companies can greatly benefit from collaborating with academic researchers in the field of Epidemiology. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge and skills that can enhance various aspects of a company's operations. Here are some key ways companies can collaborate with Epidemiology researchers: 1. Research and Data Analysis: Epidemiologists can conduct research studies and analyze data to provide valuable insights into disease patterns, risk factors, and public health trends. This information can help companies make informed decisions and develop effective strategies. 2. Public Health Initiatives: Epidemiologists can contribute to the development and implementation of public health initiatives. They can provide expertise in designing and evaluating interventions, conducting surveillance, and monitoring disease outbreaks. 3. Risk Assessment and Management: Epidemiologists can assess and manage risks related to public health issues. They can identify potential hazards, evaluate the impact of interventions, and develop strategies to mitigate risks. 4. Policy Development: Epidemiologists can inform policy development by providing evidence-based recommendations. They can contribute to the development of guidelines, regulations, and interventions that promote public health and safety. 5. Collaboration and Partnerships: Epidemiologists can collaborate with companies to conduct joint research projects, share data and resources, and exchange knowledge. This collaboration can lead to innovative solutions and advancements in the field of Epidemiology.

Researchers on NotedSource with backgrounds in Epidemiology include Joshua adekunle Babalola, Ph.D., Odion Ikhimiukor, Sasha Zhou, Ph.D., Dr. ir. Trudy Voortman, Alayne Unterberger, PhD, Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D, Emmanouil Mentzakis, Edoardo Airoldi, Jeffrey Townsend, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Luke Connelly, Dr. Christian Waugh, Ph.D., and Giuliana Noratto.

Joshua adekunle Babalola, Ph.D.

Graz
8 Years Experience
A scientist interested in translating life science skills into solving real life problems relating to microbes, aging, neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. An advocate of inclusive science and life style changes.
Education

Medical University of Graz

PhD, Human Medicine / December, 2023

Graz
Experience

Medical University of Graz

Doctoral Researcher / November, 2019 — December, 2023

I investigated the contribution of metabolic dysfunctions to the progression of degenerative diseases of the brain

Hallym University, South Korea

Research Fellow / February, 2016 — September, 2019

I investigated the specie transmissibility of animal prions from one host to another. I also investigated the genotype frequency of prion protein polymorphism among healthy Nigerians.

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (10)
Aging
Dementia
Neurodegeneration
Life style changes
Metabolic dysfunction
And 5 more
About
Joshua Babalola  completed his doctoral studies recently during which he investigated the combinational effects of Type 2 diabetes and protein post translational modification in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease. <br> Joshua is interested in translating life science skills into solving real life problems relating to microbial infections, aging, metabolic dysfunctions and neurodegenerative diseases. Aside these, he advocates for inclusive science and lifestyle changes. Joshua's educational background includes an MSc in Medical Microbiology from Hallym University, South Korea and a PhD in Human Medicine from Medical University of Graz, Austria. He also holds a BSc in Microbiology from Ekiti State University, Nigeria. In Joshua's leisure, he communicates science relating to healthy lifestyle modifications and Dementia via his social media handles.
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

9 total publications

Sex and genotype dependent differences in amyloid beta levels and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic APPxhQC transgenic mice

Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia / Dec 01, 2023

Babalola, J. A., Lang, M., George, M., Stracke, A., Loeffler, T., Schilcher, I., Flunkert, S., Neddens, J., Prokesch, M., Leitinger, G., Lass, A., Hoefler, G., & Hutter‐Paier, B. (2023). Sex and genotype dependent differences in amyloid beta levels and lipid metabolism in type 2 diabetic APPxhQC transgenic mice. Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia, 19(S12). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.079077

Establishing a Type 2 Diabetes phenotype in APPxhQC transgenic mice expressing N‐terminally modified pGlu Aβ peptides.

Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia / Dec 01, 2022

Babalola, J. A., Loeffler, T., Schilcher, I., Breznik, L., Rabl, R., Sideromenos, S., Flunkert, S., Prokesch, M., Hoefler, G., & Hutter‐Paier, B. (2022). Establishing a Type 2 Diabetes phenotype in APPxhQC transgenic mice expressing N‐terminally modified pGlu Aβ peptides. Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia, 18(S3). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.066646

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Odion Ikhimiukor

Albany, New York, United States of America
6 Years Experience
Postdoctoral Research Scientist at University at Albany, State University of New York
Education

University of Ibadan

PhD Microbiology, Bacterial genomics, Bioinformatics, Microbiology

Ibadan

University of Ibadan

Master of Science (M. Sc.), Environmental Microbiology / April, 2015

Ibadan

University of Abuja

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Microbiology / March, 2011

Abuja
Experience

University at Albany, State University of New York

Postdoctoral Associate

National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development

FCT Emergency Services, Asokoro District Hospital

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (23)
Pathogen Genomics
Bioinformatics
Molecular Biology
Environmental Microbiology
Cell Biology
And 18 more
About
A postdoctoral research scientist with over 9 years experience in bacterial genomics, microbiology, bioinformatics and antimicrobial resistance research. I’m seeking a Research Scientist or Epidemiologist role at public health genomics laboratories and I am the perfect fit for these roles because I have the following skills: molecular biology, research & development, strategic planning, project management, documentation, outbreak investigation, and cross-functional collaboration skills. I have leveraged my skills to work in a collaborative team-oriented environment to accomplish project goals related to examining the evolution of antimicrobial resistance as evidenced by over 7 national and international collaborations including the New York State Department of Health. I am also a proactive problem-solver adopting innovative and scientific thinking strategies in molecular biology to fulfill project objectives resulting in scientific discoveries including uncovering 1 novel hotspot for the dissemination of resistance in bacteria. I have gained mentorship expertise in promoting data reproducibility, and innovative research methodology in antimicrobial resistance research as evidenced by mentoring 10 professionals on evolutionary genomics, epidemiological statistics, and antimicrobial stewardship. I have also worked collaboratively with a team to apply pathogen genomics, bioinformatics, and leadership skills as demonstrated by working with over 10 highly collaborative teams including the Africa CDC. In addition, I have the following qualifications: Cross-functional collaborator and experience elucidating methods and frequencies of horizontal gene transfer and antimicrobial resistance spread in bacterial species, as demonstrated by 26 peer-reviewed publications including 1 in Nature Microbiology. Experience in leading and managing project details and tasks as evidenced by over 20 projects in pathogen genomics, epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, and global health. Astute communication skills in bacterial epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance research resulting in 20 presentations and 6 travel awards to deliver such presentations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. I want to serve an organization that prizes community, collaboration and humility among its employees. I’m excited to be on a team built around impact, innovation and a strong, positive reputation. I know I will thrive at a company where responsibility is valued, as well as self-improvement and time-management. I want to be a part of an organization that infuses growth into their brand, culture and market and who I can help make a difference in the world.

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Sasha Zhou, Ph.D.

Ann Arbor
11 Years Experience
Assistant Professor in Public Health
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ph.D., Health Services Organization and Policy / August, 2020

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

MPH, MHSA, Health Behavior & Health Education; Health Management & Policy / May, 2013

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

BS, Psychology / April, 2004

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
Experience

Wayne State University

Assistant Professor / August, 2020 — Present

Department of Public Health

Affiliate Faculty / August, 2022 — Present

Merrill Palmer Skillman Institute for Child & Family Development

The Healthy Minds Network

Co-investigator / August, 2020 — Present

Data & Analysis Manager / August, 2017 — August, 2020

Research Associate / August, 2013 — August, 2017

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (13)
mental health
race and ethnicity
health disparities
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Psychiatry and Mental health
And 8 more
About
Dr. Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Wayne State's CLAS. Her research uses mixed methods to understand and address the mental health needs of emerging adults and college student populations with particular focus on underserved populations, including students of color, international students, and sexual and gender minorities. Dr. Zhou’s broader research portfolio combines varied methodological approaches to identify the mechanisms that perpetuate mental health disparities, including in-depth qualitative work and large-scale epidemiological surveys.  Dr. Zhou is also a co-investigator of the [Healthy Minds Network](https://healthymindsnetwork.org/), a research-to-practice network dedicated to improving the mental and emotional wellbeing of young people through innovative, multidisciplinary scholarship. She received her Ph.D. in Health Services Organization and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, where she was a Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health (CRECH) Scholar. <br> <br>
Most Relevant Publications (2+)

46 total publications

Psychotic experiences, sexual minority status, and suicidal behavior among young adult college students in the United States

Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology / Apr 16, 2022

Oh, H., Koyanagi, A., Leaune, E., Zhou, S., Kelleher, I., & DeVylder, J. E. (2022). Psychotic experiences, sexual minority status, and suicidal behavior among young adult college students in the United States. Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology, 57(9), 1925–1929. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00127-022-02285-z

Suicidal Ideation in American Indian and Alaskan Native College—Attending Students

American Journal of Preventive Medicine / Aug 01, 2023

Thulin, E. J., Lipson, S. K., Heinze, J. E., & Zhou, S. (2023). Suicidal Ideation in American Indian and Alaskan Native College—Attending Students. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 65(2), 307–312. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2023.02.031

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Dr. ir. Trudy Voortman

San Francisco, California, United States of America
13 Years Experience
Associate Professor in Epidemiology; expertise in cohort studies, longitudinal data analysis, systematic reviews and meta research, population health across the life course, lifestyle and environmental exposures
Education

Erasmus University

PhD Epidemiology / October, 2015

Rotterdam

NIHES - Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences

MSc Epidemiology / August, 2014

Rotterdam

Wageningen University and Research Centre

MSc Nutrition and Health, Human Nutrition / August, 2011

Wageningen
Experience

Stanford University

Visiting Faculty / March, 2023 — Present

Erasmus MC

Associate professor and Vice Chair / 2020 — Present

Assistant Professor / 2017 — 2020

Postdoctoral scientist / 2015 — 2017

Wageningen University

Associate professor / 2021 — 2023

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (3)
Nutrition
Meta-research
Cardiometabolic health
About
Trained as a nutrition scientist (Molecular Nutrition, Wageningen UR) and epidemiologist (Nutritional Epidemiology, Erasmus University), my current research and teaching focus on the impact of nutrition, lifestyle other environmental factors on population health across the lifecourse. I lead the Nutrition & Lifestyle research group and I am vice-chair of the Department of Epidemiology at Erasmus University Medical Center. My team's research involves systematic reviews and meta-analyses; and analyses of data from cohort studies and biobanks, including the Rotterdam Study and Generation R Study cohorts in which I am principal investigator. Since 2023, I combine my role at Erasmus MC with a research fellowship at the Meta-Research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICS), where I focus on improving research methods and meta-research in the fields of nutrition and lifestyle epidemiology. I have supervised many PhD students (11 graduated) and postdocs, have published over 200 scientific papers and book chapters (H-index 49), and teach in several courses on research methodology and preventive medicine. Publications: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=voortman+t+not+voortman+tp ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2830-6813 Team: https://www.erasmusmc.nl/en/research/groups/nutrition-and-lifestyle-epidemiology

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Alayne Unterberger, PhD

Gulfport, Florida, United States of America
29 Years Experience
Non-Profit Executive, Applied Researcher and Bilingual Medical Anthropologist
Education

Ph.D., Medical Anthropology / May, 2005

Gainesville, Florida, United States of America
Experience

Florida Institute for Community Studies (FICS)

Director / February, 2002 — Present

University of South Florida

Adjunct / August, 2017 — Present

Teach various courses at the USF College of Public Health

USF College of Medicine / April, 1995 — June, 2004

Medical Spanish and Cultural Competence Instructor - 4th Year Medical Student Elective

Florida International University

Associate Research Director/Instructor / May, 2012 — August, 2016

Directed yearly research publications, managed grants portfolio, reports, convened statewide advisory board, taught Labor Studies and Women and Work, supervised staff, interns and special projects

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (4)
Marketing
Economics and Econometrics
Anthropology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
About
My skills are wide-ranging. This may be partly out of necessity as a former social worker and many years of work in the non-profit field. I have a great deal of emotional intelligence and strive to bring meaning and balance to my work and life pursuits. Below is a snapshot of my specific expertise: 1. Expertise areas:  Well-being (holistic person/family approaches, education, substance abuse, MH), Global Health, Emergency/COVID/Pandemic Management, Cultural Diversity, migration, food systems/food chains, agriculture-society, labor and human rights, social movements, teaching/training, “Studying Up”, Innovation, Dreamers/ally movements, evidence-based prevention programming (EBIs, HIV/AIDS/STIs), socio-ecological models, critical medical anthropology (CMA), gender, LGBTQ, globalization, Life Course Theory (LCT), adolescents/youth, youth culture, violence, structural violence/inequalities, reproductive health, and holocaust/genocide studies. 2. Geographic: Southern US, Appalachia, Latin America, Nicaragua, Mexico, Caribbean, Spain These are my skills: **Professional skills:**  ***Marketing and Social Marketing***: crafting campaigns in English and Spanish across many different topics.  ***Teaching*** undergraduate and graduate students, including medical students; creating, designing and development of materials in English-Spanish.  ***Research design and measurement***: well-being and quality of life, community based participatory research, social epidemiology, logic model creation, occupational/environmental health, program evaluation, social determinants of health/disparities, assessments (PLS5, Beck Depression, etc.), oral history, ethnography, quantitative, SPSS, NVIVO and Spanish, translation (English-Spanish), curriculum design and development (English-Spanish). ***Administration and Management,*** Emergency/crisis  Management, demonstrated Return on Investment ROI $1: $34 savings at FICS, HR/DEI, serving as Principal Investigator, project management, convening stakeholder and community workgroups, conference planning and execution, fundraising). ***Consulting,*** research partner, cultural brokerage, expert witness testimony for asylum and immigration cases.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

7 total publications

Latino Mother/Daughter Dyadic Attachment as a Mediator for Substance Use Disorder and Emotional Abuse

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Nov 27, 2015

Kanamori, M., Weissman, J., De La Rosa, M., Trepka, M. J., Rojas, P., Cano, M. A., Melton, J., & Unterberger, A. (2015). Latino Mother/Daughter Dyadic Attachment as a Mediator for Substance Use Disorder and Emotional Abuse. Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 18(4), 896–903. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0312-z

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Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D

North Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
9 Years Experience
Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics, with experience in finding the quintessential features in large, multi-layered 'omic datasets.
Education

Université d'Évry Val-d'Essonne

Ph.D., Bioinformatics / May, 2015

Évry

University of Bristol

M.Sci., Mathematics / June, 2008

Bristol
Experience

University of Oxford

Senior Bioinformatician / 2017 — 2022

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School

Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics / 2023 — Present

CNAG

Postdoctoral Researcher / 2014 — 2017

Research Expertise (19)
Genomics
Bioinformatics
Immunity
Tensor decomposition
Cancer
And 14 more
About
Dr. Justin P. Whalley was educated in the UK (M.Sci. Mathematics, University of Bristol) and France (Ph.D. Bioinformatics, University of Évry). He moved to Spain to work as a postdoc at the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG). During his time there, he ran the Quality Control working group for the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project to assess the data coming in and reduce batch effects. This involved collaboration with researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the German Cancer Research Center and the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK. He returned to the UK to work as a [Senior Bioinformatician at the University of Oxford](https://www.well.ox.ac.uk/people/jpw/). His time there coincided with the global pandemic and he was deeply involved in the COvid-19 Multi-omics Blood ATlas (COMBAT) consortium as the lead for the Integration (Tensor) working group. Dr. Whalley became a member of the [faculty of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science](https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/justin-p-whalley/) in January 2023.

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Emmanouil Mentzakis

London
15 Years Experience
Health Economist, Professor at City University of London
Education

University of Aberdeen

PhD, Health Economics Research Unit

Aberdeen
Experience

University of Southampton

Lecturer in Economics / September, 2012 — August, 2014

Associate Professor in Economics / September, 2014 — June, 2022

Professor in Economics / July, 2022 — January, 2023

NHS England

Analytical Lead / October, 2019 — July, 2020

Led the update of the CCGs need-based funding allocation formula.

City University of London

Professor / February, 2023 — Present

Head of Department of Economics / February, 2023 — Present

Research Expertise (22)
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
Economics and Econometrics
Finance
Accounting
And 17 more
About
Senior academic and policy advisor. Public and private sector consultant with remit ranging from health ministries and public organizations to insurance and pharmaceutical companies. Cross-institutional leader in research and admin roles focusing on excellence, efficiency, innovation, and community. Strategic and proactive thinker with clear vision and plan, approaching challenges with creativity and adaptability. Highly motivational manager with strong communication skills and impeccable project management track-record.   Expert scholar and educator in health economics, discrete choice experiments, research study design and observational epidemiology. Long experience setting-up and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams into delivering high quality research.

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Edoardo Airoldi

Professor of Statistics & Data Science Temple University & PI, Harvard University
Education

Università Bocconi

B.Sc., Institute for Quantitative Methods

Milano

Carnegie Mellon University

Ph.D., School of Computer Science

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Experience

Harvard University

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (43)
Statistics
Causal Inference
Network Science
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
And 38 more
About
Edoardo Airoldi is a Professor in the Department of Machine Learning at Temple University. He is also the Director of the Center for Machine Learning and Health. He is a world-renowned expert in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on applications to health. Airoldi is a member of the prestigious Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the International Machine Learning Society (IMLS). He has published over 200 papers in leading journals and conferences, and his work has been covered by various media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Wired.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

106 total publications

Stratification and weighting via the propensity score in estimation of causal treatment effects: a comparative study

Statistics in Medicine / Jan 01, 2017

Lunceford, J. K. (2017). Stratification and weighting via the propensity score in estimation of causal treatment effects: a comparative study. Statistics in Medicine. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/sim.7231

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Jeffrey Townsend

New Haven, CT, Connecticut, United States of America
29 Years Experience
Professor of Biostatistics and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Education

Harvard University

Ph.D., Organismic and Evolutionary Biology / May, 2002

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Brown University

Sc.B., Biology / May, 1994

Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
Experience

Yale University

Professor / July, 2018 — Present

Elihu Professor of Biostatistics / July, 2018 — Present

Elihu Associate Professor of Biostatistics / July, 2017 — June, 2018

Associate Professor / July, 2013 — June, 2018

Associate Professor / July, 2013 — June, 2017

Assistant Professor / July, 2006 — June, 2013

University of Connecticut

Assistant Professor / August, 2004 — May, 2006

St. Ann's School

Teacher / September, 1994 — June, 1997

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (52)
Evolutionary Genomics
Microbiology
Infectious Diseases
Genetics
Cell Biology
And 47 more
About
Jeffrey Townsend is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2002 and his Sc.B. from Brown University in 1994. He has been a teacher at St. Ann's School and an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut. He is currently the Elihu Professor of Biostatistics at Yale University.
Most Relevant Publications (6+)

207 total publications

Potential effectiveness of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men: a modelling study

The Lancet HIV / Sep 01, 2018

Marshall, B. D. L., Goedel, W. C., King, M. R. F., Singleton, A., Durham, D. P., Chan, P. A., Townsend, J. P., & Galvani, A. P. (2018). Potential effectiveness of long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men: a modelling study. The Lancet HIV, 5(9), e498–e505. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2352-3018(18)30097-3

Dogs and pigs are transport hosts of Necator americanus : Molecular evidence for a zoonotic mechanism of human hookworm transmission in Ghana

Zoonoses and Public Health / Jun 11, 2020

Boyko, R. H., Marie Harrison, L., Humphries, D., Galvani, A. P., Townsend, J. P., Otchere, J., Wilson, M. D., & Cappello, M. (2020). Dogs and pigs are transport hosts of Necator americanus  : Molecular evidence for a zoonotic mechanism of human hookworm transmission in Ghana. Zoonoses and Public Health, 67(5), 474–483. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.12708

The critical importance of retention in HIV prevention

The Lancet HIV / Sep 01, 2018

Golub, S. A., & Enemchukwu, C. U. (2018). The critical importance of retention in HIV prevention. The Lancet HIV, 5(9), e475–e476. https://doi.org/10.1016/s2352-3018(18)30130-9

Cost-Effectiveness of Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy in the United States

American Journal of Epidemiology / May 13, 2016

Atkins, K. E., Fitzpatrick, M. C., Galvani, A. P., & Townsend, J. P. (2016). Cost-Effectiveness of Pertussis Vaccination During Pregnancy in the United States. American Journal of Epidemiology, 183(12), 1159–1170. https://doi.org/10.1093/aje/kwv347

Quantifying Transmission ofClostridium difficilewithin and outside Healthcare Settings

Emerging Infectious Diseases / Apr 01, 2016

Durham, D. P., Olsen, M. A., Dubberke, E. R., Galvani, A. P., & Townsend, J. P. (2016). Quantifying Transmission ofClostridium difficilewithin and outside Healthcare Settings. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 22(4), 608–616. https://doi.org/10.3201/eid2204.150455

Probabilistic uncertainty analysis of epidemiological modeling to guide public health intervention policy

Epidemics / Mar 01, 2014

Gilbert, J. A., Meyers, L. A., Galvani, A. P., & Townsend, J. P. (2014). Probabilistic uncertainty analysis of epidemiological modeling to guide public health intervention policy. Epidemics, 6, 37–45. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epidem.2013.11.002

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Sonja Lyubomirsky

Distinguished Professor, University of California, Riverside
Education

Stanford University

PhD, Social Psychology / 1994

Stanford, California, United States of America

Harvard University

A.B., Psychology / 1989

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Experience

University of California, Riverside

Distinguished Professor

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (30)
well-being
History and Philosophy of Science
Sociology and Political Science
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Clinical Psychology
And 25 more
About
Professor Lyubomirsky’s research interests include well-being, happiness, self-regulation, and talents. She is widely published, with well over 100 articles and chapters and four books, The How of Happiness (Penguin, 2007), The Myths of Happiness (Penguin, 2013), The How of Happiness Workbook (Penguin, 2008), and Designing Your Life (Avery, 2016). Professor Lyubomirsky has received numerous awards for her work, including the American Psychological Association’s Positive Psychology Prize (2015), the American Psychological Association’s Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award (2009), and a Guggenheim Fellowship (2008-2009). She is a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and the American Psychological Association.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

114 total publications

Current recommendations on the selection of measures for well-being

Preventive Medicine / Apr 01, 2020

VanderWeele, T. J., Trudel-Fitzgerald, C., Allin, P., Farrelly, C., Fletcher, G., Frederick, D. E., Hall, J., Helliwell, J. F., Kim, E. S., Lauinger, W. A., Lee, M. T., Lyubomirsky, S., Margolis, S., McNeely, E., Messer, N., Tay, L., Viswanath, V., Węziak-Białowolska, D., & Kubzansky, L. D. (2020). Current recommendations on the selection of measures for well-being. Preventive Medicine, 133, 106004. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ypmed.2020.106004

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Luke Connelly

25 Years Experience
Professor of Health Economics, The University of Queensland, CBEH
Education

University of Queensland

PhD, School of Economics / June, 1999

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Master of Economic Studies, School of Economics / December, 1993

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Bachelor of Arts (Economics), School of Economics / November, 1991

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Experience

The University of Bologna

Professor

The University of Queensland

Professor of Health Economics / May, 2015 — Present

Professor of Health Economics and Associate Director / January, 2008 — August, 2015

Associate Professor and Associate Director / May, 2003 — December, 2007

Queensland University of Technology

Senior Lecturer in Economics / May, 2000 — April, 2003

Lecturer / January, 1998 — April, 2000

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (42)
Health economics
insurance
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Human Factors and Ergonomics
And 37 more
About
Luke Connelly is Professor of Health Economics at the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health. He also holds a Professorial appointment (part-time) at The University of Bologna, to which he was appointed in 2017 via the Italian “Direct Call” ([link](https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/luke.connelly/en)) process. In 2019 he was appointed as Honorary Professor at The University of Sydney. His main interests are in health economics and insurance economics and the effects of institutions (including legal constructs) on incentives and behaviour. He has also worked in other fields of applied microeconomics, including education economics and transport economics. His publications include papers in *Review of Income and Wealth*, *Health Economics*, *Journal of Health Economics*, *Journal of Risk and Insurance*, *Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance*, *Accident Analysis and Prevention*, *Journal of Law and Medicine*, *Journal of Clinical Epidemiology*, *European Journal of Health Economics*, *International Journal of Health Economics and Finance*, *Social Science and Medicine*, *Economic Papers*, *Economic Analysis and Policy*, *Journal of Transport Economics and Policy*, *Labour Economics*, *Economics and Human Biology* as well as in a range of clinical journals, including *Lancet*. Luke has served on a number of public committees including the Medical Services Advisory Committee (MSAC), which advises the Australian Minister for Health on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of new and extant listings on Australia's Medicare Benefits Schedule. He has extensive service on other public committees and taskforces as well as extensive teaching and consulting engagements with industry. Over his career he has been a chief investigator on research grants and contracts totalling more than $67m. He is a member of the Editorial Boards of European Journal of Health Economics and the International Journal on Environmental Research and Public Health. He is a member of the International Health Economics Association's Arrow Awards Committee, which awards an annual prize in honour of Nobel Laureate Kenneth Arrow for the best paper in the field. He is currently Guest Editor (with Christophe Courbage) on a Special Issue of the Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance on Insurance and Emerging Health Risks. His current research interests include health service innovations to improve the health of people with chronic kidney disease(CKD). Ongoing interests include the economics of disability and insurance, compensable injury compensation schemes, and the determinants of health. Luke enjoys and has considerable experience teaching economics and health economics at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. In 2014 he was awarded the School of Economics Distinguished Teaching Award for his teaching on UQ's Master of Health Economics Program. In July 2016 and July 2019 he also taught summer schools in Health Economics and the Economics of Insurance at The University of Lucerne, Switzerland. Over the past 10 years he has been a chief investigator on grants totalling more than $70m.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

105 total publications

Research on injury compensation and health outcomes: ignoring the problem of reverse causality led to a biased conclusion

Journal of Clinical Epidemiology / Nov 01, 2012

Spearing, N. M., Connelly, L. B., Nghiem, H. S., & Pobereskin, L. (2012). Research on injury compensation and health outcomes: ignoring the problem of reverse causality led to a biased conclusion. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 65(11), 1219–1226. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2012.05.012

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Dr. Christian Waugh, Ph.D.

13 Years Experience
Professor of Psychology with expertise in resilience, positive emotions, stress
Education

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

Ph.D., Psychology / 2006

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
Experience

Wake Forest University

2010 — Present

Most Relevant Research Expertise
Epidemiology
Other Research Expertise (37)
Emotion
stress
fMRI
psychophysiology
Sociology and Political Science
And 32 more
About
Christian Waugh, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology at Wake Forest University, NC, is an expert in the study of stress resilience, emotions, and effective coping habits. His research features resilience as the result of stress, trauma, and the ability to experience positive emotions in times of stress. Dr. Waugh has been twice honored for teaching excellence at Wake Forest, is a professional speaker, and has published several dozen scientific articles.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

77 total publications

Perceived Stress and Loneliness During the COVID‐19 Pandemic in a Cognitive Aging Cohort

Alzheimer's &amp; Dementia / Dec 01, 2022

Bateman, J. R., Waugh, C. E., Kershaw, K. N., Quillen, E. E., Lockhart, S. N., Peavey, J. J., Hughes, T. M., Cole, S. W., Seeman, T. E., & Craft, S. (2022). Perceived Stress and Loneliness During the COVID‐19 Pandemic in a Cognitive Aging Cohort. Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia, 18(S8). Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.066823

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Giuliana Noratto

15 Years Experience
Food Scientist PhD and Registered Dietician - Texas A&M University
Education

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University System

Ph.D., Department of Food Science and Technology

College Station

Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina

M.Sc., Food Science and Technology

Lima
Experience

Texas A&M AgriLife

Senior Associate Research Scientist / August, 2016 — Present

Washington State

Assistant Professor - Head of Food Science lab / 2012 — 2016

Research focus is on the role of nutrition in the prevention or progress of obesity-related chronic diseases. We investigate food bioactive compounds with the main goal of uncovering the molecular mechanisms by which diet derived compounds interact with the genome (effect on gene and protein expression and biomarkers) to shift the onset or outcome of disease. Research projects are centered around: - Milk and dairy-derived bioactive compounds - Plant food botanicals

Texas A&M University

Research Scientist / 2008 — 2012

In charge of projects dealing with effects of natural plant extracts to prevent or cure cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular complications; all these having in common to be the result of inflammation and obesity.

Research Expertise (29)
Food Science
Nutrition
Human Health
Analytical Chemistry
Nutrition and Dietetics
And 24 more
About
Dr. Giuliana Noratto is a senior associate research scientist at Texas A&M AgriLife. She received her Ph.D. in food science and technology from Texas A&M University System, and her M.Sc. in food science and technology from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. She also holds a B.S. in food science and technology from Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina. Dr. Noratto’s research interests include food safety and quality, sensory science, and food processing.

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Example Epidemiology projects

How can companies collaborate more effectively with researchers, experts, and thought leaders to make progress on Epidemiology?

COVID-19 Response and Preparedness

An Epidemiology expert can help companies develop strategies to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. They can provide guidance on testing protocols, contact tracing, and vaccine distribution. By collaborating with an Epidemiologist, companies can ensure the safety of their employees and customers.

Healthcare Data Analysis

Epidemiologists can analyze healthcare data to identify patterns and trends. This analysis can help companies improve healthcare delivery, optimize resource allocation, and identify areas for improvement. By working with an Epidemiology researcher, companies can make data-driven decisions and enhance patient outcomes.

Environmental Risk Assessment

Companies operating in industries with potential environmental risks can benefit from collaborating with Epidemiologists. These experts can assess the impact of pollutants, evaluate exposure risks, and develop strategies to mitigate environmental health hazards. By partnering with an Epidemiology researcher, companies can ensure compliance with regulations and protect public health.

Outbreak Investigation and Response

During disease outbreaks, companies can collaborate with Epidemiologists to investigate the source of the outbreak, track its spread, and implement control measures. This collaboration can help companies minimize the impact of outbreaks, protect their workforce, and maintain business continuity.

Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

Epidemiologists can assist companies in designing and implementing health promotion programs and disease prevention strategies. By leveraging the expertise of Epidemiology researchers, companies can improve employee wellness, reduce healthcare costs, and enhance productivity.