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., Sasha Zhou, Ph.D., Jeffrey Townsend, Emmanouil Mentzakis, Edoardo Airoldi, Dr. Justin Whalley, Ph.D, Dr. Christian Waugh, Ph.D., Ashley Hodgson, Luke Connelly, Giuliana Noratto, Sonja Lyubomirsky, Roshonda Jones, Alayne Unterberger, PhD, and Carissa Clark.

Joshua adekunle Babalola, Ph.D.

Graz
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.
Most Relevant Research Interests
Epidemiology
Other Research Interests (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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Sasha Zhou, Ph.D.

Ann Arbor
Assistant Professor in Public Health
Most Relevant Research Interests
Epidemiology
Other Research Interests (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+)

47 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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Jeffrey Townsend

New Haven, CT
Professor of Biostatistics and Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Most Relevant Research Interests
Epidemiology
Other Research Interests (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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Luke Connelly

Professor of Health Economics, The University of Queensland, CBEH
Most Relevant Research Interests
Epidemiology
Other Research Interests (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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Sonja Lyubomirsky

Distinguished Professor, University of California, Riverside
Most Relevant Research Interests
Epidemiology
Other Research Interests (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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Alayne Unterberger, PhD

Gulfport, Florida, United States of America
Non-Profit Executive, Applied Researcher and Bilingual Medical Anthropologist
Most Relevant Research Interests
Epidemiology
Other Research Interests (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+)

8 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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Carissa Clark

Associate Professor at Saint Louis University
Most Relevant Research Interests
Epidemiology
Other Research Interests (33)
poverty
mental health
substance abuse
Applied Psychology
Psychiatry and Mental health
And 28 more
About
Carissa van den Berk Clark, Ph.D., LMSW, is an associate professor of family and community medicine. Prior to joining the department, she received her Ph.D. in social welfare policy from the Luskin School of Public Affairs at UCLA where she also completed a pre-doctoral training at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs. She was also a NIDA postdoctoral fellow at the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Currently, she is a RWJ IRL fellow, as well as outreach and communications director for the SLU ARCHNet practice based research network and the deputy director of the SLU Area Health Education Center. Her research focuses heavily on substance abuse, mental health, care coordination and uses community participatory methodology.
Most Relevant Publications (1+)

69 total publications

Combined effect of posttraumatic stress disorder and prescription opioid use on risk of cardiovascular disease

European Journal of Preventive Cardiology / May 13, 2019

Scherrer, J. F., Salas, J., Lustman, P., Tuerk, P., Gebauer, S., Norman, S. B., Schneider, F. D., Chard, K. M., van den Berk-Clark, C., Cohen, B. E., & Schnurr, P. P. (2019). Combined effect of posttraumatic stress disorder and prescription opioid use on risk of cardiovascular disease. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 27(13), 1412–1422. https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487319850717

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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.