Dr. Renata Pereira-Alambert Receives R01
July 08, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Renata Pereira-Alambert, CVD Cohort 7, from University of Iowa, on receiving funding for her R01 grant Project Title: The role of the integrated stress response in brown adipose tissue-mediated metabolic adaptations. Her NOA came in on June 25th. One day before graduation this year, which was a great success!
Postdoctoral Fellow Position at Tulane University
July 07, 2020
A two-year postdoctoral fellow position is available at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Department of Epidemiology. This position is with the American Heart Association AHA)/Gates Ventures Dementia Technology Center, This center is part of the American Heart Association Strategically Focused Research Network for Health Technologies and Innovation and is centered around the theme of developing an “Integrated Digital Technology Platform for Optimization of Precision Brain Health.” The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Lydia Bazzano, MD, Ph.D., Professor of Epidemiology and Director of The Center for Lifespan Epidemiology Research. The project includes but is not limited to, working with participants, data and specimens from the Bogalusa Heart Study, a unique lifespan study which enrolled black and white children in the school district of Bogalusa, Louisiana beginning in 1973. These participants have been followed for cardiovascular health indicators for >45 years, from childhood (average age at first exam 9 years old) to midlife. Current studies examine the relationship between cardiovascular health and its disparities in midlife to the development of late-life cognitive (Alzheimer’s and related dementia) and physical decline.
We seek a highly motivated, proactive, and collaborative individual. This job involves designing and conducting clinical research projects, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, presenting at national/international conferences, and writing manuscripts. Specifically, the successful candidate will be expected to analyze data, draft manuscripts, and publish peer-reviewed journals. He/she will also participate in a collaborative training program supported by the American Heart Association and in collaboration with the Boston University-based collaborators. The PI will closely work with the successful candidate in all aspects of the research, and the candidate will be encouraged to apply for an independent postdoctoral fellowship, transitional career award, and/or mentored career development awards within two years.
Dr. Girardin Jean-Louis Joins NACCIH
July 07, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Girardin Jean-Louis, PI BSM, for joining the National Advisory for Complementary and Integrative Health (NACCIH).
Dr. Sonya Neal Named 2020 Pew Biomedical Scholar
June 30, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Sonya Neal, FOCUS Cohort 7, on being named 2020 Pew Biomedical Scholar.
Dr. Deanna Wilson Receives K Award
June 24, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Deanna Wilson, RISE Cohort 7, for her funded K Award, Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Young Adults Hospitalized with Infectious Complications of Injection Opioid Use, through NIDA.
Vice Dean For Research, University of California, Davis School of Medicine
June 24, 2020
The University of California, Davis School of Medicine is recruiting for a Vice Dean for Research at the Full Professor level in the Regular, Regular/In Residence, In Residence, or Clinical X series, with faculty responsibilities in clinical, research, and/or teaching duties in an appropriate academic department.
The Vice Dean for Research reports to the Dean of the School of Medicine and serves the School of Medicine on the Sacramento and Davis campuses. The Vice Dean will enable the success of basic, translational, clinical and social/behavioral/population researchers by providing leadership, vision, and mentoring as well as playing a facilitative role through positive relationships with campus-wide administration. The Vice Dean should have a vision for the future of research in academic health systems that includes innovation and collaboration that benefits patient care, promotes scientific advancements and will expand and diversify the research portfolio for the School of Medicine.
A detailed description, as well as, eligibility and application criteria for this opportunity is available at https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03414
Dr. Daniel Winnica Has Top Cited Paper with ARS
June 09, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Daniel Winnica, AGOLD Cohort 7, for his paper, Bioenergetic Differences in the Airway Epithelium of Lean Versus Obese Asthmatics Are Driven by Nitric Oxide and Reflected in Circulating Platelets becoming a top cited paper on Antioxidants & Redox Signaling.
Dr. Joshua Muia Appointed to Oklahoma State University Faculty
June 09, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Joshua Muia, FOCUS Cohort 7, on his new position as Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University for Health Sciences. Dr. Muia was previously an instructor at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Gabriel S. Tajeu Receives K01
June 09, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Gabriel S. Tajeu, CVD Cohort 6, on his K01, "Machine Learning to Reduce Hypertension Treatment Clinical Inertia" being funded by NHLBI.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Sexual and Reproductive Health — Indiana University School of Public Health, Bloomington, Indiana
June 02, 2020
Dr. Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson is seeking applicants for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship position in sexual and reproductive health with her research group, EMERGE (Engaging MicroenterprisE for Research Generation and Health Empowerment) at the Indiana University School of Public Health, Bloomington, IN in the Department of Applied Health Science.
The Post-Doctoral Fellow will support the development and evaluation of a number of studies relating to economic-strengthening interventions (ESI) to reduce poverty and sexual and reproductive health disparities, including HIV, in young adults in the U.S. and sub-Saharan Africa. The overall goal of the EMERGE research group is: (1) to develop and test health-focused ESIs, such as microfinance, cash transfers, incentives, vouchers, workforce development, and financial literacy training, to reduce economic drivers of disparities in HIV and other SRH outcomes; (2) to examine how behavioral economics, such as present bias or endowment effect, and traditional poverty-related factors, including income insecurity and economic abuse, influence SRH decision-making relating to number and type of sexual partners, fertility preferences, and/or use of perinatal and sexually transmitted infections (STI/HIV) clinical services; and (3) to examine how mobile health technologies, such as text messages or mobile apps, can be used to increase SRH/HIV awareness and to measure economic and SRH/HIV outcomes. Areas of focus include maternal and perinatal health, HIV/STI, economic empowerment, mHealth, and behavioral economics, including skills in qualitative, epidemiological, or randomized clinical trial methodologies.
- Role and Responsibilities: The Post-Doctoral Fellow will perform research-related duties, as needed, on numerous projects within Dr. Jennings Mayo-Wilson’s current EMERGE research portfolio, including conducting human subjects research, writing peer-reviewed publications, writing grant proposals, supporting community partnerships, and presenting at scientific colloquia. Potential projects include data analyses, grant writing, or site support of studies working with young adults who are at-risk for HIV and experiencing homelessness in Baltimore, MD, vulnerable transgender women in Richmond, VA, people living with HIV and commercial sex workers in Uganda, and individuals who have been victimized by economic abuse and sexual violence in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will also work with Dr. Jennings Mayo-Wilson to define a scope of work involving their own research within the overall goal of the funded EMERGE project, including working with students affiliated with Dr. Jennings Mayo-Wilson’s research portfolio.
- Terms: The term of appointment is one year, equivalent to 12 months. The Post-Doctoral Fellow may start as early as September 1, 2020. Post-Doctoral Fellows will be faculty employees of Indiana University. During the period of the fellowship, the fellow is expected to live in the Bloomington or Indianapolis metropolitan areas
- Qualifications: Applicants are invited from any relevant public health discipline including social and behavioral sciences, epidemiology, applied health, biostatistics, health economics, informatics, or psychology. Candidates must have received a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution by the start of appointment. The successful applicant will have research and program experience in sexual and reproductive health, perinatal health, HIV/AIDS, economic-strengthening interventions, vulnerable youth, mobile and digital health, or behavioral economics. Priority will be given to applicants who have documented experience leading and co-authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts and who are able to work independently, applying critical thinking and judgment.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should submit applications at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com (IU-Bloomington, Job #22005-01) or go directly to: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/9653. Applications must include a CV, cover letter summarizing research interests and fit for position, and a list of three references. Questions regarding the Post-Doctoral Fellowship may be directed to Dr. Larissa Jennings Mayo-Wilson, ljmayowi@iu.edu. Applications received by August 1, 2020 will receive full consideration