Ryan J. Watson, PhD.
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Watson's research focuses on vulnerable adolescents, with a focus on interpersonal relationships.
Social Support LGBTQ Health Sexual Health, HIV Prevention Sexual/Gender Minority Youth and Young Adult Health Family Acceptance and Rejection
Iris Chi
Chinese-American Golden Age Association/Dr. Frances Wu Chair for Chinese Elderly Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Expert in elderly health and gerontology, and currently directs the China Program
Aging Gerontology China Caregiving Behavioral Health
Máire B. Ford
Associate Professor of Psychology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Social isolation and exclusion Social Perception Processes in Interpersonal Interactions. Social Support Processes Influence of Relationship Processes On Health and Well-Being
Karen Lincoln
Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Lincoln's research focuses on stress, aging, and mental health disparities
Alzheimer Disease Minority Health Social Networks African American Families Social Work
Brett Marroquín
Assistant Professor of Psychology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Clinical Psychology Psychopathology Emotion and Emotion Regulation Intimate Relationships Mood Disorders
Donghee Yvette Wohn
Assistant Professor · New Jersey Institute of Technology
Dr. Wohn studies the role of algorithms and social interactions in livestreaming, esports, gaming, and social media.
Algorithm and Society eSports Social Media Human-Computer Interaction
Kristine Jacquin, PhD
Dean, School of Psychology + Doctoral Faculty, Psychology · Fielding Graduate University
Psychology professor and licensed clinical psychologist with a consulting practice focused on forensic and neuropsychological evaluations
Forensic Psychology Neuropsychology Substance Abuse in Interpersonal Violence Victims Use and Abuse of Prescription Psychostimulants Intellectual Disability in Capital Crimes
Amy Gorin, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of Psychological Sciences · University of Connecticut
Professor focused on long-term weight loss.
Weight Loss Maintenance Behavioral Weight Management Obesity Social Support
Leia Saltzman
Assistant professor of social work · Tulane University
Leia Saltzman is an expert on trauma associated with community violence and mass disaster.
Trauma Posttraumatic growth Mass disaster COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Community Resilience
Julia Felton
Assistant Professor of Public Health · Michigan State University
Dr. Julia Felton is a child clinical psychologist whose work focuses on treating early predictors of the development of depression.
Psychopathology Depression Substance use
Anna Muraco
Professor and Chair of Sociology · Loyola Marymount University
Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
Intersection of Gay and Straight Life in Aging Social Relationships Gender Aging and the Life Course Caregiving and Friendship Across the Life Course
Jim Mendez, PhD
Assistant Professor | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University
Jim Mendez, PhD, CRNP, ANP-BC is an expert in lung disease and transplantation, pharmacology, and clinical ethics
Nurse Practitioner Practice Opioid Addiction & Recovery Lung Transplantation Pharmacology Psychological Predictors of Health Outcomes
Dr. Ruth Finkelstein
Associate Director · Columbia International Longevity Centre
Dr. Ruth Finkelstein translates interdisciplinary scientific knowledge on aging and its societal implications into policy-focused practice.
Vaccination Public Policy Ageing in Place Lifelong Learning Active Ageing
Jan Nissly
Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Jan Nissly's work is focused on disaster, stress and trauma, coping and workforce issues.
Employee Well-being Workforce Development Adult Mental Health Stress and Trauma Crisis Intervention
Holly Schiffrin
Professor of Psychology · University of Mary Washington
Dr. Schiffrin is an internationally known expert on intensive and helicopter parenting.
Emerging Adulthood Helicopter Parenting Positive Psychology Infant and Child Development Intensive Parenting
Maria Aranda
Executive Director of the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Research interests address interplay between chronic illness, social resources & psychological well-being in low-income minority populations
Aging Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Caregiving Family Caregiving
Lucy Yan
Associate Professor of Decision and Information Technologies and 2017 ODT Faculty Scholar · Indiana University, Kelley School of Business
Professor Yan focuses on social media in healthcare, social networks and large-scale data analysis, and data-driven decision making
Data-Driven Decision Support Data Analysis Healthcare Social Media Social Media in Healthcare
Connie Corley, PhD
Doctoral Faculty - School of Leadership Studies · Fielding Graduate University
Connie Corley, PhD is a member of the doctoral faculty in the School of Leadership Studies
Human Development and Consciousness Spirituality Positive Psychology Interdisciplinary Teamwork Family Caregiving
James Ellor, Ph.D.
Professor of Social Work · Baylor University
Dr. Ellor works with older adults around issues of mental and spiritual health
Meaning Oriented (Logo) therapy The Role of the Church as Service Provider Training Needs for Paraprofessionals and Professionals Hunger among Older Adults Spiritual Assessment Among the Elderly
Professor Mhairi Gibson
Professor in Anthropology · University of Bristol
Researching cultural traditions and norms and the associated harmful risks to health
Child Care Female Lifestyles Public Health Community Lifestyles FGM