Elena Colicino | Enviromental Medicine | Women Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino | Enviromental Medicine | Women Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, United States

🔬 Dr. Elena Colicino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Bocconi University and completed postdoctoral training in Environmental Epidemiology and Epigenetics at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Columbia University. Dr. Colicino’s research focuses on biostatistical methods for high-dimensional data, environmental epigenetics, and machine learning, particularly in analyzing the effects of chemical exposures on health outcomes. She has developed innovative statistical approaches and tools, including R packages for mixture analysis. Dr. Colicino has been recognized with several awards for her contributions to epidemiology and public health. 🏆

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Education and Training

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino’s academic journey began at the University of Milano-Bicocca in Milan, Italy, where she earned a B.Sc. in Economics, Statistics, and Computer Science in 2004. She continued her studies there, completing an M.Sc. in Statistics and Economics in 2007. Dr. Colicino then pursued a Ph.D. in Statistics at Bocconi University, graduating in 2012. Her postdoctoral training included Environmental Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2016) and Environmental Epigenetics at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2017). Dr. Colicino’s expertise spans statistics, epidemiology, and epigenetics. 📚🧬

 

Research Focus

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elena Colicino’s research primarily focuses on environmental epidemiology, epigenetics, and public health. Her studies explore the impact of DNA methylation and epigenetic aging on all-cause mortality, chronic diseases, and cancer. Dr. Colicino also investigates the effects of air pollution on biological aging, metabolic syndrome, and cardiovascular health. Her work on epigenetic signatures of smoking and exposure to pollutants offers insights into the biological underpinnings of complex diseases. Additionally, she contributes to understanding socioeconomic and environmental determinants of health, especially through large-scale cohort analyses and machine learning models for stress prediction. 💻🫀📈

 

Conclusion

Dr. Elena Colicino’s extensive research portfolio, innovative methodologies, and impactful contributions to environmental health make her a deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award. Her work not only advances scientific understanding but also holds significant implications for public health interventions, particularly in vulnerable populations.

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  • 🧬 DNA methylation age of blood predicts all-cause mortality in later life | Cited by: 1173 | Year: 2015
  • 🧪 DNA methylation-based measures of biological age: meta-analysis predicting time to death | Cited by: 1017 | Year: 2016
  • 🚬 Epigenetic signatures of cigarette smoking | Cited by: 852 | Year: 2016
  • 🤯 Predicting perceived stress related to the Covid-19 outbreak through stable psychological traits and machine learning models | Cited by: 343* | Year: 2020
  • 🔬 DNA methylation signatures of chronic low-grade inflammation are associated with complex diseases | Cited by: 314 | Year: 2016
  • 🧫 Blood epigenetic age may predict cancer incidence and mortality | Cited by: 202 | Year: 2016
  • 💼 Socioeconomic position, lifestyle habits and biomarkers of epigenetic aging: a multi-cohort analysis | Cited by: 184 | Year: 2019
  • ❤️ Blood leukocyte DNA methylation predicts risk of future myocardial infarction and coronary heart disease | Cited by: 182 | Year: 2019
  • 📈 Estimating and testing high-dimensional mediation effects in epigenetic studies | Cited by: 172 | Year: 2016
  • 🌍 Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with biological aging | Cited by: 146 | Year: 2016

Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse | Public health | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse | Public health | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse, Jigjiga University, Ethiopia

Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse is an experienced educator and clinical coordinator at Jigjiga University, Ethiopia, specializing in Nursing and Midwifery. With a Senior B.Sc. in Nursing and an MPH in Nutrition, he excels in clinical education, student mentorship, and curriculum development. Abdilahi’s research focuses on public health issues like under-nutrition among TB and HIV patients in the Somali region. He is skilled in statistical software and has collaborated with various institutions, including the Ethiopian Public Health Institute and Addis Ababa University, on qualitative data collection. Abdilahi is known for his strong communication skills and commitment to healthcare improvement. 🏥

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🎓 Teaching and Academic

Abdilahi prepares and delivers lectures, engages students in active learning, and contributes to curriculum development. He is dedicated to enhancing student outcomes through practical sessions and updated instructional materials.

Research Focus

Abdilahi Ibrahim Muse’s research primarily focuses on public health challenges in the Somali region, East Ethiopia, with a particular emphasis on undernutrition among adult tuberculosis patients, non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients, and mortality risk factors among adult stroke patients. His contributions, published in reputable journals like Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine and International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, underscore his commitment to improving healthcare outcomes through rigorous epidemiological studies and cohort designs. Abdilahi’s work integrates statistical analysis tools like SPSS and STATA, reflecting his proficiency in data-driven research methodologies aimed at addressing critical health issues. 🩺

 

Publication Top Notes

  • “Incidence of mortality and risk factors among adult stroke patients in public hospitals Jigjiga town Somali region, Ethiopia: Cohort study design,” SAGE Open Medicine, 2024.
  • “Non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy and associated factors among adult HIV patients in Somali region public Hospitals, eastern Ethiopia,” International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2023.
  • “Undernutrition and Associated Factors Among Adult Tuberculosis Patients in Jigjiga Public Health Facilities, Somali Region, East, Ethiopia,” Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine, 2021.

Kerstin Persson Waye | Environmental Medicine Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye | Environmental Medicine Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye, Göteborgs Universitet, Sweden

👩‍🔬 Prof. Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye, born March 30, 1959, is a distinguished environmental medicine researcher and professor at the University of Gothenburg. With a PhD in Public Health and extensive experience in noise research, she leads the Sound Environment and Health research group. Her work focuses on the impact of environmental exposures, particularly noise, on mental health, sleep, and cardiovascular risks, with significant contributions to policy guidelines and international commissions. As a mentor, she has supervised numerous students and postdocs, shaping the next generation of researchers in her field. 🌱

 

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Education

📚 Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye embarked on her academic journey with a BSc in Public Health and Environmental Protection from Umeå University in 1982. Continuing her quest for knowledge, she delved into graduate studies, earning her PhD in Environmental Medicine from the University of Gothenburg in 1995. Her groundbreaking thesis, “On the effects of environmental low-frequency noise,” laid the foundation for her illustrious career. Over the past decade, she has held esteemed positions including Professor of Environmental Medicine at GU and a visiting professorship at Örebro University. With appointments spanning multiple prestigious institutions, her expertise in noise research continues to resonate globally. 🔬

 

Research Focus

🔍 Dr. Kerstin Persson Waye’s research spans various aspects of environmental noise, with a primary focus on understanding its impact on human health and well-being. Her extensive body of work delves into the perception and annoyance caused by wind turbine noise, effects of low-frequency noise on cortisol levels and sleep quality, and evaluations of noise pollution in different environments including hospitals and intensive care units. Through her studies, she aims to elucidate the intricate relationship between noise exposure and various health outcomes, contributing significantly to our understanding of how noise affects individuals’ lives. 🌱

 

Publication Top Notes

  1. Perception and annoyance due to wind turbine noise—a dose–response relationship 📄 Cited by: 656 | Year: 2004
  2. Wind turbine noise, annoyance and self-reported health and well-being in different living environments📄 Cited by: 481 | Year: 2007
  3. Characterizing noise and perceived work environment in a neurological intensive care unit📄 Cited by: 267 | Year: 2008
  4. Low frequency noise enhances cortisol among noise sensitive subjects during work performance 📄 Cited by: 215 | Year: 2002
  5. Psycho-acoustic characters of relevance for annoyance of wind turbine noise📄 Cited by: 205 | Year: 2002
  6. Effects of nighttime low frequency noise on the cortisol response to awakening and subjective sleep quality 📄 Cited by: 200 | Year: 2003
  7. Low frequency noise” pollution” interferes with performance📄 Cited by: 199 | Year: 2001
  8. Effects on performance and work quality due to low frequency ventilation noise 📄 Cited by: 193 | Year: 1997
  9. Noise pollution in hospitals: impact on patients 📄 Cited by: 180 | Year: 2012
  10. The prevalence of annoyance and effects after long-term exposure to low-frequency noise 📄 Cited by: 171 | Year: 2001