SPH Faculty Honored with CoRS Awards 2024
We are thrilled to announce the incredible achievements of our School of Public Health faculty members who have been awarded CoRS (Communities of Research Scholars) funding from the University of Memphis this year. This prestigious program fosters interdisciplinary collaborations and supports innovative research initiatives that address critical issues. Each community is comprised of faculty representing multiple disciplines, perspectives and research approaches with a shared interest in exploring a common research theme.
The following faculty members from the School of Public Health and their interdisciplinary teams have been recognized for their groundbreaking projects. Join us in congratulating these outstanding scholars for their well-deserved recognition and commitment to improving health outcomes and equity through research! These awards exemplify the dedication and innovation of our faculty, advancing public health research and practice.
Antimicrobial Resistance and One Health: A stakeholder Analysis and Identifying Research
Priorities in Memphis, Tennessee
($2500)
- Fanta Gutema (School of Public Health)
- Naser Titu (School of Public Health)
To Predict Dementia Risk Among Old Adults Using Machine Learning and AI, Focusing
on the Impact of Social Determinants and Genetic Predisposition
($5000)
- Yong Yang (School of Public Health)
- Yu Jiang (School of Public Health)
- Xiajun Jiang (Computer Science)
- Leanne Lefler (Nursing)
- Khyobeni Mozhui (UTHSC)
Innovative Discharge Solutions: Leveraging AI for Effective Medication Use and Counseling
($2500)
- Asma Ali (School of Public Health)
- Xiajun Jiang (Computer Science)
- Polina Durneva (Management Information Systems)
- Haomiao Ni (Computer Science)
Development of Integrated Platforms for AI-Assisted Asthma Prediction and Asthma Mechanistic
Studies
($2500)
- Yu Jiang (School of Public Health)
- Hongmei Zhang (School of Public Health)
- Qianyi Cheng (Chemistry)
- Yongmei Wang (Chemistry)
- Meredith Ray (School of Public Health)
- Xiajun Jiang (Computer Science)
Pilot Development of Maternal and Child Health Handbook in Shelby County, TN
($2500)
- Shafi Bhuiyan (School of Public Health)
- Samantha Calhoun (Nursing)
- Alex Parkhouse (School of Public Health)
- Tunishia Kuykindall (Shelby County Health Department)
- Michelle Taylor (Shelby County Health Department)
The Importance of Collaborative Youth Leadership Training
($2500)
- Maryam Karimi (School of Public Health)
- Sharon Griffin (School of Public Health)
- Mary Williams (Urgent & Primary Care Clinic, Clarksdale, MS)
Mental Health and Misconduct Among Incarcerated Persons in the U.S.
($2500)
- Alex Parkhouse (School of Public Health)
- Doyun Koo (Criminology & Criminal Justice)
Researching Hispanic Issues in Our Community: Bridging the Gap in College Attendance
and Engagement
($2500)
- Marian Levy (School of Public Health)
- Diana Ruggiero, PI (World Languages and Literature)
- Elena Delavega (Social Work)
- Michael Vicente Perez (Anthropology)
- Rafael Rodriguez (Music)
- Richard Lou (Art and Design)
- Francisco Sanchez (Physics and Materials Science)
- Irma Singarella (Libraries)
For more information about the CoRS program and a list of previous awardees, please visit the CoRS Awardees Webpage.