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UofM Research Awards 2024 - Class of 2024 PI Millionaires

UofM Research Awards 2024 - FY23 First-Time Principal Investigators

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UofM Research Awards 2023 - President Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Dr. Abu Mohammed Naser Titu and Dr. Abby Parrill-Baker, Interim Provost and Professor

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UofM Research Awards 2023 - President Dr. Bill Hardgrave and Faculty at Research Celebrations

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UofM Research Awards 2023 - Dr. Titu, Dr. Smeltzer, Dr. Levy, Dr. Kedia, Dr. Taylor, and Dr. Zhang

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UofM Research Awards 2023 - President Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Dr. Joyce Jiang and Dr. Abby Parrill-Baker, Interim Provost and Professor

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UofM Research Awards 2023 - President Dr. Bill Hardgrave and Faculty at Research Celebrations

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UofM Research Awards 2023 - President Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Dr. Marian Levy and Dr. Abby Parrill-Baker, Interim Provost and Professor

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UofM Research Awards 2023 - President Dr. Bill Hardgrave, Dr. Matthew Smeltzer and Dr. Abby Parrill-Baker, Interim Provost and Professor

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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. 

SPH Faculty Honored with CoRS Awards 2024

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. 

Class of 2024 PI Millionaires

These University of Memphis researchers secured over $1M in funding for their projects.

  • Dr. Ashish Joshi, Dean and Distinguished University Professor

FY23 First-Time Principal Investigators

  • Ashish Joshi, Dean and Distinguished University Professor

Class of 2023 PI Millionaires

This group has brought in $1M+ to the University of Memphis in research funding.

  • Dr. Marian Levy, Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Public Health Practice, Social and Behavioral Sciences Professor
  • Dr. Matthew Smeltzer, Epidemiology Associate Professor

FY22 First-Time Principal Investigators

  • Dr. Yu Jiang, Biostatistics Associate Professor
  • Dr. Abu Mohammed Naser Titu, Epidemiology Associate Professor
  • Mr. Mark Hendricks, Health Systems Management and Policy Instructor Coordinator