Recent academic production
Publications
Wahab A., Rahman F., Rahman A., Rahman F.N., Dalal K., Abedin M., Mashreky S.R., Rakhshanda S.; Prevalence of betel nut chewing and its pattern of distribution across Bangladeshi socio-demographics;Scientific Reports (Nature); July 16, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-01460-x
Agbonlahor O., Anderson R.E., Beck A.M., Davis K., Edwards M.B., Gamble A., Gabbert K.D., Gustat J., John D., Jones D.L., King K.A., Meyer R.U., Moore J.B., Needham B.D., Orzech K.M., Stroope J., Umstattd Meyer R., Wende M.E.; Rural active living: a call to action 2.0—10-year review and recommendations to advance the field;Journal of Public Health Management & Practice; 2025; https://doi.org/10.1097/PHH.0000000000000333
Agbonlahor O., Bahelah R.A., Dobbs T., Grayson B.;Racially motivated discrimination distress and tobacco use outcomes among adolescents in the United States;BMC Public Health, 25(1):3322; October 3, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24744-3
Agbonlahor O., Diaby M., Hart JL., Mattingly D.T., Richardson M.K., Rose S.W.; Discrimination distress and current combustible and non-combustible tobacco product use among U.S. youth, 2023;Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 5(8): ntaf166; August 5, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntaf166
Butler K.R., Charry D., Hughes T.M., Matsushita K., Meyer M. L., Tanaka H., Xu J.; Longitudinal associations between changes in inter-ankle SBP difference and cardiovascular events and mortality in the ARIC Study; American Journal of Hypertension, Jul 22, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1093/ajh/hpaf133
Burk V.A., Butler K.R., Chatterjee N., Coresh J., Couper D.J., Guevara M., Gunter M.J., Joshu C.E., Lu J., Mahamat Saleh Y., Platz E.A., Prizment A., Riboli E., Rohrmann S., Ru M., Smith-Byrne K., Soori M., Syleouni M.E., Visvanathan K., Wang Z.; Discovering plasma proteins associated with breast cancer incidence in post-menopausal women in ARIC;Journal of the National Cancer Institute; July 7, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djaf170
Chakma, S., Abdullah, A.Y., Gani Adnan, M.S., Shahriar, S., Masum Molla, M., Hassan, Q.K., Dewan, A. Unveiling heatwave events in Bangladesh: Insights from observational records and ERA5 reanalysis data; Climate Services, Volume 40; Dec. 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cliser.2025.100609
Dobbs T., Gholar V., Staneva M;One ounce of prevention—maternal screening and the fight against congenital syphilis;JAMA, 333(22); June 25, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.7039
Addala, A., Ebekozien, O., Figg, L.E. Disparities in access to and use of diabetes technologies and therapeutics: a narrative review. Diabetologia 68, 2430–2448; Nov. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00125-025-06494-4
Afshan S., Gamble A., Burton E.T., Christman B.D., Grayson B., Harris K.K., Hillegass W.B., Lim C.S., Liu X., Sandridge S.W., Sandlin R., Welsch M.A., Zhang L.; Assessing obesity and cardiometabolic disease risk factors among children and adolescents in a clinical care setting; American Journal of Health Promotion; 2025; https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08901171251370666
Baghdadi T., Alese O.B., Alvarez J., Bercz A., Cercek A., Dasari A., Dasgupta A., George M., George T.J., Hall W.A., Hong T.S., Horvat N., Kim M.J., Kitchens C., Meyerhardt J.A., O’Reilly E. M., Philip P.A., Romesser P.B., Sanoff H., Shergill A., Shi Q., Smith J.J., Yothers G., Zambare W.; Utilizing patient input in rectal cancer trial design;Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 117(7); July 1, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1093/jnci/djaf074
Griswold M.E., Lirette S.T., Mosley T.H., Simino J., Shafi T., Norris K.C., Zhu X.;Comparing methods for glomerular filtration rate estimation;Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 1–22; 2025; https://doi.org/10.1017/cts.2025.10057
Sentner C., Karmali,D., Robertson N.M., Hossen S., Liu S., Siddharthan,T., Tejwani V.; Preserved ratio impaired spirometry prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis;CHEST, Vol. 167, Issue 6; June 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2024.12.025
Balakrishnan K., Clark M.L., Davila-Roman V.G., de las Fuentes L., Diaz-Artiga A., Garg S., Hossen S., Johnson M.A., Mukhopadhyay K., Nicolaou L., Papageorghiou A.T., Peel J.L., Pillarisetti A., Rosa G., Sambandam S., Simkovich S.M., Steenland K., Thompson L.M., Underhill L.J., Waller L.A., Williams K.N., Ye W., et al.; Household air pollution exposure in adult women is associated with increased carotid intima-media thickness: A cross-sectional study of the Household Air Pollution Intervention Network trial;International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health, Vol. 270; September 1, 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2025.114649
Campos K.A., Clemmer J., George E.M., Haley C.C., Islam T., Lirette S.T.;Assessing the risk of preeclampsia/eclampsia in Mississippi Black women with chronic kidney disease using electronic health records;Pregnancy Hypertension, Vol. 41; 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.preghy.2025.101224
Jeyakumar A.K.C., Tsiouris A., Hernandez G.A., Papadimitriou L., Lirette S.T.;Impella 5.5 versus intra-aortic balloon pump for bridging dual organ heart-kidney transplants: analysis of the UNOS database;International Journal of Artificial Organs, Vol. 48; 2025; https://doi.org/10.1177/03913988251334952
Duan Y., Griggs J. A., Jodha K.S., Lirette S.T., Mecholsky J J., Salazar Marocho S.M.; Fractal analysis in different regions of a fracture surface in a dental glass-ceramic;Dental Materials, Vol. 41; 2025; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dental.2025.06.008
Abstracts
Adedara C.;Gasserian ganglion block as a novel approach for refractory burning mouth syndrome in complex regional pain syndrome; 24th Annual Pain Medicine Meeting, ASRA Pain Medicine; November 25, 2025.
Hamil GL, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, & Butler K.;Morphological analysis of ARIP in response to glucagon-like-peptide-1 exposure; Southern Biomedical Engineering Symposium, Session 33: Biomaterials II, University of Texas at Tyler; September 14, 2025.
Hamil L., Butler K., & Hamil GL; Navigating ethical challenges in bioengineering research; Session 15, Southern Biomedical Engineering Symposium, University of Texas at Tyler; September 13, 2025.
Shahriar M.S., Nanziba R., Sarah S. L., & Chakma S.; Estimation and mapping of aboveground biomass of the compartment number 31 of Sundarbans, Bangladesh using geospatial techniques; AAG West Lakes Regional Division 2025 Meeting; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; October 23-25, 2025.
Fan, L.;Neonatal inflammation causes sex-specific effects on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like behaviors and homeostatic responses to sleep disturbances in adolescent rats using machine learning-based analysis; 41st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Tyler, TX; September 11–14, 2025.
Fan, L., Lee J.W., Wang K.S., Ojeda N.B., Wan, H., Chiang H.S., Tucci M.A., Wei H.C., Kaizaki-Mitsumoto A., Tanaka S., Dankhara N., Tien L.T.; Neonatal lipopolysaccharide exposure enhances methamphetamine-induced alterations in the dopamine transporter and reinstated behavioral sensitization in adult rats analyzed with explainable machine learning; 41st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Tyler, TX; September 11–14, 2025.
Monger M.;Invisible layers: Unpacking the intersections of HIV-related stigma and structural racism in the lives of Black women; Bounce to Zero: 2025 New Orleans HIV Stigma Summit, New Orleans, LA; November 7, 2025.
Arnold T., Monger M., James HB, Bailey S, Lampkin T, Taylor K, Samuel L., Giorlando KK, Hugunin, J, & Olsen, E. M.; Enhancing PrEP access for Black women in Mississippi: The untapped potential of women’s health providers; 18th Annual D&I Conference, Washington, DC; December 16, 2025.
Presentations
Abedin M., Faruque F.; Linking local-level stroke burden and social vulnerability measures to inform planning efforts in Mississippi: Unsupervised hierarchical machine learning and GIS-based analysis; UMMC Research Roundtable, Jackson, MS; October 6, 2025.
Adedara C., Patel K., Rugnath A., Tragesser K.; Gasserian ganglion block as a novel approach for refractory burning mouth syndrome in complex regional pain syndrome; Austin, TX; November 13–15, 2025.
Agbonlahor O., Bateman L., Hannon L., Nolan T.S., Arrieta M., Kennon C., Compretta C., Sodeke O.; Community and stakeholder engagement; Center for Clinical and Translational Science External Advisory Committee Meeting, New Orleans, LA; October 20, 2025.
Butler K.R., Farrow S.;Unseen, untreated: Black men, chronic disease, and path to prevention; Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, MS; August 23, 2025.
Butler K.R., Sullivan K.; Host and Emcee: Brain Health Research Symposium; Virtual event; September 11, 2025.
Butler K.R.;Session Moderator: Concurrent Session 10B — Supporting Future Breakthroughs: The Power of Brain Donation; 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Conference, Hilton Hotel, Jackson, MS; August 20, 2025.
Butler K.R.;Session Moderator: Understanding dementia in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; 25th Annual Alzheimer’s Disease Conference, Hilton Hotel, Jackson, MS; August 21, 2025.
Butz R.;Social Determinants of Health for the Kidney Professional; Bridging the Nephrology Community through Education, Empowerment, and Mentorship; American Nephrology Nurses Association Chapter 249; Flowood, MS; November 1, 2025.
Chakma S., Abedin M., Al-Hamdan M., Faruque F., Pongetti L., Tabassum T., Walker B.; Humid heatwaves in Mississippi; GEO Health Community of Practice: The Americas (online); August 26, 2025.
Chakma S., Abedin M., Al-Hamdan M., Faruque F., Pongetti L., Tabassum T., Walker B.; Mapping the silent killer: Characterizing humid heatwaves in Mississippi; Pittsburgh, PA; September 10, 2025.
Fan, L.; Neonatal inflammation causes sex-specific effects on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-like behaviors and homeostatic responses to sleep disturbances in adolescent rats using machine learning-based analysis; The 41st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Tyler, TX; September 12, 2025.
Fan, L.; Neonatal lipopolysaccharide exposure enhances methamphetamine-induced alterations in the dopamine transporter and reinstated behavioral sensitization in adult rats analyzed with explainable machine learning; The 41st Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference (SBEC), Tyler, TX; September 12, 2025.
Goldstein F.S.;Panel discussion: Assessing the value of novel therapies in Parkinson’s — a multi-stakeholder perspective; co-authors: B. Dunn, K. Kopil, G. Pagano, B. Tysinger; The Michael J. Fox Foundation, New York, NY; October 16, 2025.
Monger M.;Silent epidemics: The intersection of HIV and domestic violence; Mississippi Public Health Institute’s HIV Rapid Testing Early Intervention Conference, Biloxi, MS; June 13, 2025.
Tyrone R.S., Robinson T.R.; “Now Playing: Wall-E, prelinguistic skills, and systems science;” Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association Conference, Jackson, MS; September 18, 2025.
Tyrone R.S., Robinson T.R.; “To Be or Not to Be?: Pursuing a research or clinical doctorate;” Mississippi Speech and Hearing Association Conference, Jackson, MS; September 18, 2025.
Tyrone R.S., Taylor C.; Access to Mississippi perinatal mental health care; MSDH Maternal Health Conference, Jackson, MS; September 12, 2025.
Grants
Bahelah R.; (2025–2026). A randomized trial of a web-based, text messaging for tobacco cessation in rural Mississippi. UMMC Intramural Research Support Program, $30,000 for one year.
Bahelah R.; (2025-2026). A feasibility study of lung cancer screening among Quitline patients in Mississippi. UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute, $10,000 for six months. Role: PI
Bahelah R.; (2025-2026). Smoking and Stress in Prostate Cancer: From Epidemiologic Risk to Biological Mechanisms. UMMC Cancer Center and Research Institute, $30,000 for one year. Role: Co-I (PI: Singh, Seema)
Osayande A.; (2025–2026). Using a Physician-Patient and Community Advisory Board to Address Health Care Discrimination and Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes for Black American Adults. UAB Forge AHEAD Center (NIMHD); $50,000 for one year.
Walker B.; (2024-2025). Text-based Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates (Text-MI). Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research (MCCTR), $40,000 for one year.
Awards and Recognitions
Adedara C.;Second Place – Resident Research Poster Contest (“Telederm as a Tool for Training Family Medicine Residents”); AAFP Family Medicine Experience; October 8, 2025.
Fan L.;April L. Palmer Faculty Research Award; Department of Pediatrics, University of Mississippi Medical Center; July 25, 2025.
Appointments
Mann J.; Appointed Interim Chair of the Department of Population Health Science; August 2025.