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Professor John Moraros is an internationally recognized leader, scholar and senior administrator in the fields of public health, epidemiology/health disparities and higher education. Dr. Moraros is the new Dean and Professor, School of Science, XJTLU. His research areas encompass Community/Public Health, Health Disparities, Inequities/Inequalities, Social Determinants of Health, and Minority/Marginalized Populations Health. He maintains an active interdisciplinary teaching and research agenda. He has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed manuscripts in highly respected scientific journals and has given more than 60 scientific presentations in various national and international conferences. Dr. Moraros research is predicated on evidence-based, community participatory approach, leading to practical and effective public health interventions and utilizes culturally appropriate strategies to help empower minority/vulnerable populations.
Experience
Dean and Professor, School of Sciences, XJTLU (2022-Present)
Dean and Professor, School of Health Sciences, SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC DOHA, QATAR (2020-2022)
Dean and Professor, Faculty of Health Studies, FACULTY OF HEALTH STUDIES, BRANDON UNIVERSITY BRANDON, MANITOBA, CANADA (2019-2020)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.D., New Mexico State University, Molecular Biology Program, Honours, 2007
M.P.H., New Mexico State University, Department of Health Science, Honours, 2004
M.D., Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Facultad de Medicina, Honours, 2002
B.A., Queens College, Biology & Interdisciplinary Studies, Honours, 1991
Person Types
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Multimodal Biomedical Data: Harnessing the Unlabeled Data to Enhance the Biomedical Interpretable Learning
Wang, S., Tang, M., Dai, W., Moraros, J., Meng, J., Zhang, Y. & Li, C.
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Digital device usage effects on seniors' emotional state
Fendos, J., Moraros, J., Bai, X. & Song, Y.
22/05/24 → 28/12/24
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Deciphering the genetic interplay between depression and dysmenorrhea: a Mendelian randomization study
Liu, S., Wei, Z., Carr, D. F. & Moraros, J., 27 Nov 2024, In: Briefings in Bioinformatics. 26, 1Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Impact and effectiveness of legislative smoking bans and anti-tobacco media campaigns in reducing smoking among women in the us: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Bird, Y., Kashaniamin, L., Nwankwo, C. & Moraros, J., 2020, In: HEALTHCARE. 8, 1, 20.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Preference in the use of full childhood immunizations in Ethiopia: The role of maternal health services
Regassa, N., Bird, Y. & Moraros, J., 2019, In: Patient Preference and Adherence. 13, p. 91-99 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus) -
Ethno-specific preferences of cigarette smoking and smoking initiation among Canadian immigrants – A multi-level analysis
Bird, Y., Forbeteh, K., Nwankwo, C. & Moraros, J., 2018, In: Patient Preference and Adherence. 12, p. 1965-1973 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus) -
Examining the association and directionality between mental health disorders and substance use among adolescents and young adults in the U.S. and Canada—A systematic review and meta-analysis
Esmaeelzadeh, S., Moraros, J., Thorpe, L. & Bird, Y., 1 Dec 2018, In: Journal of Clinical Medicine. 7, 12, 543.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access99 Citations (Scopus)
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Interviewed by CNN Health for a feature titled "Study Reveals a Strong Genetic Connection Between Period Pain and Depression"
John Moraros (Consultant), Shuhe Liu (Consultant), Zhen Wei (Consultant) & Daniel F Carr (Consultant)
29 Nov 2024Activity: Consultancy
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BBC Sounds: Exploring the Question "Do People Experiencing Depression Have Worse Period Pain?"
John Moraros (Consultant), Shuhe Liu (Consultant), Zhen Wei (Consultant) & Daniel F Carr (Consultant)
27 Nov 2024Activity: Consultancy
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Investigating the functional characteristics of SLC25A13 in Hepatocellular carcinoma progression and its underlying mechanisms
Weiwei Dai (Co-supervisor) & John Moraros (Supervisor)
1 Sept 2024 → 31 Aug 2027Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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School of Science (Organisational unit)
Justin Fendos (Member) & John Moraros (Chair)
2 Aug 2024 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Intergenerational Technology Transfer and Relationships in Multigenerational Households: Identifying and Bridging the Age-related Digital Divide
Justin Fendos (Co-supervisor) & John Moraros (Supervisor)
30 Jul 2024 → 30 Dec 2027Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision