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Professor John Moraros (MD, MPH, PhD) is an internationally renowned leader, scholar, and senior administrator in science, precision medicine, public health, epidemiology, and higher education. Currently serving as Dean and Professor of the School of Science at XJTLU, he is a distinguished expert in AI4Health, medicine, health sciences, health disparities, social determinants of health, and minority/marginalized population health. A prolific researcher, Prof. Moraros has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international scientific journals and delivered 60+ presentations at leading national and international forums. His work integrates data analytics, evidence-based research, and community-engaged approaches to develop culturally tailored, AI-driven health interventions that address inequities and improve quality of life for diverse populations. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, Prof. Moraros maintains an active teaching and research agenda, bridging AI, precision medicine, epidemiology, and health equity to foster transformative solutions in global health.
Research interests
AI4Health, medicine, health sciences, health disparities, social determinants of health.
Experience
Dean and Professor, School of Sciences, XJTLU (2022-Present)
Dean and Professor, School of Health Sciences, COLLEGE OF THE NORTH ATLANTIC DOHA, QATAR (2020-2022)
Dean and Professor, Faculty of Health Studies, BRANDON UNIVERSITY BRANDON, MANITOBA, CANADA (2019-2020)
Teaching
SCI002 Scientific Principles and Methods
SCI003 Scientific Communication and Integrity
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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Data Driven Optimization of China's Diagnosis-Related Groups Prospective Payment system
Moraros, J. (PI)
1/01/25 → 31/12/27
Project: Internal Research Project
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Multimodal Biomedical Data: Harnessing the Unlabeled Data to Enhance the Biomedical Interpretable Learning
Wang, S. (PI), Tang, M. (Team member), Dai, W. (Team member), Moraros, J. (Team member), Meng, J. (Team member), Zhang, Y. (Team member) & Li, C. (Team member)
1/09/24 → 31/08/27
Project: Governmental Research Project
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Digital device usage effects on seniors' emotional state
Fendos, J. (CoPI), Moraros, J. (CoPI), Bai, X. (CoPI) & Song, Y. (CoPI)
22/05/24 → 28/08/25
Project: Collaborative Research Project
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Advances in Precision Medicine: Improving Breast Cancer Diagnosis Through the Integrative Use of Contrast-Enhanced Mammography, Clinical Descriptors and Radiomics
Zhang, Z., Zhang, Z., Yang, M., Wang, S. & Moraros, J., May 2025, In: Academic Radiology. 32, 5, p. 2450-2452 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Association between walking and hip fracture in women aged 65 and older: 20-year follow-up from the study of osteoporotic fractures
Liu, E., Liu, R. Y., Moraros, J., McCloskey, E. V., Harvey, N. C., Lorentzon, M., Johansson, H. & Kanis, J. A., Jul 2025, In: Osteoporosis International. 36, 7, p. 1155-1164 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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., Jan 2025, In: Briefings in Bioinformatics. 26, 1, bbae589.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hybrid deep learning enables multi-institutional delineation of active bone marrow for gynecologic radiotherapy
Zhang, Z., Lu, X., He, S., Huang, T., Wang, S., Lu, M., Zhang, X., Tan, Z., Moraros, J., Zhang, L., Li, X., Li, Z., Deng, Z., Zhang, Y., Dong, M., Wang, S. & Liu, Y., Jul 2025, In: Physics and Imaging in Radiation Oncology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multi-institutional development and validation of habitat imaging for predicting outcomes of first-line immunotherapy in advanced non-small cell lung cancer
Zhang, Z., Liu, Z., Yang, M., Zhao, M., Moraros, J., Li, X., Jia, Q., Liu, Y., Xiao, H., Zhu, B., Wang, S. & Huang, Y., 30 Sept 2025, In: Translational Lung Cancer Research. 14, 9, p. 3886-3899 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Interviewed by CNN Health for a feature titled "Study Reveals a Strong Genetic Connection Between Period Pain and Depression"
Moraros, J. (Consultant), Liu, S. (Consultant), Wei, Z. (Consultant) & Carr, D. F. (Consultant)
29 Nov 2024Activity: Consultancy
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BBC Sounds: Exploring the Question "Do People Experiencing Depression Have Worse Period Pain?"
Moraros, J. (Consultant), Liu, S. (Consultant), Wei, Z. (Consultant) & Carr, D. F. (Consultant)
27 Nov 2024Activity: Consultancy
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Investigating the functional characteristics of SLC25A13 in Hepatocellular carcinoma progression and its underlying mechanisms
Dai, W. (Co-supervisor) & Moraros, J. (Supervisor)
1 Sept 2024 → 31 Aug 2027Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision
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School of Science (Organisational unit)
Fendos, J. (Member) & Moraros, J. (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
Fendos, J. (Co-supervisor) & Moraros, J. (Supervisor)
30 Jul 2024 → 30 Dec 2027Activity: Supervision › PhD Supervision