Raedeh Basiri elected as an at-large delegate for an American Society of Nutrition research section

tthoma8 — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:52:43 +0000

Raedeh Basiri elected as an at-large delegate for an American Society of Nutrition research section tthoma8 Thu, 11/16/2023 - 09:52

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Raedeh Basiri, PhD, RDN

On behalf of the College of Public Health, we are proud to announce that Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Raedeh Basiri has been elected to serve on the American Society for Nutrition’s (ASN) Aging and Chronic Disease Research Interest Section (RIS) as an At-Large Delegate. In this position, Basiri will be a part of a leadership team coordinating all RIS-sponsored events during the ASN Annual Meeting, one of the largest international gatherings in the field of nutrition.

“Serving as an At-Large Delegate for the Aging and Chronic Disease Research Interest Section in the American Society for Nutrition is an opportunity to contribute to the growing body of research and initiatives focused on aging-related and chronic disease studies. This role allows me to actively engage with leading experts in the field, collaborate on impactful research, and stay abreast of the latest developments,” said Basiri.

Basiri is a registered dietitian (RD) and has worked in the field as an RD in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her research areas include assessing the effects of healthy eating on the prevention and treatment of diabetes and obesity, and functional foods in the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis.

Basiri is proud to be representing the College and contributing her expertise as an at-large delegate, as well as advancing Mason’s status as a leading research institution.

“This new role allows me to contribute to the university's and College's goal of fostering cutting-edge research, enhancing educational opportunities, and establishing a strong presence in the vital field of aging and chronic disease studies within the broader academic community,” said Basiri. “My involvement ensures that I bring back a deeper understanding of emerging trends and best practices, which can inform the institution's strategies for faculty development, student learning and mentorship, and research planning.”

The American Society for Nutrition strives to advance the science, education and practice of nutrition through being a source for science-based information, education, and policy and advocacy for a healthier world through evidence-based nutrition. ASN provides leading nutrition experts and practitioners with a centralized platform to network and collaborate, foster professional development, and be on the forefront of research ventures.

Congratulations to Raedeh Basiri on her new position within the ASN.

Topics

Nutrition Faculty

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies

Aging

Chronic Disease

Y. Alicia Hong, PhD

tguingab — Mon, 20 May 2019 21:31:51 +0000

Y. Alicia Hong, PhD tguingab Mon, 05/20/2019 - 17:31

Professor, HAP

Contact Information

Email: yhong22@gmu.edu

Phone: 703-993-5093
Building: Peterson Hall
Room 4414

Personal Websites

Google Scholar

PubMed

Personal Website

Biography

Dr. Alicia Hong’s current research interests focus on how to effectively apply health information technology in disease prevention and health promotion, particularly on chronic disease management and caregiving. She employs community-engaged user-centered design to develop culturally tailored programs, integrating low-cost digital tools with clinical care to deliver personalized programs that are easy to adopt and sustain in underserved communities, ultimately reducing health disparities.

Dr. Hong has worked with immigrants, racial and ethnic minorities, people living with HIV, people living with dementia and their caregivers, cancer survivors, and older adults with multiple chronic conditions in interdisciplinary and community-engaged research projects. These projects aim to increase disease screening and vaccination, enhance patient-provider communication, connect patients to communities and social services, and improve patient-centered health outcomes.

Dr. Hong has served as PI, Co-PI, or sub-PI in over 20 research projects funded by HHS-OMH, NIH, CDC, HRSA, and private foundations. She has published 100+ peer-reviewed journal articles and has served in expert and grant review panels for NIH, NSF, HRSA, PCORI, and international organizations. She has taught graduate courses on social determinants of health, program planning and evaluation, research methods, mHealth, behavioral intervention, and health policy.

Research

Select Publications

Hong YA, Shen K, Han HR, Park VT, Bagchi, P, Lu HK, Chen H, Huang JH. Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy of WECARE: a WeChat-based Intervention for Chinese American Dementia Caregivers. JMIR Aging, in press.
Hong YA, Soo Y, Bagchi P, Juon HS, Kim SC, Le D. Social media-based intervention to promote HBV screening and liver cancer prevention among Korean Americans: Results of a pilot study. Digital Health, 2022 Jan;8.
Li Y, Guo Y, Hong YA, Zeng Y, Monroe-Wise A, Zeng C, Zhu M, Zhang H, Qiao J, Xu Z, Cai W. Dose–Response Effects of Patient Engagement on Health Outcomes in an mHealth Intervention: Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR mHealth and uHealth. 2022 Jan 4;10(1):e25586.
Hong YA, Juon HS, Chou WY. Social media apps used by immigrants in the United States: challenges and opportunities for public health research and practice. Mhealth. 2021;7.
Juon HS, Hong A, Pimpinelli M, Rojulpote M, McIntire R, Barta JA. Racial disparities in occupational risks and lung cancer incidence: Analysis of the National Lung Screening Trial. Preventive medicine. 2021 Feb 1;143:106355.
Hong YA, Jiang S. Li PL. Use of patient portals of electronic health records remains low from 2014 to 2018: Results from a national survey and policy implications. Am J Health Promot. 2020 Jul;34(6):677-680.
Guo Y, Hong YA*, Cai W, Li L, Hao Y…..Panedo F. Effect of a Mobile Health Intervention on Depressive Symptoms in People Living with HIV in China: The Run4Love Randomized Controlled Trial. J Med Internet Res 2020;22(2):e16715
Hong YA, Hossain MD, Chou WYS. Digital interventions to facilitate patient-provider communication in cancer care: a systematic review. Psycho-Oncology. 2020 Apr;29(4):591-603.
Hong YA, Liang C, Radcliff T, Wigfall LT, Street RL. What do patients say about doctors online? A systematic review of studies on patient online reviews. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 2019;21(4):e12521
Jiang S, Hong YA, Li PL. Trends of online patient-provider communication among cancer survivors from 2008 to 2017: A digital divide perspective. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 2019: 1-8.

Degrees

PhD, Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
MAA, Medical Anthropology, University of Maryland, College Park
BA, English, Xiamen University