Alexis Koskan | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexis Koskan | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alexis Koskan | Arizona State University | United States

Dr. Alexis M. Koskan, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU), specializing in behavioral oncology, cancer prevention, and implementation science. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in Behavioral Oncology at the Moffitt Cancer Center and earned her Ph.D. in Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior from the University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on the prevention and control of cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), increasing cancer screening uptake, and developing community-engaged interventions that promote equitable access to cancer prevention services. Dr. Koskan has led and collaborated on numerous NIH- and industry-funded projects, including initiatives addressing vaccine hesitancy, digital health interventions, and culturally tailored cancer education for underserved populations. Her scholarship has produced over 45 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as Vaccine, JMIR, and Journal of Cancer Education. Through interdisciplinary and community-based approaches, Dr. Koskan’s work advances the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based strategies to reduce cancer disparities and improve public health outcomes.

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Featured Publications

Azugbene, E. A., Koskan, A. M., Williams, E., Patton, T., Liu, L., Nizigiyimana, J., … (2025). Facilitators of COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant and lactating refugee women: A qualitative study using a community-based approach. Patient Education and Counseling, 136, 108778.

Kim, S. W., Lozano, F., Todd, M., Larkey, L., Bahrami, R., Juwadi, K., & Koskan, A. (2025). Digital storytelling to reduce Hispanic parents’ COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Vaccines, 13(11), 1093.

Williams, E., Azugbene, E., Lozano, F., Liu, L., Patton, T., Nizigiyimana, J., … Koskan, A. M. (2025). COVID-19 vaccine barriers among pregnant and lactating refugee women: A case study. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, 1600107.

Koskan, A. M., Venetis, M. K., & Kim, S. W. (2025). Pilot testing digital stories to influence college men’s intentions to vaccinate against HPV. Journal of Cancer Education, 1–6.

James, D. L., Ahlich, E., Maxfield, M., Kechter, A., James, S. E., Koskan, A. M., … (2025). Perspectives of older adults with memory decline participating in a prolonged nightly fasting (PNF) pilot study: A qualitative exploration. Journal of Clinical and Translational Science, 9(1), e112.

Koskan, A. M., Vizcaino, M., Khatib, M., Brown, T. M., & Sears, D. D. (2025). Abstract B082: Design Studios for Health to identify distinct outreach events and interventions to reduce the burden of cancer among Hispanic/Latino and Black adults in a major southwestern city. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, 33(9_Supplement), B082–B082.

 

Iffat Prianka | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Iffat Prianka | Public Health | Best Researcher Award

Assist. Prof. Dr. Iffat Prianka | Ibrahim Medical College | Bangladesh

Dr. Iffat Tania Prianka is an accomplished public health researcher and academic with extensive experience in community medicine, preventive and social medicine, and epidemiology. She holds an M. Phil. in Preventive and Social Medicine and an MPH in Epidemiology, and is currently pursuing a PhD. Her academic contributions include research on autism awareness among medical students, internet addiction, physical exercise practices among diabetic patients, and mental stress in infertile women. Dr. Prianka has served in diverse roles including Lecturer and Assistant Professor at Ibrahim Medical College, Senior House Physician at United Hospital Dhaka, and Lead Medical Officer and Public Health Expert at Fera Foundation, USA. She has significant experience in research methodology, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and public health program implementation. Her professional development includes international training in medical education, research methodology, data interpretation, and faculty development programs. She has presented at international conferences, received awards for academic excellence, and published multiple peer-reviewed research articles in reputable journals. Dr. Prianka is proficient in statistical software (SPSS, STATA) and skilled in scientific communication, teaching, and community health research.

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Featured Publications

Prianka, I. T., Haque, W., Jahan, N., Saha, M., Prity, T. T., & Gupta, P. K. S. (2022). Knowledge and attitude on early sign of autism among 1st year to 3rd year medical students in a selected medical college in Bangladesh. International Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceuticals, 9(9).

Jahan, N., Idris, M. R., Prianka, I. T., & Gupta, P. K. S. (2022). Internet addiction and its determinants among medical students in Dhaka City during COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Medical Research and Pharmaceuticals, 9(12).