Joel M Francis @joelmfrancis
Professor(Associate)|Epidemiologist @WitsUniversity. Advocate for Optimal Well-being. wits.ac.za/people/academi… Johannesburg, South Africa Joined February 2009-
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In just two weeks, we will begin our weekly #seminar series for the upcoming school year! Each week, we will feature an expert in the field of epidemiology from our own @HarvardChanSPH community and beyond. Mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 1pm ET, we hope to see you there!
Citizen science used to reduce HIV stigma in Kazakstan : strong talk from Dr Alissa Davis @ColumbiaSSW @sesh_global
How to choose a journal? Avoid focusing on impact factor, think about audience, and reflect : excellent talk from @nicolamlow at @STIHIV2025 @STI_BMJ
Interested in youth (15-24 years old) co-creation? TDR are organizing a practical guide and seeking peer reviewers. We are particularly interested in LMIC researchers and people excited about youth engagement. Deadline for interest 30 July. Details: forms.gle/7yJzUYZ1Y4gG1r…
Chuo kikuu na hospitali ya KCMC wameandaa mafunzo kwa watoa huduma kwa wagonjwa wa figo. Mafunzo haya yanasimamiwa na Mwalimu wetu Prof @kajiru. Hii ni fursa muhimu kwa wataalamu kujenga uwezo katika eneo hili.
Utumishi mahiri wa ndugu yetu Dkt. Mechris Mango uwe mfano bora kwetu sote, kama WanaRadiolojia, Madaktari na Jamii kwa ujumla. Pumzika kwa Amani, Kaka. #RIP youtube.com/live/I37IF5evX…
✨ Faculty Spotlight: Dr. @MHSwahn and colleagues are pushing the boundaries of mental health research using wearable tech + daily diaries—right from the heart of Kampala, Uganda. ow.ly/CZru50VVUam
Community-engaged interventions significantly improved HBV clinical outcomes! Exciting work led by Prof Dan Wu @UNCglobalhealth @sesh_global @UNC @GlobalHep @NO_hep @Hep_Alliance @eClinicalMed @LancetGastroHep sciencedirect.com/science/articl…
Virginia Commonwealth University announced today that Monica Swahn, Ph.D., has been named dean of the VCU School of Public Health, effective July 1, 2025. See the full announcement here: l8r.it/l3TX
Alcohol Awareness Month is an excellent time to refresh your knowledge about alcohol, alcohol use disorder, and their effects on health and society. Stay tuned for updates this month: brnw.ch/21wRLTl.
New publication: Published February 12th in Gut Microbes, “Long-term yogurt intake and colorectal cancer incidence subclassified by Bifidobacterium abundance in tumor.” Read study: tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/19… #yogurt #cancer #health
New publication: Published March 4, 2025 “The link between traumatic experiences and health in late life: challenges and opportunities for US-based longitudinal aging cohorts.” ➡️Read here: academic.oup.com/aje/article-ab… #epidemiology #trauma #lifecourse
We had fun introducing @tamsatanzania to the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE). Preparing for these exams is a great way to standardize our medical education. "A more knowledgeable doctor is a better doctor." - @jameskoolamd youtu.be/ikPwc6tUo5U?si…
🚀 Exciting news! #INEBRIA2025 is coming to San Francisco (Sept 24-26, 2025)! Join us to explore innovative Brief Interventions research, implementation #Science, #digital interventions & more. Plus, don’t miss Dr. William (Bill) Miller’s keynote! inebria.net/san-francisco-…
@joelmfrancis Well said, Chief.
New Publication! Takeaways: There is a need to enhance hypertension prevention and control strategies among patients with Type 2 Diabetes, including lifestyle changes to maintain optimal body weight. More information on the link below. phcfm.org/index.php/phcf…
I am proudly endorsing an excellent candidate for the WHO Regional Director - Africa. His commitment, dedication and priorities will make Afica healthier. Vote for Healthier Africa.
Bon Chance! Taking Tanzania 🇹🇿 to Africa. Our very own Tanzanian Prof Janabi @moddyyakubu to the candidacy of the WHO Afro Regional Director. #janabi4whoafroRD
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) can be mild, moderate, or severe. Alcohol addiction refers to the moderate to severe end of the AUD spectrum and can be framed as a repeating cycle. Learn more about the stages of the addiction cycle: brnw.ch/21wRhm0. #BrainAwarenessWeek

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