Marie Bragg | Food Policy | Excellence in Research

Dr. Marie Bragg | Food Policy | Excellence in Research

Dr. Marie A. Bragg is an Assistant Professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, affiliated with NYU School of Global Public Health and NYU Stern School of Business. Her research focuses on food marketing’s impact on obesity and health disparities, funded by prestigious grants like NIH Early Independence Award. Dr. Bragg directs the SeedProgram for Obesity & Health Disparities Research and leads the Food Policy Research Platform. She holds leadership roles in diversity initiatives at NYU and has received numerous awards for mentorship and research excellence. Dr. Bragg is committed to educating on health equity and structural racism in public health and medicine.

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šŸŽ“Education

B.S./B.A. Psychology/English University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 05/2008. M.S. Clinical Psychology Yale University, New Haven, CT, 05/2011. M.Phil. Clinical Psychology Yale University, New Haven, CT, 05/2011. Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Yale University, New Haven, CT, 05/2014

šŸ„šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Previous Appointments and Leadership Positions

Clinical Supervisor Yale Center for Anxiety and Mood Disorders, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 08/2011-08/2012. Psychology Intern
Department of Psychiatry, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY, 08/2013-08/2014. Teaching Fellow & Coordinator Yale University Teaching Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT, 08/2010-08/2011

šŸ†Awards, Honors, and Memberships

Mentor of the Year Award Department of Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 05/2020. Outstanding Postdoctoral Mentor Award Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 10/2020. Best in Medical Education Collaboration Award
Office of Medical Education, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, 10/2020

šŸ§ŖResearch Activity

Director, SocioEconomic Evaluation of Dietary Decisions Program (SeedProgram). Primary research themes: food marketing, racially targeted food advertising, obesity prevention policies, nutrition labeling.

šŸ’”Grant History

Current Grants include NIH R01 projects on sugary beverage taxes, smoke-free housing policies, and Facebook food advertisements. Pending Grant focuses on social media intervention for preventing e-cigarette use among Latinx adolescents.

Ā šŸ“šEducation Activity

  • Designed courses emphasizing health equity and public health issues, recognized with the Best Medical Education Collaboration Award.

Ā šŸ“Teaching Activities

Teaching Assistant Roles at Yale University and NYU Grossman School of Medicine, teaching various psychology and public health courses.. Guest Lectures across medical, doctoral, undergraduate, and MPH courses on topics like food policy, obesity, and food marketing.

Publications Top Notes šŸ“

 

  • Cancer misinformation on social media
    • Journal: CA Cancer Journal for Clinicians
    • Year: 2024 (Article in Press)
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 0

 

  • Menu Labeling and Calories Purchased in Restaurants in a US National Fast Food Chain
    • Journal: JAMA Network Open
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 12
    • Pages: E2346851
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Food industry donations to patient advocacy organisations focused on non-communicable diseases
    • Journal: Public Health Nutrition
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 26
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: 510ā€“518
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 0

 

  • COVID-19ā€“Related Changes to Drug-Selling Networks and Their Effects on People Who Use Illicit Opioids
    • Journal: Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 84
    • Issue: 2
    • Pages: 222ā€“229
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 3

 

  • Contemporary Approaches for Monitoring Food Marketing to Children to Progress Policy Actions
    • Journal: Current Nutrition Reports
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 14ā€“25
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 11

 

  • The impact of racially-targeted food marketing and attentional biases on consumption in Black adolescent females with and without obesity: Pilot data from the Black Adolescent & Entertainment (BAE) study
    • Journal: PLoS ONE
    • Year: 2023
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 1 January
    • Pages: e0279871
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Food and Beverage Product Appearances in Educational, Child-Targeted YouTube Videos
    • Journal: Childhood Obesity
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 18
    • Issue: 8
    • Pages: 515ā€“522
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 1

 

  • COVID-Washing in US Food and Beverage Marketing on Twitter: Content Analysis
    • Journal: JMIR Formative Research
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 10
    • Pages: e37642
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 5

 

  • Beverage Availability and Price: Variations by Neighborhood Poverty Level in New York City
    • Journal: Health Equity
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: 322ā€“329
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 1

 

  • Informal Coping Strategies Among People Who Use Opioids During COVID-19: Thematic Analysis of Reddit Forums
    • Journal: JMIR Formative Research
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 6
    • Issue: 3
    • Pages: e32871
    • Access: Open access
    • Citations: 6

Safaa Abdelaleem Mohammad El-Aidie | Food Science | Women Researcher Award

Assoc Prof Dr. Safaa Abdelaleem Mohammad El-Aidie | Food Science | Women Researcher Award

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ«Profile Summary

Right after graduating, I launched my research career in the field of food science. In the year 2000, I secured a full-time position as a Research Assistant at the Animal Production Research Institute. This marked the initiation of my journey in scientific research. My path in academia continued as I pursued an experimental approach to attain my Master’s degree. My MSc thesis focused on “Improving the Quality and Microstructure of Low Fat Edam Cheese Made from Buffaloes Milk”. Subsequently, in 2014, I embarked on a Ph.D. journey within the Department of Natural Resources, specifically within Animal Resources, at Faculty of African Postgraduate Studies Cairo University, Egypt. My doctoral research was centered around “Studies on Use of Some Fermented Milk to Produce Nutraceutical Dairy Foods in Egypt and Some East African Countries”. In 2015, I received the appointment as an Assistant Professor, further solidifying my commitment to academia and research. I have made significant contributions to the Animal Production Research Institute by actively engaging in teaching and training activities across all academic levels. These efforts have encompassed undergraduate education and have been particularly focused on the manufacturing processes of various dairy products. Furthermore, I have been dedicated to sharing my knowledge and expertise with my colleagues. In 2016, I received a prestigious post-doctoral offer from Lincoln University College, Malaysia, marking a pivotal point in my career. During August of the same year, I established a highly productive collaboration with the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UITM, Malaysia. Together, we conducted research projects closely aligned with the field of food science. Simultaneously, I held a position as an Assistant Professor on a part-time basis at both Lincoln University College and City University, Malaysia, up until May 2018. In July 2018, I assumed a full-time role as an Assistant Professor within the Faculty of Science at Lincoln University College, Malaysia, demonstrating my continued commitment to the pursuit of knowledge and research excellence. This position was held until June 2020. Following this, I resumed my work in the Animal Production Research Institute in Egypt, focusing on food science research. In February 2022, I earned a well-deserved promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

šŸŒ Professional Profiles

 

šŸ“šEducationĀ 

B.Sc in Agricultural Science (Dairying) From: 17/9/1996 To: 29/5/2000 Department: Agricultural Science (Dairying) University: Cairo University Country: Egypt. M.Sc in Dairy Science & Technology From: 15/08/2001 To: 4/07/2005 Department: Dairy Science & Technology University: Cairo University Country: Egypt Ph.D in Animal Resources From: 17/8/2009 To: 11/12/2014 Department: Animal Resources University: Faculty of African Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University Country: Egypt

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ’¼Experiences: Academic Experience: 7 years

Associate Prof. From: 14/02/2022 To: Present Institute: Animal Production Research Institute University: Egypt.Ā  Assistant Prof. From: 1/07/2018 To: 30/6/2020 Institute: Faculty of Science University: Lincoln University College Country: Malaysia Assistant Prof. (Postdoctoral scholarship) From: 1/06/2016 To: 30/5/2018 Institute: Faculty of Science University: Lincoln University College Country: Malaysia Assistant Prof. From: 28/01/2015 To: 10/02/2022 Institute: Animal Production Research Institute University: Egypt Lecturer From: 11/7/2005 To: 27/01/2015 Institute: Animal Production Research Institute University: Egypt Demonstrator From: 01/08/2000 To: 01/6/2005 Institute: Animal Production Research Institute University: Egypt

Objective

My objective is to apply my academic proficiency in food science and technology towards making a significant contribution to the advancement of our educational institution. I am dedicated to imparting my expertise to graduates, equipping them to become a generation that is well-informed about the principles of food science and proficient in food handling. Furthermore, I am committed to sharing both foundational and practical research findings pertaining to food processing and preservation. This knowledge dissemination will serve to benefit the research, commercial, and industrial sectors, fostering growth and innovation within these communities.

 

šŸ“š Education Details

PhD in Natural Resources (Animal Resources) From: 2014 Thesis Title: “Studies on Use of Some Fermented Milk to Produce Nutraceutical Dairy Foods in Egypt and Some East African Countries” Synopsis: šŸ„›šŸ”¬ The aim was to produce nutraceutical dairy food products from fermented milk and cereals in three stages: preserving raw cow milk, evaluating soluble dietary fiber and probiotic bacteria for fermented cow milk, and assessing the use of cereals and probiotic bacteria for fermented cereal products. Useful for manufacturers considering non-thermal factors affecting milk preservation and healthy dairy food production in hot climates. PhD Preliminary Studies From: 2009 To: 2010 Department: Animal Resources University: Faculty of African Postgraduate Studies, Cairo University Courses Studied: Research Methods, Animal Adaptation to the Environment in Africa, Environmental Monitoring of Animal Resources in Africa, Animal Environment in Africa, Management Design for Natural Reserves in Africa, Production of Animal Resources in Africa MSc. in Dairy Science and Technology From: 2005 Thesis Title: “Improving the Quality and Microstructure of Low Fat Edam Cheese Made from Buffaloes Milk” Synopsis: šŸ§€šŸ”¬ Aimed to enhance low-fat buffalo Edam cheese quality using fat replacers and additives to improve microstructure and properties. MSc. Preliminary Studies From: 2001 To: 2003 Department: Dairy Science and Technology University: Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University Courses Studied: Flavour Chemistry, New Analysis Techniques, Quality Control, Cheese Production, Fatty Dairy Products, Milk Protein, Starters Technology, Milk Lipids, Research Methods, Seminar BSc. in Dairy Science and Technology From: 1996 To: May 2000 University: Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ« Professional Experience

Academic Positions: Associate Professor (2022-Present) Institute: Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt Assistant Professor (2018-2020) Institute: Faculty of Science, Lincoln University College, Malaysia Assistant Professor (2016-2018) Institute: Faculty of Science, Lincoln University College, Malaysia (Post-Doctoral fellow time) Assistant Professor (2015) Institute: Dairy Science and Technology Dept., Animal Production Research Institute, Agricultural Research Center, Egypt

Research Vision: šŸŒ±šŸ”¬

  • The food industry is multidisciplinary, and my research aims to positively impact it by covering various fields including food science, microbiology, food processing, and nutrition.

Major Fields of Research:šŸ§ŖšŸ”

  • Food Science and Technology, Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Food and Nutrition, Food Processing, Food Quality and Safety, Functional Foods, Fermented Food, Dairy Products, Dietary Fiber, Probiotics, Food Chemistry, Biotechnology, Milk Quality, Cereals, Nutraceuticals, Food Analysis

šŸ“šTop Noted Publication

  1. Title: A review on chitosan: ecofriendly multiple potential applications in the food industry
    • Author: SAAM El-Aidie
    • Journal: International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 1-14
    • Volume: 37

 

  1. Title: The role of holistic approach service quality on studentā€™s behavioural intentions: the mediating role of happiness and satisfaction
    • Authors: GSA Khalifa, MS Binnawas, NA Alareefi, MS Alkathiri, TA Alsaadi
    • Journal: City University eJournal of Academic Research (CUeJAR)
    • Year: 2021
    • Pages: 12-32
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 1

 

  1. Title: Linking knowledge oriented leadership and innovation towards organizational performance
    • Authors: KM Alneadi, MJ Almatrooshi, GSA Khalifa, SA El-Aidie, BK Alhaj
    • Journal: Academic Leadership
    • Year: 2020
    • Pages: 107-118
    • Volume: 21
    • Issue: 4

 

  1. Title: Evaluating food and beverage courses in higher private tourism and hotels institutes in Alexandria: Professionalsā€™ perception
    • Authors: Y Agwa, W Aziz, SE Khalifa, Gamal
    • Journal: International Journal of Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 98-110
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 2

 

  1. Title: Evaluating of Food and Beverage Courses in Higher Private Tourism and Hotels Institutes in Alexandria: The Studentsā€™ Perspective
    • Authors: Y Agwa, W Aziz, G Khalifa, S Elaidie
    • Journal: International Journal of Heritage, Tourism and Hospitality
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 111-122
    • Volume: 11
    • Issue: 2

 

  1. Title: Nutraceutical food based on cereal and probiotic fermented milk
    • Authors: SAA El-Aidie, SM El-Dieb, M El-Nawawy, E Emara, H Sobhy
    • Journal: International Journal of Dairy Science
    • Year: 2017
    • Pages: 377-384
    • Volume: 12
    • Issue: 6

 

  1. Title: Tourism Sustainability and Competitiveness: A strategic platform
    • Authors: S El-Aidie, H Alseiari, GS Khalifa
    • Journal: City University eJournal of Academic Research
    • Year: 2021
    • Pages: 1-19
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 2

 

  1. Title: Physicochemical, microstructural and sensory impact of fat replacers on low-fat Edam cheese manufactured from buffaloā€™s milk
    • Authors: SAM El-Aidie, EI Ghita, SM El-Dieb, HEM El-Garhi
    • Journal: International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research
    • Year: 2019
    • Pages: 11-21
    • Volume: 12

 

  1. Title: Influencing Factors of Customers’ Behavioural Intention within Malaysian Restaurants
    • Authors: NVH Trung, S Ashekin, V Hong, S El-Aidie
    • Journal: City University EJournal of Academic Research (CUeJAR)
    • Year: 2021
    • Pages: 48-67
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 1

 

  1. Title: Quality improvement of spreadable processed cheese made from ultrafiltered milk retentates using commercial starter cultures
    • Authors: HEM El-Garhi, SAM El-Aidie, NA Rashid, ZA Hayee
    • Journal: Food Science and Technology International
    • Year: 2018
    • Pages: 465-475
    • Volume: 24
    • Issue: 6

 

  1. Title: Development of fermented skimmed milk fortified with yellow sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) with prebiotic and antioxidant activity.
    • Authors: S El-Aidie, N Elsayed, M Hashem, H Elkashef
    • Journal: Journal of Food & Nutrition Research
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 60
    • Issue: 1

 

  1. Title: Organizational performance: the role of leadership and employee innovative behaviour
    • Authors: M Almatrooshi, GS Khalifa, KM Alneadi, S El-Aidie
    • Journal: City University eJournal of Academic Research
    • Year: 2021
    • Pages: 103-116
    • Volume: 3
    • Issue: 2