Alex Smolak

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1 Alex Smolak CV HIGHLIGHTS Columbia PhD Fulbright scholar NIH traineeship in translational research First author publications in JAIDS (impact factor: 4.653) and AIDS & Behavior (impact factor: 3.195) Commentary in Nature Middle East RESEARCH INTERESTS Infectious disease epidemiology Social determinates of health Analysis of large hierarchical datasets EDUCATION Columbia University New York, NY 2013 Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work Dissertation: Multilevel Factors Associated with Uptake of Biomedical HIV Prevention Strategies in the Muslim World: a Study of Central Asia, India, and Mali Dissertation Sponsor: Nabila El-Bassel, DSW Columbia University New York, NY 2012 Master of Philosophy in Social Work University of Washington Seattle, WA 2006 Master of Social Work The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA 2004 Bachelors of Arts in Psychology Seattle Central Community College Seattle, WA 2002 Associate of Applied Science in Computer Programming FUNDED RESEARCH Institute of International Education Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 2012 Fulbright Research Grant Conducted quantitative research using RDS on HIV risk among fishermen in Malaysia ($17,000) Columbia University Center for the Study of Democracy, Toleration, and Religion 2012 Religion and Human Rights Pragmatism Research Grant Conducted quantitative research on female circumcision and HIV risk in Mali ($3,000) Columbia University Weatherhead East Asia Institute New York, NY 2011 Sasakawa Young Leaders Research Grant Conducted mixed methods research on HIV risk among fishermen in Malaysia ($3,000) Smolak - 1

2 Columbia University Harriman Institute New York, NY 2011 Pepisco Research Grant Conducted mixed methods research on HIV risk among IDU in Kazakhstan ($3,000) Columbia University Middle East Institute New York, NY 2009 Research Grant Conducted mixed methods research on HIV stigma among health care providers in Jordan ($3,000) University of Washington Seattle, WA Bonderman Fellow Conducted a qualitative study on the interaction of religion, culture, and mental health in the place of birth of the five major world religions. ($20,000) PUBLICATIONS Smolak, A., El-Bassel, N., Malin, A., Terlikbayeva, A., & Samatova, S. (2015). Sex workers, condoms, and mobility among men in Uzbekistan: implications for HIV transmission. International Journal of STD & AIDS. PMID: Smolak, A. (2014). The association of HIV status and sexual behavior with female circumcision in Mali. JAIDS. 65(5). PMID: Smolak, A & El-Bassel, N. (2013). Multilevel stigma as a barrier to HIV testing in Central Asia: a context quantified. AIDS & Behavior. doi: /s PMID: Smolak, A. (2013). A meta-analysis and systematic review of HIV risk behavior among fishermen. AIDS Care. doi: / PMID: Smolak, A. (2013). White slavery, whorehouse riots, venereal disease, and saving women: historical context of prostitution interventions and harm reduction in New York City during the progressive era. Social Work in Public Health. 28(5) doi: / PMID: Smolak, A., Gorroochurn, P., Kamarulzaman, A., Janjua, N. (2012). Asian public concern over the ethics of scientists: predictors and implications for research ethics. Accountability in Research: Policies and Quality Assurance. 19(6). doi: / PMID: Smolak, A., Gearing, R., Alonzo, D., McHugh, K., Harmon, S., & Baldwin, S. (2012). Social support, coping, and religion: Implications for help: seeking and engagement of persons with schizophrenia. Community Mental Health Journal. PMID: Gearing, R., Alonzo, D., Smolak, A., McHugh, K., Harmon, S., & Baldwin, S. (2011). Association of religion with delusions and hallucinations in the context of schizophrenia: Implications for engagement and adherence. Schizophrenia Research, 03(126). PMID: Smolak, A. (2010). Contextual factors influencing HIV risk behavior in Central Asia. Culture, Health and Sexuality. 12(5). PMID: Williams, M. & Smolak, A. (2007). Integrating faith matters in social work education. Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work, 26(3). INVITED PUBLICATIONS Smolak, A. (2013). Evidence should form the basis of HIV policies in MENA. Nature Middle East; Invited Commentary. doi: /nmiddleeast Smolak - 2

3 PRESENTATIONS Smolak, A., Zarrabian, B., Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2015, Feburary). The epidemiology of chlamydia in the Middle East and North Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis preliminary findings. Weill Cornell Medical College-Qatar Annual Research Retreat. Doha, Qatar. Smolak, A., Mohamoud, Y.A, & Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2014, November). The epidemiology of gonorrhea in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 18th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections, Asia Pacific Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. Smolak, A. & Abu-Raddad, L.J. (2014, November). The epidemiology of chlamydia in the Middle East and North Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 18th International Union against Sexually Transmitted Infections, Asia Pacific Conference. Bangkok, Thailand. Smolak, A. (2013, January). Relationship between individual, family, and community stigma and male circumcision in India: Implications for HIV social work practice and policy. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting. San Diego, CA. Choo, M., Kamarulzaman, A., El-Bassel, N., Smolak, A., Gilbert, L., Wu, E., West., B. S. (2012, July). Prevalence and predictors of injection drug use among Malaysian fishermen: implications for HIV prevention. International AIDS Conference. Washington DC. Diaz, K., Smolak, A., Bulic, S., Linden, C., Janjua, N. (2012, April). Modified "ABC/2" method for diffusionweighted imaging stroke measurement has good inter-rater reliability. American Society of Neuroradiology Annual Meeting. New York, New York Smolak, A. (2012, March). The association of education and religion with public concern over the ethics of scientists: a study of Asia. Quest for Research Excellence. Washington, DC. Smolak, A. (2012, January). The association of HIV status and HIV risk behavior with female genital cutting in Mali. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. Smolak, A. (2012, January). Multilevel HIV stigma as a barrier to HIV testing uptake and receipt of HIV test results: a context quantified. Society for Social Work and Research Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. Smolak, A., Choo, M., Kamarulzaman, A., El Bassel, N., West, B., & Gilbert, L. (2011, October.). A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies on HIV risk among fishermen. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. Smolak, A., El Bassel, N., Malin, A., Terlikbayeva, A., & Gilbert, L. (2011, October.). Mobility and sex trading with female sex workers among men in Uzbekistan. American Public Health Association Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. Smolak, A., Malin, A., El Bassel, N., Terlikbayeva, A., & Gilbert, L. (2011, June). Depression and HIV risk among injection drug users in Kazakhstan. Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. Smolak, A. (2011, June). Association of Female Circumcision and HIV in Mali. Society for Prevention Research Annual Meeting. Washington, DC. Smolak, A. (2010, May). Molecular epidemiology of HIV type 1 in Jordan: implications for intervention. NIH National CTSA Predoctoral Meeting. St Louis, MO. Smolak - 3

4 Smolak, A. (2009, December). Molecular epidemiology of HIV type I in Jordan: implications for intervention. Columbia University CTSA Research Day. New York, NY. INVITED PRESENTATIONS Smolak, A. (2014). Multilevel social determinates and biomedical HIV interventions in Central Asia and Mali. Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. Doha, Qatar. Smolak, A. (2007). Culturally competent psychotherapy. Department of Psychology at Ferdowsi University. Mashhad, Iran HONORS AND AWARDS Institute of International Education New York, NY 2012 Fulbright American Public Health Association New York, NY 2011 Pfizer Fellowship U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Research Integrity New York, NY 2011 Student Research Integrity Ambassador Columbia University Irving Institute New York, NY 2009 NIH T32 CTSA Traineeship in Clinical and Translational Research Columbia University School of Social Work New York, NY 2007 Doctoral Program Fellowship USA Fund Scholarship Seattle, WA 2006 Washington State Society of Clinical Social Workers Scholarship Seattle, WA 2006 University of Washington Seattle, WA 2005 Huckabay Teaching Fellowship University of Washington School of Social Work Seattle, WA 2004 Hammond Memorial Scholarship National Science Foundation Scholarship Olympia, WA 2002 Seattle Central Community College Seattle, WA 2001 Educational Opportunity Grant RESEARCH EXPERIENCE Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group Doha, Qatar 2013-present Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar Research Associate Director: Laith Abu-Raddad Systematic reviews and statistical analyses. Smolak - 4

5 Global Health Research Center of Central Asia New York, NY 2013-present Columbia University School of Social Work Research Affiliate Director: Nabila El-Bassel Manuscript development and statistical analysis Grant writing. Global Health Research Center of Central Asia New York, NY Columbia University School of Social Work Doctoral Fellow Director: Nabila El-Bassel Manuscript development and statistical analysis Grant writing: NIH R21, R13, and F31 University of Malaya Medical Center Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Fulbright Fellow Mentors: Adeeba Kamarulzaman and Nabila El-Bassel Manuscript development and statistical analysis Data monitoring of respondent driven sampling University of Washington School of Social Work Seattle, WA Student Researcher Professor: Rona Levy Conducted a social epidemiology study on needs of Bosnian refugee students in public school system. MEDIA SciDevNet. (2015). Drug culture behind HIV wave engulfing Malaysian fishermen. International AIDS Society. (2014). Female genital mutilation tied to doubled HIV risk, not to less sex. Nature Middle East. (2013). Managing HIV risk in the Arab world. doi: /nmiddleeast Nature Middle East. (2013). HIV and AIDS: The state of the epidemic. doi: /nmiddleeast TEACHING EXPERIENCE Columbia University School of Social Work New York, NY 2008 Teaching Assistant Course: Human Behavior in the Social Environment Julien Tietler, Associate Professor Graded assignments, lead discussions, and held office hours University of Washington School of Social Work Seattle, WA 2006 Instructor Course: Social Work with Muslim Families Course development and instruction PRACTISE EXPERIENCE Ferdowsi University Counseling Center Mashhad, Iran Psychotherapist Individual and group counseling Smolak - 5

6 Educational Services District Seattle, WA Diversity Consultant Development and presentation of Cultural Competency with Muslims to school teachers and administrators Individual consultations Seattle Mental Health Seattle, WA Outpatient Therapist Intern Individual and group counseling with diverse population Provided special population consultations for Muslims Group work with sex offenders Tukwila School District Tukwila, WA School Social Work Intern Assessing needs, individual and group counseling, resource referral, community organizing with Bosnian and Somali refugees Department of Child and Family Services Olympia, WA Child Protective Services Intern Assisted in case management, home visits, court activities, child transportation, and family visit supervision Conducted trainings and consult to enhance cultural competence with Muslims The Crisis Clinic Olympia, WA Crisis Line Worker and Trainer Provided crisis intervention to clients and crisis intervention training to volunteers PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Reviewer: American Public Health Association Reviewer: Culture, Health, and Sexuality Reviewer: AIDS Care 2015 Reviewer: Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology 2015 Reviewer: Biometrics 2015 Alumni Representative: Fulbright Reviewer: American Journal of Public Health 2014 Reviewer: AIDS & Behavior 2013 Reviewer: Psychiatry Research 2012 Reviewer: SAHARA: Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS 2010 Reviewer: Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved 2010 Reviewer: Research on Social Work Practice 2008 AFFILIATIONS American Public Health Association, Member Society for Prevention Research, Member Society for Social Work and Research, Member Smolak - 6

7 LANGUAGES Fluent in Polish Smolak - 7