Epidemiology

Research Interests:

Etiology and prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes 

Educational Background:

• Post-doctoral, University of Alberta, Canada
• DrPH, Free University of Brussels, Belgium
• MD, Shanghai Medical University

Professional Achievements:

• 1997 Post-doctoral fellowship award, McGill-Montreal Children's Hospital Research Institute, Montreal, Canada
• 1997 Post-doctoral fellowship award, Medical Research Council of Canada, Canada
• 1998-present Member, International Epidemiological Association
• 1998-present Member, Society for Epidemiological Research
• 1998-present Member, Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiological Research
• 1999 NIH Young Investigator Travel Award. Society of Perinatal Research
• 2000 Best Post-Doctoral Presentation Award, Western Society of Perinatal Research, Canada
• 2002 Clinical and Epidemiological Junior Scholar, Quebec Health Research Foundation, Canada
• 2004 Tulane University Health Sciences Center Auxiliary Career Development Award
• 2004 Member, Society for Clinical Trials
• 2005-present Member, Delta Omega: Honorary Society in Public Health/Eta Chapter
• 2005-present Member, American Public Health Association
• 2007 Tulane University Research Enhancement Phase II Award

Selected Publications:

Ehrlich M, Harville E, Xiong X, Buekens P, Pridjian G, Elkind-Hirsch K. Loss of resources and hurricane experience as predictors of postpartum depression among women in southern Louisiana. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2012 May;19(5):77-84.

Xiong X, Buekens P, Goldenberg RL, Offenbacher S, Qian X. Optimal timing of periodontal disease treatment for prevention of adverse pregnancy outcomes: before or during pregnancy? Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2011 Aug;205(2):111.e1-6. Epub 2011 Mar 16. Review.

Harville EW, Xiong X, Smith BW, Pridjian G, Elkind-Hirsch K, Buekens P. Combined effects of hurricane Katrina and hurricane Gustav on the mental health of mothers of small children. J Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs. 2011 May;18(4):288-96.

Xiong X, Harville EW, Mattison DR, Elkind-Hirsch K, Pridjian G, Buekens P. Experience of hurricane Katrina and risk of post-traumatic stress disorder and depression in pregnant women. American Journal of Disaster Medicine 2010;5:181-187. (DOI:10.5055/ajdm.2010.0020)  

Harville EW, Tran T, Xiong X, Buekens P. Population changes, racial/ethnic disparities, and birth outcomes in Louisiana after hurricane Katrina. Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness 2010;4:1-7.  

Xu H. Perez-Cuevas R, Xiong X, et al. An international trial of antioxidants in the prevention of preeclampsia (INTAPP). American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2010;202:239.e1-10.  

Ehrlich M, Harville E, Xiong X, Buekens P, et al. Loss of resources and hurricane experience as predictors of post-partum depression among women in southern Louisiana. Journal of Women's Health 2010;19:877-884.  

Harville E, Taylor CA, Tesfai H, Xiong X, Buekens P. Experience of hurricane Katrina and reported intimate partner violence. Journal of Interpersonal Violence. 2011 Mar; 26(4): 833-45. [Epub 2010 May 21]

Harville E, Xiong X, Buekens P, et al. Resilience after hurricane Katrina among pregnant and postpartum women.  Women's Health Issues 2010;0:20-27.  

Pouliot SH,* Xiong X, Harville E, Paz-Soldan V, Tomashek KM, Breart G, Buekens P. Maternal dengue and pregnancy outcomes: A systematic review. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 2010;65:107-118. * Student  

Tees MT, Harville EW, Xiong X, Buekens P, Pridjian G, Elkind-Hirsch K. Hurricane Katrina-related maternal stress, maternal mental health, and early infant temperament. Maternal and Child Health Journal 2010;14:511-518.

Level of Instruction:

graduate

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