Welcome to Dr. Bahri‘s Lab

Dr. Bahri’s lab focuses on mixed-methods research, emphasizing survey design and focus groups to explore questions in health, education, and behavior. The lab supports projects from literature review and instrument development through data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation. It is structured to help collaborators learn the research process while contributing meaningfully to ongoing studies.

                     Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD, FCAP

Sample of current student-led projects

Diversity, Inclusion & Bias
This project examines issues of diversity and inclusion within medical education and investigates potential causes of implicit bias among medical students. The work incorporates both qualitative and quantitative methods to better understand experiences across learning environments.

Male Perceptions of Depression
This cross-sectional, interview-based study explores how men understand their emotions, conceptualize depression, and make decisions about seeking treatment or therapy. The project focuses on individual interviews to identify perceptions and barriers to care.

Nutrition Research — Sensory-Based Education in Childhood
This research area investigates sensory-based nutrition education approaches for children, including topics such as food neophobia, selective eating, and picky eating. The project involves literature reviews and survey development to evaluate the effectiveness of different educational strategies.

Parkinson’s Disease & Neurodegenerative Conditions
This work includes comparative literature reviews and qualitative research on stigma, cultural differences, and barriers to care among individuals affected by neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. The project also examines demographic trends and access to resources.

Hunter Syndrome Needs Assessment
This project collaborates with regional partners to assess the needs of patients and families affected by Hunter syndrome. The work includes survey design, literature review, and analysis to better understand required supports and resources.

Histology & Pathology Education Research
This study evaluates the use of digital images in teaching histology and pathology, with specific attention to accessibility for color-blind students. The project includes focus groups to gather user perspectives and supports proposals for curriculum improvements.

Sample Noorda student-led research posters/presentations:
  1. A survey of Medical Students’ Knowledge of Skin Cancer and Sun Protection,  Lindsey Humphrey, OMS2, Alexandria Vo, OMS2, Parker Feltner, OMS3, Scott Igtanloc, OMS1, Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD
  2. Literary Review of Physician Approach to Patient Care: Implications in Cancer Care, Daniel Ramirez, OMS2, Kinsely Batson, OMS2, Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD
  3. Validation of Two Novel Pain Instruments to Assess Pain and Disability in Spine Patients,  Ryan Powers, OMS3,  Joshua Jensen, OMS3, Camron Chugg, OMS3, Clayton Rawson, OMS2, Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD Jennifer Bowden, PhD
  4. Diversity and Inclusion: A Qualitative Study, Lixlia Perez-Planell, OMS2, Rachaell Diaz, OMS3, Cynthia Sharma, OMS3, Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD
  5. Headache and migraine prevalence among osteopathic medical students,  Virginia Cheney, OMS2, Deirdre Kokasko, OMS2, Shahem Attallah, OMS2, , Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD
  6. Art History in Medicine, Madeleine Karpiuk, OMS2, Lauren Draper, OMS1, Esther Neubel, PhD,  Ashley Zmau, Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD
  7. Barriers to Prenatal Care, Justin Doty, OMS2, Margaret Freking, OMS3, Kirpa Batth, OMS2, My Ha, OMS3, Aleeza Namit, OMS1, Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD
  8. Imposter phenomenon among osteopathic medical students, Daniel Cho, OMS3, Kyrie Cassin (CO2025), Garrett Hagle (CO2025), Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD
  9. Exercise and mental wellness among osteopathic medical students, Quinn Lambert (CO2025), Stephanie Thompkins, OMS3,  Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD

  10. The Emotional Well-being of Menstruating Women in South Asia: A Systematic Review, Paya Patel, OMS3, Vijitha Kantety, OMS1, Sonia Nair, OMS1, Areeb Shareef, OMS1,  Tipsuda Junsanto-Bahri, MD

    ScholarRx Bricks Creation Grants:        Creation of Bricks educational modules with student authors
    2025-26:    Dermatology series (in progress):
    1. Skin and sun damage, Lindsey Humphrey
    2. Sunscreen basics, Alexandria Vo
    3. Skin cancer awareness and screening, Sarah Ngo and Scott Igtanloc
    4. Types of dermatologic procedures, Parker Feltner and  Joseph Harbold
     
    2024-25:
    1. Salivary gland histology & embryology: Nathanael Yang; https://exchange.scholarrx.com/preview/brick/d6qnopeqw9zo
    2. Breast histology and embryology: Lisa Collins; https://exchange.scholarrx.com/preview/brick/2jk540mym9wm
    4. Congenital pancreatic conditions: Jessica Peters; https://exchange.scholarrx.com/preview/brick/w379r382v9jr
     
    2023-24:
    1. 5-alpha-reductase Bricks:   Lindsey Humphrey and Carolina Sabates; https://exchange.scholarrx.com/brick/jry51pvy5e31
    2. Kallmann syndrome Bricks:   Rachaell Diaz and Daniel Cho;  https://exchange.scholarrx.com/brick/do75evdk9mg0
    3. Aromatase deficiency: Cynthia Sharma and Stephanie Thompkins;  https://exchange.scholarrx.com/preview/brick/d6qno1eq9zol

     

    Past publications (prior to Noorda):
    1. The Value of Global Health Experiences Abroad in Developing Cultural Sensitivity in Undergraduate Medical Education. Zhou YQ, Chin J, Won KY, Wan P, Bahri TJ, Lomiguen, C. Integrative Journal of Global Health. 2020; vol4No1:1. DOI: 10.36648/2576-3911.4.1.1
    2. Addressing auditory health with a medical student-run screening program in an urban , underserved minority population, Chin, J, O’Toole, P, Lin, J, Lavalliere, J, Huang, G, Asghar, M, Milam, A, Amine, N, Sahni, S, Terrell, MA, Junsanto-Bahri, T, Lomiguen, CM Scholar: Pilot and validation studies (2020)1 (2); 2-7 https://doi.org/10.32778/SPVS.71366.2020.9
    3. The Effect of Student-Run Vision Screenings on Ophthalmic Education and Recognition of Visual Impairment. Chin, J,  O’Toole, PJ, Lin, JH, Lavalliere, JM, Amine, N, Milam, A, Huang, G, Asghar, M, Junsanto-Bahri, T, Sahni, S. Social Determinants of Health. 2018; vol4, No3. doi: https://doi.org/10.22037/sdh.v4i3.22316
    4. Student- and faculty-reported importance of science prerequisites for osteopathic medical school: a survey-based study. Binstock J, Junsanto-Bahri T. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2014;114(4):242-251. doi:10.7556/jaoa.2014.049