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publications
The Differential Roles of Minority Stressors in LGB Identity Disclosure
Published in Journal of Homosexuality, 2026
In this study, we examine how minority stressors (i.e., everyday discrimination, felt stigma, and internalized stigma) jointly contribute to sexual orientation disclosure. To do so, we use a national probability sample of 944 LGB adults and two distinct measures of disclosure (i.e., outness and disclosure behavior). 10.1080/00918369.2025.2610502
Worker Health and Well-being in Ontario’s Electrical Sector: A Quantitative Study of Occupational Health Outcomes
Published in Frontiers of Public Health, 2026
Using a Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) informed lens, we conducted a cross-sectional online survey of electricians in Ontario (n=188), assessing musculoskeletal symptoms (12-month), sleep quality, psychological distress, burnout (personal, work-related), and job satisfaction. 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1735294
Early Detection of Labor Force Exit in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Longitudinal Analysis of Disability, Unemployment, and Mortality using LSTM (Under Review)
Published in Arthritis Care and Research (Under Review), 2026
This study develops a machine learning model to identify high-risk patients early, enabling timely interventions like treatment adjustments or workplace accommodations.
Comparing Barriers to EAP Utilization in Canada and the U.S.: A Mixed-Methods Study Using NLP and Machine Learning
Published in BMC Artificial Intelligence, 2026
This mixed-methods study explores barriers to Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) usage and identifies potential differences in barriers between Canadian and American workers using natural language processing (NLP).
An environmental scan of Indian children with mobility-related disabilities requiring assistive devices
Published in Indian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 2026
As of 2023, an estimated 3.28 million children in India are living with mobility-related disabilities, and approximately 37.3% would likely benefit from a mobility device. Limited access highlights the need for targeted services, emphasizing early identification, device prescription, and caregiver education to support functional independence.
Employment Trajectories of Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Factors Driving Transitions Between States
Published in Arthritis Care & Research, 2026
A prospective longitudinal cohort study of 1,806 patients with SLE over a median of 18 years identified marked employment stability and low workforce reentry, demonstrating that organ damage—specifically neuropsychiatric, renal, and musculoskeletal—is a primary driver of work disability and permanent labor force exit.
talks
Exploring Population Dynamics: An Agent-Based Modelling Approach
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Javier Mencia Ledo, Wai Yu Amanda Ng, Nathaniel Zongaro, Brad Bass.
Poster presentation at ROP Poster Fair.
Demonstrating the feasibility of automating experimental bias evaluations within probabilistic programming frameworks
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Javier Mencia Ledo, Feifan Liu, Scott Schwartz.
Undergraduate research presentation.
To conceal or disclose? The differential role of minority stress in LGB identity concealment and disclosure
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Colin K. Li, Javier Mencia Ledo, Rebecca Neel.
Poster presentation at SPSP Self and Identity Preconference.
Differential Chemotherapy Benefit in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Invasive Lobular vs. Ductal Carcinoma
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Javier Mencia Ledo, Dr. David Lim Poster presentation at SURP Research Day.
Early Prediction of Labour Force Dropout in SLE Patients: An LSTM Approach
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Javier Mencia Ledo, Dennisse Bonilla, Dr. Zahi Touma, Dr. Nowrouzi-Kia
Selected for oral presentation at SUDS Showcase.
Early Prediction of Work Disability in SLE Patients: Using Machine Learning to Model Labor Force Dropout to Guide Early Clinical Intervention
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Javier Mencia Ledo, Dr. Gary Collins, Dr. George Tomlinson, Dr. Zahi Touma, Dr. Nowrouzi-Kia
Predicting Early Workforce Departure in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Machine Learning Approach to Guide Early Clinical Intervention
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I will be presenting the work below in a poster presentation at the 15th European Lupus Meeting in March in Lisbon! Read the abstract below:
Predicting Early Workforce Departure in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Machine Learning Approach to Guide Early Clinical Intervention
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I will be presenting the work below in an oral presentation at the 7th International Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI) Conference in May in Vancouver! Read the abstract below: