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Tolulope Anthony AdekolaView profile

Research Fellow

• Pharmaceutical Patent Law
• Biotechnology Law
• Intellectual Property Law
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Dr. Tolulope Anthony Adekola serves as a Research Fellow at the School of Law within the Faculty of Business, Economics and Law at The University of Queensland. His scholarly work bridges intellectual property law, international trade frameworks, and public health policy with specific emphasis on pharmaceutical patent systems and biotechnology regulation in developing contexts. His academic credentials include a PhD from the City University of Hong Kong (funded by the University Grants Committee of Hong Kong and Max Planck Institute), a German and European Law Certificate from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and professional qualification as a Barrister and Solicitor of Nigeria's Supreme Court. PhD, City University of Hong Kong German and European Law Certificate, LMU Munich Barrister and Solicitor, Supreme Court of Nigeria Dr. Adekola's research confronts the tension between patent protection and equitable access to medicines, particularly through analysis of TRIPS flexibilities, regional cooperation mechanisms, and technology transfer frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates how pharmaceutical patent law intersects with sustainable development goals and public health imperatives in least developed countries, with recurring focus on mRNA technology, vaccine distribution, and African regional integration. His 15+ publications reveal consistent thematic progression: early work established foundations in TRIPS implementation and Doha Declaration mechanisms (2019-2020), evolving into pandemic-responsive analyses of vaccine nationalism and mRNA patent landscapes (2020-2023), culminating in current research on equitable technology transfer hubs and genome-editing regulation (2024-2025). The corpus consistently prioritizes practical policy solutions over theoretical debates. Scientific recognition includes: University Grants Committee of Hong Kong PhD Scholarship Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition PhD Fellowship Dr. Adekola has held teaching appointments at City University of Hong Kong and Landmark University, Nigeria. His current consultancy roles with the South African Research Chair in Industrial Development (University of Johannesburg) and United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa demonstrate applied policy impact. Grant activities focus on pharmaceutical access projects funded by international institutions including the Max Planck Institute. His research operates at the nexus of academic scholarship and international policy development, maintaining active collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition and United Nations agencies to translate theoretical frameworks into actionable health and trade policies for developing economies.

Reid Kress WeisbordView profile

Professor

• Wealth Transfer Law
• Property Law
• Nonprofit Organizations Law
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Reid Kress Weisbord is a Professor of Law at Rutgers Law School and the Judge Norma L. Shapiro Scholar . His scholarship focuses on Wealth Transfer Law , with additional expertise in Property Law , Nonprofit Organizations Law , and Entertainment Law . He has co-authored influential legal texts including WILLS, TRUSTS, AND ESTATES: THE ESSENTIALS and ESTATE PLANNING BY CASNER, PENNELL, AND WEISBORD . Weisbord joined Rutgers in 2010 and served as Vice Dean until 2019. His research spans empirical analyses of Probate Processes , Fiduciary Liability , and Default Rules in Wills , with citations by state supreme courts and the American Law Institute. Recent work includes reforms for Condominium Structural Safety and critiques of Wealth Transfer Commodification . Education : Bachelor of Science from Wharton School, Juris Doctorate from University of Pennsylvania Law School Key Awards : Greg Lastowka Memorial Award, Rutgers Distinguished Service Award, International Institute of Education Award

Jennifer Burgher SeamanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Primary Palliative Care
• Clinician-Family Communication
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Ethics
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Dr. Jennifer Burgher Seaman is an Assistant Professor in the Acute & Tertiary Care department at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing . She serves as core faculty at Pitt’s Center for Bioethics and Health Law and Palliative Research Center (PaRC), while maintaining affiliations with the CRISMA Center (Critical Care Medicine) and the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center as a co-investigator. Education: PhD in Nursing Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN), Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN) Dr. Seaman’s research emphasizes primary palliative care integration into routine patient care, with specific focus on: Proactive interprofessional family meetings in ICU settings Palliative communication frameworks Dementia care delivery for patients and caregivers Implementation science methodologies Intervention fidelity monitoring Her funded work spans multiple national grants including: National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) John A. Hartford Foundation Mayday Fund Cambia Health Foundation Sojourns Scholar award American Thoracic Society (ATS) research award McElhattan Foundation grant for palliative education She has developed a graduate certificate program in Palliative and End-of-Life Care and Communication, teaching courses on: Palliative care principles Pain/symptom management Interdisciplinary communication Professional service roles include: Member of Sigma Theta Tau (Eta Chapter) (2010-2021) National member of HPNA and AACN International ATS involvement since 2015 Current ATS Nursing Assembly Chair-Elect Leadership in ATS Primary Palliative Care Education Workgroup

Lillian HungView profile

Associate Professor

• Geriatric Nursing
• Dementia Care
• Health Technology Innovation
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Lillian Hung is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Senior Care at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Applied Science, School of Nursing, based at Vancouver General Hospital. Her work bridges geriatric nursing, medical engineering, and community-based innovation to transform dementia care through technology and environmental design. Dr. Hung's research centers on participatory action methodologies that co-design interventions with people living with dementia, caregivers, and healthcare staff. Her primary focus areas include technology integration in long-term care (virtual reality, social robots), environmental influences on dementia experiences , and dementia-friendly community development . She champions inclusive research that empowers marginalized voices through frameworks like the ENRICH model for intergenerational learning in care settings. Her recent publications reveal a strong trajectory toward co-created technology solutions and equity-centered implementation . Studies consistently emphasize ethical considerations, Indigenous inclusion, and real-world feasibility of innovations like Lovot robots and virtual reality programs. A notable trend is the shift from technology demonstration to examining systemic barriers and staff-family-resident dynamics in adoption. Scientific Awards Canada Research Chair in Senior Care Dr. Hung actively supervises graduate students in nursing and interdisciplinary programs, including PhD candidate Haopu (Lily) Ren examining technology implementation in hospital dementia care. She leads the IDEA Lab which secures funding through partnerships with healthcare systems, community organizations, and industry collaborators focused on patient-oriented research. Her grants prioritize community co-production and knowledge mobilization through videos, journey maps, and educational toolkits. As director of the Innovation in Dementia and Aging (IDEA) Lab, Dr. Hung fosters collaborations between health planners, researchers, patients, and students. Current initiatives include co-creating virtual reality experiences, testing the Lovot companion robot, developing dementia-friendly transportation, and establishing age-friendly university frameworks through intergenerational ukulele programs and silent disco events.

• Palliative Care
• Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
• Primary Care Integration
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Dr. Sandy Buchman is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University, specializing in palliative care and medical assistance in dying (MAiD). His work bridges clinical practice, health policy, and medical education, with emphasis on integrating palliative care into primary settings and addressing systemic healthcare challenges. Research Focus: Dr. Buchman's scholarship examines: Ethical and practical dimensions of MAiD in home-based palliative programs Early palliative care integration for cancer patients Healthcare sustainability and climate change impacts Social accountability frameworks in family medicine Pandemic-era palliative care delivery Awards & Recognition: Daniel Glazier Award in Adolescent Mental Health and Substance Abuse (2012) Leadership: Former President of the Canadian Family Physician organization (2011), advocating for palliative care policy reforms and residency training enhancements.

• Research Ethics
• Ethics and Population Health
• Ethics and Global Health
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Dr. Béatrice Godard is a full Professor in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine at the Université de Montréal's School of Public Health. She serves as Scientific Director of the Quebec Population Health Research Network (RRSPQ) and leads the OMICS-ETHICS research group examining genomic and digital health ethics. Previously, she directed the University of Montreal's Bioethics Programs from 2004-2010 and continues contributing to health ethics training in Africa and Central Asia through research ethics committees. Professor, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine Scientific Director, Quebec Population Health Research Network Head, OMICS-ETHICS Research Group Her research focuses on empirical bioethics, particularly addressing decision-making capabilities in vulnerable populations (mental health patients, underserved groups) through qualitative and quantitative methodologies. She investigates ethical processes for empowerment and examines socio-ethical dimensions of personalized medicine, including genetics, pharmacogenomics, and digital health technologies. Current projects address respectful healthcare for women with FGM/C, responsible AI in healthcare, and global health equity. Dr. Godard has received research funding from Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Genome Quebec, and Quebec Research Funds. She has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students across topics like medical euthanasia, data confidentiality, genetic discrimination, and global health ethics. Her recent publications explore teleconsultation quality assessment, embryo development mechanics, and ethical dimensions of space healthcare innovations. As Vice-doyenne aux études at the School of Public Health, she contributes to strategic academic leadership while maintaining active roles in scientific committees and editorial boards including BMC Medical Ethics and Swiss Society of Biomedical Ethics. Her work bridges clinical ethics with population health approaches, emphasizing stakeholder participation and intercultural considerations in health policy development.

Daniel AaronView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Health Law
• Health Regulation
• FDA Policy
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Associate Professor Daniel Aaron serves at the University of Utah College of Law, specializing in health law and regulatory policy. He actively bridges legal scholarship with public health practice through his role in developing the university's first public health law course—a CDC-funded collaboration between the College of Law and the School of Medicine's Division of Public Health for the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative positions him within Columbia Mailman School's national cohort for public health law education development. Professor Aaron's research critically examines the legal frameworks shaping healthcare systems, with particular focus on cancer care regulation, FDA oversight, opioid crisis accountability, and gender-affirming care policies. His scholarship consistently analyzes how deregulatory trends, judicial decisions, and corporate practices impact health equity and population outcomes. Recent work investigates Supreme Court challenges to health agencies, medical malpractice standards, and the legal dimensions of health disparities across racial and ethnic groups. His publication portfolio reveals a strategic focus on high-impact health law intersections: analyzing how bankruptcy proceedings affect public health (notably the Sackler family litigation), examining regulatory gaps in direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and evaluating climate change litigation for health protection. Aaron's work demonstrates particular attention to vulnerable populations, with recurring themes of systemic barriers to care access and the tension between market forces and public health imperatives. Through the CDC-funded 'Teaching Public Health Law' initiative, Aaron contributes to building national capacity for training public health professionals in legal navigation. This project connects him with institutions including Morehouse School of Medicine and Kent State University, fostering cross-institutional knowledge sharing about law's role in shaping health outcomes. His collaborative approach exemplifies the growing recognition that effective public health requires interdisciplinary legal understanding.

Rosemarie de La Cruz BernabeView profile

Professor

• Medical Ethics
• Bioethics
• Clinical Trials
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Rosemarie de La Cruz Bernabe is a Professor at the Center for Medical Ethics , University of Oslo. Her work focuses on ethical governance in clinical research, post-trial access, and pandemic ethics. She coordinates major projects such as Equitable, Inclusive, and Human-Centered XR (XR4Human) , Responsible Open Science in Europe (ROSiE) , Improving Post-Trial Access In Africa (AccessAfrica) , and Ethics in Research and Clinical Practice (ETHIMED) . Email: r.de.lcbernabe@medisin.uio.no Contact: +47 22850624 | Gaustadalléen 21, Oslo Her research spans medical ethics , bioethics , and clinical trial regulation , with a focus on post-trial access policies in low-income regions and extended reality (XR) ethics . Recent projects address equitable technology design and global health equity . Publications trend toward ethical frameworks , regulatory compliance , and pandemic research ethics . Key Projects: AccessAfrica (post-trial access in Ethiopia) XR4Human (ethical XR design) ROSiE (open science ethics in Europe) ETHIMED (clinical ethics governance) She collaborates with researchers like Shereen Cox Née Dawkins , Jan Helge Solbakk , and Christine Gispen-de Wied . Her work appears in journals such as Frontiers in Medicine , Current Medical Research and Opinion , and BMC Medical Ethics , covering topics like pharmaceutical ethics , IRB governance , and benefit-risk assessments .

• Global Health
• Pediatric Infectious Diseases
• Nutritional Immunology
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Dr. Nicholas Fancourt is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Research) at the University of Sydney's Sydney Medical School and a paediatrician at The Children's Hospital at Westmead. He holds a joint appointment at Menzies School of Health Research in Darwin, where he leads international programs in the Child and Maternal Health Division. As a Sydney Horizon Fellow, he investigates malnutrition-pneumonia links in children. His clinical practice spans multiple Australasian hospitals including Starship Hospital (Auckland), Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne, and Royal Darwin Hospital. Education includes: MBChB and Bioethics training at University of Otago PhD from Johns Hopkins University Research focuses on pediatric infectious diseases, nutritional immunology, and health systems in resource-limited settings. His multidisciplinary team employs clinical science and public health methods to study pneumonia etiology, vaccine efficacy, and malnutrition-immunity interactions. Current projects include an NHMRC-funded pneumococcal vaccine trial in Timor-Leste and WHO standards for childhood pneumonia diagnosis. Publications predominantly explore respiratory infections, seroepidemiology, and tropical disease control. Recent works emphasize COVID-19 responses in Timor-Leste, mass drug administration impacts, and diagnostic innovations for pediatric pneumonia. Awards and honors: Fulbright Science and Technology Award (2011-14) Thesis Publication Award, Johns Hopkins (2017) RACP Trainee Research Excellence Award (2017) Harry Christian Giese Research into Action Award (2020) Advising includes mentorship of Timorese scientists and healthcare professionals. Major grants: NHMRC trial on pneumococcal vaccination in malnourished children FMH Start-up Scheme (Faculty of Medicine and Health) Sydney Horizon Fellowship He leads international research collaborations in Timor-Leste focused on health systems strengthening, communicable disease control, and laboratory capacity building.

Laurel StevensonView profile

Associate Professor

• Global Health
• Bioethics
• Community Health
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Dr. Laurel Stevenson serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences at Oakland University's School of Health Sciences. She holds a PhD in Health Behavior from Indiana University, an MPH from the same institution, and a BA in Spanish from the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on using mixed-methods and community-based approaches to address health disparities in low-resource settings, with particular emphasis on food systems, physical activity promotion, and HIV/AIDS prevention. She has partnered with organizations such as the Cornerstone Foundation of Belize, Detroit SOUP, and the Lawn Academy to develop community-driven health initiatives. Her work emphasizes improving individual and community capacity to achieve better health outcomes. Dr. Stevenson's teaching interests include global health, bioethics, community health programming, and research methodologies. Her recent scholarship has explored food insecurity in Belize, pandemic adaptation strategies for health programs, and the impact of microfinance on community health initiatives. She actively collaborates with local and international partners to bridge academic research and practical health interventions. Her professional affiliations include the American Public Health Association and the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Learning. Outside academia, she enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, and yoga, alongside culinary pursuits and travel.

Rosemary WilsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Sensory systems and pain
• Health equity
• Health information systems
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Rosemary Wilson is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at Queen’s University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. She holds clinical roles as a Nurse Practitioner at Hotel Dieu Hospital’s interdisciplinary chronic pain clinic and within the Kingston Health Sciences Centre. Her research focuses on patient safeguarding through pluralist methodologies, addressing the theory-practice gap in nursing. Key areas include acute/chronic pain care, technology in nursing practice, and interprofessional collaboration. Wilson earned her PhD in Nursing Science from the University of Toronto, followed by advanced nursing degrees from Dalhousie University and Lakehead University. Her cross-appointments include Associate Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Nursing and roles at the KGH Research Institute. Her research interests span sensory systems and pain, health equity, health information systems, and electronic health innovations. Notable projects include quality improvement in Rwanda’s healthcare and virtual self-management programs for chronic pain patients. She supervises graduate students in pain care, advanced practice nursing, and technology integration. Wilson’s teaching emphasizes critical thinking in nursing practice, covering research methods, chronic disease management, and theoretical perspectives. She has designed evidence-based educational workshops using simulation technology for nursing students.

Nancy TamimiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Mental Health
• Decolonisation in Higher Education
• Global Health
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Dr. Nancy Tamimi is a Senior Lecturer in Global Health & Social Medicine at King's College London, affiliated with the School of Global Affairs and the Department of Global Health & Social Medicine. Her academic journey includes a dental background, a master's in Dental Public Health, and a PhD in Medical Sociology. She teaches undergraduate courses in qualitative research methods, global health, and study abroad programs. Her research focuses on mental health equity, decolonizing education and research methods, and tobacco/e-cigarette studies. She leads initiatives on decolonizing higher education, including workshops, symposiums, and pilot courses, and supports mental health work in Palestine. Her research groups include the Research Culture, Medicine & Power group and the Mental Health & Society research group. She contributes to the GHSM Anti Racism Steering Group and has organized events like the 'Decolonising the University Curriculum Symposium.' Her work addresses global health inequities and socio-political dimensions of mental health.

• Public Health
• Social Work
• Geriatric Care
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Desley Harvey is a researcher affiliated with James Cook University , focusing on public health, geriatric care, and rural and remote healthcare systems. Her work spans qualitative and mixed-methods research in allied health, social work, and community-based interventions. Key Affiliations: James Cook University, Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute, allied health and social work sectors Research Interests include: Integrated care models for older adults Advance care planning and ethical dilemmas Rural and remote healthcare accessibility Cancer experiences in nonmetropolitan areas Qualitative research capacity-building in allied health Publications demonstrate expertise in gerontology, healthcare integration, and policy analysis, with recent works addressing teleaudiology, cancer survivorship, and multidisciplinary care frameworks.

• Transplantation
• Nephrology
• Diabetes
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Professor Philip O'Connell (MBBS, PhD, FAHMS) serves as Executive Director of the Westmead Institute for Medical Research and holds appointments at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health . He is a leading authority in transplantation immunology and renal allograft dysfunction , with major contributions to islet transplantation and transplant biomarker development . Research Themes: His work spans diabetes cure strategies through islet xenotransplantation, genomics of transplant rejection, and ethical solutions to global organ shortages. Current projects include: $3.3M JDRF grant for drug-free islet transplant protocols $1.06M NHMRC grant on renal transplant fibrosis gene pathways $9.46M NHMRC program for type 1 diabetes intervention Publication Trends (2022-2025): Focus on genetic determinants of transplant success (LIMS1, APOL1), machine learning for biopsy analysis, and immunomodulatory strategies (CD47, IL-2, TNFAIP3). Collaborative work with Mount Sinai School of Medicine on transplant biomarkers via NIH funding. Awards: 2018 Fellow, Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences 2003 TJ Neale Award for nephrology contributions 1989 Gordon-Taylor Scholarship (University of Melbourne) 2011-2021 NHMRC Senior Practitioner Fellow Leadership: Past President of The Transplantation Society (2014-2016), director of Centre for Transplant and Renal Research, and key member of the Declaration of Istanbul Custodian Group. His lab at Westmead Hospital pioneers pig-to-human xenotransplant models and develops regulatory T cell therapies.

Jason DelborneView profile

Professor

• Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
• Science & Technology Policy
• Genetic Engineering and Society
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Jason Delborne is a Professor of Science, Policy, and Society at North Carolina State University's Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources. Holding a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2005) and A.B. from Stanford (1993), Dr. Delborne bridges science and policy through interdisciplinary research. Education: A.B., Stanford University (1993) Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2005) Research Interests: Dr. Delborne specializes in Science, Technology, and Society (STS), focusing on genetic engineering governance, environmental policy, politicized scientific controversies, and biocontrol ethics. His work integrates social science perspectives with biotechnology applications for sustainable solutions. Grant Activities: He leads projects funded by the US Fish & Wildlife Service ($499,863), NSF ($3.76 million total across grants), and USDA ($25,000). Key grants include: PIPP Phase I: Real-time Analytics for Plant Disease Prediction ($1M NSF grant) NRT-INFEWS: Agricultural Biotechnology in FEW Systems (Lead on $2.99M NSF grant) MAISRC: Genetic Control of Invasive Fish Species (Co-PI on $82,711 grant) US Air Force grant for bioindustrial workforce training Training & Leadership: Dr. Delborne directs the Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) minor, trains STEM graduate students in interdisciplinary approaches, and develops integrated educational platforms for biomanufacturing workforce development.