Eleni Andreou is a Professor and Associate Professor at the University of Nicosia within the School of Life and Health Sciences , teaching and coordinating Nutrition/Dietetics programs since 1992. She practices as a private clinical dietitian in Cyprus since 1991 and holds a Doctorate in Professional Studies from Middlesex University (2006-2011), focusing on behavioral modification, diabetes, obesity, and cognition-sleep relationships. B.Sc. (Summa Cum Laude) in Dietetics from Youngstown State University (1990) Postgraduate clinical training at Youngstown State University and Southside & Northside Memorial Hospital (1992) Doctorate in Professional Studies (Clinical Dietetics, Nutrition Sciences, Health Education) from Middlesex University (2011) Her research spans behavioral nutrition , chronic disease management , and cognition-sleep interactions , with recent work including chrono-nutrition effects on cognitive function, carbohydrate periodization for physical fitness, and pandemic-induced lifestyle changes . She contributes to public health policy through her roles in Cyprus Diabetes Association , CySPEN , and as a Scientific Advisor for health organizations. She authored the textbook Antioxidants in Health and Disease (2015) and over 75 research outputs. Key scientific contributions include h-index of 13 with 640 citations (Scopus) and fellowship in the United Kingdom Higher Education Academy. She leads nutrition research projects and consults food/pharmaceutical companies , while serving as President of Cyprus Dietetic and Nutrition Association , CySPEN , and Cyprus Atherosclerosis Association . Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 2,3,4) and has active collaborations across Europe and Cyprus .
Prof. Dr. Carsten Steinert is a Professor of Human Resources Management at the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences , Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences. His career bridges academic research with industry practice, including roles as HR consultant for international financial services firms and 5 years as an honorary judge at the Frankfurt am Main Labor Court . Research focuses on: Human resources strategies for SMEs Managerial key qualifications Agile leadership frameworks Remote workforce management Generational workforce dynamics Recent publications analyze: Remote leadership acceleration during pandemic Sustainable leadership models (2018 book) HR challenges in healthcare institutions Winning strategies for Generation Z recruitment High-performance leadership lessons from elite sports Scientific contributions include: 15+ peer-reviewed publications 8+ industry-focused case studies 20+ invited lectures on HR topics International teaching experience (UK/China) His practice-oriented teaching emphasizes: Theory-practice integration Application-focused learning Project-based education Active student participation Contextual HR understanding
Professor Faye Gishen serves as Professor of Medical Education and Palliative Medicine, Director of UCL Medical School, and Head of the MBBS Programme at University College London. With medical qualifications including MBBS (1997), MRCP (2000), FRCP (2014), and EdD, she bridges clinical practice with academic medicine while maintaining an honorary consultant contract at the Royal Free London. Her research spans two interconnected domains: clinical palliative care through collaborations with the Francis Crick Institute on tumor heterogeneity, and medical education innovation focused on curriculum mapping, student resilience, and diversifying medical education. She pioneered UCL's electronic curriculum map which has improved student assessment experiences, and her work on Schwartz Rounds for medical students has informed national practice and enhanced reflection and wellbeing. Her research portfolio demonstrates a consistent focus on improving medical education through evidence-based innovation. Professor Gishen has received numerous awards recognizing her educational leadership, including multiple UCL Provost Awards, Excellence in Medical Education Awards, and was shortlisted for the Royal College of Physicians Excellence in Patient Care Award. She has organized national symposia on medical student resilience attended by 28 of 41 UK medical schools and contributes to curriculum reviews at institutions worldwide including St George's University, King's College London, and international institutions in Singapore, Jordan, and Egypt. UCL Provost Award (2020) UCL Faculty Award UCL Excellence in Medical Education Award (EMEA) UCL Provost Education Award Shortlisted for Royal College of Physicians Excellence in Patient Care Awards (2019) Inaugural Provost Team Award for Embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (2020) As an educator, Professor Gishen has transformed medical education through innovative modules on Sustainability & Climate Change in Healthcare, Doctor as Data Scientist, and Patient Safety. She has supervised numerous postgraduate students and nurtured early career researchers. Her leadership extends nationally as she sits on the Medical Schools Council Executive, the national body for UK medical schools, shaping medical education policy across the country.
PD Dr. Ursula Berger is a Senior Biostatistician and Epidemiologist at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich's Department of Medical Informatics, Biostatistics and Epidemiology (IBE). She holds a Venia Legendi for Biostatistics and Epidemiology from LMU and has extensive experience in health research, including positions at the University of Glasgow, Universität Bielefeld, and as a consultant for IGES in Berlin. Her research focuses on the evaluation of health programs and interventions, health inequality research, and risk factor assessment using models for complex data structures. Dr. Berger specializes in spatial epidemiology, statistical methods development, and the application of advanced biostatistical techniques to public health problems. She has made significant contributions to understanding health disparities, environmental health impacts, and pandemic response strategies. Dr. Berger has supervised numerous doctoral and master's theses across diverse topics including spatial epidemiology, non-communicable diseases, environmental exposures, and health systems research. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in statistical modeling of pandemic data, health inequalities, and methodological approaches to epidemiological challenges. Her scientific recognition includes the Harald Mückter Teaching Innovation Award 2025 from the LMU Medical Faculty for her commitment to teaching and promotion of statistical competence in medical education. She has developed innovative educational tools including epiLEARNER, an interactive e-learning program for epidemiology and statistics. As an educator, Dr. Berger coordinates and teaches advanced courses including Quantitative Methods, Survival Analysis, Multilevel Analysis, and Statistical Methods for Spatial Epidemiology. She has played a key role in restructuring epidemiology and biostatistics curriculum for medical students through the MeCuM Science program and has coordinated the development of a national catalogue of learning objectives in biostatistics.
Dr. Shaun McCarthy is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Legal Research at the University of Newcastle's School of Law and Justice . With an unrestricted practising certificate from the Law Society of NSW, he serves as Program Convenor for the Practical Legal Training Program and has been admitted as a solicitor in both the Supreme Court of NSW and the High Court of Australia. Specializes in clinical legal education and community engagement Co-developer of the 'Know the Law' app for international students Co-founder of the 'Law on the Beach' free legal clinic Lead on the trauma-informed Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program His research focuses on: Clinical Legal Education - Innovating through programs like NNN Access to Justice - For marginalized groups including asylum seekers Disability Law - Particularly swallowing and communication disabilities Youth Justice - Developing trauma-informed interventions Elder Abuse - Creating detection toolkits Digital Health Records - Addressing equity in My Health Record His publications since 2014 demonstrate expertise in: Technology-enabled legal services Health law and human rights Youth violence prevention Digital equity in legal contexts Migration law challenges End-of-life legal documentation Major Awards include: Australian Awards for University Teaching UK Advance HE Fellowship Multiple University of Newcastle Excellence Awards NSW Premier's Public Sector Commendation He has secured over $5 million in grants , including: $720,000 NSW State Government grant for Older Persons Legal Clinic $2.195 million Department of Social Services grant for adolescent support Multiple DFAT-funded international collaboration grants Disability research grants from College of Human and Social Futures
Prof. Dr. Meryam Schouler-Ocak serves at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin as Head Senior Physician of the Psychiatric Outpatient Clinic at St. Hedwig Hospital and Head of the Research Division for Intercultural Migration and Care Research. Her work bridges clinical practice, policy development, and research in transcultural psychiatry. Chair of the Section on Transcultural Psychiatry, World Psychiatric Association Board Member, European Psychiatric Association Chair of Task Force on Racism and Mental Health, EPA Research interests focus on migration-related mental health challenges , cultural competence in psychiatric care, and suicide prevention for marginalized groups. Her recent publications address refugee mental health access, police referrals in psychiatric emergencies, and cultural formulations in diagnosis. She leads initiatives tackling racism in clinical practice and develops digital mental health frameworks. Key contributions include: Coordinating intercultural psychotherapy frameworks Advancing ethical standards through WPA/EPA committees Designing health promotion strategies for vulnerable migrants
Associate Professor Judi Parson is a pediatric-qualified Registered Nurse and Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor at Deakin University's School of Health and Social Development, Faculty of Health. She leads the Play Therapy discipline at the university and is recognized internationally for her work in Medical Play Therapy and the integration of digital technologies in therapeutic practice. Her career spans clinical practice, research, teaching, and leadership in the field of play therapy. Education Doctor of Philosophy, Central Queensland University Master of Health Science (Nursing), Charles Sturt University Master of Arts in Play Therapy with Distinction, Roehampton University, UK Graduate Diploma of Nursing, Australian Catholic University Graduate Certificate of Higher Education, Deakin University Bachelor of Nursing, Australian Catholic University Research Interests Professor Parson's research focuses on Play Therapy as an emerging profession to support biopsychosocial health and development for children and their families. Her work explores thematic expression of humanistic skills within play therapy and supervision sessions, pediatric (hospital, medical and procedural) play therapy techniques, and digital tele-health including therapeutic apps and virtual reality. She employs qualitative research methods such as Phenomenology and Autoethnography to investigate optimal therapeutic effects for diverse populations including war-affected children, those experiencing natural disasters, Aboriginal communities, children of incarcerated parents, and children with autism. Her research bridges theory and practice while addressing cultural responsiveness and technological innovation in play therapy. Research Output Trends Professor Parson's recent publications reveal a strong focus on expanding play therapy applications across diverse contexts and populations. Her work increasingly addresses cultural responsiveness, particularly with Aboriginal communities, and the adaptation of play therapy for crisis situations including natural disasters and war. There's a notable trend toward integrating digital technologies, with several publications on tele-play therapy, virtual reality applications, and online supervision. Her research also demonstrates growing attention to specific populations such as children of incarcerated parents and those with autism, while maintaining her foundational work in medical play therapy for pediatric healthcare settings. Scientific Awards Australian Postgraduate Award (2003-2008) for PhD research on "Integration of procedural play for children undergoing Cystic Fibrosis treatment: A nursing perspective" Highest Academic Achievement Award (1996) for Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Child and Adolescent health - Advanced paediatrics) Supervision and Grants Professor Parson actively supervises multiple doctoral and master's students across various play therapy research topics. Her current doctoral supervision includes research on psychosocial interactions in parent-child play relationships, therapeutic play for developmental trauma, and children's coping with vaccinations. She recently secured a significant grant from The Rotary Club of Sydney Inc for "Tele Play Therapy" research (2024-2026, $36,721.28), demonstrating continued funding support for her innovative work in digital play therapy applications. Professional Leadership Professor Parson is a co-founder of the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA) and the International Consortium of Play Therapy Associations (IC-PTA), playing a key role in shaping the field globally. She serves on the Editorial Board of the British Journal of Play Therapy and maintains professional registrations with multiple play therapy associations worldwide, including as a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor with APPTA. Her leadership extends to developing the Master of Child Play Therapy program at Deakin University, where she teaches multiple courses including Foundations of Play Therapy, Humanistic Play Therapy, and Systemic Play Therapy.
Dr. Jovana Trbojevic Jocic is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Education at the Faculty of Science and Mathematics, University of Kragujevac . Her research focuses on Developmental Psychology, Sports Psychology, Social Psychology , and Educational Psychology , with particular emphasis on adolescent motivation , self-efficacy in sports , and teacher development . Education: Doctorate (2018) Master's (2012) Graduated (2011) Recent research trends span motivational factors in youth athletes , teachers' self-regulation , and parental influence on physical self-efficacy . Publications from 2024–2020 explore topics such as hierarchical motivation models , mental skills in handball , and psychological predictors of sports dropout .
Karina Aase is a Professor in Patient Safety at the University of Stavanger , Faculty of Health Sciences. She served as the Centre Director for SHARE – Centre for Resilience in Healthcare from 2017 to 2020, leading Norway’s largest research center focused on quality and safety in healthcare. Her research spans patient safety, resilience in healthcare systems, care transitions, and quality improvement across primary and specialized healthcare sectors. She integrates methodologies from transport and petroleum industries to enhance healthcare practices. Current affiliation: University of Stavanger (UiS) Former leadership: SHARE Research Centre (2017-2020) Key collaborations: Oslo University Hospital, NTNU Research Interests : Resilience in healthcare systems Medication safety in nursing homes Team dynamics in emergency care Adaptive capacity in clinical settings Homecare for frail elderly Context mapping for quality improvement Scientific Contributions : Her recent articles (2025-2023) focus on prehospital medication administration, family navigation in pediatric care, homecare service ecosystems, adaptive capacity in standardized hospitals, and systematic observation frameworks for elderly patients. These works emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, systems thinking, and translating safety practices from industrial sectors to healthcare.
Antonello Zangrandi is a Full Professor at the University of Parma's Department of Economics and Business Sciences and serves as Director of the Master's Degree in Management of Health and Social Health Services there. He also lectures at Bocconi University's School of Business Administration in Milan and acts as Scientific Director for National Health Service Executive Training Courses. Full Professor, University of Parma Lecturer, Bocconi University Scientific Director, National Health Service Training His research focuses on healthcare management, public sector economics, crisis management, and ESG applications in nonprofit organizations. He analyzes managerial roles in public hospitals, big data integration, and pandemic response strategies. Recent publications examine healthcare leadership, social reporting frameworks, and performance measurement tools. His work emphasizes collaboration between clinicians and administrators and the impact of regional policies on healthcare systems. As Director of the Master's program, he oversees curriculum development for health services management. His teaching spans economics of public companies, business informatics, and nonprofit organizational models across various academic years and degree tracks.
Mary Beth Bruder is a Professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, affiliated with the Departments of Pediatrics and Educational Psychology. She directs the University of Connecticut A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and other national programs. Education: PhD in Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood from the University of Oregon (1983). Her research focuses on early childhood intervention , developmental disabilities , and inclusive education , emphasizing family-centered services, professional development, and policy implementation. Her work also addresses autism spectrum disorders and teacher training for inclusive practices. Bruder has led numerous federally funded projects, including grants from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities and the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities . She edited the journal Infants and Young Children and chairs key organizations in the field. Scientific Awards: Mary McEvoy Service to the Field Award Angel in Adoption Award She has also contributed to grants for expanding early childhood programs and improving healthcare access for children with disabilities. Her lab focuses on early intervention and developmental disability services.
Mick Sheppeck serves as Associate Professor in the Management Department at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas, where he has been a core faculty member since 1996 and previously held the role of Assistant Dean for Executive and Professional Development (2004-2007). His academic foundation includes a PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida, an MA in General Psychology and Statistics from Western Washington University, and a BA in Psychology from Slippery Rock University. Sheppeck's research centers on strategic human resource alignment and systems thinking in organizations , exploring how customer strategies shape organizational cultures, hiring practices, and operational structures. His expertise spans human resource strategy , organizational development , psychological assessments , and competency modeling , with emphasis on bridging business strategy with people management. His 15-year publication trajectory (2000-2018) reveals consistent focus on strategic HRM-organizational performance linkages, particularly in healthcare and operational excellence contexts, demonstrating how systems thinking enhances problem-solving in complex organizational environments. Sheppeck's scholarly contributions have earned significant recognition including: Ulrich-Lake Award (2001) for best human resources paper Multiple 'best paper' awards at academic conferences As an educator, he integrates 15+ years of industry experience from Honeywell Inc. to train undergraduate students and executives in management, organizational behavior, and storytelling. His teaching philosophy emphasizes developing principled HR professionals who align people strategies with business objectives, though specific grant funding details are not documented in available sources.
Marilyn H. Oermann, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN is the Thelma M. Ingles Professor of Nursing at Duke University School of Nursing, where she leads the Nursing Education major and directs evaluation and educational research. Her scholarship focuses on teaching and evaluation in nursing, including CPR competence studies and simulation-based high-stakes testing. Education: PhD and MSN/Ed from University of Pittsburgh, BSN from Pennsylvania State University Dr. Oermann is an acclaimed author/editor of 19 award-winning books and over 160 peer-reviewed articles. She serves as editor for Nurse Educator and Journal of Nursing Care Quality , and previously edited six volumes of the Annual Review of Nursing Education . NLN Academy of Nursing Education member Member of American Academy of Nursing Her funded research includes multisite CPR competence studies with the National League for Nursing and Laerdal Medical.
Dr. C. Hendricks Brown is a Professor at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine with joint appointments in the Departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Preventive Medicine, and Medical Social Sciences. He holds adjunct positions at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a courtesy professorship at the University of Miami's Miller School of Medicine. Education: PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago (1981) Dr. Brown's work focuses on developing innovative methodologies in implementation science and prevention research, including generalized behavioral intervention frameworks, mediational analyses, and implementation trial designs. His research spans HIV prevention, drug abuse prevention, suicide prevention, violence reduction, and addressing health disparities through scientific equity frameworks. His recent publications emphasize implementation strategies, pragmatic trial designs, and sustainability assessment of preventive interventions. He cochaired the National Academy of Sciences Forum on Children's Well-Being and serves on multiple federal advisory panels. Scientific Awards: Fellow, Society for Prevention Research (2014) Rema Lapouse Award, APHA (2004) President's Award, SPR (2002) Friend of Early Career Preventionists, SPR (2001)
Dr. Ann Marie Flores is an Associate Professor at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, holding dual appointments in the Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences and Medical Social Sciences (Implementation Science) . She is also the Director of Cancer Rehabilitation for the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center at Northwestern University and a certified lymphedema therapist. 2000 PhD from Ohio State University 1995 MA from The Ohio State University 1990 MS and PT from University of Miami Her research focuses on cancer-related physical and functional effects , with emphasis on health disparities , implementation science , and patient-centered interventions . She has enrolled over 1,000 cancer survivors and caregivers in NIH-funded studies, revealing significant gaps in rehabilitation service utilization among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in prehabilitation for ovarian cancer surgery, health equity frameworks for rehabilitation researchers, and implementation outcome measures in cancer care. Her work spans oncology , rehabilitation science , and health services research . American Association for Cancer Research award American Physical Therapy Association award National Cancer Institute/NIH award Sisters Network award Dr. Flores has served on editorial boards including Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Journal and held leadership roles in professional societies such as the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and American Physical Therapy Association. She previously founded the Rehabilitation Oncology Program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
