Erin Foster is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Vice Provost at Loyola University New Orleans. She also serves as Director of Online Psychology and oversees multiple offices, including the Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning, Women's Resource Center, and the University's dual enrollment program. Her teaching integrates service-learning components, with students volunteering at organizations like Hope Lodge and Habitat for Humanity. Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology (University of New Hampshire, 2008), M.S.T. in College Teaching (University of New Hampshire, 2008), B.A. in Psychology (New England College, 2003) Dr. Foster's research spans sexual assault, social cognition, prejudice and discrimination, religious beliefs, and social support in online gaming environments. Her recent publications explore holistic wellness in midlife, racial factors in rape attributions, and technology-based interventions for homeless populations. She has received multiple community service awards, including the 2016 Excellence in Community Engaged Teaching Award and the 2010 Humanities and Natural Sciences Excellence in Community Service Award.
Gustaf Waxegård is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology with a focus on neuropsychology at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Linnaeus University. Since September 1, 2023, he has been employed in this academic position while also serving as the head of the assessment unit at the Department of Psychology, co-leading with Emma Bergström. Waxegård holds a PhD and is a licensed psychologist and licensed psychotherapist specializing in clinical psychology. His educational background has prepared him for his dual role in both academic instruction and clinical practice. He actively contributes to the Swedish Twin Registry as a member of its national council and serves as a fact-checker for 1177, Sweden's healthcare portal. His research interests center on neurodevelopment in a broad sense and the development of care pathways to meet the needs of families with children who have neurodevelopmental disorders. A central ambition in his work is connecting individual sustainable development to societal sustainable development, using neuropsychology as the linking discipline. His approach emphasizes professional collaboration within care pathways as a critical component for effective treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions. Waxegård's publication record demonstrates a clear thematic focus on professional collaboration in neurodevelopmental care pathways, with significant contributions in 2016-2019 including his doctoral thesis 'Conceptualizing professionals' strategies in care pathways for neurodevelopmental disorders' (2019). His work employs grounded theory methodology and applies theoretical frameworks like the Price equation to explain professional behavior in care systems. More recently, his 2022 publications address developmental functional disorders and the importance of understanding when meeting people with non-recognized diagnoses. Among his professional appointments, Waxegård is a member of UKÄ's assessment group for evaluating psychology programs in Sweden (2025-2026), demonstrating his recognized expertise in the field. He serves in important editorial and review capacities, contributing to the quality assurance of psychological services and education in Sweden. As an educator, Waxegård is course responsible for '1ps537, Introduction to Biopsychology' and co-responsible with Reidun Larsson for '4ps551, Assessment and Interventions Regarding the Individual.' His teaching responsibilities primarily focus on psychology program courses. His leadership of the assessment unit provides practical context for his academic instruction, creating a valuable bridge between theory and clinical practice. Waxegård's work with the assessment unit represents his primary operational team, where he applies his research on care pathways directly in clinical settings. His involvement with the Swedish Twin Registry connects him to broader research communities studying neurodevelopmental conditions. His research methodology often involves grounded theory approaches to understand professional collaboration dynamics within complex healthcare systems.
Kjersti Sunde Mæhre is an Associate Professor at the Department of Health and Care Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Her research focuses on nursing practice, home care services, and palliative care, particularly examining resilience in elderly populations and ethical reflection frameworks. Current affiliation: UiT The Arctic University of Norway Department: Health and Care Sciences Core research areas: Gerontology, Clinical Ethics, Home Care Systems Her recent publications explore: Competence needs in evolving home nursing services Temporal dimensions of aging and home care Transition challenges for intensive care nurses Epistemological debates in nursing education Frailty conceptualizations in community care Storytelling mechanisms for fostering resilience Key collaborations include: Research group Courage2B Omsorg og pleie til pasienter med komplekse behov project
Jessica Stern is an Assistant Professor of Psychological Science at Pomona College since 2024, specializing in attachment theory, close relationships, and child development. Her research examines how relationships with parents, peers, and social supports influence neurobiological, social, and mental health outcomes across childhood and adolescence. Dr. Stern's educational background includes: Ph.D. from University of Maryland, College Park Master of Science from University of Maryland, College Park Bachelor of Arts from Pomona College Her research spans developmental psychology, attachment theory, and family processes, with emphasis on intergenerational risk/resilience processes, racial-ethnic identity, gender, and socioeconomic context. Key areas include early childhood brain development, social-emotional development across the lifespan, and empathy/prosocial behavior mechanisms. She integrates developmental neuroscience with attachment frameworks to study relationship impacts on neural responses. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong trends in attachment theory applications, intergenerational transmission studies, and global climate psychology initiatives. Her work increasingly examines racial identity and socioeconomic factors in family dynamics while expanding into environmental moral cognition and cross-cultural climate interventions through the International Climate Psychology Collaboration. Major scientific awards include: Mind & Life Institute PEACE Grant and Samuel B. Hanser Visionary Grant (2023–2025) National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Postdoctoral Fellowship (2020–2023) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (2015–2018) University of Maryland Flagship Fellowship (2014–2019) Society for Research on Child Development Dissertation Award (2018–2019) Dr. Stern mentors students through shared first-author publications (e.g., Whittenburg et al., 2023) and secures significant research funding including NIH, NSF, and institute-specific grants. She leads community engagement initiatives through trainings for youth/family organizations and participates in the 63-country International Climate Psychology Collaboration, focusing on translating research into policy and practice.
Jennifer Griffith is an Instructional Professor in the Department of Health Policy & Management at Texas A&M University School of Public Health . Her academic career focuses on advancing public health practice through competency-based education, assessment frameworks, and emergency response systems. She holds a DrPH in Health Behavior and Health Education from the University of North Carolina and an MPH from Texas A&M University. Education DrPH, Health Behavior and Health Education (University of North Carolina School of Public Health, 2004) MPH, Social and Behavioral Health (Texas A&M School of Public Health, 2000) BA, Biology (Texas A&M University, 1998) Research interests span three core domains: Foundations of Public Health Practice (developing competency frameworks for public health professionals), Competency-Based Assessment (designing evaluation tools for medical training), and Emergency Response Systems (enhancing preparedness for public health crises). Her work intersects with cancer screening protocols, patient decision aids, and health education technologies. Publication trends reveal expertise in colon cancer screening interventions (2006-2012), decision aid optimization (2004-2010), and health education technology (2003-2005). Later works (2014-2024) expand into occupational safety, environmental health hazards, and rare disease diagnostics, reflecting evolving public health challenges. Contact: jennifer.griffith@tamu.edu | 212 Adriance Lab Rd., College Station, TX 77843-1266
Benjamin Schnapp, MD, MEd serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, where he directs both the Emergency Medicine Residency Program and the Graduate Medical Education Scholarship Fellowship. His clinical expertise spans trauma care, musculoskeletal emergencies, and central nervous system infections within the BerbeeWalsh Emergency Department and affiliated clinical sites. His educational journey includes undergraduate training at Brown University, medical degree from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, emergency medicine residency at The Mount Sinai Hospital (serving as Chief Resident), medical education fellowship at Northwestern University, and ongoing Master of Education in Health Professions at the University of Cincinnati. This foundation supports his dual focus on clinical excellence and educational innovation. Dr. Schnapp's research centers on medical education transformation, particularly clinical teaching methodologies, resident-as-teacher development, wellness initiatives, and decision-making systems. His work pioneers competency-based frameworks like Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) and predictive learning analytics to enhance resident assessment. Current projects include an American Medical Association-funded initiative developing unified assessment systems across emergency medicine residencies. His publication portfolio reveals three dominant research trajectories: 1) Evolution of standardized evaluation systems (SLOEs) with AI integration potential, 2) Precision education through clinical dashboards and learning analytics, and 3) Implementation science for coaching models in graduate medical education. These threads converge on optimizing educational quality while addressing resident workload and case-mix variability. As Residency Program Director, he oversees comprehensive training for emergency medicine residents while mentoring faculty through national committees including SAEM's Graduate Medical Education and Fellowship Approval panels. His research portfolio includes significant funding from the American Medical Association for developing predictive analytics systems using EPAs, reflecting his commitment to data-driven educational improvement. Dr. Schnapp leads institutional efforts in educational innovation through the residency program's curriculum development and the fellowship program for medical education scholars, creating structured pathways for faculty development in academic emergency medicine.
Dr. Tiffani L. Chidume serves as an Associate Clinical Professor in Auburn University's College of Nursing, bringing 24 years of expertise in nursing education, critical care, and health information technology since joining the faculty in 2018. A certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and dual-certified healthcare simulation educator (CHSE-A/CHSOS), she actively shapes institutional policy through Auburn University's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and chairs the Inclusive Simulation and Mentoring group (InSiM). Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice (2020) and BSN (2001) from the University of Alabama at Huntsville, and an MSN (2013) from Troy University. She maintains active certifications in healthcare simulation operations and critical care nursing. Chidume's research pioneers virtual reality integration in nursing education, with emphases on inclusive simulation design, end-of-life communication training, and fall prevention for older adults. Her work bridges emergency/critical care nursing with health disparity reduction through interprofessional collaboration, particularly in virtual environments addressing underserved populations. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward immersive technologies that enhance clinical judgment while embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into simulation frameworks. Her award-winning scholarship includes INACSL's 2024 Research and Academic Excellence Awards, the 2023 Anthony Battaglia Scholarship, and the 2021 NESIN Best Research Award. These recognize her transformative contributions to simulation pedagogy and health equity. Chidume secures significant funding including a $35,000 Biggio Center grant for virtual reality implementation and $6,400 for simulation technology innovation. She mentors through InSiM while leading interprofessional collaborations with speech-language pathology, developing clinical experiences that address communication barriers and discharge teaching challenges. Her committee work spans simulation, technology, and diversity initiatives across the College of Nursing. As founder of InSiM, she cultivates communities where inclusive simulation practices advance healthcare education. Her leadership in SSH, INACSL, and NLN drives national conversations on equitable simulation design, while her 2025 presentations demonstrate ongoing innovation in virtual reality mental health training and DEI integration.
Katrine Del Villar is a Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) within the School of Law, Faculty of Business and Law. She is also a member of the Australian Centre for Health Law Research (ACHLR) and actively contributes to medical law scholarship and policy development in Australia. Education Doctor of Philosophy (Queensland University of Technology, 2020) LLB(Hons) (Australian National University, 1997) BA(Hons) in Russian (Australian National University, 1995) Graduate Diploma (Australian National University) Research Interests Dr. Del Villar specializes in medical law and ethics, with particular expertise in mental health law (especially advance decision-making), capacity and autonomy in medical decisions, consent to and refusal of medical treatment, and end-of-life treatment choices including voluntary assisted dying. Her research employs comparative statutory analysis and examines constitutional rights litigation in healthcare contexts. She has developed significant expertise in analyzing the legal frameworks surrounding voluntary assisted dying across Australian jurisdictions and identifying barriers to access. Research Trends Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on voluntary assisted dying legislation across Australian states, examining implementation challenges, eligibility criteria, and access barriers. She has contributed significantly to understanding mental health law, particularly regarding advance directives and least restrictive treatment principles. Her work often takes a comparative approach, analyzing differences between jurisdictions to identify best practices and recommend legal reforms. Much of her scholarship addresses practical implementation challenges faced by healthcare providers and patients navigating complex legal frameworks. Professional Experience Dr. Del Villar has extensive professional experience beyond academia, having served as an associate to Justice Gaudron of the High Court, worked as a solicitor for Blake Dawson Waldron, and served as a research officer for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Library. She has taught Constitutional Law at Griffith University and Administrative Law and Law of Business Entities at the ANU. In 2018, she contributed to the Advance Health Directive Mental Health Advisory Committee, and from 2020-2022, she was part of a QUT team developing voluntary assisted dying training for Western Australia and Queensland governments. Teaching At QUT, Dr. Del Villar teaches Constitutional Law, Statutory Interpretation, and Health Care Law and Ethics, bringing her research expertise directly into the classroom and preparing future legal professionals to navigate complex healthcare law issues.
Katherine E. Goodman serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, where she bridges machine learning applications with public health law. Her dual expertise in epidemiology (PhD, Johns Hopkins) and law (JD, Columbia) informs cross-disciplinary collaborations across medical and legal institutions. Her educational background includes: PhD in Epidemiology (Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2018) Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (University of Auckland, 2013) JD from Columbia University School of Law (2010) BA in Moral Philosophy (Dartmouth College, 2006) Goodman's research pioneers AI-driven solutions for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, clinical algorithm regulation, and pandemic response systems. She develops NLP/LLM methodologies using electronic health records and claims data across infectious diseases, oncology, and maternal-fetal medicine, with particular focus on early-onset colorectal cancer detection and gut carriage screening. Her work uniquely integrates FDA law perspectives with public health informatics, examining legal frameworks for clinical algorithm oversight. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in large language model implementation for infection control (40%), clinical algorithm ethics (30%), and antimicrobial stewardship (30%). Key methodological trends include multicenter validation of NLP tools across 600+ hospitals and development of equity-focused frameworks like FAIRS for sex-inclusive algorithm design. Her collaborative projects involve: Joint initiatives between UMB School of Medicine and School of Law National studies spanning 928 U.S. hospitals Real-world AI implementation trials in academic medical centers
Dr. Karin Funsch is a Researcher in the Department of Personality and Diagnostics at the University of Marburg's Psychology School. She specializes in psychological assessment and test development, with a focus on concentration testing in children and adults. Her work includes creating computerized diagnostic tools like the e-KoKi and DKT tests, and she has contributed to forensic psychology through handwriting analysis studies. Education: Psychology degree from Justus-Liebig-University Giessen (1984-1992). Research: Development of psychodiagnostic instruments, forensic document examination, and behavioral stress indicators. Teaching: Courses in test theory, psychodiagnostic interviews, and forensic diagnostics since 2011. Her publications span forensic psychology, cognitive assessment, and developmental diagnostics. She founded the Institute for Psychological Diagnostics (IPD) in 2005, providing expert assessments for Hessian legal authorities.
Dr. John A Greenwood is a MRC Career Development Fellow at the Department of Experimental Psychology, University College London . His research focuses on the mechanisms of visual perception and clinical disorders of vision , particularly amblyopia. He leads the Eccentric Vision Lab ( eccentricvision.com ), which investigates crowding effects, spatial vision topologies, and cortical processing idiosyncrasies. Key Research Themes: Visual crowding, interocular suppression, orientation selectivity, and neural correlates of perception Methodologies: fMRI adaptation, psychophysical experiments, and computational modeling His work reveals that crowding is a regularization process altering object appearance, and that binocular treatments for amblyopia improve compliance without reducing suppression. He has published extensively in Scientific Reports , Journal of Vision , and Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science . Scientific Awards: MRC Career Development Fellow
Dr. Lisa J Knecht-Sabres is a Professor of Occupational Therapy at Midwestern University's College of Health Sciences-Downers Grove. With over 30 years of combined clinical and academic experience, she specializes in adult and geriatric occupational therapy, clinical education, and interprofessional collaboration. She holds a D.H.S. from the University of Indianapolis and earlier degrees from the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on enhancing clinical readiness for occupational therapy students, interprofessional education, and improving occupational performance for older adults. Key areas include falls prevention, caregiver education for stroke survivors, and quality of life interventions in assisted living facilities. Dr. Knecht-Sabres has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals like Physical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics and Open Journal of Occupational Therapy , and has secured grants supporting interprofessional education initiatives. She serves on editorial boards for several occupational therapy journals and reviews for major textbook publishers. Teaching responsibilities include courses in gerontology, clinical practice for adults, and board exam preparation. She mentors doctoral capstone projects and research initiatives, emphasizing evidence-based practice and experiential learning strategies.
Nicole Danaher-Garcia is an Assistant Professor in the School of Healthcare Leadership at the MGH Institute of Health Professions . She teaches quantitative analysis and predictive analytics in the Master of Healthcare Data Analytics and Master/PhD of Health Professions Education programs. Her research focuses on network analysis and Bayesian techniques applied to healthcare data and animal behavior, particularly in dolphin social dynamics. She holds a BS in Biology from Duke University and a PhD in Integrative Biology from UMass Dartmouth. Her doctoral work on Atlantic spotted dolphins in The Bahamas revealed unexpected social behaviors, such as intergroup alliances that defied terrestrial mammal norms. This research gained significant media attention from outlets like the New York Times and Science Magazine. She currently applies network analysis and predictive modeling to healthcare challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Education: BS, Biology, Minor: Environmental Science, Duke University PhD, Integrative Biology, UMass Dartmouth Research Interests: Social network analysis in healthcare systems Bayesian statistical modeling for behavioral studies Telehealth etiquette and clinical competency Predictive analytics for healthcare resource allocation Media Highlights: "Breaching Extinction: Merging for Dolphin Societies" (2022) "Dolphins make peace and love—not war—when they encounter strangers" (2022) Dr. Danaher-Garcia’s courses emphasize critical thinking and problem-solving in data analytics, preparing students to address complex healthcare challenges. She is developing new methodologies to predict clinical technology impacts and optimize healthcare workflows through interdisciplinary approaches.
Antonio Rago is a Researcher at Imperial College London's Department of Computing (Faculty of Engineering). His work focuses on explainable AI (XAI), computational argumentation, and their applications in engineering design, Formula One strategy, and healthcare. He is affiliated with the ADIX, XAI, and Computational Logic & Argumentation research groups. Education: PhD (Computational Logic & Argumentation) from Imperial College London (2019), MEng in Automotive Engineering from Loughborough University (2012) Professional Experience: Former Race Strategy Engineer at Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team (2012-2014), Quantitative Development roles in industry Research interests span argumentation frameworks, counterfactual explanations, and ethical AI systems. He organizes international workshops like ArgXAI and Arg&App, and co-leads tutorials on Argumentative Explanations in AI at conferences including KR and ECAI. His publications emphasize robust AI systems, human-centric explanations, and applications in high-stakes domains like motorsport strategy and clinical decision-making. He collaborates with institutions such as Sapienza University of Rome under the UK-Italy Trustworthy AI Programme.
Christian Ghanem is a Professor of Social Work at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm, specializing in offender rehabilitation, criminology, and social work theory. His research focuses on desistance from crime, aging in prison populations, and the ethical implications of digitalization in social work. He has co-authored major textbooks such as Lehrbuch Soziale Arbeit mit Straffälligen and contributed to international handbooks on criminal justice social work. His work bridges academic research with practical interventions, emphasizing evidence-based practices and policy advocacy. Key research interests include gerontological issues in corrections, professional judgment in social work, and the integration of technology in social care. He frequently collaborates with international scholars and leads projects funded by institutions like the Bavarian Ministry of Justice. Notable publications analyze prison aging trajectories, threshold decision-making frameworks, and the fragmented social care systems for older prisoners in Germany. Dr. Ghanem’s teaching spans criminological theories, social work methodologies, and professional ethics. He has edited special journal issues on topics like ‘Altern und Sterben im Gefängnis’ and serves as a peer reviewer for journals such as British Journal of Social Work . His work consistently advocates for humane treatment of incarcerated individuals, particularly older adults, and challenges systemic barriers to desistance through interdisciplinary approaches.
