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Prof. Oliver Faude is a Professor and Researcher at the Department of Motor Performance & Biomechanics within the University of Basel's Department of Sport, Exercise and Health (DSBG). His research focuses on exercise physiology, sports medicine, and the application of physical activity in managing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes. He supervises doctoral students, including Vivien Hohberg, whose work on telephone-based health coaching for diabetes patients was published in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Faude collaborates on projects such as the dbcoach intervention, funded by Innosuisse and health insurers, demonstrating how personalized coaching increases physical activity in diabetic populations. His work also extends to musculoskeletal imaging innovations, such as the UMUD web application for ultrasonography data access, and the PrepAir study addressing chemotherapy-induced sensory dysfunction in children. Faude's interdisciplinary approach integrates clinical research, biomechanics, and public health, with a particular emphasis on aging populations and pediatric oncology. He contributes to injury prevention strategies in sports like badminton and soccer, while advancing methodologies for muscle volume assessment via 3D ultrasound and MRI comparisons. Key Projects: dbcoach program, PrepAir study, musculoskeletal imaging tools, agility training for frailty prevention. Grants: Innosuisse, SwissLife Foundation, Voluntary Academic Society of Basel. Students: Vivien Hohberg (PhD). Labs/Teams: Motor Performance & Biomechanics lab, collaborations with Prof. Bart Roelands (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) on overtraining syndrome research.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Medicine
• Diabetes Management
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Professor Maurizio Caon is a faculty member at HES-SO (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland). His primary research areas include Human-Computer Interaction, Digital Transformation, and User Experience Design, with a focus on aging populations and health technology. He leads the HumanTech Institute and contributes to projects like NESTORE COACH and PEGASO, which develop virtual coaching systems for elderly well-being and adolescent health behavior change. His research explores tangible interfaces for e-coaching, gestural interaction design for professional cyclists, and data privacy mechanisms using pictograms. While his publications span topics from AI implementation in HRM to posthumanist perspectives on enhancement, his core work centers on applying digital technologies to improve health outcomes across age groups. He collaborates with institutions like Politecnico di Milano and contributes to European Union-funded initiatives. Professor Caon's recent work examines conversational agents for life-course health interventions, virtual reality exergame design, and wearables' impact on body awareness. His projects integrate behavioral change theories with IoT architectures and human-centered design principles. Despite active research engagement, no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Transformation
• User Experience Design
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Matthias Kliegel is a Full Professor of Psychology at the University of Geneva, where he holds the Chair of Cognitive Aging. He is also the Director of the Interfaculty Center for Gerontology and Vulnerability Studies (CIGEV), a leading interdisciplinary research center focused on aging and vulnerability. His academic career spans institutions in Germany and Switzerland, including professorships at Dresden University of Technology and the University of Zurich. His educational background includes studies in psychology, philosophy, ethics, and theology across Vienna, Mainz, and Albuquerque. He earned his PhD in Psychology from the University of Heidelberg in 2002 and completed his Habilitation at the University of Zurich in 2005. Dr. Kliegel's research centers on cognitive development across the lifespan, with emphasis on prospective memory, executive functions, working memory, and cognitive reserve. His work integrates cognitive, clinical, and social perspectives on aging, exploring how cognitive plasticity and health behaviors evolve over time. He investigates the impact of socioeconomic factors, leisure activities, and technology use on cognitive aging. The recent publication trends reflect a strong focus on longitudinal studies, cognitive interventions, and the neuroscience of aging. His work frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Nature Human Behaviour , Psychology and Aging , and PNAS , highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cognitive decline and resilience in aging populations. His scientific awards include the Vontobel Award for Research on Aging, the Leenaards Price for Translational Medicine, an Honorary Lectureship at the University of the Third Age (Frankfurt), and a Distinguished Visiting Research Fellowship at the Australian Catholic University. He has led major research initiatives and has been involved in advising and mentoring students, though specific names are not listed. His work is supported by extensive collaborative grants and institutional funding. He leads a dynamic research team focused on cognitive and clinical neuroscience of aging and developmental disorders. Dr. Kliegel is affiliated with the Interfaculty Center for Gerontology and Vulnerability Studies (CIGEV), where he directs research on life course reserves, vulnerability, and resilience in later life. His team conducts cutting-edge research on plasticity, memory, and executive function, contributing significantly to both theoretical and applied gerontology.

• Cognitive Aging
• Prospective Memory
• Executive Functions
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Rasita Vinay is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Ethics and History of Medicine (IBME) at the University of Zurich. She holds a dual role as Core Director for Digital Ethics and Care for Older Adults at the Centre for Digital Health Interventions. Her work bridges biomedical ethics, digital health technologies, and dementia care. Education: PhD in Biomedical Ethics (University of Zurich), Master of Bioethics (Monash University), BSc in Neuroscience (University of Melbourne) Her research focuses on ethical frameworks for digital health interventions, particularly conversational agents like voice assistants in dementia care. She examines patient autonomy, dignity, and the ethical implications of technology design in vulnerable populations. Rasita’s recent publications analyze topics such as AI in medicine, disinformation generation in language models, and the ethical challenges of ICU triage during pandemics. Her work on the GRACE voice assistant prototype addresses technology feasibility and cognitive stimulation therapy for early dementia patients. Scientific Awards: Swiss Government Excellence Scholarship

• Biomedical Ethics
• Digital Health Technologies
• Dementia Care
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Christophe Graf is an Assistant Professor and Chief Physician at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), affiliated with the University of Geneva. His clinical and research focus centers on geriatrics, with expertise in aging-related conditions, COVID-19 impacts on elderly populations, frailty assessment, and innovative rehabilitation approaches. His research explores: Geriatric care models for neurodegenerative diseases and multimorbidity Nutritional interventions and body composition analysis in aging Digital health technologies (AI wearables, serious games) for rehabilitation Pandemic responses in long-term care settings, including infection control and post-COVID sequelae Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong thematic coherence around geriatric adaptations to global health challenges, with 73% focusing on COVID-19 impacts and 27% on technological innovations in elderly care. The work shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across neurology, virology, and digital health fields. While no awards or student mentees are documented in the provided text, Graf contributes significantly to multicenter studies on aging and maintains active research partnerships across European institutions.

• Geriatrics
• Aging Populations
• COVID-19 in Elderly
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Eric Lichtenstein is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University of Basel , Switzerland. His work focuses on exercise physiology, aging, and neuromuscular function. Email: e.lichtenstein@unibas.ch Research Interests : Dr. Lichtenstein investigates physical activity interventions for chronic disease management (notably diabetes), age-related muscle function, and sports biomechanics. His recent publications address: Global handgrip strength norms across aging populations Agility training for cognitive-neuromuscular improvement in seniors Blood flow restriction resistance training effects Mechanisms of downhill/uphill running impacts Diabetes management through lifestyle interventions Neuromuscular adaptation in youth athletes

• Exercise Physiology
• Neuromuscular Fatigue
• Physical Activity in Aging
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Filipa Pereira is an Associate Professor at the School of Health, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland. Her work focuses on evidence-based practice , geriatric nursing , and medication management for polymedicated older adults. She leads interprofessional research on post-discharge care, nurse presenteeism, and patient-centered models. Email: filipa.pereira@hevs.ch Key Research Areas: Evidence-based practice, Geriatric care, Medication safety, Qualitative/quantitative research Her studies address medication-related problems in aging populations, nurse presenteeism in Switzerland and Portugal, and delirium prevention through caregiver integration. Recent work includes systematic reviews on climate change awareness in nursing and models for medication self-management after hospital discharge. The OptiMed intervention program (2023) aims to reduce medication-related problems through caregiver support. Her 2022 studies analyze barriers to physical assessments in rehabilitation and predictive models for nursing home admissions. Earlier work (2021) explores polypharmacy beliefs and functional decline in polymedicated patients.

• Evidence-based Practice
• Geriatric Nursing
• Medication Management
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Prof. Germán Vicente-Rodríguez is a distinguished academic at the University of Zaragoza, where he serves as head of the master in evaluation and exercise prescription for health at the Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences. He completed his PhD in Sport Sciences at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and was awarded a PhD prize for his outstanding research. As President of EXERNET, the Spanish network for exercise and health research, he leads significant research initiatives including the EXERNET-Elder cohort project. With over 270 publications to his name, his work has substantially contributed to the fields of exercise physiology and health promotion. Dr. Vicente-Rodríguez's research interests focus on exercise physiology, exercise prescription, body composition, and the interaction between exercise and nutrition for health. His expertise spans multiple domains including physical activity assessment, bone health, and exercise interventions for different population groups. His work particularly emphasizes the application of exercise science to improve health outcomes across the lifespan, with special attention to aging populations and disease prevention. His recent publications demonstrate consistent research themes in exercise interventions for older adults, sports performance in specialized contexts like futsal, and physiological mechanisms underlying exercise benefits. The work shows strong translational potential, connecting basic exercise science with clinical applications for health promotion and disease prevention across diverse populations. PhD prize recipient from University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria President of EXERNET (Spanish network for exercise and health research) Leader of the EXERNET-Elder cohort project Dr. Vicente-Rodríguez has supervised numerous research projects and collaborated extensively with international colleagues across multiple institutions. His work with the GENUD research group has established him as a leading figure in exercise and health research in Spain. His leadership in academic programs and research networks demonstrates significant impact on both education and scientific advancement in his field. He directs research through the GENUD (Growth, Exercise, NUtrition and Development) research group, which focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to understanding how physical activity, nutrition, and development interact to influence health outcomes across different life stages. The group's work spans basic science investigations to applied clinical and community-based interventions.

• Exercise Physiology
• Exercise Prescription
• Body Composition
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Élvio Rúbio Gouveia serves as Assistant Professor at the University of Madeira within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Department of Physical Education and Sports. He holds leadership roles as Vice-President of the Institute of Interactive Technologies (Robotics and Engineering Systems Laboratory) and Head of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, while maintaining a collaborative affiliation with the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Gerontology and Vulnerability (CIGEV) at the University of Geneva. His academic credentials include a PhD in Sports Science (2011), Master's in Physical Education and Sports (2007), and Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports (2003), all obtained from the University of Madeira. Gouveia's research centers on multidisciplinary approaches to promote physical activity, fitness, and quality of life across the lifespan, with primary emphasis on healthy aging interventions. His recent work expands into Sports Performance Optimization and Applied Technologies through three specialized avenues: physiological response monitoring during training/competition, development of rehabilitation technologies, and pedagogical innovations using Small-Sided Games in exercise training. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in youth soccer biomechanics, cognitive-physical health interrelationships in aging populations, and technological applications in sports science. His work consistently bridges laboratory research with community-based interventions across diverse age groups. He has supervised two doctoral theses in the past five years while currently co-supervising six, and has guided over 40 master's theses. As principal investigator, he secured three major grants and participated in five additional funded projects, personally selecting more than 30 research grant recipients. Gouveia leads critical initiatives within the Robotics and Engineering Systems Laboratory and contributes to international gerontology research through CIGEV, focusing on vulnerability assessment and intervention development for aging populations.

• Sports Science
• Physical Education
• Healthy Aging
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Dr. Rainer Gabriel is a researcher at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) within the School of Social Work and Institute of Diversity and Social Integration . His work focuses on aging, poverty dynamics, and socioeconomic determinants of health, with a particular emphasis on labor force participation and welfare policies. Primary research areas: Gerontology, Social Policy, Life Course Analysis, Poverty Dynamics Key projects: Analyzing employment trajectories and cancer risks, evaluating Swiss disability action plans, studying cognitive reserve and neighborhood effects Publications: Frequent collaborations with Stéphane Cullati, Matthias Kliegel, and Michel Oris in journals like Scientific Reports and PNAS His recent work explores how lifetime socioeconomic conditions influence cognitive decline and frailty in old age, using longitudinal data from the SHARE study. Gabriel also investigates non-take-up of social benefits and the impact of leisure activities on cognitive health.

• Gerontology
• Social Policy
• Life Course Analysis
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Fulvio Lauretani is an Associate Professor in the Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department at the University of Parma. His research focuses on cognitive and motoric frailty in older persons, with expertise in dementia, parkinsonism, and amyloid PET imaging. University of Parma Geriatric-Rehabilitation Department His work spans geriatrics, internal medicine, and neurodegenerative disorders, emphasizing preventive strategies and diagnostic imaging. Recent publications highlight preoperative optimization for sarcopenic patients, dopamine pharmacodynamics, and geriatric syndromes like atrial fibrillation. Research keywords include: Dementia , Parkinsonism , Older Persons , and Amyloid PET . Collaborators include experts in pharmacology, clinical research, and geriatrics from institutions such as Sidra Medicine and University of Chieti-Pescara.

• Geriatrics
• Internal Medicine
• Cognitive Frailty
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Avendano Mauricio is an Associate Professor at the University of Lausanne , specializing in aging research, social policy, and mental health. He focuses on socioeconomic disparities, intergenerational dynamics, and health systems, with recent work exploring AI's role in aging research, cash transfer programs, and the impact of public policies on older populations. Key Research Areas: Aging and mental health Socioeconomic determinants of health Policy evaluation (cash transfers, pandemic responses) Intergenerational relationships Recent Publications (2025): Methodological innovations using AI in aging research Life-course socioeconomic status and frailty Home-based care and mental well-being Obesity-depression links in low-income settings Migrant health and policy implications Scientific Collaborations: Collaborates with LIVES (Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research) and international institutions Works with multidisciplinary teams in epidemiology, public health, and policy analysis

• Aging Research
• Social Policy
• Mental Health
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Catherine Ludwig is a Research Professor at the Geneva School of Health (University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland), specializing in Healthy Aging , Vulnerabilities , and Nursing Care . She contributes to evidence-based practice through applied research in home care complexity and frailty assessment. Her research focuses on: Developing tools like the COMID Index and VIeSA for healthy aging interventions Addressing multidimensional complexity in home care Studying frailty indicators via interRAI-HC Exploring brain aging via neuroimaging and cognitive studies Her recent publications span Gerontology , Nursing , and Public Health , emphasizing Swiss healthcare and community-dwelling seniors . She collaborates on projects involving caregiver support , home care adaptation , and health policy . Key affiliations include: Geneva School of Health Geneva School of Social Work Institute of Applied Research (IR-HEdS) LIVES - Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research

• Healthy Aging
• Vulnerabilities
• Nursing Care
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Katia Giacomino is a Researcher at HES-SO Valais-Wallis - University of Health, affiliated with the Health School's Physiotherapy Department. Her primary roles include academic research and contributing to educational programs in neurorehabilitation and geriatrics. She holds a BSc in Physiotherapy and has been actively involved in multidisciplinary projects addressing elderly healthcare, clinical education, and assistive technology. Her research focuses on hospital-associated disability in older adults, evidence-based practice interventions for nurses, and cognitive/physical multidomain training programs. Notable contributions include development of the FADIR hip impingement test, the StayFitLonger home-based intervention study, and analysis of Peyton’s 4-step teaching approach efficacy. She has also contributed to prosthetics research involving gaze-tracking and myoelectric control systems. Her work spans over 15 peer-reviewed articles between 2020-2024, with a focus on systematic reviews, randomized controlled trials, and dataset publications. Key collaborations include institutions in Switzerland, Canada, and Belgium. Giacomino’s research emphasizes practical applications of technology in healthcare, improving elderly functional outcomes, and optimizing educational methodologies in health professions.

• Physiotherapy
• Geriatrics
• Neurorehabilitation
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Andreas Ihle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, where he also serves as Research Group Leader at the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability. His research examines human development across the lifespan through psychological, sociological, economic, and technological lenses, with emphasis on vulnerability, cognitive reserve, and physical-cognitive health interactions. Education: PhD in Psychology (2013), University of Geneva Diploma (M.Sc.) in Psychology (2010), Technische Universität Dresden Research Focus: Dr. Ihle's work integrates vulnerability development, reserve accumulation (cognitive, relational), pathological trajectories, and individual differences in aging. He employs advanced statistical modeling of longitudinal datasets and experimental designs to investigate how socioeconomic factors, physical activity, and life events influence cognitive aging and health outcomes in diverse populations across Europe. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary convergence between gerontology, sports science, and public health. Dominant themes include: 1) Cognitive-physical health mediation in aging populations, 2) Athletic performance/biomechanics in soccer, 3) Mental health trajectories in European cohorts, and 4) Lifestyle interventions for healthy aging. Methodologically, studies emphasize longitudinal designs, mediation analyses, and systematic reviews. Labs & Teams: Leads research initiatives at the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability, collaborating extensively with European institutions on aging-related projects involving large-scale datasets like SHARE (Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe).

• Lifespan Development
• Cognitive Aging
• Vulnerability and Resilience
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