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Elisse HigginbothamView profile

Lecturer

• Paediatric Optometry
• Vision Therapy
• Optometry Education
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Elisse Higginbotham serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science within the School of Health and Clinical Sciences at the University of Western Australia. With decades of clinical experience primarily in paediatric optometry, she delivers care for the Refugee Clinic in collaboration with Lions Inreach Clinic and provides specialized services at the Eye Health Centre of WA. Her academic qualifications include: Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics, Deakin University (2021) Master of Optometry, University of New South Wales (2008) Postgraduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, University of Melbourne (2005-2006) Her research focuses on paediatric vision assessment, myopia management, and accommodation/convergence vision therapy, emphasizing evidence-based patient-centered care. She actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through health and education initiatives while integrating clinical practice with teaching theory. As an investigator for the 2024 Channel 7 Telethon Trust-funded project "Peripheral vision testing in childhood eye/brain disorders", she collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers. She co-chairs both a Paediatric Optometry Community of Practice and a Cross-Craft Binocular Vision Discussion Group to advance clinical education and practitioner collaboration.

• Ophthalmology
• Retinal Diseases
• Indigenous Health
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Shaun Tatipata serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science within the School of Health and Clinical Sciences at The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on: Ophthalmology Retinal Diseases Indigenous Health Epidemiology Clinical Research Genetics of Eye Diseases His work investigates prevalence patterns and clinical manifestations of inherited retinal diseases among global Indigenous communities, emphasizing health equity and evidence-based clinical interventions through systematic literature analysis. Current research addresses critical gaps in vision health outcomes for underserved populations. His recent publication constitutes a comprehensive scoping review accepted by Survey of Ophthalmology, establishing foundational knowledge for future clinical studies in this specialized domain.

Douglas SteinkeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Chronic Disease Management
• Medication Safety
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Douglas Steinke , BSc(Pharm), MSc, PhD, FHEA, ARPharmS, FISPE, is a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Manchester . With a pharmacy career spanning community, hospital, industry, and government roles in Canada, he conducts research using large-scale medical databases (e.g., CPRD) across Canada, USA, and Scotland.

• Optometry
• Vision Science
• Public Health for Eye Care
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Dr. Frederick Asare serves as a Senior Lecturer in Optometry within the Department of Allied Health Professions at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences. He maintains active international collaborations with the Centre for Optometry and Vision Science (Ulster University), International Centre for Eye Health (LSHTM), College of Optometry (University of Houston), School of Optometry and Vision Science (UCC), and Department of Vision Sciences (GCU). His research focuses on vision impairment in driving performance, eye movement analysis using eye trackers, refractive error management in children, spectacle quality metrics, and visual function parameters. He employs epidemiological methods and public health frameworks to investigate real-world visual tasks, with driving scenarios as a primary application area. His work bridges clinical optometry with population-level eye care delivery. Dr. Asare holds the prestigious Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) distinction and serves as a peer reviewer for high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, American Journal of Ophthalmology, PLOS One, and BMC Ophthalmology. His teaching portfolio includes Clinical Skills, Foundation Optometry Skills, and Research Methods for Optometry Dissertations. While the source text does not specify current advising roles or grant funding, his research profile demonstrates sustained engagement with the Centre for Health and Clinical Research at UWE Bristol. Key scientific recognition: Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO) Primary research collaborations: Centre for Optometry and Vision Science, Ulster University International Centre for Eye Health, LSHTM College of Optometry, University of Houston School of Optometry and Vision Science, UCC Department of Vision Sciences, GCU

Jose Estevez BordonView profile

Lecturer

• Ophthalmology
• Vision Sciences
• Eye Health Research
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Dr. Jose Estevez Bordon is a Lecturer in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University, affiliated with the Caring Futures Institute. He holds a PhD and has expertise in ophthalmology, vision sciences, and eye health research, with a focus on preventing blinding diseases in vulnerable populations such as Indigenous Australians and rural communities. His research combines clinical epidemiology, genetic factors, and socioeconomic markers to address health inequities. Education: PhD, Graduate Certificate in Public Health for Optometry, Masters of Optometry, Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) Affiliations: Flinders University, Caring Futures Institute, SAHMRI Aboriginal Health Equity Theme Research Interests His work emphasizes diabetic retinopathy, cataract morphology, glaucoma assessments, and contrast sensitivity testing. He leads large-scale studies on Indigenous eye health and low-resource populations, aiming to improve screening and prevention strategies through genomic and epidemiological approaches. Key Awards & Grants Chief Investigator for NHMRC Indigenous Health Research Grants and Diabetes Australia Programs Recipient of the Rural Health Award and multiple scholarships Teaching & Supervision Coordinates optometry courses like OPTO3002 (Ocular Anatomy) and supervises clinical placements. Engages in outreach optometry and clinical practice at Health2Go.

Dirk Vom LehnView profile

Professor

• Ethnomethodology
• Social Interaction Studies
• Organisation Studies
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Dirk Vom Lehn is a Professor of Organisation & Practice at King’s Business School, King’s College London. He serves as Programme Director for the BSc International Management and is a member of the Public Services Management & Organisation (PSMO) and the Work, Interaction and Technology Research Group. His research focuses on ethnomethodological analysis of interaction, technology in social practices, and institutional work in museums, healthcare, and street markets. He has authored and edited over 10 books and is an Associate Editor of Symbolic Interaction . Dirk’s research explores how interaction and technology shape social organization, including studies of museum visitor behavior, optometric consultations, and street-market bargaining. He emphasizes the role of video-based methods in capturing detailed interactional practices. His recent work addresses digitalization in retail, communication training in optometry, and the experiential dimensions of art consumption. He teaches modules on marketing, technology, and qualitative research methods at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Dirk is actively involved in editorial roles for journals such as Arts and the Market and the Journal of Organizational Ethnography . His Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 impact case study, Developing New Training to Improve Communication in Optometry , highlights applied contributions to healthcare communication. Dirk collaborates with institutions like the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) on urban market studies and PhD supervision.

Lauren ZabaletaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Optometry
• Vision Science
• Clinical Eye Care
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Lauren Zabaleta, OD, FAAO, is an Assistant Professor at Marshall B. Ketchum University, affiliated with the University Eye Center at Ketchum Health in Anaheim, California. She is based in the Department of Clinical Sciences within the College of Optometry, contributing to clinical education and patient care in optometric medicine. Her professional focus lies in comprehensive eye care, with particular relevance to anterior segment disease, contact lens management, and ocular health. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), she maintains active engagement in the optometric community and evidence-based clinical practice. The available information does not include recent publications; however, her academic and clinical work appears centered on advancing optometric education and patient-centered care within university-affiliated eye clinics. Scientific Awards: No awards listed. Dr. Zabaleta contributes to the training of optometry students through clinical instruction at Ketchum Health, though no formal advisees or research mentorship are documented. There is no mention of external grants or funded research projects. She practices and teaches across multiple University Eye Center locations, including Fullerton, Anaheim, and Los Angeles, supporting integrated eye care delivery and academic outreach.

Daniel L. MayView profile

Assistant Professor

• Family Medicine
• Community Health
• Medical Education
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Daniel L. May, MD, is an Assistant Professor at Marshall B. Ketchum University (MBKU), affiliated with the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Department of Family and Community Medicine. He is a practicing family physician and serves as the Medical Director for SPAS (Student-Provided Affordable Services) at Ketchum Health in Anaheim, CA. With over 20 years of academic involvement, he began his faculty role at the Southern California College of Optometry and has been a clinical preceptor for PA students since 1998. Education: BA, California State University, Fullerton MD, University of California, Irvine Family Practice Residency (Chief Resident), USC-PIH Family Practice Dr. May has over 25 years of experience in family medicine and is deeply engaged in community health initiatives. His work emphasizes hands-on medical education, student mentorship, and accessible care through student-run clinics. He has led multiple medical mission trips to South and Central America, integrating student participation into global outreach efforts. While no publications are listed in the provided text, his professional focus suggests contributions in clinical practice, medical education, and community-based primary care. Professional Recognition and Service: Past Chief of Staff, Placentia Linda Hospital Longstanding clinical preceptor for PA students Active participant in international medical missions Dr. May is actively involved in advising and training future healthcare providers, particularly through experiential learning opportunities. His leadership in SPAS highlights his commitment to service-learning and interprofessional education. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the text. He is associated with Ketchum Health’s clinical sites in Anaheim and Los Angeles, contributing to both patient care and academic operations across multiple locations.

Fredy PerezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Optometry
• Primary Care Optometry
• Clinical Supervision
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Fredy Perez is an Assistant Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry (SCCO), Marshall B. Ketchum University. He supervises optometry interns at the Optometric Center of Los Angeles and has extensive clinical experience in full-scope optometric care from his 32-year private practice in Los Angeles. Education: BS from Portland State University, OD from New England College of Optometry Dr. Perez has lectured internationally on primary care optometry in Madrid, Spain, and Cali, Colombia. He previously supervised fourth-year optometry interns at Boston's South End Community Health Center during his early career. His clinical work spans multiple locations, including SCCO's university eye centers in Fullerton and Anaheim, California, and Los Angeles. He maintains active affiliations with the Ketchum Health Medical Clinic and its associated clinical facilities.

• Cardiovascular medicine and haematology
• Clinical sciences
• Medical physiology
• +29 more

Professor Angela Shore serves as Professor of Cardiovascular Research at the University of Exeter Medical School, Director of the NIHR Exeter Clinical Research Facility for Experimental Medicine, Lead for the NIHR Bioresource Centre Exeter (Common Diseases), and Institutional Lead for the Wellcome funded GW4-CAT-HP clinical academic training programme. Previously, she held Vice-Dean Research roles at both the University of Exeter Medical School (until 2019) and Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (2009-2019). Her educational background includes a BSc in Physiology from the University of Newcastle and a PhD investigating vascular mechanisms underlying fluid homeostasis in patients with Liver Disease, followed by postdoctoral work at Newcastle and London universities expanding into hypertension research. Shore's research centers on identifying early micro-vascular complications of diabetes and cardiovascular risk stratification, with primary focus areas in cardiovascular medicine, clinical sciences, medical physiology, and nutrition/dietetics. She champions interdisciplinary collaboration across physics, clinical practice, and basic science to address vascular biology challenges. Her scientific recognition includes: The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education (1996) for diabetes and vascular health research The Malpighi Gold medal from the European Society for Microcirculation (2015) She supervises PhD students through cross-disciplinary partnerships and has secured major funding from the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK, European Union IMI JU, and NIHR. Shore drove research strategy, staff appointments, and facility development for Exeter's medical school, leading four successful RAE/REF submissions. As global microcirculation research leader, she served 10 years as Treasurer of the European Society for Microcirculation and presidency of the British Microcirculation and Vascular Biology Society, currently chairing the Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation's Research Advisory Board.

Lauren CoetzeeView profile

Professor

• Optometry
• Vision Sciences
• Medical Education
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Dr. Lauren Coetzee serves as Acting Head of Department for Optometry & Vision Sciences within the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. She is an active faculty member and Research Degree Supervisor accepting PhD students, while also contributing as a Member of the Centre for Vision across the Life Span. Her professional activities include peer review for Clinical and Experimental Optometry journal and membership on the Republic of Ireland Health and Social Care Professionals Council. Her research expertise centers on health science education with particular focus on optometric training methodologies, medical educator research perceptions, and student attitudes toward research. Key interest areas include simulation techniques in clinical education, research culture development within health science faculties, and productivity factors affecting academic staff. Her work demonstrates strong connections to South African health education systems, with 98% fingerprint alignment to Republic of South Africa contexts. Dr. Coetzee maintains an active research profile with publications spanning 2018-2024, showing consistent output in medical education journals. Her three documented publications reveal expertise in developing educational tools for optometry training, analyzing research culture in health science faculties, and investigating student research attitudes at undergraduate levels. As a Research Degree Supervisor, she actively mentors graduate students and contributes to academic development through conference presentations including topics on contact lens patient diagnostics and keratoconus management. Her professional activities demonstrate significant engagement with both UK and South African academic communities in vision sciences and health professions education.

Megan FiladelfoView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Autoimmune Disease
• Ocular Disease
• Primary Eye Care
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Megan Filadelfo serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Optometry at the New England College of Optometry and Vision Center Director at Holyoke Health Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts, providing direct patient care and academic instruction. Her educational background includes: OD from Indiana University School of Optometry Dr. Filadelfo specializes in autoimmune ocular diseases, comprehensive eye pathology, and primary vision care delivery. Her clinical work integrates evidence-based practices for managing complex eye conditions within community health settings, emphasizing accessible diagnostic and treatment protocols for diverse patient populations. Professional affiliations: American Optometric Association (AOA) Massachusetts Society of Optometry (MSO) As Vision Center Director, she oversees clinical operations at Holyoke Health Center, coordinating interdisciplinary care teams to deliver integrated eye health services while serving as a training site for optometry students. Her leadership focuses on expanding community vision access through public health initiatives and clinical workflow optimization.

Emily HumphreysView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Community Health
• Glaucoma
• Ocular Disease
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Emily Humphreys, OD, FAAO, is an Associate Professor of Clinical Optometry at the New England College of Optometry (NECO) and serves as an Attending Optometrist at the Lynn Community Health Center. Her educational background includes: Residency at VA Boston Healthcare System, New England College of Optometry OD from New England College of Optometry Dr. Humphreys specializes in community health optometry, glaucoma, ocular disease, and the ocular manifestations of systemic diseases. Her work emphasizes providing care to underserved communities through her clinical practice at Lynn Community Health Center. Her scholarly contributions focus on neuro-ophthalmic intersections, exemplified by her 2020 textbook chapter on Neuroradiology, which bridges diagnostic imaging techniques with clinical optometric practice. Dr. Humphreys has received significant recognition for teaching excellence: 2023 OD1 Instructor of the Year Award, NECO 2023 OD2 Instructor of the Year Award, NECO 2019 Fellow, American Academy of Optometry While her clinical mentorship occurs through NECO's residency program, specific student advising details and research grants are not documented in available sources. She maintains active clinical engagement through the American Academy of Optometry and her practice at Lynn Community Health Center, where she integrates community health initiatives with specialized ocular disease management.

• Optometry
• Clinical Research
• Public Health
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Angharad Hobby is a Senior Lecturer and Optometry Programme Lead at the University of the West of England, Bristol, within the Department of Allied Health Professions. She is a qualified Optometrist with clinical expertise in paediatric optometry, chronic eye disease, and low vision. Her research focuses on clinical practice, public/population health, and medical education. Education: PhD in Optometry (completed at City, University of London) BSc(Hons) in Optometry Postgraduate Professional Certificate in Glaucoma Angharad's clinical research investigates the effects of long-term anti-VEGF therapy on retinal function and structure in neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), alongside mixed-methods studies on acute eye conditions in primary/secondary care and community-based eye care services. Her work bridges hospital and community optometry practices. Scientific Awards: AFHEA (Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy) She collaborates with institutions like Optometry Wales, where she chairs the Research and Development Sub-committee, and maintains professional affiliations. Her teaching portfolio includes Binocular Vision and Paediatrics, Clinical Skills, Low Vision, and Advanced Glaucoma Studies modules.

Alberto RasconView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biochemistry
• Enzymology
• Vector Biology
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Alberto Rascon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry within the College of Science at San José State University. He leads an active research laboratory focused on understanding and inhibiting mosquito reproduction through the study of digestive proteases, with support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His work aims to reduce mosquito populations and limit the transmission of dangerous viruses such as Zika, Dengue, Yellow Fever, and Chikungunya. Dr. Rascon's research centers on the biochemical mechanisms that enable mosquitoes to convert blood meal proteins into resources for egg production. By targeting key proteolytic enzymes, his team seeks to disrupt this process and thereby control vector populations. His work lies at the intersection of biochemistry, molecular biology, and public health. Over the past five and a half years, Dr. Rascon has mentored more than 20 undergraduate students, many of whom have advanced to medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry, and Ph.D. programs. His students have contributed to manuscript submissions and presented their work at local and national conferences, gaining valuable scientific communication experience. His lab utilizes advanced biochemical techniques, including protein purification using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) systems. One former student, Saira Montermoso, who majored in Chemistry (Biochemistry) and Computer Science, joined his lab in 2016 and went on to pursue a Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania.