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• Physiotherapy
• Neurological Rehabilitation
• Parkinson's Disease Research
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Hanna Johansson is a Lecturer and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society at Karolinska Institutet. She is also affiliated with Karolinska University Hospital and Stockholm Sjukhem, and is a key member of the Balance, gait, exercise and physical activity in neurological diseases – Franzén Group. As a registered physiotherapist with a PhD in medical science, Johansson bridges clinical practice and academic research in neurological rehabilitation. Her educational background includes a PhD in medical science from Karolinska Institutet (2020), where she defended her thesis "Balance and Gait in Parkinson's disease: from Perceptions to Performance." She also holds dual bachelor's degrees from Karolinska Institutet (2006) in Medical Science and Physiotherapy, establishing her foundation in both clinical practice and scientific research. Johansson's research primarily focuses on balance, gait, and exercise interventions for neurological diseases, with particular emphasis on Parkinson's disease. She is a principal investigator in the STEPS (Support for home Training using Ehealth in Parkinson's disease) trial, a collaborative project between Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm Sjukhem that evaluates eHealth-delivered home training for Parkinson's patients. Her work also explores the integration of wearable sensors for optimizing clinical assessment of Parkinson's disease in primary care settings. The Franzén Group's research philosophy, which she embodies, emphasizes translational work spanning from neuronal mechanisms to practical clinical interventions in neurological and geriatric rehabilitation. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear progression in her research focus from fundamental understanding of balance perception and gait disorders toward developing and validating technology-enhanced rehabilitation solutions. Her 2025-2024 work shows increased emphasis on dual-task performance, home-based interventions, and the use of advanced technologies like fNIRS for measuring brain activity during movement. Many studies employ coordinated analyses across multiple centers, reflecting her commitment to robust, generalizable findings. The consistent theme across her publications is improving functional outcomes for Parkinson's patients through evidence-based, accessible interventions. Johansson currently holds a significant grant from the Swedish Research Council for Health Working Life and Welfare (2023-2026) for the project "Promoting active ageing and participation using technology among older adults and people with Parkinson´s disease." While specific advisees aren't listed in the available information, her 2025 publication on the Global Bridges program demonstrates her active engagement in mentoring early-career researchers in healthcare sciences. Her grant portfolio reflects a strategic focus on technology-enabled solutions that address real-world challenges in neurological rehabilitation. As a core member of the Franzén Group, Johansson contributes to a dynamic research environment dedicated to understanding and improving balance, gait, and physical activity in neurological conditions. The group's work spans basic neuroscience, clinical research, and implementation science, with a strong emphasis on translating findings into practical rehabilitation approaches. Her leadership in the STEPS trial exemplifies her commitment to developing evidence-based, patient-centered solutions that can be implemented in real-world healthcare settings, ultimately improving quality of life for people with Parkinson's disease.

Sophie AndrewsView profile

Lecturer

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Dementia Prevention
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Sophie Andrews is a Conjoint Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and a Senior Research Fellow – DECRA Fellow at UNSW Psychology. She also holds a conjoint Research Fellow position at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA). Her work bridges academic research with clinical practice as a registered clinical neuropsychologist, focusing on translational neuroscience that addresses real-world health challenges related to cognitive aging and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Andrews completed her DPsych (Clinical Neuropsychology) at Monash University in 2013, where her doctoral thesis investigated the mirror neuron system in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder using transcranial magnetic stimulation and EEG. Prior to joining UNSW and NeuRA in 2019, she was affiliated with the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health and School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University, where she held a fellowship from the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Her primary research focuses on how lifestyle interventions can improve brain and cognitive health and reduce dementia risk, with particular emphasis on the neuroscience and neuropsychology of habit formation and change in aging. She combines neuroimaging, cognitive, and psychological approaches to understand how improved knowledge of habit formation can inform better lifestyle behavior change interventions. Additional research interests include non-pharmacological approaches for maintaining brain health in neurodegenerative diseases, with a special focus on Huntington's disease, Parkinson's disease, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory in understanding the neural mechanisms underlying habit formation in aging populations and their application to dementia prevention. Her work frequently employs multimodal approaches, combining behavioral assessments with neuroimaging techniques to examine brain structure and function in relation to cognitive performance. A significant portion of her recent work centers around the LEISURE study, a longitudinal randomized controlled trial examining multi-modal lifestyle interventions for dementia risk reduction in healthy older adults. Discovery Early Career Research Award (DECRA) from the Australian Research Council (2021-2025) Huntington's Disease Society of America HD Human Biology Project Fellowship (2016-2019) Dr. Andrews has secured substantial grant funding for her research, including an ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award ($437,000), multiple Dementia Australia Research Foundation grants, and several UNSW Ageing Futures Institute Seed Project Grants. Her work demonstrates strong collaboration across institutions, with frequent co-authorship with researchers from NeuRA, Monash University, and international partners. While specific student supervision isn't detailed in the provided text, her leadership of multiple research projects suggests active mentoring of junior researchers and students. Her research is closely tied to the LEISURE study team and the broader NeuRA cognitive neuroscience research group, where she contributes to developing and testing lifestyle interventions for cognitive health. Her work bridges laboratory-based neuroscience with community-based interventions, creating a translational research pipeline from basic mechanisms to clinical applications.

Kylie RadfordView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Neuropsychology
• Dementia Research
• Cognitive Impairment
• +5 more

Dr. Kylie Radford is a Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Psychology and a Research Fellow leading the Aboriginal Health and Ageing Group at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA). She completed her PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Sydney in 2010 and has since established herself as a leading researcher in dementia and cognitive aging among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Dr. Radford's research focuses on understanding social and biomedical risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia, with particular emphasis on promoting healthy brain aging in collaboration with urban and rural Aboriginal communities. Her work spans several key areas including early onset dementia, cognitive rehabilitation for acquired brain injuries, mild cognitive impairment, epilepsy, and population brain ageing. She has extensive experience with various research methodologies such as randomized controlled trials, multicenter studies, longitudinal observational cohort studies, and psychometric instrument development and validation. Since 2009, Dr. Radford has been actively involved with the Koori Growing Old Well Study (KGOWS), an epidemiological study investigating aging and dementia in urban and regional Aboriginal communities in New South Wales. Her current NHMRC-ARC Dementia Research Development Fellowship supports her work in understanding social and biomedical risk factors for cognitive decline and dementia among Indigenous populations. Dr. Radford's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on culturally appropriate dementia care models, risk factor identification among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the development of culturally safe assessment tools. Her work consistently emphasizes community collaboration and culturally grounded approaches to research and intervention, with a particular emphasis on co-designing healthcare solutions with Indigenous communities. Dr. Radford leads the Aboriginal Health and Ageing Group at NeuRA, which works closely with Aboriginal communities to develop and implement culturally appropriate approaches to healthy aging and dementia prevention. Her research program exemplifies the importance of community-led research in addressing health disparities among Indigenous populations, with findings that directly inform policy and practice in Indigenous dementia care across Australia.

Alice A. MelkumianView profile

Professor

• Financial Economics
• Monetary Economics
• Portfolio Theory
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Alice A. Melkumian serves as Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics and Decision Sciences at Western Illinois University's College of Business and Technology, where she has been a core faculty member since fall 2003. Her academic home resides within WIU's business-focused college, directly engaging students through undergraduate and graduate economics curricula. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Economics from West Virginia University (2003), dissertation: Essays on the Opportunity Cost of Constrained Portfolio Strategies M.A. in Economics from West Virginia University Dr. Melkumian specializes in financial and monetary economics with concentrated research on opportunity costs in non-optimal portfolio strategies. Her work rigorously examines investor welfare implications under constraints like asset-type limitations, short-selling restrictions, and naive diversification approaches. This research bridges theoretical portfolio models with empirical evidence from consumer finance surveys and market data, contributing significantly to understanding real-world investment inefficiencies. Analysis of her publication trajectory (2005-2011) reveals consistent focus on portfolio optimization under constraints, with increasing empirical sophistication in later works. Her scholarship predominantly addresses financial economics subdomains including asset pricing anomalies, risk management tradeoffs, and behavioral dimensions of investment decisions, primarily published in specialized economics journals.

Jeffrey Michael FerrantiView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Informatics
• Health Informatics
• Pediatric Informatics
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Jeffrey Michael Ferranti is a Professor at Duke University with primary appointments in Biostatistics & Bioinformatics and secondary appointments in Pediatrics and Family Medicine and Community Health. His work bridges clinical medicine and data science to develop informatics solutions for healthcare improvement. His educational background includes: M.D. from McGill University, Canada (2000) Pediatric Internship & Residency at Duke University (2000-2003) Neonatology Fellowship at Duke University (2003-2006) Ferranti's research focuses on translational biomedical informatics, with core expertise in healthcare data warehousing, pediatric informatics, and patient safety systems. He pioneers methodologies for health analytics, computerized physician order entry implementation, and healthcare interoperability standards. His work integrates emerging technologies in neonatology with robust data frameworks to enhance clinical decision-making and quality improvement initiatives across healthcare settings. His publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in developing practical informatics tools like DISCERN for cohort recruitment and DEDUCE for clinical data querying. These systems address critical gaps in pediatric safety surveillance, medication dosing, and patient portal engagement, reflecting his commitment to translating data into actionable clinical insights. Research funding includes: Pioneering Health Information Quality (NIH K99, 2012-2015) Automated Adverse Drug Event Detection (AHRQ, 2004-2008) He mentors trainees in biomedical informatics through Duke's academic programs and leads the Division of Translational Biomedical Informatics. Within Duke's clinical ecosystem, Ferranti drives sustainable informatics infrastructure development, focusing on computerized adverse event surveillance, healthcare data standards, and implementation of web-based distributed computing systems to transform patient care quality and safety.

Aymery CONSTANTView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Health Psychology
• Public Health
• Behavioral Sciences
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Aymery CONSTANT is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the École des Hautes Études en Santé Publique (EHESP) in Rennes, France. He holds a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in Health Psychology from the University of Bordeaux (2004) and completed a Post-Doctoral fellowship in Epidemiology and Public Health from 2006 to 2010 at INSERM U897 and ISPED. Senior Lecturer at EHESP (2010 - present) Researcher at INSERM U897 (2006 - 2010) His research focuses on prevention and health promotion, with emphasis on health behaviours (particularly alcohol and nutrition), evidence-based behaviour change interventions, and innovative approaches. His expertise spans evidence-based health promotion, evaluation in prevention, health behaviour determinants, and behaviour change techniques for risk reduction. His work primarily falls within health psychology, public health, and behavioral sciences, with notable contributions to road safety behaviors, alcohol consumption patterns, and chronic disease management. His research demonstrates consistent use of longitudinal cohort studies, particularly the GAZEL cohort, to track behavioral changes over time. His scientific contributions include publications across public health, psychology, and medical journals, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration across epidemiology, psychology, and public health policy. Evidence-based health promotion (Master, continuing education) Evaluation in prevention and promotion of health (continuing education) Public Health, psychology and behaviour (Master of Public Health) Psychological mechanisms of decision errors (basic social science) Mental health promotion Health determinants Health promotion Mental health Prevention Social epidemiology

Eungik LeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Labor Economics
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Eungik (Eun) Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Indiana University Bloomington, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. He joined the faculty in Fall 2024 after completing his Ph.D. at New York University in 2024. His research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, labor economics, and development economics, with specific attention to subjective expectations, risk attitudes, and decision theory. Education: Ph.D. in Economics (New York University, 2024), M.A. in Economics (Seoul National University, 2017), B.A. in Economics (Seoul National University, 2015) Lee’s research explores how workers’ expectations about earnings influence consumption-savings decisions, integrating behavioral and experimental methods. His work also addresses broader themes of uncertainty resolution, prosocial behavior, and policy communication. Recent publications include studies on implicit bias in refugee populations, risk attitudes in dynamic games, and cognitive factors in probability weighting. His papers from 2024 span behavioral economics, experimental design, and policy analysis, with subfields covering earnings shocks, prosocial teaching practices, and social security reform communication. Awards include the KAEA Best Job Market Paper Award (2023) and a Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship (2024). Lee has taught courses in econometrics, microeconomics, and experimental economics, receiving strong student evaluations. Scientific Awards: KAEA Best Job Market Paper Award, Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship, MacCracken Fellowship, Korean Government Scholarship Lee’s teaching experience includes roles as Teaching Assistant and Course Assistant at Indiana University and Seoul National University, focusing on econometrics, intermediate microeconomics, and experimental economics. His research highlights intersections between behavioral economics, labor markets, and experimental policy evaluation.

Siobhan K McMahonView profile

Associate Professor

• Older Adults
• Physical Activity
• Fall Prevention
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Siobhan K McMahon is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota, specializing in gerontological nursing research with a focus on improving health outcomes for older adults. Her work spans multiple research projects and publications addressing critical issues in geriatric care and prevention of age-related health complications. Dr. McMahon's research expertise centers on: Physical activity interventions for older adults Fall prevention and risk assessment strategies Geriatric primary care models Community-based interventions for aging populations Cognitive assessment in neurological conditions Her publication record shows consistent productivity with 39 research outputs through 2025, demonstrating expertise in translating research into clinical practice. Recent work focuses on innovative approaches to fall prevention, including the STRIDE model for primary care and the Balance4Mobility study examining Walkasins technology for individuals with peripheral neuropathy. Professional recognition includes: Institute for Advanced Study Faculty Fellow (Fall 2022) Dr. McMahon serves as Principal Investigator on multiple significant projects including the NIH-funded community-based intervention study on physical activity and falls in older adults (2017-2023), the Minnesota Board on Aging's SHIFT the BALANCE project (2015-2017), and the current Balance4Mobility study (2025-2030). She is also a key contributor to the Minnesota Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program (2024-2029) and previously contributed to the ECHO National Nursing Home COVID-19 Action Network (2020-2021). Actively mentoring future researchers, she is currently accepting PhD students into her research programs.

• Aged Care
• Healthy Ageing
• Digital Health Technologies
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Dr. Rebecca Bilton is the Program and Research Director at ARIIA , a national aged care support organization, and an Associate Member of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University . Her work focuses on translating research into practice to improve care quality and technology adoption in aged care. B. Biotech (Hons), PhD Research interests include healthy aging, dementia care, digital health technologies, and implementation science. Her recent articles emphasize medication safety, frailty assessment, and pandemic impacts on aged care facilities. Scientific contributions span 24 research outputs, with 915 citations and an h-index of 11. Notable collaborations include the ReMInDAR and ADEPT projects. She leads national programs to build sector capabilities in evidence application and co-design of innovative care models.

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Gait Analysis
• +5 more

Dr. Pedro Ángel Latorre Román is a researcher at the University of Jaén, Spain, specializing in sports science and human movement analysis. His work spans pediatric exercise physiology, geriatric kinesiology, and athletic performance, with a focus on innovative assessment methodologies. Research Focus His research integrates biomechanics, motor development, and cognitive-motor interactions. Primary interests include: Physical fitness assessment across lifespan Gait and running biomechanics under dual-task conditions Development of motor competence in children High-intensity interval training (HIIT) applications Wearable technology validation for sports science Publication Trends Recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong emphasis on: Validation studies of movement assessment tools Dual-task paradigm applications in diverse populations Cross-sectional analyses of physical fitness correlates Intervention efficacy in special populations Longitudinal development of motor skills Awards and Recognition No scientific awards or honors are documented in available sources. Academic Contributions Dr. Latorre Román actively contributes to understanding motor behavior complexities through interdisciplinary research designs involving biomechanical measurements, cognitive tasks, and population-specific interventions.

• Neuromuscular Function
• Muscle Physiology
• Biomechanics
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Per Aagaard is a Professor in the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark, where he leads research in the Research Unit of Muscle Physiology and Biomechanics. He also serves as a Contract Lecturer at the University of Rome "Foro Italico" teaching Biomedical Issues in Health and Exercise for the European Master of Science in Health and Physical Activity program. With a career spanning over three decades, Professor Aagaard has established himself as a leading expert in neuromuscular physiology and biomechanics. His research interests focus on adaptive changes in neuromuscular function and muscle morphology induced by training and detraining, evaluation of mechanical muscle function in various populations, effects of resistance training on musculoskeletal health, neuromuscular aspects of ACL injury, and applications of blood flow restriction training. Professor Aagaard has made significant contributions to understanding how exercise interventions can improve function in clinical populations including older adults, stroke patients, and individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translational research, with numerous studies investigating blood flow restriction training applications, biomechanical assessment of functional movements, and interventions for knee osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. His work often employs rigorous methodologies including randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and biomechanical analyses. 2025: 15 publications 2024: 18 publications 2023: 14 publications Professor Aagaard has received recognition for his work, including one notable prize. His supervision record is impressive, having advised 35 PhD students, 172 Master's students, and 148 Bachelor's students. He has been actively involved in reviewing for numerous prestigious journals in physiology, sports medicine, and biomechanics, contributing significantly to the scholarly community through his editorial work.

• Healthy Aging
• Mobility Impairments
• Fall Prevention
• +7 more

Jorunn Hege Lægdheim Helbostad is a Professor at the Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science , Norwegian University of Science and Technology . As a physiotherapist and leading researcher in healthy aging , she focuses on mobility impairments , fall prevention , and digital health technology for older adults. Her work bridges geriatric medicine and movement science , emphasizing balance assessment , gait analysis , and physical activity monitoring . Helbostad has led major projects such as PreventIT (EU-funded personalized health initiative), ADAPT (Research Council of Norway-funded fall risk assessment), and Mobilise-D (validating wearable sensors for clinical endpoints). Her research integrates machine learning and digital mobility outcomes to enhance rehabilitation strategies and policy implementation in aging populations . Her publications span biomedical engineering , gerontology , and clinical research , with a focus on real-world mobility monitoring , hip fracture recovery , and lifestyle-integrated exercise programs . Collaborations with institutions across Europe highlight her role in multidisciplinary studies addressing functional decline and postoperative outcomes in older adults.

Anna NivestamView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Health promotion
• Preventive home visits
• Gerontology
• +6 more

Anna Nivestam is a Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences at Kristianstad University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Nursing Education and Integrated Health Sciences. She is actively involved with several research centers including the Center for Food Health and Retail at Kristianstad University (FOHRK), Patient Reported Outcomes - Clinical Assessment Research and Education (PROCARE), and The Health in Collaboration research platform. Dr. Nivestam's research focuses on health promotion and preventive home visits to older people, exploring how health can be promoted at both individual and societal levels. Her work examines the utilization of information gathered during home visits to create societies that promote healthy aging, sensor-based fall risk screening during home visits, and the importance of playfulness for health and well-being in older adults. She is particularly interested in how older people's perspectives can inform health policy and community planning for aging populations. Her research portfolio demonstrates a strong commitment to translating academic findings into practical applications that benefit elderly care. Nivestam has received significant recognition for her work, including a SEK 200,000 scholarship from the Sten K Johnson Foundation in 2025 to continue her project on utilizing preventive home visits at a societal level. She has also secured funding from Lindhés Advokatbyrå and the Research Platform for Health in Collaboration to explore how information from preventive home visits can be used across different sectors of society. Dr. Nivestam actively mentors the next generation of researchers, currently serving as assistant supervisor for doctoral students Madelene Törnblom (working on sensor-based fall risk screening) and Anna Bergman (investigating playfulness and health in older people). She also coordinates the specialist nursing program focusing on care of the elderly, which is a collaborative effort between multiple Swedish universities. As an academic leader, Nivestam serves on the nomination committee for the Swedish Gerontological Society and has previously been a board member of the Swedish Association of Nurses in Elderly and Dementia Care. She was also editor-in-chief of the professional journal "Ä" for nurses in elderly and dementia care.

Anne DelextratView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Injury prevention
• Exercise physiology
• Biomechanics
• +6 more

Dr. Anne Delextrat serves as a Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Oxford Brookes University's School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions. She is the Subject Coordinator for the BSc in Sport, Physical Activity and Health Promotion program and also functions as a postgraduate Research tutor within her school. Her academic career spans over two decades, with previous positions including Senior Lecturer at London Metropolitan University (2004-2012), post-doctoral work at Greenwich University (2003-2004), and part-time lecturing at the University of the South, Toulon-Var in France (2000-2003). Dr. Delextrat's research focuses on three interconnected areas: training interventions for preventing hamstrings and anterior cruciate ligament injuries; exercise applications in clinical populations, particularly Zumba Gold for individuals with Parkinson's disease and physical training for children with motor impairment; and the benefits of physical exercise for menopausal women, with specific emphasis on workplace applications. Her work bridges theoretical exercise science with practical applications across diverse populations. Analysis of her recent publication record (2020-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on movement analysis, injury prevention mechanisms, and specialized exercise interventions for specific populations. Her research consistently applies biomechanical and physiological principles to address real-world challenges in sports performance, rehabilitation, and public health contexts, with particular attention to gender-specific responses and age-related considerations. Dr. Delextrat actively supervises multiple PhD students working on diverse topics including low energy availability in athletes, neuromuscular control in ACL-deficient individuals, genetic factors in musculoskeletal injuries, football talent development environments, and anti-discrimination initiatives in sports. She also mentors numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students on projects related to sports supplements, training program effects on injury risk, Zumba benefits, and exercise for menopausal women. She is affiliated with several research entities including the Oxford Institute of Applied Health, the Research Centre for Movement, Occupational and Rehabilitation Sciences (MOReS), the Rehabilitation Sciences group, the Sport, Exercise and Physical Activity Research Group (SEPARG), and the Trauma and Musculoskeletal Health (TraMH) group, demonstrating her commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in sports science and rehabilitation research.

Deborah SmithView profile

Assistant Clinical Professor

• Health Disparities
• Geriatric Nursing
• Frailty Syndrome
• +5 more

Deborah Smith is a Clinical Assistant Professor and BSN Program Director at the College of Nursing , University of Houston . Clinical Interests: Acute Care, Mental Health, Community Health Informatics. Research Focus: Health disparities in older populations, frailty syndrome, technology adoption in healthcare, and health informatics. Education: DNP Executive Leadership, Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi EdD Higher Education Leadership, Dallas Baptist University MSN & BSN, West Texas A&M University MBA, Webster University BS Business Management, LeTourneau University ADN, Alvin Community College Publications focus on fall prevention in older adults, frailty assessment, leadership behaviors in nursing education, and health informatics. Her scientific accolades include membership in Phi Kappa, Sigma Theta Tau, and Gamma Beta Phi honor societies, alongside a Distinguished Graduate Award from Webster University.