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Lisa KellyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Television Studies
• Media Industry Policy
• Global Entertainment Formats
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Dr. Lisa Kelly is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre, Film & Television Studies at the University of Glasgow. Her work focuses on television production, media industry frameworks, and gender representation in creative fields. She holds a BA from Glasgow Caledonian University and advanced degrees (MPhil/PhD) in Screen and Television Studies from the University of Glasgow. Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication & Mass Media Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Screen Studies Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Television Studies Research interests include global entertainment formats, screen talent development, and media policy. Notable projects include studies on the UK Film Council and gender dynamics in media industries. She has received grants for investigating Scotland’s screen industries and creative labor practices. Key publications include The Rise and Fall of the UK Film Council (2015) and The Television Entrepreneurs (2012). Current research explores gender equity in onscreen and behind-the-scenes roles. Principal Investigator: Outlander Content Tourism (2016-2017) RSE Research Workshops Grant (2013-2014) Supervises PhD students in television studies, labor practices, and media policy. Teaches courses ranging from foundational film history to advanced television genre analysis. Active in professional roles: Board Member at GMAC Film and co-founder of the EDI Lab.

• Nursing
• Wound Care
• Patient Care
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Sandra Jennifer Miles is a researcher affiliated with the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine at the Australian Catholic University. Her work focuses on wound care, pressure injury prevention, falls risk assessment, and nursing workforce dynamics. She has led studies on skin tear management, mucous membrane injuries, and the transition of internationally qualified nurses in Australia. Her research frequently employs systematic reviews, meta-syntheses, and clinical trials to evaluate preventive interventions in healthcare settings. Dr. Miles has contributed to the development of screening tools for falls risk in emergency departments and translational research on pressure injury risk assessment tools (e.g., the COMHON Index). Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, with a strong emphasis on improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices. She collaborates widely with institutions like the University of Melbourne and Monash University on multi-disciplinary projects. Key research trends include advancing understanding of skin integrity issues in hospitalized patients, optimizing care protocols for critically ill populations, and addressing systemic challenges in nursing education and workforce integration. Her studies consistently highlight the importance of standardized assessment tools and culturally adapted interventions. While no specific grants or awards are listed, her extensive publication record (over 30 articles since 2007) demonstrates sustained research activity. She has advised on clinical trials, including a pilot study on topical glyceryl trinitrate for venous leg ulcers, and contributed to datasets on universal screening methods for early school-age children. Her research is disseminated through journals like International Journal of Nursing Practice , Journal of Clinical Nursing , and International Wound Journal , reflecting her focus on practical, patient-centered solutions in healthcare delivery.

Anne-Marie HillView profile

Research Fellow

• Fall Prevention
• Geriatrics
• Allied Health
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Professor Anne-Marie Hill is a Senior Principal Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Allied Health and an Adjunct Professor at Curtin University. Her research focuses on fall prevention, geriatrics, and allied health, with a strong emphasis on clinical trials and community engagement. She leads projects such as 'Safe Recovery' to reduce falls in hospitals and collaborates with Aboriginal communities to design sustainable physical activity programs for older adults. Hill has secured over $15.5M in research funding, including an NHMRC EL2 Investigator Grant (2020-25), and received the 2022 WA Research Excellence Award. Education: PhD in Physiotherapy, University of Queensland (2011) Graduate Certificate in University Teaching (2007) Masters in Physiotherapy (2001) Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy (1977) Research Interests: Fall prevention strategies in hospitals, residential care, and community settings; geriatric physiotherapy; culturally adapted health programs for diverse populations, including Aboriginal Australians. Recent Articles: Her work spans cohort studies, systematic reviews, and clinical trials addressing falls epidemiology, healthcare delivery improvements, and eye care interventions for older adults. Recent trends highlight collaborations with multidisciplinary teams and emphasis on patient-centered education and caregiver support. Awards: NHMRC EL2 Investigator Grant (2020-25) NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (2012-15) WA Research Excellence Award (2022) Grants & Projects: Current initiatives include the $6.4M 'Safe Recovery' falls prevention program and collaborations with the Perth Eye Foundation to enhance optometrists' roles. She also leads projects exploring community-based rehabilitation and transition care programs for older adults. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation, Aboriginal communities, and interdisciplinary teams to translate evidence into practice, emphasizing decolonizing approaches in health program design.

Jasmine Charlotte Christiane MenantView profile

Associate Professor

• Fall Prevention
• Human Movement and Sensation
• Neuroscience
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Associate Professor Jasmine Charlotte Christiane Menant is an Associate Professor and Senior Research Scientist at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), affiliated with the School of Population Health at UNSW Sydney. She leads the Cognition and Mobility Studies within the Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre at NeuRA, focusing on ageing, clinical balance impairments, and mobility decline. Her research combines mechanistic studies, longitudinal trials, and interventions to improve health outcomes in older adults and clinical populations such as those with Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and chemotherapy-induced neuropathy. Dr. Menant also co-leads the development of Australia’s 2025 Best Practice Guidelines for Fall Prevention in Older People. Education: PhD in Applied Physiology/Biomechanics (UNSW, 2008) BSc (Hons) Research Interests: Fall prevention and mobility in ageing populations Cognitive-motor interventions for clinical groups (e.g., MS, Parkinson’s, cancer survivors) Biomechanics of gait and balance recovery Neuroimaging studies using fNIRS to assess brain activity during locomotion Grants & Projects: NHMRC Clinical Trials Grant (2023–2026): Cognitive-motor step training for cancer survivors Stroke Foundation Grant (2025–2026): Exergame intervention for stroke survivors Hong Kong RGC Grant (2024–2026): Step training in mild dementia populations Awards & Affiliations: Communication Manager of Australia New-Zealand Fall Prevention Society Board Member, International Society for Posture & Gait (Australia-Pacific region) Labs & Supervision: Supervising PhD students on fNIRS studies, MS mobility, and cancer survivor rehabilitation Based at the Falls, Balance and Injury Research Centre, NeuRA

Stefanie FerreriView profile

Professor

• Clinical Pharmacy Practice
• Community Pharmacy Services
• Nonprescription Therapeutics
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Stefanie Ferreri, Pharm.D., is a Professor and Area Chair in the Division of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Education at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy . She holds academic ranks including Chair and Distinguished Professor (2020–2024). Her research focuses on advancing clinical pharmacy services in community settings, particularly addressing opioid deprescribing, falls prevention in older adults, and community pharmacy practice transformation. Ferreri leads initiatives such as the Community Pharmacy Research Fellowship and Independent Pharmacy Ownership Residency , fostering academic and entrepreneurial training. Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (Magna Cum Laude, Campbell University), PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (University of Connecticut), Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. Research Interests: Nonprescription therapeutics, medication therapy management, postgraduate training, and policy influencing community pharmacy’s role in healthcare. Her work emphasizes transforming pharmacies into population health management hubs through evidence-based interventions like STEADI-Rx fall prevention and opioid deprescribing programs. Grants & Awards: Secured $3M CDC grant (2018–2023) for opioid deprescribing in older adults. Notable recognitions include the 2018 American Pharmacists Association Distinguished Achievement Award and multiple leadership awards. Labs/Teams: Leads the Division of Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Education , collaborating with organizations like the National Community Pharmacists Association and Mutual Drug Company. Her work bridges academic research and practice through initiatives like the Community Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network .

• Primary Care
• General Internal Medicine
• Public Health
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Deborah Blazey-Martin MD, MPH, FACP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, specifically within the T.H. Chan School of Medicine and the Division of General Internal Medicine. Her academic career spans primary care, public health, and internal medicine with a focus on health equity and vulnerable populations. Education: Cornell University: BS in Biology/Genetics Harvard University School of Public Health: MPH in Clinical Effectiveness Boston University School of Medicine: MD Dr. Blazey-Martin's research interests center on primary care delivery, health equity, and vulnerable populations. Her work examines gender disparities in academic medicine, healthcare for homeless adults, and implementation of guidelines for opioid prescribing. She has contributed significantly to understanding how primary care systems can better serve diverse patient populations, particularly regarding sexual orientation and gender identity documentation. Her research bridges clinical practice with public health approaches to improve healthcare outcomes. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on practical clinical interventions that address healthcare disparities. Her work spans from examining the fundamental structure of academic medicine career trajectories to implementing practical solutions for opioid prescribing and managing vulnerable populations during the pandemic. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects primary care practice with public health, health services research, and social determinants of health. Dr. Blazey-Martin has collaborated extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, demonstrating her integration within the broader academic medical community. Her work on gender differences in academic promotion pathways has contributed to important conversations about equity in medical academia. She has also been involved in studies examining healthcare delivery innovations, including the implementation of technology to reduce medication errors and improve patient safety.

Verena S. HoffmannView profile

Researcher

• Clinical Trials
• Prognostic Research
• Systematic Reviews
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PD Dr. Verena S. Hoffmann serves as Head of the DIFUTURE Analysis Group at the Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology (IBE) within LMU Munich's Faculty of Medicine, focusing on biostatistical methodology for clinical research. Her career spans roles at Helmholtz Zentrum München and LMU's Department of Infectious Diseases, establishing her as a key figure in medical data science. Her academic foundation includes: High School Diploma (2001) Studies in Statistics at LMU (2001-2003) Data Analysis and Management at University of Dortmund (2003-2006) Interdisciplinary studies in Political Science, Statistics, and Computer Science at LMU (2005-2008) Promotion (PhD) in 2013 Dr. Hoffmann specializes in clinical trial design , prognostic modeling , and systematic reviews with meta-analyses , pioneering distributed analysis frameworks like DataSHIELD for privacy-preserving multi-institutional research. Her work bridges oncology (chronic myeloid leukemia registries) and diabetes research (risk prediction for pediatric type 1 diabetes), emphasizing real-world evidence generation. Analysis of her 2013-2019 publications reveals consistent focus on large-scale registry studies (e.g., EUTOS for CML) and methodological innovation in distributed analytics. She integrates survival analysis with population health metrics across oncology, cardiology, and geriatrics, demonstrating expertise in translating complex statistical models into clinical decision tools. As leader of the DIFUTURE consortium's analysis arm, she directs projects including Multiple Sclerosis and Stroke use cases, alongside the CORIMO initiative for pandemic risk monitoring. Her grant-funded work involves cross-institutional collaboration with Helmholtz Association partners, securing infrastructure for national medical data integration. Her DIFUTURE Analysis Group develops secure computational pipelines for federated data analysis, partnering with German university hospitals to advance precision medicine through privacy-compliant analytics—particularly impactful in rare disease research and public health surveillance.

• Resilience
• Culture
• Socioemotional Development
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Dr. Fanita Tyrell is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Maryland at College Park, directing the Resilient Adaptation across Culture and Context (RACC) Lab. Her work focuses on resilience and cultural processes in ethnic-racial minority and adversity-exposed populations, emphasizing how cultural experiences like socialization and parenting practices shape development and behavior. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology from the University of California, Riverside, and prior degrees from Northern Arizona University. Her research aims to refine theoretical models of resilience, improve measurement tools, and design culturally sensitive interventions for vulnerable youth. Education: PhD in Developmental Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2017) MA in Psychology, Northern Arizona University (2009) BA in Psychology, Northern Arizona University (2006) Research Interests: Dr. Tyrell investigates resilience mechanisms, cultural contexts, socioemotional development, and developmental psychopathology. She examines topics such as colorism’s impact on mental health, ethnic-racial socialization practices, and the effects of adversity like homelessness or military service. Her lab develops frameworks to integrate multisystem perspectives and promote evidence-based interventions. Publications Trends: Her recent work addresses the dual pandemic’s effects on adolescents, biomarkers of early aging in Black populations, and the role of colorism in internalizing symptoms. She emphasizes methodological rigor in measuring disparities and validating assessment tools across diverse groups. Lab: The RACC Lab ( https://racclab.umd.edu ) focuses on understanding and enhancing resilience through culturally informed research. Dr. Tyrell is currently reviewing applications for Fall 2025 graduate students.

• Time Use
• Gender Inequality
• Housework
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Mila Kolpashnikova is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Western University (Canada), holding a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of British Columbia (2017). Her research focuses on time use patterns among older adults, gendered division of housework, and comparative analyses of North American and East Asian societies. She has received prestigious awards including the SSHRC Insight Grant (2023) and a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship at the University of Oxford (2019-2022). Ph.D. Sociology, UBC (2017) Formerly held VISTA Fellowship at York University Recipient of Japanese Government Monbukagakusho Scholarship (2006-2011) Her work bridges sociology with data science, developing tools like the ATUS-X data visualization platform. Current research emphasizes fear of falling in aging populations and the intersection of technology with academic labor. Recent grant activities include a CIHR grant application focused on health interventions, reflecting her commitment to applied sociological research. She collaborates widely with global scholars and actively engages in policy-relevant discussions about higher education and social inequality.

• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Metabolic Acidosis
• Skeletal Muscle Physiology
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Matthew K. Abramowitz is a Professor of Medicine (Nephrology) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a practicing nephrologist at Montefiore Medical Center. He completed his medical education at Einstein, residency at Montefiore, and nephrology fellowship at Einstein/Montefiore, earning a Master’s in Clinical Research. His research focuses on mechanisms of physical dysfunction in chronic kidney disease (CKD), including skeletal muscle pathology, metabolic acidosis, and gait disturbances. He holds roles as Scientific Director of Einstein’s Clinical Research Center and Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center’s Biorepository. Education: Medical Education: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (Chief Resident) Nephrology Fellowship: Einstein/Montefiore Master’s in Clinical Research: Einstein’s Clinical Research Training Program Research Interests: His work employs wearable technologies, metabolic studies, and tissue biopsies to investigate CKD-linked impaired physical function. Key themes include skeletal muscle fibrosis, gait abnormalities, metabolic acidosis, and accelerated aging. He has pioneered studies on serum bicarbonate’s role in CKD progression and mortality. Publications: Recent work includes studies on obesity’s link to low bicarbonate, cognitive-motor interference in CKD, and skeletal muscle fibrosis. His research bridges clinical and translational approaches to improve CKD patient outcomes. Awards: Carl Gottschalk Research Scholar Grant (American Society of Nephrology) Einstein/Montefiore Career Development Award NIH K23 and R01 Awards Labs/Teams: Directs Einstein’s Clinical Research Center and Advanced Biomarker Core. Leads studies on CKD pathophysiology and clinical trial design for metabolic interventions.

Helene WadensjöView profile

Researcher

• Public Health
• Osteoporosis
• Fracture Prevention
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Helene Wadensjö, PhD in Public Health, is affiliated with Karlstad University's Department of Public Health. Her research focuses on fracture prevention in osteoporosis, physical activity promotion for children and elderly populations, and healthcare collaboration strategies. She has contributed to understanding the interplay between motor competence and sedentary behavior in children, as well as the psychological aspects influencing health behaviors in osteoarthritis and osteoporosis patients. Key research areas include: Fracture prevention strategies targeting at-risk groups Physical activity interventions for children with disabilities Qualitative studies on patient narratives and health behavior motivations Interprofessional collaboration models in geriatric care Her publications demonstrate a focus on epidemiological studies, grounded theory methodologies, and health promotion initiatives. Recent work explores feedback mechanisms in doctoral education and the sociocultural dimensions of health behavior among elderly populations.

• Cardiology
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Heart Failure
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Ethan Rowin serves as Associate Professor of Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School, with clinical practice at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts. His academic appointment falls within the Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, specializing in cardiovascular medicine with a particular focus on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Dr. Rowin's research interests center on hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, with significant contributions to understanding risk stratification for sudden cardiac death, atrial fibrillation management, advanced cardiac imaging techniques, and surgical interventions. His work bridges clinical practice with innovative research methodologies, including artificial intelligence applications in cardiac diagnostics. He has been instrumental in developing clinical predictive models for identifying high-risk patients and evaluating novel therapeutic approaches. His publication record demonstrates consistent productivity with over 150 publications, showing a marked increase in output since 2020. The research portfolio reveals strong collaborative networks, particularly with the Maron research group, focusing on contemporary management strategies for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Recent work emphasizes precision medicine approaches, imaging biomarkers, and outcomes research in diverse patient populations. Dr. Rowin's scientific contributions include developing the HCM-AF Score for predicting atrial fibrillation risk and investigating myocardial fibrosis patterns as prognostic markers. His work has appeared in leading cardiology journals including JAMA Cardiology, Circulation, and the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In clinical practice, he specializes in the comprehensive management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients, with expertise in advanced diagnostic techniques and therapeutic decision-making. His educational background includes an MD and MBA in Health Management from Tufts University School of Medicine, along with a BS in Management from Binghampton University.

Melynda CasementView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Science
• Developmental Psychopathology
• Affective Processing
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Melynda Casement is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences, with additional affiliations to the Center for Translational Neuroscience and SAIL. As a clinical scientist and licensed psychologist, she leads research on sleep and circadian mechanisms in mental health, particularly focusing on how sleep disruptions during adolescence and young adulthood contribute to depression and substance use disorders through altered neurobiological reward and stress pathways. Her research program employs multimodal methodologies including: Psychiatric symptom assessment Actigraphy and sleep monitoring Neuroendocrine and immune function analysis Electroencephalography (EEG) and functional MRI Cognitive-behavioral paradigms Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong research trends in sleep epidemiology, mental health disparities, and intervention development. Key thematic areas include: adolescent sleep interventions, circadian rhythm regulation, biomarker discovery for depression, trauma-related insomnia mechanisms, and examining social determinants of sleep health inequities. Many studies leverage large national datasets or meta-analytic approaches. Dr. Casement directs the Sleep Lab at the University of Oregon and has indicated she will not be accepting new graduate students for Fall 2025. No information about awards, grants, or specific advisees was found in the provided materials.

Paul MacConachie MiddletonView profile

Professor

• Emergency medicine
• Critical care
• Cardiac arrest
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Professor Paul MacConachie Middleton is a Conjoint Professor and Senior Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine at Liverpool Hospital, the largest hospital with the busiest Emergency Department in New South Wales, Australia. He serves as Director of the South Western Emergency Research Institute (SWERI) and has extensive experience in prehospital and emergency medicine, having worked with prehospital trauma and helicopter critical care retrieval teams in both the UK and Australia. His educational background includes an MD from Imperial College London (focusing on pulse oximetry waveform analysis for early diagnosis of critical illness) and a Master of Medicine in Clinical Epidemiology. Professor Middleton is a Fellow of multiple prestigious organizations including the UK Royal College of Emergency Medicine, Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons of England, and Australian College of Paramedicine. Professor Middleton's research spans emergency medicine epidemiology, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, early diagnostic strategies for critical illness, cardiac arrest management, geriatric emergency medicine, and complex adaptive systems in emergency department operations. His work integrates clinical practice with health systems research to improve patient outcomes in acute care settings. His publication record includes 133 journal articles, 11 book chapters, 1 book ("What To Do When Your Child Gets Sick"), and numerous conference presentations. His research demonstrates a consistent focus on translating evidence into practical applications for emergency care settings, with particular emphasis on data-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes. Professor Middleton has held significant leadership roles including Medical Director of the Ambulance Service of NSW, founding Director of the Ambulance Research Institute, Chief Medical Officer to St John Ambulance Australia, and Founding Chair of the Emergency Department Epidemiology Network for the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. He is also Immediate Past Chair of the NSW branch of the Australian Resuscitation Council. His research supervision focuses on epidemiology, emergency medicine research, critical care research, and artificial intelligence applications. He actively mentors students and researchers in these fields, contributing to the development of the next generation of emergency medicine specialists and researchers.

• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation
• Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Giuseppe Enea serves as a Contract Teacher at the University of Palermo's School of Medicine and Surgery, specializing in Physiotherapy. His academic work focuses on diverse rehabilitation approaches across multiple medical specialties including cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions. Dr. Enea's research interests span Physiotherapy , Rehabilitation , Cardiac Rehabilitation , Respiratory Physiotherapy , Neurorehabilitation , Musculoskeletal Disorders , and Tele-rehabilitation . His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on evidence-based practice, with numerous systematic reviews and scoping reviews examining the effectiveness of various therapeutic interventions across different patient populations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on innovative rehabilitation approaches including tele-rehabilitation for cardiac patients, pre-habilitation protocols for surgical patients, and specialized techniques for complex conditions like phantom limb syndrome, CRPS, and fibromyalgia. His work bridges clinical practice with academic research, addressing both humanistic and economic outcomes of rehabilitation interventions. Dr. Enea has supervised numerous students in the Physiotherapy program, with thesis topics covering a wide spectrum of rehabilitation specialties from space medicine applications to geriatric care and innovative technological approaches using gaming consoles for rehabilitation.