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Lioudmila V. KarnatovskaiaView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Care Medicine
• Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
• Gut Microbiome in Critical Illness
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Lioudmila V. Karnatovskaia, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota. Her research focuses on improving critical illness survivorship through innovative psychological interventions and gut microbiome modulation. Basic Science Masters in Clinical and Translational Science (Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences) Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (Mayo Clinic Jacksonville) Residency in Internal Medicine (University of Florida & Shands Healthcare) M.D. (University of Florida College of Medicine) M.S. in Psychology (University of Miami) B.A. in Psychology (Florida International University, Summa Cum Laude) Dr. Karnatovskaia's research spans three primary domains: Post-ICU Syndrome : Developing psychological interventions through positive suggestion trials, MP3 formats, and ICU doulas Gut-Brain Axis : Investigating high-probiotic fermented food diets for microbiome recovery in post-ICU and long COVID patients Humanization of Care : Pioneering the Get to Know Me board system to preserve patient identity and dignity in ICU settings Her recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to: ICU diary implementation Mechanical ventilation psychology Critical illness microbiome research Electronic health record optimization Post-ICU recovery mechanisms Scientific achievements include: NIH K23HL146741 grant (2019) ATS Foundation research grant (2016) Multiple Mayo Clinic research awards Fellowship in American College of Chest Physicians Dr. Karnatovskaia actively engages in: Mayo Graduate School teaching Pulmonary Research Committee Critical Care IMP Research Subcommittee European Society of Intensive Care Medicine

Mohammad Sharif RazaiView profile

Lecturer

• Public Health
• Primary Care
• Vaccination
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Mohammad Sharif Razai is an award-winning physician-scientist working as an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in General Practice at the University of Cambridge and an Honorary Research Fellow at St George's University of London . With dual training in medicine and medical humanities, his work bridges clinical practice, public health research, and literary expression. University of Cambridge (2014) - Medicine Birkbeck University of London (2022) - MA in Applied Medical Humanities University College London (2011) - BSc Anatomy & Developmental Biology His research focuses on ethnic health inequalities , vaccine hesitancy , infectious disease management , and medical humanities applications in clinical settings. He has developed digital health interventions like the Active10 app for postnatal physical activity and created medical education resources through FutureLearn courses. Recent publications analyze maternal vaccination dynamics (2025), AI implementation barriers in primary care (2024), and health system challenges like drug shortages (2025). His work spans qualitative methods , systematic reviews , and policy analysis . Scientific Recognition : 2021 John Maddox Prize (Nature/Sense about Science) 2021 St George's University Public Engagement Award 2020 Pulse Magazine NHS Award As educator for St George's University clinical epidemiology program, he supervises medical students and physician associates while maintaining NHS clinical practice since 2014. His collaborations include Harvard's David Williams , Imperial's Azeem Majeed , and University of Manchester's Aneez Esmail .

• Industrial Engineering
• Ergonomics
• Human-Robot Interaction
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Prof. Alessandra Papetti is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (DIISM) of Marche Polytechnic University , Italy. Her research focuses on human-centered design in industrial contexts, with a strong emphasis on ergonomics, wearable technology, and smart manufacturing systems. Key research areas: Industrial Engineering, Human-Robot Interaction, Stress Detection, Mixed Reality Applications Recent work trends: Integration of sensor-based ergonomic risk assessment, deep learning for posture classification, and validation of exoskeletons in real industrial settings Her publications highlight innovative methods for improving workplace sustainability through collaborative robotics, immersive training systems, and multisensory stress monitoring platforms. Current projects address human factors in Industry 4.0 transitions, particularly in luxury footwear manufacturing and waste management sectors.

• Hybrid Work
• Rural Work Environments
• Public Sector Work Practices
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Michaela Tjernberg is a Lecturer at the Department of Psychology and Social Work, Mid Sweden University, with a focus on hybrid work environments and their sustainability. Her research bridges organizational psychology and public sector innovation. Research Interests: Hybrid work models in rural regions Work-life balance and health impacts Collaborative public sector workspaces Publications analyze hybrid work challenges, co-working hubs, and their effects on engagement and wellbeing. Articles span 2018–2025, emphasizing practical solutions for sustainable work practices.

Nicholas H. OsborneView profile

Associate Professor

• Vascular Surgery
• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
• Surgical Quality Improvement
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Nicholas H. Osborne is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Surgery, with a focus on vascular surgery. His research addresses surgical quality improvement, healthcare disparities, and endovascular intervention effectiveness for peripheral vascular disease. Affiliated with the Vascular Surgery Section Member of the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation Center Member at the Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center Osborne's work examines rural healthcare disparities in vascular care, provider decision-making influences, and novel quality measures for vascular surgery. Recent studies analyze WIfI scoring systems, postoperative anticoagulation protocols, and AAA repair mortality prediction models. Current research trends emphasize: Geographic access to vascular interventions Implementation of clinical practice guidelines Healthcare technology dissemination effects Collaborative care models for peripheral vascular disease As a mentor and researcher, Osborne contributes to surgical education innovation and policy development through publications in leading vascular journals.

Kathleen BratbyView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Nursing Education
• Stroke Care
• Emergency Response
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Kathleen Bratby serves as Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Advanced Level Program for the MS in Nursing Education Track at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University's College of Nursing, driving curriculum development and academic leadership in nursing education. Her academic credentials include: EdD in Educational Leadership, Administration, and Technology from Dowling College MSN from the University of Pennsylvania BSN from the University of Pittsburgh Dr. Bratby's research centers on nursing education methodologies, stroke emergency response systems, and professional role development within healthcare environments. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice and academic training to optimize patient outcomes and nursing workforce competencies, with particular focus on evidence-based interventions for stroke victims and cultivating sustainable health work environments through professional nursing responsibilities. Her 2019 poster presentations reveal a consistent trajectory in emergency response optimization and nursing student professional development. The stroke care research demonstrates practical applications of timely 911 protocols, while the baccalaureate study analyzes foundational role responsibilities for creating healthier clinical workplaces, reflecting her dual commitment to acute care innovation and nursing education reform. Dr. Bratby actively mentors emerging nursing scholars, having guided Rhonda Hewitt (designated Sigma Rising Star) and Erica Gumbs through evidence-based research projects culminating in national conference presentations. Her mentorship extends to supporting students in translating theoretical knowledge into clinical practice initiatives. She leads the MS Nursing Education Track while maintaining significant organizational engagement as President of Sigma Theta Tau International's Psi Tau Chapter (2022-2024), Board Member of Kappa Gamma Chapter at Stony Brook University, Long Island Region Co-Leader for New York State Action Coalition's Future of Nursing Campaign, and Board Director for The Feingold Association of the United States.

ShengYun (Annie) YangView profile

Lecturer

• Digital Transformation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Dr. ShengYun Yang is a Lecturer in Digital Business at the Business Innovation Knowledge Center of Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. She bridges academic research with practical applications in digital transformation and data-driven decision-making for SMEs. RSM Erasmus University PhD MIT Executive Certificate in Management Certified Scrum Master (CSM) ORSC Certified Coach Her research encompasses digital transformation, AI adoption, big data maturity, and cyber resilience for SMEs. She integrates these themes into education through: New minor programs (AI & Data-Driven Solutions) Practice-based research projects Curriculum development Industry collaboration Recent publications focus on: Cybersecurity planning frameworks AI-enhanced threat intelligence Data literacy in education Process mining applications Financial NLP compliance tools Data minimization in public sectors She connects research and education through: Project-based learning Corporate training programs Executive coaching Curriculum innovation

• Public Administration
• Leadership Theory
• Organizational Behavior
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Serdar Vural Uygun is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, specializing in Public Administration. He holds a PhD in Public Administration from Selçuk University (2017), a Master's in Public Administration from Mustafa Kemal University (2008), and a BA in Political Science from Gazi University (2001). His research focuses on leadership theories, organizational behavior, sustainable development, and governance. He has published extensively on topics like robotic bureaucracy, visionary leadership, and psychological contracts in public institutions. His recent publications analyze sustainable supply chain management, human-machine interaction, and the role of digital public relations in governance. He supervises Master’s theses on public personnel systems, leadership styles, and crisis management in Turkey. Administrative roles include serving as Department Head (2016-2018), Quality Board Member (2020-2022), and consultant for a TÜBİTAK-funded project on tourism security (2020-2021).

Judith F. Zedreck GonzalezView profile

Professor

• Executive Leadership
• Healthcare Management
• Transformational Leadership
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Judith F. Zedreck Gonzalez is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, serving as Program Coordinator for the Health Systems Executive Leadership DNP Program and Coordinator for Online Programming. Her career spans academia, executive healthcare leadership, and international consulting. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1979), University of Pittsburgh Master’s in Public Management (1989), Carnegie Mellon University Doctor of Nursing Practice (2013), University of Pittsburgh Her research focuses on executive leadership and healthcare transformation , with expertise in quality improvement , organizational management , and data analytics . Her work addresses systemic challenges in nurse staffing, antimicrobial protocols, and sustainability of high-performance healthcare models. Key trends in her recent publications include clinical ladder program evaluation, international nurse practitioner transition frameworks, and evidence-based strategies for critical access hospitals. She emphasizes policy analysis and organizational culture in healthcare systems. Scientific recognition includes: Nurse Executive, Advanced – Board Certified (NEA-BC) Magnet Consultant Certification Active memberships in AONL, SWPONL, ANA, and PSNA Dr. Zedreck Gonzalez teaches courses in evidence-based management , healthcare quality , and leadership development . Her clinical background includes leadership roles in neonatal ICU , emergency nursing , and women’s health services .

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Motor Neuron Disease
• Health Care Economics
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Babar Khokhar is an Associate Professor Adjunct in the Department of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine, with significant involvement in the ALS Program and Neurophysiology divisions. His academic journey includes dual degrees from Tufts University (MD and MBA) and a BA in Neuroscience and Economics from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Khokhar completed his clinical training at Yale-New Haven Hospital, serving as Chief Resident in 2011, followed by a Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship at the Veterans Administration/Yale School of Medicine in 2012. Dr. Khokhar's educational background includes: BA in Neuroscience and Economics, Johns Hopkins University (2003) MBA, Tufts University (2007) MD, Tufts University School of Medicine (2007) Intern, Yale-New Haven Hospital (2008) Resident, Yale-New Haven Hospital (2010) Chief Resident (Administrative), Yale-New Haven Hospital (2011) Neuromuscular Medicine Fellow, Veterans Administration/Yale School of Medicine (2012) Dr. Khokhar's research spans multiple critical areas in neurology and healthcare systems. His primary focus includes Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and Motor Neuron Disease, where he investigates treatment approaches and patient experiences. He also has significant expertise in healthcare economics, services administration, and medical education. His work in health care quality, access, and evaluation addresses systemic challenges in neurological care delivery. Dr. Khokhar's interdisciplinary approach combines clinical neurology with business administration insights from his MBA, allowing him to bridge clinical practice with healthcare management. Analysis of Dr. Khokhar's recent publications reveals a strong focus on healthcare system optimization, particularly in neurological care. His work spans telemedicine implementation, patient flow optimization, and healthcare access improvement. A significant portion of his research addresses ALS and neuromuscular disorders, with recent studies examining patient experiences with methylcobalamin injections. His scholarly contributions also include important work on pandemic response, particularly regarding COVID-19 screening protocols in medical settings. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects clinical neurology with healthcare administration and policy. Dr. Khokhar has received notable recognition for his contributions to medicine: Humanitarian of the Year (2015) from the Muscular Dystrophy Association Resident of the Year (2011) from Yale School of Medicine Dr. Khokhar maintains active collaborations with colleagues across departments, particularly with Dinesh Pashankar, Anita Arora, Bhaskar Roy, Erica Spatz, and Renee Fekieta. His work on healthcare system improvements likely involves significant grant funding given the scope of implementation studies across large academic health systems. Dr. Khokhar's dual expertise in clinical neurology and healthcare administration positions him well to secure funding for interdisciplinary projects addressing systemic healthcare challenges. Dr. Khokhar is actively involved with Yale's Neurology Department, particularly in the ALS Program and Neuromuscular Medicine division. His work with the Veterans Administration suggests collaboration with the VA Connecticut Healthcare System. While specific laboratory details aren't provided, his research on ALS and patient care systems indicates involvement in both clinical research teams and healthcare operations improvement initiatives. His focus on telemedicine and electronic consultation programs suggests leadership in digital health innovation within the Yale neurology department.

• Medical anthropology
• Consumer culture
• Food and health
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Dorthe Brogård Kristensen is an Associate Professor at the University of Southern Denmark , affiliated with the Department of Marketing & Management . Her work bridges medical anthropology and consumer culture , focusing on intersections of health, body and identity , and medical pluralism , with a regional focus on Chilean and Danish societies . She leads projects on AI in healthcare and digital fitness culture , contributing to debates on self-tracking technologies and health branding . Education : Ph.D. in Anthropology (University of Copenhagen) Key Collaborations : Interdisciplinary teams in Denmark and Chile Her research examines medical decision-making , technological affordances , and consumer strategies for health , with recent publications analyzing AI's impact on radiology and ethical implications of health data . She has presented at conferences on digital health and consumer culture , and her teaching includes medical anthropology and market ethnography at master's and Ph.D. levels.

• Mental Health
• Physical Activity Interventions
• Spiritual Care in Healthcare
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Prof Austyn Snowden serves as a Professor at the School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University . With over two decades of research activity, his work focuses on mental health, cancer care, spiritual care, physical activity interventions, and nursing education . He has led multiple funded projects and mentored PhD students in cardiac rehabilitation and cancer caregiving. Email: A.Snowden@napier.ac.uk Research Interests span three key areas: (1) Mental Health & Physical Activity , examining how behavioural change interventions improve wellbeing and adherence to therapy; (2) Spiritual Care , particularly through Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROM) and chaplaincy roles in primary/acute care; (3) Cancer Survivorship , emphasizing holistic needs assessment and unscheduled care prevention. Recent Publications (2022-2024) analyze caregiving dynamics , CVAD patient experiences , and spiritual care during pandemics . His work consistently explores interdisciplinary collaboration , qualitative methodology , and patient self-management . Students Supervised : Jenny Young - Longitudinal study on male cancer caregiving Linda Kelly - Vascular access device challenges

Boris NikolaevView profile

Associate Professor

• Entrepreneurship
• Socio-Economic Institutions
• Well-Being
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Boris Nikolaev is an Associate Professor at the College of Business, Colorado State University , where he explores intersections between entrepreneurship, socio-economic institutions, and well-being . Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business and Oxford College of Emory University . His research focuses on how well-being (happiness, autonomy, purpose) interacts with entrepreneurial behavior and institutional environments . Recent work examines AI's transformative impact on entrepreneurship and the psychological costs of regime uncertainty under populist governance. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed works in Journal of Applied Psychology , Journal of Business Venturing , and Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal . Scientific Awards : Habicht Early Career Research Award CEI Research Excellence Award William H. Fox Teaching Award N. Preston Davis Instructional Innovation Award Provost Outstanding Teaching Award AOM Innovation in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy Award His teaching has earned recognition from Academy of Management and multiple universities . Outside academia, he combines photography with family travel , documenting journeys through 55,000+ photographs and garage projects with his children.

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Gender Diversity in Leadership
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Tiffany Trzebiatowski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Colorado State University's College of Business . Her research examines gender dynamics in leadership roles, workplace discrimination mechanisms, and the effectiveness of organizational policies. PhD in Management and Human Resources, University of Wisconsin-Madison MSc in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota BBA in Management, Human Resources, and Economics, University of Wisconsin-Madison Her recent work focuses on: Gendered boardroom interactions and leadership tactics Performance evaluation biases and benevolent sexism Work-life balance mechanisms for working mothers Remote work support systems and professional isolation Intersectional discrimination impacts on organizational retention Publications in Academy of Management Journal , Organization Science , and Journal of Business Ethics demonstrate her expertise in organizational behavior and human resource management. She teaches employment law and human resource management , drawing on professional experience in management roles and international work in South Korea.

Hanna KirjavainenView profile

Lecturer

• Digital public service delivery
• Social inclusion
• Digital co-creation
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Hanna Kirjavainen is a Lecturer at Turku University of Applied Sciences, specializing in the intersection of digital technologies and social inclusion within the Health and Well-being sector. Her work focuses on leveraging digital tools to enhance public service delivery, particularly for marginalized groups including socially withdrawn youths and migrants. She's based at the Kupittaa Campus and actively contributes to research on digital co-creation and networking. Role: Lecturer in Health and Well-being Key Research Areas: Digital public services, social inclusion, marginalized youth, migrant integration Digital Innovation in Social Services Kirjavainen's research explores how digital platforms can transform citizen-state interactions. Her studies on digital co-creation have examined: Using social media for youth engagement MOOCs as integration tools for migrants Virtual networking strategies for counseling professionals Digital storytelling in employment services The Digital Networking Handbook she helped develop provides practical guidance for professionals navigating online service delivery.