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Claudia Lang serves as Associate Professor for Anthropology and Health at both Leipzig University and Maastricht University, with her primary institutional base at Leipzig's Institute of Ethnology. Her academic journey includes a Heisenberg Fellowship at Leipzig University (2019-2024), multiple visiting professorships, and extensive research positions focused on mental health anthropology. Lang's research centers on the interface between mental health and social life, with particular emphasis on India. Her work examines how mental health concepts are localized and transformed within different cultural contexts, especially regarding depression in Kerala. She explores the intersection of traditional medicine (particularly Ayurveda) with biomedical mental health practices, digital innovations in mental healthcare, and the emerging field of ecological grief in climate-changed environments. Her research methodology is primarily ethnographic, involving deep fieldwork with designers, users, and practitioners. Lang's publications reveal consistent themes across medical anthropology, global mental health, and digital health innovations. Her work shows increasing attention to how digital tools are reshaping mental healthcare practices in non-Western contexts, while simultaneously examining how environmental changes affect mental wellbeing through frameworks of ecological grief. This dual focus represents a significant contribution to expanding mental health discourse beyond anthropocentric frameworks. Heisenberg Fellowship (2019-2024) Author of 'Depression in Kerala. Ayurveda and mental health care in the 21st century' (Routledge, 2018) Co-author of 'Global Health for All: Knowledge, Politics, and Practices' (Rutgers, 2022) Co-author of 'The Movement for Global Mental Health: Critical Views from South and Southeast Asia' (Amsterdam University Press, 2021) Lang actively supervises students and has developed courses on medical anthropology of South Asia, research methods, and anthropology of mental health. Her current research projects investigate digital mental health innovations in India and the experience of ecological grief in climate-changed environments, aiming to develop a concept of environmental mental health that moves beyond anthropocentric notions.

• Medical Anthropology
• Mental Health
• Digital Health
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Prof. Dr. Rüdiger Grimm is a Professor of Theories and Methods of Special Education at Alanus University of Arts and Society since 2009. His academic background includes a PhD from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (1994) and postgraduate studies in education at Pädagogische Hochschule Reutlingen and University of Tübingen. He has extensive professional experience as a teacher, home director, and musician in curative education institutions. His research focuses on anthroposophical curative education, special education theory, and educator self-development. Key areas include historical studies of Rudolf Steiner's educational concepts, therapeutic community dynamics, and pedagogical inclusion strategies. He has authored monographs on curative education history and edited major works like the Compendium of Anthroposophical Curative Education . Prof. Grimm held leadership roles including Secretary of the International Conference for Curative Education and Social Therapy (1995-2017) and Director of Camphill Schulgemeinschaft Brachenreuthe (1988-1995). His teaching includes courses on the history of special education, curative methods, and hermeneutical understanding in pedagogy. His recent publications (2011-2016) explore meditative elements in curative education, historical analysis of epilepsy treatment, and the philosophical foundations of inclusive pedagogy. These works demonstrate a strong focus on integrating anthroposophical principles into modern educational practice.

• Educational Science
• Special Education
• Anthroposophical Curative Education
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Oliver Janz is Professor of Modern History at the Department of History and Cultural Studies at Free University of Berlin, where he has been teaching since 2007. He previously served as Dean of the Department from 2017-2021 and has held visiting professorships at institutions including the German Historical Institute in Rome, University of Bern, and University of Trient. His academic leadership extends to editorial roles for multiple book series and journals focusing on modern Italian history, transnational history, and World War I studies. Doctorate (1991): Freie Universität Berlin - History of Protestant clergy in Prussia 1850-1914 (summa cum laude) Magister Artium (1985): Freie Universität Berlin - History Studies (1978-1985): History, Philosophy and Sociology at University of Heidelberg, Bielefeld, and Freie Universität Berlin Professor Janz specializes in several interconnected research areas that examine European history through transnational and comparative lenses. His primary focus is on the history of World War I, particularly examining commemoration practices, the cult of fallen soldiers, and the war's transnational dimensions. He has extensively researched the history of the European bourgeoisie, nation and nationalism in Europe, and the intersection of family, gender, and political identity. His work on Italian history spans from the Risorgimento through the Fascist period, with particular attention to religious and cultural dimensions of political movements. Janz is a leading scholar in transnational history methodology, exploring how historical phenomena transcend national boundaries and how comparative approaches can illuminate shared European experiences. Janz's scholarly output demonstrates a consistent focus on memory, commemoration, and the cultural dimensions of warfare, particularly World War I. His work reveals how societies process collective trauma through rituals, monuments, and narratives that intertwine religious, familial, and national identities. The international encyclopedia project 1914-1918-online represents a significant contribution to digital humanities, creating a global platform for understanding the war's multifaceted impacts. His research increasingly examines the digital representation of historical memory, bridging traditional scholarship with contemporary digital culture. Research fellowship from the DFG (2000-2004): "The Cult of the Fallen: Soldiers in Italy during the First World War" DAAD Fellowship (1996): "Exchange of Young Scholars between Italy and Germany" Fellow of the FAZIT-Stiftung (1990) Maison des Sciences de l'Homme Fellowship (1985) Fellowship Grant from the "Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes" (1979-1985) Professor Janz has supervised numerous master's students at Freie Universität Berlin, with thesis topics spanning European history from the 19th century to the contemporary period. His students have examined subjects including war commemoration, gender history, colonial encounters, and political movements across Europe. As editor of the "1914-1918-online" International Encyclopedia of the First World War, he has coordinated significant international research funding. His leadership extends to multiple research projects including Collaborative EuropeaN Digital/Archival Infrastructure (CENDARI), Making War, Mapping Europe, and studies on German Soldiers and the Ottoman Empire. Janz leads the research team focused on World War I studies at the Friedrich-Meinecke-Institut, which includes multiple researchers working on the 1914-1918-online encyclopedia project. His team collaborates with international partners across Europe and beyond, creating a network of scholars dedicated to transnational approaches to war history. The research group maintains strong connections with institutions including the German Historical Institute in Rome and participates in the Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies.

• History of the European Bourgeoisie
• Nation and Nationalism in Europe
• Military History
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Jasna Russo is Professor of emancipatory approaches and collaborative methods in social work at ASH Berlin since 2023. Previously, she served as Visiting Professor at Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin (2021-2022), Acting Professor and Head of the Department of Women's Studies in Rehabilitation and Pedagogy for People with Disabilities at Technical University of Dortmund (2019-2020), and Research Associate at Brandenburg Theodor Fontane Medical School (2017-2020). Her extensive background includes research positions at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry (2004-2006) and collaborations with numerous international organizations including WHO, EU Fundamental Rights Agency, and The McPin Foundation. Dr. Russo earned her Doctorate from Brunel University London, College of Health and Life Sciences in 2019. Her dissertation, "Unmaking madness. Exploring collective first-person epistemology," received the university's Research Excellence Award. She also holds a Diploma in Clinical Psychology from the University of Belgrade, Faculty of Philosophy (1992), and has practical experience working with women's shelters, refugee services, and mental health organizations. Russo's research centers on Mad Studies, emancipatory research methodologies, and dialogic knowledge production. Her work critically examines psychiatric practices while centering experiential knowledge and marginalized epistemologies. She explores how collaborative methods can transform social work practices and mental health systems, with particular attention to epistemic justice and the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in mental health contexts. Her scholarship consistently challenges power dynamics in knowledge production and advocates for approaches that value diverse ways of knowing. Analysis of her publication history reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated engagement with epistemic justice frameworks and the political dimensions of knowledge production. Her recent work focuses on de-psychiatrizing research methodologies, exploring alternatives to crisis support through autonomous organizing, and examining the international foundations of Mad Studies as a scholarly field. This evolution demonstrates her commitment to developing theoretically robust yet practically applicable approaches to mental health research and practice. Research Excellence Award from Brunel University London for doctoral dissertation Co-editor of "The Routledge Handbook of Mad Studies" (2021) Co-editor of "Searching for a Rose Garden. Challenging Psychiatry, Fostering Mad Studies" (2016) Contributions to numerous international research projects on mental health and social work Russo's work bridges academic research with community-based initiatives through her longstanding collaborations with mental health service user/survivor movements. She has advised organizations including the German Institute for Human Rights, EU Fundamental Rights Agency, and Oxford University. Her research methodology emphasizes co-production, ensuring that knowledge generation is conducted with, rather than on, marginalized communities. This approach has positioned her as a leading voice in developing research practices that center lived experience while maintaining academic rigor. Her current work at ASH Berlin focuses on creating educational spaces for dialogic knowledge production that value diverse epistemologies. She is actively involved in developing curricula that integrate Mad Studies perspectives into mainstream social work education, challenging traditional frameworks and creating space for alternative approaches to mental health and social work practice.

• Mad Studies
• Emancipatory research
• Dialogic knowledge production
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Claudia Buß is a University Professor (W3) at the Institute of Medical Psychology, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, where she has been serving since 2019. She also holds an Adjunct Professor position in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California Irvine School of Medicine since 2022, having previously served as Adjunct Associate Professor (2016-2022) and Adjunct Assistant Professor (2013-2016). Additionally, she is a faculty member at both the Berlin School of Mind & Brain and the Einstein Center for Neurosciences in Berlin. Dr. Buß received her psychology education at the University of Trier, Germany, and completed her PhD in Psychobiology at the University of Trier and McGill University in Montreal, Canada in 2006. She conducted postdoctoral research in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California Irvine, USA, before becoming an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the same institution from 2010-2012. Professor Buß's research focuses on the pre- and postnatal programming of health and illness across the lifespan, with particular emphasis on brain development. Her work investigates how maternal stress during pregnancy affects fetal development and disease vulnerability, including the intergenerational transmission of early childhood stress and trauma effects. She employs advanced imaging techniques such as MRI and EEG to examine stress effects on the brain and cognitive performance throughout life. Her extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent trajectory in understanding how maternal factors—including cortisol levels, inflammatory markers like IL-6, and childhood trauma history—influence fetal and newborn brain development. These studies frequently connect prenatal exposures to specific brain structures (amygdala, hippocampus, hypothalamus) and subsequent behavioral outcomes in children. Her recent work has expanded to examine multiple simultaneous exposures ("poly-exposures") and their cumulative effects on neurodevelopment. 2017: Elected Member, Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research (ABMR) 2015: Curt Richter Award of the International Society for Psychoneuroendocrinology (ISPNE) for "distinguished early to mid-career scientific contributions at the interface of health-related biological and psychological processes" As a principal investigator, Professor Buß leads research examining the developmental origins of health and disease, with particular focus on how early life experiences shape brain development and long-term health outcomes. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, investigating both biological mechanisms (endocrine, inflammatory) and psychological factors that influence the maternal-fetal interface. She collaborates extensively across institutions, as evidenced by her dual appointments in Berlin and California, and her involvement with the Berlin School of Mind & Brain and Einstein Center for Neurosciences. Professor Buß's laboratory utilizes a multidisciplinary approach combining psychological assessment, biological sampling, and advanced neuroimaging to investigate how maternal experiences become biologically embedded and transmitted across generations. Her team employs ecological momentary assessment methods to capture real-time stress experiences during pregnancy, providing a more accurate picture of maternal exposures than retrospective reports.

• Pre- and postnatal programming of health across the lifespan
• Brain development
• Maternal stress effects on fetal development
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Prof. Dr. Birgit Krawietz is a distinguished Professor at the Institute for Islamic Studies within the Department of History and Cultural Studies at the Free University of Berlin. Her academic work spans multiple disciplines within Islamic Studies, with particular focus on Islamic law, cultural history, and the intersection of religion with contemporary social practices. She actively supervises doctoral students and serves on important academic committees including as Chair of the Doctoral Committee of the Department of History and Cultural Studies and as a member of the Advisory Board of the Orient-Institut-Beirut (OIB). Her research interests encompass a diverse range of topics including Islamic normativity, Salafism, body and sport studies, and regional studies of the Arabian Gulf and Türkiye. Krawietz has established herself as a leading scholar examining how Islamic legal traditions interact with modern practices, particularly in areas like sports, medical ethics, and consumer culture. Her work often explores the tension between traditional Islamic jurisprudence and contemporary social transformations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining Islamic legal traditions through cultural and anthropological lenses. Her work demonstrates particular strength in analyzing bodily practices within Islamic contexts, from oil wrestling traditions in Turkey to medical ethics and sports regulations. She has made significant contributions to understanding how Islamic legal traditions adapt to modern contexts, particularly in the Gulf region where traditional practices intersect with rapid urbanization and globalization. Prof. Krawietz has supervised numerous doctoral projects covering diverse topics including Islamic jurisprudence regarding non-Muslims, theology in the Shafi'i school, and the recited Qur'an. Her academic leadership extends to organizing conferences and workshops, including upcoming events like the "South-South Comparativism" conference scheduled for June 2025. She has also served as co-editor for multiple significant publications that have shaped contemporary discourse in Islamic Studies. Her teaching portfolio demonstrates engagement with both foundational Islamic legal concepts and contemporary applications, including courses on human body modifications in Islamic jurisprudence, food regulations, and space construction in Islamic contexts. Her academic influence extends beyond Berlin through her membership in the Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft Vorderer Orient (DAVO) and her participation in international scholarly networks.

• Islamic normativity
• Islamic law
• Cultural history
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Quentin Huys serves as Professor in the Department of Mental Health Neuroscience within the Division of Psychiatry at University College London (UCL), appointed in 2022, and concurrently holds Deputy Director and Group Leader positions at the Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research in London. His educational qualifications include: BA (2002) from Cambridge University PhD (2007) in Computational Neuroscience from UCL's Gatsby Unit MBBS (2011) from UCL Medical School Dr. med. (2016) from Universität Zürich Specialist qualification in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy (Facharzt, 2018) from Zurich University Hospital of Psychiatry Dr. Huys' research centers on computational psychiatry, developing algorithmic tools to enhance clinical outcomes in depression and substance use disorders through investigations of complex decision-making, learning mechanisms, and emotion modeling. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical psychiatric applications. Analysis of his publication history reveals consistent focus on computational frameworks for psychiatric translation, with recurring themes in emotion valuation, decision-strategy interactions, and clinical implementation roadmaps. Key specialties span depression neurobiology, addiction mechanisms, and computational modeling of goal-directed behavior across his 2012-2017 publications. No information regarding student advising or research grant funding was provided in the source material. He leads the ACP Lab at the Max Planck UCL Centre, directing research on computational approaches to mental health disorders with emphasis on aging populations and psychiatric treatment innovation.

• Computational Psychiatry
• Depression
• Addictive Disorders
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Anne Harrington is the Franklin L. Ford Professor of the History of Science at Harvard University, holding appointments in the Department of the History of Science within the College of Arts and Sciences. She currently serves as Acting Director of Graduate Studies and has previously held roles including Department Chair (2007-2010, 2012-13), Director of Undergraduate Studies (2010-22), and Faculty Dean of Pforzheimer House (2013-23). She earned her Ph.D. in the History of Science from Oxford University, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at the Wellcome Institute and University of Freiburg. Her research focuses on the history of psychiatry, neuroscience, and interdisciplinary science-humanities collaborations. Notable works include Mind Fixers (2019), The Cure Within (2008), and Reenchanted Science (1997). She co-directed Harvard’s Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative and advised initiatives like the MacArthur Foundation’s Mind-Body Network. Recent projects explore consciousness science, including a forthcoming book on the search for consciousness in disciplines like neuroscience and philosophy. Her academic leadership extends to roles such as Acting Dean of Undergraduate Education (2022-23), where she developed programs like the Civic Engagement Certificate, and Special Advisor for a new interdisciplinary environment-focused concentration. She also chairs Harvard’s Climate and Diversity Committee and teaches courses on the history of psychiatry and medical ethics.

• History of Medicine
• Human Sciences
• Medical Humanities
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Prof. Dr. Steffen Siegel is a faculty member at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany, where he is affiliated with the Faculty of Design and the Institute for Art and Design Science. His research focuses on the theory and history of photography, with interdisciplinary engagements in media studies, cultural history, and visual culture. Steffen Siegel’s research interests include the historical development of photographic media, the aesthetics of photography, the intersection of photography and design, and the role of photography in scientific and psychological discourse. He explores how photographic images function within broader cultural and epistemological frameworks, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries. His work often examines the materiality of photographs, their circulation, and their role in shaping knowledge and perception. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong engagement with the historical and theoretical dimensions of photography. Topics range from early photographic discourse and technological development to propaganda, industrial photography, and the photobook as a medium. The articles demonstrate a consistent focus on the interplay between image and text, media convergence, and the cultural significance of photographic practices. Keywords across these works include photography, media studies, cultural history, and visual culture, with subfields such as photobooks, experimental photography, and intermediality recurring throughout. Steffen Siegel has edited special issues on significant themes in photographic research, including 'Schreiben über Fotografie', 'Circulating Photographs', and 'Photography and Psychology'. These editorial projects highlight his leadership in shaping scholarly discourse in the field. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text, but his extensive publication record and editorial roles indicate significant academic recognition. There is no mention of student advising or grant funding, but his professorial position and research output suggest active mentorship and scholarly leadership. Steffen Siegel maintains a professional presence through Academia.edu, where his work is widely accessed, reflecting his influence in the academic community.

• Photography
• History of Photography
• Theory of Photography
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Rasmus Hoffmann is Professor and Chairholder of Sociology, especially Social Inequality, at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration of Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg, Germany. His office (Room: F21/00.17a) and consultation hours (by appointment via email) confirm active faculty status within the university structure, with no indication of emeritus or former staff designation. His research focuses on: Social inequality in health and mortality Life course analysis of socioeconomic determinants Causal pathways (social causation vs. health selection) European cross-national health disparities Impact of risk factors (obesity, smoking) on mortality gradients Policy implications for reducing health inequities Recent publications (2021-2025) show intensive analysis of pandemic impacts on health behaviors, mental health, and medical attitudes, alongside sustainable consumption studies. Work consistently employs advanced statistical methods on European population data, with strong emphasis on socioeconomic dimensions of dietary transitions and complementary medicine. Scientific awards: No awards documented in source materials Advising and grants: No student advising details listed No grant funding information provided Research teams and affiliations: Core team: Dr. Alexander Patzina, Tillman Claus, Felix Rahberger KLUG - German Alliance for Climate Change and Health membership Collaboration with Emeritus Professor Hans-Peter Blossfeld

• Social Inequality
• Health Inequalities
• Mortality
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Prof. Dr. Claudia Barth is a Professor of Neurobiology of Hormonal Transitions at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, holding dual appointments at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences and the Institute of Gender in Medicine (GiM). As Head of the Research Division Neurobiology of Hormonal Transitions, she leads pioneering work integrating preclinical and clinical perspectives with computational approaches to study hormonal transitions and their impact on brain health and psychiatric disorders. She currently serves as Chair of the ENIGMA Neuroendocrinology Working Group – Menopause Subgroup and Co-Chair of the ENIGMA Early Onset Psychosis Working Group, fostering global research collaborations. Her educational background includes a PhD in Neuroscience (summa cum laude, 2017) from the University of Leipzig & Max Planck Institute, an MSc in Biology (Neurobiology & Behavior, 2012), and a BSc in Biology (2010). Prior to her current position, she completed postdoctoral training at the University of Oslo and Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research (2018-2020), and doctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Science (2013-2017). Barth's research focuses on women's brain health across hormonal transition periods, with particular emphasis on menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause. Her work investigates how sex hormones influence brain structure and function, and their relationship to psychiatric disorders including depression and psychosis. Through innovative approaches combining neuroimaging, registry data, and computational methods, she has established herself as a leading researcher in female brain health. Her recent work demonstrates how estradiol exposure affects brain aging trajectories and how hormonal transitions create vulnerability windows for mental health disorders. Her publication record shows consistent high-impact contributions in neuroscience journals, with recent articles exploring menstrual cycle effects on brain structure (2023), menopausal hormone therapy effects (2024), and comprehensive analyses of sex steroids across the lifespan (2023). Her research demonstrates increasing focus on translational applications, particularly in understanding how hormonal transitions affect vulnerability to depression and Alzheimer's disease. 2024: European Research Council Starting Grant (PI, €1.5M) - "MappingPerimenopause" 2025: Wellcome Leap CARE (Co-PI, €1.5M) - "Charting the female brain during midlife" 2025: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (Co-PI, €4.7M) - "Gender-InSIGHT" 2025: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks (Co-PI, €4.5M) - "MenoBrain" As an active science communicator, Barth has contributed to public understanding through interviews with European Sleep Research Society (2025), Forbes (2023), podcasts on women's health (2024), and educational materials for Springer Medicine (2024). Her work bridges cutting-edge neuroscience with clinical applications to improve women's brain health outcomes across the lifespan.

• Women's Health
• Brain Health
• Neuroendocrinology
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Katja Schwarz serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Intellectual Development at the University of Education Ludwigsburg's School of Education. She holds the civil service rank of Academic Councillor in pedagogy and didactics, focusing on intellectual development. Her office is located at Reuteallee 46, 71634 Ludwigsburg (Room 8,018), with contact via +49 7141 140-2105 or katja.schwarz@ph-ludwigsburg.de. She maintains active appointments by email arrangement and participates in institutional governance as a Member of the Faculty Council. Her research centers on Autism History , Disability Studies , and Inclusive Pedagogy , with specific expertise in supportive communication, post-school support systems, and social-legal classification frameworks (ICF, SGB IX/BTHG). Current investigations examine autism representation in film, psychiatric museum curation, and international acceptance models. Her methodological approach integrates historical analysis with participatory research involving autistic individuals. Recent publications reveal strong thematic concentration on autism historiography and representation, with increasing focus on museum-based educational approaches and cross-cultural perspectives. Her 2020-2025 output demonstrates systematic exploration of autism classification systems, film portrayals, and practical support service implementation across Baden-Württemberg. Member of autismus Deutschland eV Federal Association for the Promotion of People with Autism Member of the scientific advisory board of the Psychiatry Museum Emmendingen Collaboration with Prof. Santoshi Halder on international autism research She supervises extensive student research, particularly through university seminars involving museum excursions and autism film analysis. Her projects frequently translate academic work into practical resources for autism therapy centers, with multiple unpublished implementation concepts for family relief services and preventative care systems across Baden-Württemberg.

• Autism History
• Disability Studies
• Inclusive Pedagogy
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Katja Kuehlmeyer is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Ethics, History and Theory of Medicine of Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich . She specializes in translational bioethics , focusing on health care ethics, clinical ethics, and research ethics with an emphasis on moral challenges and ethical decision-making in complex situations . She co-founded the network Qualitative Research in Medicine and Public Health to support early-career researchers and contributes to teaching qualitative research methods at medical faculties. Institution: Institute of Ethics, History and Theory of Medicine, LMU Munich Role: Vice-Director, Senior Researcher Contact: katja.kuehlmeyer@med.uni-muenchen.de Her research spans qualitative studies on end-of-life decision-making, disorders of consciousness, and ethical implications of neurodiagnostics. Recent work addresses cross-cultural ethical challenges, pandemic triage protocols, and caregiver experiences during collective hunger strikes. Publications demonstrate a commitment to bridging empirical research with normative ethics. Notable collaborations include projects on migrant healthcare , post-traumatic stress disorder , and functional neurodiagnostics . She has contributed to systematic reviews on late recovery from vegetative states and stakeholder engagement in health research.

• Medical Ethics
• Clinical Ethics
• Research Ethics
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Kurt Schneider, born in 1969, serves as senior academic and managing director of the Center for Media Competence (ZFM) at the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen's Faculty of Philosophy, Institute of Media Studies. He holds an MA degree and has built a distinguished career bridging academic scholarship with professional media production. His educational background includes studies in history, Slavic studies, and political science at the University of Tübingen, where he graduated from the Institute for East European Studies in 1998. His professional journey transitioned from academic pursuits to media production, gaining extensive experience in film production through the former media department of the Faculty of Modern Languages. Dr. Schneider's research interests center on media practice, film and media project production and editing, and multimedia media consulting. He emphasizes practical training that introduces students to the concrete demands and production conditions of the media market. His work demonstrates strong connections between academic research and industry applications, particularly through his longstanding collaboration with Südwestrundfunk (SWR) and other media organizations. His publication record reveals a consistent focus on documentary filmmaking, film history, and cultural representation, with particular attention to German cinema, historical figures, and the intersection of media with broader social and political contexts. His work spans from historical documentaries to analyses of film auteurs and cultural phenomena. Adolf Grimme Prize (three times) Grimme Prize 2008 Information & Culture Grimme Prize of the Marl Group 2008 Grimme Prize 2007 Information & Culture As managing director of the Center for Media Literacy, Schneider plays a significant role in transfer-oriented teaching and service learning with external partners. He has been instrumental in developing the media designer training program for image and sound in collaboration with SWR. His leadership extends to various committees, including the Committee for the Media and Film Industry in Baden-Württemberg and the jury for the 'idee-bw' competition. He currently organizes the annual Tübingen Documentary Film Festival tüDOK with master's students in media studies, showcasing internationally successful productions on specific thematic frameworks. His current research projects include the E-Adapt project establishing an international network for adaptive learning and teaching, and several 360-degree projects developed with the Hector Institute for Empirical Educational Research, the Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media, and other educational research institutions, focusing on immersive applications in museum and exhibition contexts.

• Media Studies
• Film Production
• Media Literacy
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Dörte Bemme is an Assistant Professor at King’s College London in the Department for Global Health and Social Medicine , where she leads the Social Theory Platform of the ESRC Centre for Society and Mental Health. She is also affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) in Berlin as a member of the Department on Knowledge Systems and Collective Life. Her work bridges medical anthropology, psychiatry, and global knowledge systems. MA in European Ethnology and Modern German Literature, Humboldt University Berlin PhD in Medical Anthropology, McGill University SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow, University of North Carolina and The New School Bemme’s research focuses on the epistemic politics of global mental health, emphasizing contingent universals, cross-cultural psychiatry, and the interplay between knowledge production and policy implementation. Her recent work explores virtuous failure in global health interventions and the cultural adaptation of scientific frameworks. Bemme’s publications analyze the governance of global mental health, including critiques of universalist assumptions and the role of epistemic failure in shaping interventions. Her scholarship engages with disciplines such as medical anthropology, science and technology studies, and cultural theory. Notable Scientific Awards : SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship She actively contributes to academic discourse as a managing editor of Transcultural Psychiatry , social theory editor for Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology , and editorial board member of the medical anthropology blog Somatosphere . Her current projects include a special issue on the history of WHO schizophrenia studies and an ethnographic monograph, Contingent Universality , under contract with MIT Press.

• Medical Anthropology
• Global Mental Health
• Social Theory
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