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Verónica SchiaritiView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Child Disability
• International Classification of Functioning
• Cerebral Palsy
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Dr. Verónica Schiariti is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Medical Sciences at University of Victoria. A physician-scientist bridging clinical research and global child health, she promotes abilities-oriented approaches using WHO's International Classification of Functioning framework. Leads development of ICF Core Sets for cerebral palsy implemented internationally. Research focuses on: Pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities Functional assessment tools Congenital Zika outcomes Disability education resources Awards include 2018 World CP Day Award and 2015 Fred P. Sage Award for educational e-tool development. Current projects include ability-focused educational tools and Zika virus disability measurement collaborations with Brazilian/UK universities. Consultant for UNICEF/PAHO in Latin America.

Jennifer GeorgeView profile

Professor

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Accessibility and Inclusion in Technology
• AI Ethics
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Roles and Affiliations Professor Jennifer George holds the position of **Professor of Computing** at Goldsmiths, University of London. She previously served as Head of the Department of Computing until 2024. She is actively involved in institutional leadership roles, including Chair of the Generative AI Working Group and EDI Lead for the School of Professional Services, Science and Technology (2021–2023). Her work bridges academia and policy, with a focus on digital inclusion, accessibility, and ethical AI. Education PhD in Computing (2016), Northumbria University Research Interests Dr. George's research focuses on **human-computer interaction**, **disability inclusion in education**, and **AI ethics**. She explores how technology can enhance accessibility while addressing societal challenges such as faith and belief in digital spaces. Her work emphasizes designing systems that promote joy and ethical engagement, particularly for marginalized groups. Grants and Awards Recipient of the **National Teaching Fellowship** for contributions to inclusive education Lead on grants including the **Teaching and Learning Innovation Fund (2025)** and the **Goldsmiths Research Internship Programme (2025)** Key contributor to the **5 Minutes of Digital Inclusion** initiative, empowering educators to adopt inclusive practices Labs and Collaborations She leads Goldsmiths' efforts in developing the **Generative AI Framework**, a policy-driven resource for staff and students. Her work often involves international collaborations, such as the **Oxford Collaboration for Theology and Artificial Intelligence** and the **Lovelace-Hodgekin Symposium on AI Ethics**.

Emma LidingtonView profile

Research Fellow

• Cancer Research
• Behavioral Science
• Public Health
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Dr. Emma Lidington is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cancer Behavioural Science at Queen Mary University of London's Wolfson Institute of Population Health. Her research focuses on using behavioral science to improve cancer prevention trial participation and assess the psychological impact of new screening programs. She holds a PhD in psychobiology and public health, emphasizing the care experiences and supportive care needs of young adults with cancer. Previously, she worked at the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust as a trial manager, implementing digital patient-reported outcome systems. She currently serves as Publications Editor for the EORTC Quality of Life Group. Research Interests: Psychological impact and acceptability of new cancer screening tests (e.g., bladder cancer urine kits, oesophageal sponge tests) Barriers/facilitators to screening uptake Use of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in clinical trials and routine care Inclusivity in cancer screening trials, particularly for underrepresented groups Professional Contributions: Editorial role in EORTC Quality of Life Group publications Development of digital tools for patient support in breast cancer trials Grants & Advising: No formal grants or advisee students listed, though her work involves collaborative research projects funded by EORTC and NIHR initiatives. She actively contributes to multidisciplinary teams in trial design and outcome measure development.

Michaela CoenenView profile

Researcher

• Health Promotion and Prevention
• Public Health Evaluation
• Implementation Science
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Dr. rer. biol. hum. Michaela Coenen is a Senior Researcher at the Chair of Public Health and Health Services Research (Institute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry and Epidemiology - IBE) at Ludwig Maximilian University Munich. She has served as Head of the Department of Health Promotion and Prevention (formerly Research Department of Biopsychosocial Health) since 2014 and as Program Coordinator of the Master's Program in Public Health since 2018. Education: Psychology (LMU Munich, 1986-1993), Master of Public Health (LMU Munich, 2000-2002) Doctoral Degree: Institute of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, LMU Munich (2008) Research Expertise focuses on: Health Promotion in Urban Environments through projects like Soundscapes across Cityscapes and Munich Healthy Local Project Disability & Rehabilitation via ICF implementation projects including ICF│PROreha and ICF Core Sets for Hand Conditions Pandemic Response analyzing social resilience in SoNAR Global , Post-COVID Kids Bavaria , and COCOVID-19 Vulnerability Assessment Digital Public Health through the Digital Public Health Skills Lab Her methodological strengths include qualitative research, longitudinal studies, and implementation science frameworks. She supervises MSc public health theses on diverse health promotion topics.

• Public Mental Health
• Sleep Medicine
• Epidemiology
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Professor Nick Glozier holds appointments at the University of Sydney within the Central Clinical School (Royal Prince Alfred Hospital) and serves as a theme leader in the ARC Life Course Centre of Excellence . He leads clinical trials at the Brain and Mind Centre focusing on chronic mood/sleep disorders, with funding from NHMRC, industry, and international sources. Education : MA, MSc, MBBS, PhD Clinical Affiliation : Consultant Psychiatrist, Local Health District Community Team Research Themes : Public Mental Health, Sleep Disorders, Workplace Mental Health, Digital Interventions International Collaborations : University of Bergen (Norway), Institute for Research and Development (Sri Lanka), King's College London (UK) His research program spans epidemiology , clinical trials , and health services evaluations , emphasizing mental health in changing psychosocial environments. Recent work explores ketamine therapies , digital health tools for depression, and sleep disorder epidemiology . He coordinates the Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine program in graduate medical education. Scientific Awards : Co-author of WHO's ICF Disability Classification ARC Life Course Centre Theme Leader His supervision includes projects on psychiatric emergency care, digital health implementation for schizophrenia, and neuroeconomic depression markers. Collaborative grants exceed $60M in competitive funding, integrating machine learning and computational psychiatry .

Kiah EvansView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Health Professions Education
• Occupational Therapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Dr Kiah Evans is a Senior Lecturer in Health Professions Education at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and a Research Fellow with the CliniKids team at Telethon Kids Institute. She holds qualifications including a PhD in Occupational Therapy (ECU 2016), Graduate Certificates in Health Professions Education (UWA 2022) and Research Commercialisation (Curtin 2012), and a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (Curtin 2000). Her expertise spans clinical practice, education, and research in allied health, with a focus on health professions education, neurodevelopmental disorders, and wellbeing interventions. Dr Evans serves as Honorary Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Association for Health Professional Educators and contributes to national initiatives like the Autism Assessment and Diagnosis Guidelines. Her research employs mixed-methods approaches to address challenges in clinical education, diagnostic practices, and functional assessment for individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. She has led projects funded by organizations such as the Waterloo Foundation and has editorial roles in journals like International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health . Education: PhD in Occupational Therapy (Edith Cowan University, 2016) Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (UWA, 2022) Graduate Certificate in Research Commercialisation (Curtin University, 2012) BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy (Curtin University, 2000) Her research interests center on enhancing clinical education, improving diagnostic processes for autism and neurodevelopmental disorders, and advancing functional assessment tools aligned with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). Recent work includes validating ICF core sets for autism in Australian contexts and evaluating faculty development programs. Dr Evans has received accolades including the UWA Excellence in Teaching Award (2025) and the Award for Research Mentorship (2023). She actively collaborates with clinicians, educators, and policymakers to bridge gaps between research, education, and clinical practice.

Timothy TanseyView profile

Professor

• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Disability Policy
• Mental Health Rehabilitation
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Timothy Tansey is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education at the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education. His work focuses on vocational rehabilitation policies, disability inclusion in education, and mental health outcomes for marginalized populations. He holds a PhD in Rehabilitation Psychology from UW-Madison (2001), an MS in Rehabilitation from the University of Illinois (1998), and a BS in Psychology from the same institution (1994). His research interests span disability policy, veteran employment, cultural competency in rehabilitation services, and the application of positive psychology frameworks (e.g., PERMA) to student well-being. He has published extensively on topics like SSI policy for transition-age youth, flourishing in student veterans, and motivational interviewing in counseling. Dr. Tansey has received numerous awards, including the Researcher of the Year (2016) from the National Council on Rehabilitation Education and multiple top paper awards from the American Rehabilitation Counseling Association. His presentations address issues such as autism in the workforce, generational poverty intersections with disability, and knowledge translation mechanisms in rehabilitation practice. His advising and grants include leadership in initiatives like the Wisconsin PROMISE project and collaborations with organizations like the Veteran’s Administration. He actively engages in policy discussions to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities through evidence-based strategies.

Angela BuchholzView profile

Researcher

• Psychosocial Medicine
• Medical Psychology
• Substance Use Disorders
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Angela Buchholz is a Researcher and Head of the special outpatient clinic for transplant psychology and Head of a research group at the Department of Medical Psychology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Hamburg. She leads initiatives in psychosocial medicine, focusing on organ transplantation, addiction treatment, and healthcare communication. Her work integrates clinical and research roles, addressing patient care coordination, substance use disorders, and shared decision-making in healthcare. She has contributed to over 20 publications since 2008, emphasizing clinical outcomes, treatment protocols, and patient-centered approaches. Her research spans topics such as post-transplant quality of life, alcohol and opioid dependency interventions, and the implementation of standardized assessments in healthcare. She has pioneered studies on patient placement matching and telemedicine during the pandemic, reflecting her commitment to improving healthcare systems. Collaborations include work on shared decision-making tools and ICF-based core sets for substance use disorders. Her roles include overseeing transplant psychology services and advancing evidence-based practices in psychosocial support for transplant recipients and patients with substance use disorders. She actively contributes to guideline development and translational research bridging clinical practice and rehabilitation outcomes.

• Rehabilitation
• Healthy Ageing
• Health Economics
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Prof. Carla Sabariego, PhD, holds the position of Full Professor for Rehabilitation and Healthy Ageing at the University of Lucerne. She serves as Vice Dean of the Department of Rehabilitation and Functioning Sciences and Director of the WHO Collaborating Center ‘Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems’. As a bridge professor, she also leads the working group on Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology, and Implementation at the Swiss Paraplegic Research in Nottwil. Education: Bachelor’s in Psychology, Universidade de São Paulo Specialization in Clinical Psychology, Universidade Federal de São Paulo Master’s in Public Health and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) Munich PhD in Health Economics (focus on cost-effectiveness in rehabilitation), LMU Munich Habilitation (2016), LMU Munich (implementation of WHO’s ICF framework in clinical and public health) Research Focus: Her work centers on rehabilitation program evaluation, global disability measurement systems (e.g., WHO Model Disability Survey), and Healthy Ageing strategies. She bridges clinical practice and public health through the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework. Key Projects: Principal Investigator for EU projects EMPOWER, PATHWAYS, MARATONE, and STRATIF-AI Contributed to WHO initiatives like the Model Disability Survey and CBR Indicators Manual Coordinator of large-scale projects integrating digital twins and AI in stroke rehabilitation (STRATIF-AI) Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Rehabilitation in Global Health Systems (WHO Collaborating Center) and the Ageing, Functioning Epidemiology, and Implementation group at Swiss Paraplegic Research.

• Disability Research
• Health Ethics
• Nursing
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Dr Alison Brookes is a Casual Academic at the Living with a Disability Research Centre, La Trobe University, specializing in disability-focused research and health ethics. Her work bridges academic theory with practical policy applications through interdisciplinary collaboration. Her research spans Disability Studies , Health Ethics , and Nursing , with emphasis on lived experiences of people with disabilities. Key methodologies include qualitative analysis and systematic reviews, examining topics from workplace inclusion to ethical dilemmas in clinical research. Recent projects address directorship pathways for disabled professionals and frameworks for disability service delivery. Analysis of her 2015-2023 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Workplace disability inclusion through leadership studies, (2) Ethical frameworks for clinical research recruitment, and (3) Application of ICF standards to chronic condition management. Her work consistently centers person-centered perspectives while addressing systemic barriers. Scientific awards: No awards documented in source materials. Advising and grants: No student supervision records or specific grant funding details were disclosed. Collaborative patterns indicate active participation in multi-institutional projects with researchers including Bigby, Guillemin, and McDougall across health ethics and disability domains. Dr Brookes operates within La Trobe University's Living with a Disability Research Centre, an interdisciplinary hub focused on evidence-based solutions for disability inclusion. The Centre facilitates partnerships between academia, policymakers, and disability communities to drive structural change through research translation.

• Neurodiversity
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autism Policy and Advocacy
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John Elder Robison is a Visiting Lecturer and Advisor to the Center for Neurodiversity at Landmark College, a role that reflects his deep commitment to neurodiversity advocacy and education. As an autistic adult, he brings lived experience to his work in autism research, policy, and public engagement. His research interests span neurodiversity, autism spectrum disorder, medical ethics, autism policy, and the classification of functioning in autism. He emphasizes strengths-based approaches, language reform, and systemic change in autism research and services. The recent scholarly articles reflect a strong focus on autism policy, functional assessment (particularly through the ICF framework), historical analysis of autism diagnosis, and advocacy for person-centered language. His work bridges academic research, government strategy, and public discourse. Advisor to U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Defense, and Energy on autism and neurodiversity Strategist for the Autism at Work initiative Contributor to federal autism strategic planning Speaker and educator on neurodiversity in academic and national lab settings Robison has advised on numerous federal initiatives and contributed to major publications, though no formal students or grants are listed. His influence is primarily through policy, writing, and public speaking. He is associated with the Center for Neurodiversity at Landmark College, where he contributes to programming and convocation events, advocating for inclusive educational environments.

• Social Work
• Special Education
• Disability Studies
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Bjørn-Eirik Johnsen is a Professor at the Department of Social Care, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. He specializes in disability studies, Sami diversity, and deinstitutionalization within social work. His educational background includes a PhD (2012) and roles progressing from Lecturer (1995) to Head of Department (2016-2023). Research interests focus on Self-determination for people with disabilities Ethical issues in Sami disability research Historical institutional practices in Northern Norway Impact of the 1990s HVPU reform Cultural diversity in disability care Implementation of ICF in education His recent publications analyze collaborative frameworks for disabled individuals, ethical research practices with Sami communities, and policy challenges in Norwegian disability services. He has contributed to book chapters and peer-reviewed journals like Disability & Society and International Journal of Circumpolar Health . Johnsen has led projects on Collaboration between families and service providers Diversity and tolerance in multicultural societies History of Trastad Gård institution Pharmaceutical use among disabled populations and served on advisory boards for Northern Norwegian disability initiatives.

Stina RutbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Physiotherapy
• Health Promotion
• Physical Activity Interventions
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Stina Rutberg is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at Luleå University of Technology, Department of Health, Education and Technology. She coordinates third-cycle programs and serves on the department's management team. Research focus: Physiotherapy, Health Promotion, Active School Transport, Digital Rehabilitation Teaching: Qualitative Methods in Master's Programs, Acupuncture in Physiotherapy Research Interests center on promoting child and adolescent health through active transportation initiatives like the Aktiva Skoltransporter project . Her work integrates gamification and persuasive technology to boost physical activity, while exploring parental attitudes and traffic safety impacts. She also investigates user-friendly ICT in municipal rehabilitation for elderly care, emphasizing participatory design for sustainable healthcare solutions. Recent Publications (2025) highlight gamification in school transport systems, community health models, and feasibility assessments for digital stroke rehabilitation tools. Earlier works (2024-2015) span VR-based cervical testing, tele-rehabilitation frameworks, and patient-reported outcome validation for chronic conditions. Supervision includes doctoral research in occupational therapy, focusing on post-stroke self-management and family dynamics in respite care.

Christiana Okyere FolsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Inclusive Education
• Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Disability Equity and Social Justice
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Dr. Christiana Okyere Folson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Child and Youth Studies at Brock University. She holds a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science from Queen’s University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Michigan State University through the Hegarty Program. Her work includes research at McMaster University’s Partnering for Change initiative, focusing on inclusive occupational therapy services in schools. Her research emphasizes promoting inclusion for disabled children and youth globally, particularly addressing systemic barriers in education, employment, and policy sectors. Key areas include racialized disability experiences, inclusive education equity, and qualitative methodologies. Dr. Folson collaborates with families, schools, and communities to design equitable interventions. Her publications (2018–2024) explore pandemic impacts on disability employment, transition services for autistic youth, and global inclusive education strategies in Ghana and Africa. Courses taught include principles of service-learning, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, and research methods in child and youth studies. Dr. Folson’s interdisciplinary work bridges policy, practice, and community engagement to advance disability equity across diverse contexts.

• Speech Pathology
• Pediatric Communication Disorders
• Child Development
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Anna Cronin is a Lecturer in Speech Pathology at the School of Allied Health within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Australian Catholic University. Her research focuses on pediatric communication disorders, particularly in children with cleft palate, and the application of frameworks like the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health – Children and Youth (ICF-CY). She also explores innovative methods for communicating early language and literacy development strategies to parents and caregivers through social media. Her work integrates clinical practice with ethnographic approaches to understand family experiences, emphasizing holistic assessment and family-centered care. Key topics include the psychological impact of cleft palate on families, cross-cultural communication challenges in speech therapy, and the use of digital tools for public health messaging. Anna's research outputs highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, with contributions to journals such as International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology and Journal of Communication Disorders . While no formal grants or awards are listed, her publications reflect a commitment to improving outcomes for children with communication disorders and their families.