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• Early Childhood Psychiatry
• Infant Psychiatry
• Parental Mentalization
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Marjaterttu Pajulo is an Adjunct Professor and Docent in Early Childhood Psychiatry at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on early child development, parental mentalization, and interventions for at-risk families. Her research interests lie at the intersection of infant psychiatry, early parenthood, and preventive mental health. Key areas include parental mentalization , reflective functioning , parenting in substance abuse contexts , prenatal interventions , and family health promotion through a salutogenic lens. She investigates how early parent-child interactions shape child development and behavioral outcomes. The recent articles highlight a strong focus on longitudinal studies, particularly using the FinnBrain Birth Cohort. Themes include the impact of maternal mentalization on child development, the role of reflective functioning in treatment outcomes for substance-using mothers, and the dynamics of parental bonding and mental health from pregnancy through early childhood. Methodologically, her work spans randomized controlled trials, cohort analyses, and cross-sectional assessments across psychology, psychiatry, and social sciences. Scientific Contributions: Editorial leadership in Frontiers in Psychology on parental mentalization Key role in the FinnBrain Birth Cohort Study Development and evaluation of mentalization-focused ultrasound interventions Research on maternal-fetal attachment and smoking cessation Exploration of alexithymia and postpartum bonding Dr. Pajulo actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines, contributing to both Finnish-language and international publications. While no formal advising or grant details are listed, her extensive publication record suggests active research supervision and project leadership. Her work emphasizes translational impact, aiming to improve clinical practices and preventive strategies in early childhood mental health.

Chinedu Ulrich EbenebeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Neonatology
• Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine
• Pediatrics
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Chinedu Ulrich Ebenebe is a Senior Physician at the Center for Obstetrics and Pediatrics , Section Neonatology and Pediatric Intensive Care Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) . Holding a MD (Dr. med.) and MBA , he specializes in Neonatology , Pediatric Intensive Care , and Pediatric Cardiology . Languages: German (native), French, English Contact: Main Building O10, 5th Floor | c.ebenebe@uke.de | +49 (0) 40 7410 - 52717 / - 20400 Research Focus: His work bridges Neonatology , Pediatric Critical Care , and Clinical Informatics , emphasizing: Airway Management & Ventilation Neonatal Pharmacokinetics Medical Device Safety Perinatal Immunology Thermoregulation in Preterm Infants Clinical Guideline Development Publication Trends: 15 articles (2003-2025) cover: Evidence-based Intubation Depth Calculations Neonatal Sepsis Biomarkers Medical Simulation Training Critical Care Complications Hematology in Premature Infants Developmental Pediatrics

Dean SchillingerView profile

Professor

• Health Communication
• Health Literacy
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• +7 more

Dean Schillinger MD is an internationally recognized health communication scientist and Professor at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). He directs the UCSF Health Communications Research Program and co-directs the NIDDK Center for Diabetes Translational Research (DREAMS-CDTR). His work spans diabetes policy, health literacy, precision communication, and health equity interventions. Education: Brown University, BA in Russian Language and Literature (1986) University of Pennsylvania, MD in Medicine (1991) UCSF, Internal Medicine Residency (1991-1995) Schillinger’s research focuses on health communication for vulnerable populations, particularly addressing health literacy’s impact on diabetes and heart disease prevention. He pioneered precision communication frameworks to reduce disparities and developed scalable interventions using computational linguistics and machine learning. His recent publications analyze sugary beverage taxation, digital health tools for diabetes management, social norms in nutrition policy, and telehealth’s role in chronic disease care. Key themes include health equity, policy evaluation, and behavioral science. Scientific Awards: 2003 Outstanding Researcher of the Year, Institute for Health Care Advancement 2008 Advancing Patient Safety Research Award, National Patient Safety Foundation 2009 George Engel Career Research Award, American Association of Communication in Healthcare 2013 Everett M Rogers Award, APHA 2021 Noncommunicable Disease Innovation Award, WHO He has led over 300 peer-reviewed articles and secured grants from NIH (NIDDK, CDC, NLM), NIMHD, and private foundations. Schillinger co-created the youth-led The Bigger Picture Campaign and advised San Francisco’s sugary drink warning label ordinance. His mentorship earned him the 2010 Bay Area Research Mentor of the Year Award.

Nina Capone SingletonView profile

Associate Professor

• Language Development
• Language Disorders
• Swallowing and Feeding Disorders
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Dr. Nina Capone Singleton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology at Seton Hall University's School of Health and Medical Sciences, with a secondary appointment at the Hackensack-Meridian School of Medicine. She holds a Ph.D. and is a Board Certified Specialist in Child Language and Language Disorders (BCS-CL). Dr. Singleton founded and directs the Developmental Language and Cognition Lab and The Feeding Project, emphasizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice initiatives. Her research focuses on language development and disorders in children (birth-8 years), swallowing/feeding disorders, and neuromotor speech disorders. Key interests include: Early intervention and prevention strategies for communication disorders Hospital-based care and interprofessional education Simulation training methodologies Evidence-based clinical practices Experimental single-subject research designs Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on child language acquisition, semantic representation, gesture development, and pediatric feeding disorders. Her work frequently appears in top-tier journals like the Journal of Speech, Language and Hearing Research and Pediatric Clinics of North America , with recent studies exploring cross-linguistic gesture patterns and perceptual confidence in disorder management. Dr. Singleton has held editorial positions at multiple journals including the Journal of Communication Disorders and serves as an advocate for preventive approaches to communication disorders. She teaches courses spanning Language Development, Pediatric Dysphagia, and Early Intervention methodologies.

Maja RudlingView profile

Research Fellow

• Developmental Psychology
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Cognitive Science
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Maja Rudling is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Logopedics, Phoniatrics and Audiology at University of Lund. Her primary research focus lies in developmental psychology, autism spectrum disorders, and neurocognitive methods involving eye tracking and pupillometry. She contributes to interdisciplinary research bridging cognition and accessibility in media. Her research interests include: Autism Spectrum Disorder in infants and toddlers Speech and language acquisition mechanisms Event perception in multisensory environments Application of artificial intelligence in neurocognitive studies Recent work explores audio description in films, infant gaze patterns, and comparative assessments of developmental diagnostic tools. She actively participates in collaborative projects and academic presentations, including the AUDEA project (2021–2025) focused on accessible information design. Rudling's methodological expertise spans: Eye-tracking and pupillometry Speech perception analysis Autism diagnostic validity studies Narrative film cognition research

• Developmental Psychology
• Language Development
• Cognitive Psychology
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Kelly Nisbet serves as an ATS Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta. Her current teaching responsibilities include PSYCH 323: Infant and Child Development (Fall 2025) and PSYCH 357: Language Processing (Winter 2026), focusing on evening instruction schedules. Her research expertise centers on developmental trajectories in childhood, with emphasis on: Biological, cognitive, and social aspects of infant/child development Language acquisition and processing mechanisms Speech perception and printed word recognition systems Developmental language pathologies No scientific awards or laboratory affiliations are documented in available materials. Student advising practices and grant funding details remain unspecified in current institutional records.

• Dogmatic Theology
• Liturgical Theology
• Canon Law
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Rev. Dr. Hab. Marek Ławreszuk is a professor at the University of Białystok, where he serves as head of the Department of Orthodox Theology since 2012. He is also an Orthodox priest serving as parish priest of the Orthodox Parish of the Resurrection of Our Lord in Białystok. His academic career is complemented by significant contributions to Orthodox theology, liturgical studies, and church law. His educational background includes theological studies at the Christian Theological Academy in Warsaw and the Orthodox Seminary in Warsaw (2001), followed by a doctorate in theological sciences (2008) and habilitation (2015), both from the Christian Theological Academy in Warsaw. Ławreszuk's research interests span dogmatic theology, ethics, canon law, nationalist ideas in Christianity, historical liturgy, Orthodox rituals, Christian iconography, religious terminology, and theolinguistics. His work demonstrates a particular focus on the intersection of Orthodox theology with contemporary social and political issues, as well as the historical development of Orthodox liturgical traditions. His scholarly output shows consistent engagement with both theoretical and practical aspects of Orthodox Christianity, with recent publications addressing topics such as Orthodox political theology, church law systematization, Polish Orthodox terminology, and liturgical practices related to sensitive pastoral situations like infant burial. Ławreszuk has received research funding through prestigious programs including the National Program for the Development of Humanities (NPRH), where he served as project manager for the "Dictionary of Polish Orthodox Terminology" (2017-2022) and currently leads the project "The Supraśl liturgical anthologion of Matthew the Tenth from 1507 – a scientific study and translation into Polish of the oldest liturgical manuscript from Supraśl" (2024-2029). He has served on numerous academic committees, including as a reviewer for doctoral and habilitation theses, and has been actively involved in organizing international theological conferences. His work bridges academic theology with practical church life, reflecting his dual vocation as both scholar and priest.

• Neurodevelopment in preterm infants
• Long-term physical health outcomes of preterm birth
• Developmental screening tools
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Dr. Thuy Mai Luu serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Montreal's Faculty of Medicine and practices pediatric medicine at CHU Sainte-Justine since 2008, focusing on long-term outcomes of preterm birth. Her academic credentials include: Medical degree from McGill University Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Montreal Fellowship in developmental monitoring of preterm infants at Brown University Master's degree in Epidemiology from McGill University Her research program investigates neurodevelopmental consequences of preterm birth, physical health trajectories, validation of developmental screening tools like Ages and Stages Questionnaires, and evidence-based parental education frameworks. This work integrates clinical pediatrics with epidemiological methods to address critical gaps in understanding lifelong impacts of prematurity. Analysis of her 2010-2014 publications reveals consistent focus on longitudinal developmental outcomes in preterm cohorts, employing population-based designs and neurocognitive assessments. Key themes include cardiovascular risk programming, executive function deficits in adolescence, and healthcare utilization patterns, demonstrating methodological diversity across epidemiology, neuropsychology, and clinical pediatrics. Her scientific recognition includes: FRQS Junior 1 Scholar award While specific advising details and grant mechanisms aren't enumerated, her active portfolio of five concurrent research projects indicates substantial mentorship responsibilities and sustained funding support within Quebec's health research ecosystem. Current work appears centered on translating developmental monitoring frameworks into clinical practice. Her research infrastructure operates within CHU Sainte-Justine's academic medical environment, leveraging university hospital resources and population-level data from Quebec's health networks without specification of dedicated laboratory facilities.

• Innovation Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Sensor Technologies
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Tamara Papic is an Assistant Professor at Singidunum University's Faculty of Business in Belgrade, Serbia. Her academic work bridges innovation management, entrepreneurship, and sensor-based interdisciplinary research. She holds a PhD in Sensor Technologies from Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School (2021) and a Master's in Quality Management from the Faculty of Organizational Sciences (2014). Education: PhD in Sensor Technologies, Jožef Stefan International Postgraduate School (2016-2021) Master's in Quality Management and Standardization, Faculty of Organizational Sciences (2013-2014) Her research focuses on applying sensor technologies and artificial intelligence to address educational challenges, particularly in dyslexia detection through eye-tracking and physiological monitoring. She has pioneered the use of multimodal sensor hubs (EEG, EDA, ECG, eye trackers) to analyze reading patterns and color perception effects in children. Her recent publications explore AI-driven eye-tracking analytics, spatiotemporal feature extraction, and autoencoder-based language boundary crossing in developmental dyslexia detection. She has contributed to journals like Brain Sciences , IEEE Access , and PLOS ONE , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining neuroscience and technology. Scientific contributions include: Grants from Innovation Forum Cambridge, Raising Starts, and Serbian government funds Organizer of entrepreneurship initiatives (Golden Idea, Knowledge to the Goal platform with 1,000+ female entrepreneurs) Co-founder of BabyFM startup developing AI-powered infant temperature monitoring devices Key organizer of international conferences Smart City SEE and Belgrade Strategic Dialogue She has also made significant media contributions through RTS1 productions like "My Hero" and "Golden Idea", promoting entrepreneurial ecosystems in Serbia.

Elena TenenbaumView profile

Assistant Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Cognitive Development
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Elena Tenenbaum is an Assistant Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, where she is also a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences . Her research focuses on language acquisition and cognitive development in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , particularly those who are minimally verbal. She employs eye-tracking , EEG , and remote assessment tools to investigate social attention, audio-visual processing, and executive function in ASD. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from Brown University (2011), Clinical Psychology respecialization at Suffolk University. Her work bridges neuroscience and clinical psychology to understand ASD heterogeneity, with a focus on early intervention and perinatal influences . Recent publications highlight scalable remote methodologies like the RISE Battery for infant cognitive studies and LVIS for assessing communicative competence in low-verbal ASD. She has received grants including the Meeting on Language in Autism (2025-2028) and Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience (2025-2026). Awards include fellowships and research grants for ASD and developmental disorders. Her lab collaborates on digital phenotyping , audio-visual synchrony , and social attention mechanisms .

Iris-Corinna SchwarzView profile

Lecturer

• Language Development
• Infant Cognition
• Neurolinguistics
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Iris-Corinna Schwarz is a Lecturer in Special Education at Stockholm University , affiliated with the Department of Special Education and Stockholm Babylab . She teaches child language development, neurolinguistics, and research methodology in both English and Swedish. Stockholm Babylab Stockholm University Special Education Department Her research focuses on early language development in infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, with emphasis on cognitive neuroscience methods. Key projects include: L3WO : Hyperarticulation's effects on word learning HELD : Clear articulation in child-directed speech VAICA : Vocal affect in infant-directed speech DIDI : Distributional learning mechanisms LETO : Tone perception development PALL : Affect in infant learning SoundStart : Statistical learning foundations CAPSL : Auditory predictability studies Recent publications analyze lexical tone discrimination , vocal affect dynamics , and global speech exposure patterns . Her work connects speech perception with neural mechanisms using electrophysiological measures . While no specific awards are mentioned, her international collaborations and methodological innovations in infant-directed speech underscore significant contributions.

• Developmental Psychology
• First Language Acquisition
• Psycholinguistics
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Dr. Caroline Junge is an Associate Professor at the Department of Experimental Psychology , Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences , Utrecht University. Her research focuses on early child development , particularly the interplay between brain development and environmental factors in predicting language acquisition and social competence . She leads neurocognitive tasks in the large-scale YOUth cohort studies and serves as contact person for EEG/ERP and language studies . Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Experimental Psychology University: Utrecht University Her work spans psycholinguistics , neurocognitive development , and methodology . She examines individual differences in infants' speech segmentation , word recognition , and social cognition , often using cross-linguistic and multidisciplinary approaches. Articles show trends in neurodevelopmental markers , infant language assessment , and Covid-19 impact on face processing . Scientific awards include a VIDI-grant (2023-2027) for studying individual differences , a VENI-grant for maternal voice research , and a replication grant (NWO 401.18.044) for infant methodology . She actively contributes to replication studies through the ManyBabiesConsortium and Babylabs consortium .

Tone Kristine HermansenView profile

Research Fellow

• Cognitive Developmental Psychology
• Social Cognitive Learning Processes
• Epistemological Development
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Tone Kristine Hermansen is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, specializing in cognitive developmental psychology and social cognitive learning processes. She has previously served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Norwegian Center for Child Behavioral Development (2017–2020) and a Fulbright Fellow at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education (2018–2019). Research Interests: Dr. Hermansen investigates epistemological development in children, focusing on trust revision, empirical reasoning, and emotion attribution. Her work bridges experimental psychology with practical implications for educational practices and developmental psychopathology. Publications & Projects: With over 15 peer-reviewed works, her recent research explores children’s skepticism toward surprising claims, eye-tracking methodology validation, and prenatal SSRI exposure effects. Key projects include Barns informasjonssøking: Utvikling og implikasjoner for læring (Children's information seeking: Development and learning implications) and studies on parenting practices influencing childhood inquiry. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Fellowship (2019) Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship (2015) Multiple internal research/teaching grants at the University of Oslo (2015–2024) Student scholarships from The Research Council of Norway (2011–2012) Strategic funding grants as Principal Investigator and co-Investigator (2021–2024)

Eleanor JohnsView profile

Research Fellow

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Development
• Executive Function
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Dr. Eleanor Johns serves as a Senior Research Associate in the Department of Psychology at Lancaster University, focusing on developmental cognitive processes in early childhood. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical research on executive function development. Her research interests center on Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Development, with specialized expertise in Executive Function, Working Memory, and Attention mechanisms during early childhood. She employs dynamic field theory to transcend component-based models, investigating how attentional control, memory systems, and language acquisition interact in developing cognitive architectures. Her approach integrates computational modeling with developmental data to explain nonlinear progression in executive capabilities. Recent publications demonstrate her focus on co-developmental trajectories between visual working memory and executive function, alongside integrative models of attention and word learning. This work reveals how domain-general cognitive processes interact with domain-specific learning during critical developmental windows, challenging traditional modular views of executive function. Dr. Johns participates in public engagement through the Developmental Psychology research group, including the International Study Centre Student Lab Visit and ICDL Family Fun Day festival activities. While no formal advisees or scientific awards are documented, her research contributes significantly to understanding cognitive ontogeny in preschool populations.

Christina McDonnellView profile

Assistant Professor

• Autism
• Traumatic stress
• Developmental psychopathology
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Christina McDonnell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Wyoming (2021-Present). She previously served as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech (2019-2021) and completed a Postdoctoral Scholar position at the University of Western Ontario (2018-2019). Her academic journey includes a Ph.D., M.A., and B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and a clinical internship at the Charleston Consortium. Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Clinical Internship, Charleston Consortium M.A., University of Notre Dame B.A., University of Notre Dame As Director of the C.A.R.E. Lab ( Lab Website ), Dr. McDonnell specializes in autism research with intersecting interests in traumatic stress, developmental psychopathology, emotion socialization, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Her work addresses critical gaps in understanding autism across the lifespan, including diagnostic disparities, suicide risk prevention, and intergenerational trauma effects. Recent research trends show strong focus on autism diagnosis (predictors of clinician certainty), trauma psychology (child maltreatment, intergenerational trauma), and developmental mechanisms (emotion socialization, autobiographical memory). These studies employ both clinical and developmental psychology frameworks, emphasizing translational applications for clinical practice and prevention science. Dr. McDonnell mentors graduate students Theresa Andrzejewski , Kate Breitenfeldt , Saily Gomez Batista , and Alison Tassone . She teaches Clinical Practicum and Developmental Psychopathology courses. Her lab ( C.A.R.E. Lab ) and Twitter @UWcareslab provide updates on ongoing research.