Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol is an Associate Professor of Professional Practice in Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University. Her multidisciplinary research spans health communication, toxicology, social marketing, risk perception, and risk assessment, with emphasis on environmental and occupational health exposures. She leads CAREX Canada, a national carcinogen surveillance program, and has developed public health campaigns including Wash with Care and Tick Talk. Her work focuses on translating scientific information about carcinogens to policymakers and cancer prevention stakeholders. She teaches Human Health Risk Assessment, Toxicology for Public Health, and Health Communication. Her research has been funded by CIHR, Michael Smith Foundation, and Canadian Cancer Society. Current projects include studies on radon exposure, infodemic communication strategies, and community resilience to wildfire smoke. She holds a BA from SFU, MES from York University, and PhD from UBC.
Prof. Dr. Foroud Shirvani is a distinguished Professor at the Chair of Public Law within the School of Law at the University of Bonn. Their research focuses on property law , state liability law , environmental law , constitutional law (including fundamental rights, party, and parliamentary law), and social law with a constitutional foundation. Additional expertise spans municipal law , police law , and energy law . Department of Law, University of Bonn Chair of Public Law Research trends include the socialization of property , compensation for pandemic-related expropriation-like interventions , and procedural limits to property rights under administrative law . Shirvani’s work bridges historical legal developments (e.g., expropriation law from the 19th century to the Weimar Constitution) with contemporary challenges like housing shortages and energy policy. Key publications include: Property without owners? (2024, co-edited with Judith Froese) Commentary on State Liability Law (2024, co-authored with Hans-Jürgen Papier) Compensation for expropriation-like interventions (2022) Commentary on Article 34 of the Basic Law (2020, co-authored with Hans-Jürgen Papier) Shirvani actively contributes to constitutional and administrative law , with a focus on the intersection of property rights and public policy.
Amy H. Auchincloss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health. Her research focuses on social and environmental factors influencing health behaviors and chronic conditions, with expertise in spatial/GIS analysis, health disparities, and policy interventions. She holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Michigan, an MPH from Columbia University, and a BA in History from Wesleyan University. Her research interests include cardiovascular disease, diabetes, urban health, climate change impacts, and the built environment's role in promoting active transportation. Notable collaborative projects include analyzing health inequities in major U.S. cities through the Big Cities Health Coalition data platform and studying climate-related disasters' mental health effects on adolescents. Auchincloss has contributed to influential studies such as evaluating Philadelphia's bikeshare program's impact on physical activity and assessing how parking pricing policies influence active commuting. Her work often intersects public health policy, environmental justice, and global health systems, particularly in Latin America. Her advising and grants focus on interdisciplinary approaches to urban health challenges, with projects examining gentrification's mental health impacts, food policy effects on chronic disease, and sanctuary policies' role in improving immigrant community health outcomes. She is part of teams analyzing air pollution co-exposures with respiratory infections and the social determinants of cognitive aging.
Professor Jo Leonardi-Bee is a faculty member at the University of Nottingham within the School of Medicine . As Professor of Evidence Synthesis and Co-Director of the Nottingham Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare (JBI Centre of Excellence), her work focuses on quantitative evidence synthesis, Cochrane reviews, and clinical guideline development. Education: BSc in Mathematics & Chemistry, Nottingham Trent University MSc in Medical Statistics, University of Leicester PhD and PGCHE, University of Nottingham Her research spans tobacco control (smoking cessation, legislation impact, maternal exposure) and dermatology (skin cancer, corticosteroid safety). She specializes in meta-analysis techniques, systematic reviews, and health policy evaluation, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications. Recent publications highlight trends in respiratory health (alcohol/smoking effects), pregnancy outcomes (smoking cessation interventions), and allergy prevention (infant dietary guidelines). She serves as Statistical Editor for the British Journal of Dermatology and former Cochrane Skin Group editor. Teaching includes postgraduate modules in systematic reviews and developing reusable learning objects for evidence-based practice. Current funded projects include maternal tobacco control initiatives, familial hypercholesterolemia management, and infant feeding guidelines with the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) program.
Anne Kjersti C. Befring is a Professor at the University of Oslo 's Department of Public Law. She is one of the Nordic countries' leading experts in health law and life sciences , with a focus on genetic mapping , AI in healthcare , and data privacy regulations . Doctorate in Law (2019) on Legal Perspectives on Personalized Medicine Co-founder of the Nordic PerMed Law network (2019-2021) Current legal researcher in the Morgi life science project (2022-present) Her research spans health law , administrative law , and constitutional law , particularly examining how GDPR intersects with national healthcare regulations, patient rights in data sharing, and ethical issues in gene therapy. Recent publications focus on: AI's impact on medical decision-making Legal frameworks for biobanks Personalized medicine governance Pandemic emergency legal measures Laboratory data privacy protocols She supervises PhD candidates Vibeke Binz Vallevik (synthetic data for AI) and Ole Boye (gene therapy). Befring served as Deputy Chair of Norway's National Research Ethics Committee for Medicine and Health Sciences (NEM) from 2022-2025 and has contributed to critical policy discussions around data ethics and public health governance .
Prof. Kirstin Drenkhahn is a Professor of Criminal Law and Criminology at the Free University of Berlin's Faculty of Law. Her research focuses on prison climate (MQPL+ project), rural criminology (Farm Crime study), restorative justice, juvenile justice, and judicial practices. She leads international collaborations, including projects on prison social climate in Germany and Switzerland, and rural crime against farmers. Her teaching includes courses on criminal law, criminology, and juvenile justice. She advises PhD students and organizes academic events like the North Crimea Conference and Criminology Network meetings. Her work emphasizes resocialization, legal education reform, and policy-driven research. Research Highlights: MQPL+ Project: Investigates prison climate's impact on resocialization, supported by DFG/SNSF. Rural Criminology: Examines agricultural crime and farmer victimization through international surveys. Judicial Practices: Analyzes decision-making in penal enforcement chambers and law student well-being. Teaching & Outreach: Offers courses in criminal law, criminology, and juvenile justice. Organizes the 'University in Prison' initiative for student-inmate academic exchanges. Grants & Collaborations: DFG/SNSF-funded MQPL+ project. Swiss Federal Office of Justice-funded pilot on prison climate. International partnerships with Bern, Cologne, and Cambridge universities.
Adelina Iftene is an Associate Professor of Law at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, and Coordinator of the Criminal Justice Certificate Program. She specializes in criminal law, evidence, sentencing, and prison policy, with a focus on prison health care, aging prisoners’ rights, and access to justice. Her research addresses systemic issues in Canadian penitentiaries, including compassionate release mechanisms, end-of-life care, and pandemic management. Education: LLB (Babes-Bolyai University, Romania) LLM (Queen’s University) PhD (Queen’s University) LLB Accreditation (Canadian Federation of Law Societies) Research Interests: Prison law, sentencing reform, Charter rights of incarcerated individuals, medical assistance in dying for prisoners, and the intersection of public health and criminal justice during crises such as the pandemic. Awards: President’s Research Excellence Award (2020) Hanna & Harold Barnett Teaching Award (2019) SSHRC Post-doctoral Fellowship (2015–2017) Advising & Grants: Leads projects on sentencing vulnerability, prison mother-child programs, and pandemic policies. Holds grants from SSHRC and institutional funding for penal policy research. Supervises students in criminal justice and sentencing studies. Labs/Teams: Member of the Dalhousie Health Justice Institute and the Prison Law Advisory Committee (Legal Aid Ontario). Active in advocacy roles like the Canadian Association of Prison Lawyers.
Santiago Martínez Isasi is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry, Radiology, Public Health, Nursing and Medicine. His research focuses on clinical nursing, emergency preparedness, simulation-based training, and telehealth. He holds a PhD from the University of A Coruña (2013) with a thesis analyzing socio-health conditions of elderly telecare users. His work emphasizes innovation in emergency response training, including BLS education for schoolchildren, lifeguards, and emergency responders. He pioneers low-cost solutions like the ICalled-DIY device for emergency call training and investigates optimal CPR techniques in challenging environments (e.g., nighttime, aquatic settings). His recent studies explore augmented reality smart glasses for resuscitation training and barriers to wound care knowledge among nursing students. Martínez Isasi has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on projects like the DESLIVES adolescent BLS program and teleassistance protocols. His research consistently bridges clinical practice with educational innovation, prioritizing accessibility and cost-effectiveness. Notable contributions include 8-year longitudinal studies on school-based CPR training and comparative analyses of PPE use during resuscitation. His academic activities include directing the CLINURSID research group (Clinical Nursing, Emergencies, Simulation, and Teaching Innovation) and contributing to nursing curriculum development. He has supervised studies on telecare user health profiles and physiological demands of lifeguards during resuscitation.
Jennifer Cone serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery-Trauma and Acute Care at the University of Chicago. Her clinical practice focuses on trauma surgery, acute care, and critical care with additional expertise in general surgical procedures. She maintains active roles in surgical education, international training initiatives, and trauma center operations at UChicago Trauma Center. Education and Training: BA in Biology, The Johns Hopkins University (2003) MHS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2006) MD, Tulane University School of Medicine (2011) General Surgery Residency, Tulane University (2016) Trauma/Surgical Critical Care Fellowship, Los Angeles County/University of Southern California (2017) Dr. Cone's research centers on trauma outcomes with specialized focus on firearm violence prevention, pediatric injury patterns, and trauma system optimization. Her work integrates machine learning for community violence prediction, obesity impacts on trauma outcomes, and hepatic trauma management. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on translational research connecting clinical practice with public health interventions, particularly through the Firearm Violence Vulnerability Index project and multi-institutional hepatic trauma studies. Her international work includes advanced trauma life support training in Cambodia and Myanmar. Dr. Cone actively contributes to surgical education through the Division of Trauma & Acute Care Surgery, mentoring residents and fellows in trauma resuscitation techniques. Her scholarly output shows consistent growth with 15 publications since 2017, including high-impact work in the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery and Journal of the American College of Surgeons . She collaborates extensively with trauma networks including the Multi-Institutional Trial Liver Study Group and UChicago's Military-Civilian Trauma Team Training Site. Her clinical work supports the UChicago Trauma Center's community violence recovery programs, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based surgical interventions. Current projects focus on optimizing trauma scoring systems and developing machine learning tools for community violence risk assessment.
Reidar Pedersen is a Professor at the Centre for Medical Ethics within the Institute of Health and Society at the University of Oslo. He has held significant leadership positions including Head of the Centre for Medical Ethics (2015-2023), Deputy Head of the Institute of Health and Society (2020-2023), and currently serves as Head of Research at the Institute since January 2024. His academic interests span medical ethics with particular focus on clinical ethics support, end-of-life ethics, informed consent, competence to consent, coercion, advance care planning, involvement of next of kin, resource allocation, health law and ethics, physician-patient communication, and hermeneutics. His research employs diverse methodologies including qualitative and quantitative approaches, intervention studies, systematic reviews, and theoretical analyses. Pedersen's recent publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with particular emphasis on implementation challenges of ethical frameworks in geriatric care, psychiatric settings, and pandemic response. His work shows a clear pattern of investigating how ethical principles translate into practical healthcare settings, with special attention to family involvement, patient autonomy, and organizational implementation barriers. His teaching activities are primarily directed toward healthcare personnel across various professions and specialties, covering most key topics within clinical ethics. He also teaches students at different academic levels and in various programs. As a scholar with dual training in medicine and philosophy, Pedersen brings an interdisciplinary perspective to medical ethics, bridging theoretical frameworks with practical healthcare applications. His leadership roles indicate significant institutional influence in shaping medical ethics research and practice in Norway.
Tan Kian Wei Alvin serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore (NUS), while maintaining primary employment with Ministry of Health Holdings Pte Ltd. He is currently a Resident in the NUHS National Preventive Medicine Programme (2020–present), following prior roles as Staff Officer (Policy) and Staff Officer (Epidemiology) at the Singapore Armed Forces Biodefence Centre (2019–2020) and Medical Officer positions across Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and the Ministry of Health (2017–2018). His educational background includes: M.B., B.S. from National University of Singapore (2017) Master of Public Health (MPH) from Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health (2022) Licentiate of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine (LFOM) from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2023) Dr. Tan's research centers on Occupational Health , Environmental Health , and Public Health , with a focus on evidence-based policy development to prevent work-related diseases. His expertise spans occupational disease prevention systems , legislative reform , and pandemic occupational safety protocols , directly informing his teaching in Occupational Medicine and Public Health at NUS. Analysis of his 2021–2023 publications reveals concentrated work on pandemic-era occupational health challenges, including fiberglass dermatitis diagnostics, Long COVID return-to-work frameworks, healthcare worker vaccine acceptance, and military base outbreak management. This body of work demonstrates consistent application of epidemiological methods to real-world workplace safety issues, particularly in high-risk settings. His scientific recognition includes: Masters of Public Health Programme Tye Cho Yook Gold Medal Masters of Public Health Programme Occupational and Environmental Health Society Medal Class of 2023 Commendation Medal (COVID-19) COVID-19 Resilience Medal No student advising or research grants are documented in the provided information, though his publications indicate active collaboration with institutions like Singapore General Hospital and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Administrative leadership roles include Chief Resident of the NUHS Preventive Medicine Residency Programme (2022–2023) and membership on the NUHS Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) Residents’ Committee during the same period, highlighting his involvement in medical education governance.
Peter Nilsson is a Professor of Economics at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES), Stockholm University, where he has held academic positions since 2011, rising from Assistant to Full Professor. He is also a guest professor at Linnaeus University and a research fellow at IFAU, Uppsala Center for Labor Studies, CESifo, and CEPR. His academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University’s SIEPR and a visiting research role at Princeton University. His research centers on labor, health, and environmental economics, with a strong emphasis on identifying causal effects using natural experiments and administrative data. Key areas include the long-term impacts of early-life exposures (alcohol, lead, pollution) on health and economic outcomes, peer effects in the workplace, unemployment insurance design, and environmental policy. He has made significant contributions to understanding how prenatal conditions affect adult mental health and how congestion pricing improves child respiratory health. His recent publications appear in top-tier journals such as the American Economic Review , Journal of Political Economy , and Journal of Health Economics . The research shows a consistent focus on policy-relevant questions, often informing public debate and government commissions, including the Swedish Corona Commission and U.S. legislative hearings on lead exposure. Scientific Awards and Affiliations: Research Fellow, IFAU Research Fellow, Uppsala Center for Labor Studies Research Fellow, CESifo Research Fellow, CEPR Guest Professor, Linnaeus University Associate Editor, The Economic Journal (since 2021) Nilsson advises and collaborates extensively with PhD students and researchers across institutions, though formal advisees are not explicitly listed. His work is supported by major research grants from Swedish and international funding bodies, though specific grants are not detailed. He is actively involved in peer review for leading economics journals. He leads and contributes to research teams at IIES, IFAU, and international collaborations, particularly in studies using Swedish administrative data. His lab-like environment involves large-scale data analysis and policy evaluation, often in interdisciplinary settings combining economics, epidemiology, and public health.
Prof. Dr. Thorsten Kingreen is a full Professor and Chair of Public Law, Social Law, and Health Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Regensburg . He is a leading expert in German constitutional, administrative, and health law, with a strong focus on statutory health insurance, hospital financing reform, and fundamental rights. Education: Doctorate in Law (Dr. iur.), University of Regensburg Habilitation in Public Law, Social Law, and Health Law Staatsexamen (German First and Second State Law Examinations) His research interests span Public Law , Social Law , Health Law , Constitutional Law , Fundamental Rights , and Police and Regulatory Law . He is renowned for his authoritative commentaries on the German Social Code (SGB V), his co-authorship of the seminal textbook "Grundrechte. Staatsrecht II" (now in its 40th edition), and his leadership in major health law reforms. His work on the legal aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including co-editing the "Handbook of Infection Control Law," has been particularly influential. The recent publications reflect a sustained and dominant focus on health law reform , constitutional interpretation , and public administration . His work consistently addresses the intersection of legal doctrine, social policy, and practical governance, particularly in the areas of healthcare financing, drug pricing, and the integration of ambulatory and inpatient care. He is a prolific scholar, contributing both comprehensive legal commentaries and timely analyses of current constitutional debates. Scientific Awards and Honors: Elected as a full member of the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities (Section II: Law, Social and Economic Sciences) in 2025. Repeatedly awarded for excellence in teaching, recognized as having the "Best Teaching Course" at the Faculty of Law of the University of Regensburg on multiple occasions (e.g., Winter 2023/24, Summer 2020). Advising and Grants: Prof. Kingreen has supervised several doctoral candidates, including Edoardo D'Alfonso Masarié and Anna Käsbauer , both of whom received prestigious awards for their dissertations. He has been the principal investigator for significant research projects, including a DFG-funded project on health data protection law, which was granted an extension due to its success. His expertise is in high demand for public policy, and he has served on numerous high-level government commissions, such as the Government Commission for Modern and Needs-Based Hospital Care and the Commission for the Evaluation of the Infection Protection Act, where his work has directly informed national legislation like the Hospital Care Improvement Act (KHVVG). Labs, Teams, and Research Groups: He leads the Chair of Public Law, Social Law, and Health Law at the University of Regensburg. He has collaborated extensively with Prof. Dr. Jürgen Kühling on research projects concerning health data protection and the reform of the dual health insurance system. He also co-organizes annual seminars on constitutional, health, and European law with colleagues from the University of Erlangen.
Professor Line Melbøe works at the Department of Social Care , UiT The Arctic University of Norway . She serves as Program Director for the Master in Welfare Change , with teaching responsibilities in courses like Diversity and Vulnerability , Perspectives on Participation , and Co-research . Her research focuses on disability studies , inclusion , Sami rights , and CRPD implementation . Current projects: CRPD-Lab , Rethinking work inclusion for people with intellectual disability Key research areas: Intersectionality, disability rights, sustainable social work practices Teaching: Welfare work and change competence , Disability and inclusion research Recent publications analyze Covid-19's impact on disability rights , social innovation in social work , and CRPD implementation challenges . Her 2024 article in JARID examines self-determination during pandemic restrictions, while 2023 works explore green social work frameworks and disability policy reforms. She contributes to academic discourse through editorial work and policy analysis, including the 2023 Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 2023:13 on disability rights realization. Her research combines quantitative methods with participatory approaches, emphasizing marginalized groups' lived experiences.
Dr. Julio Croda is an accomplished physician-scientist serving as Associate Professor Adjunct of Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at Yale School of Public Health. He also holds positions as Associate Professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul and as a Researcher at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Mato Grosso do Sul. His extensive academic background includes an MD from the Federal University of Bahia (2003), Residency at São Paulo University (2007), and a PhD from São Paulo University (2008). MD, Federal University of Bahia, Medicine (2003) Residency, São Paulo University (2007) PhD, São Paulo University (2008) Dr. Croda's research spans multiple critical areas of global health with a particular focus on infectious diseases. His work demonstrates expertise in tuberculosis epidemiology, vaccinology, arboviruses, and emerging infectious diseases including COVID-19. He has made significant contributions to understanding disease transmission dynamics, particularly in vulnerable populations such as indigenous communities and prison settings. His approach uniquely combines clinical trials, communicable disease surveillance, and programmatic data analysis to develop evidence-based public health strategies. Dr. Croda's work is characterized by its strong emphasis on health equity, addressing disparities in disease burden and healthcare access across different populations. Analysis of Dr. Croda's recent publications reveals a strong focus on tuberculosis and emerging infectious diseases, with particular attention to vaccine development and evaluation. His work spans multiple continents but maintains a strong focus on South American epidemiology, especially in Brazil. The research demonstrates methodological diversity, incorporating clinical trials, genomic epidemiology, mathematical modeling, and population-based studies. A notable theme across his publications is the examination of health disparities, particularly among indigenous populations and incarcerated individuals. His work on fractional dosing of vaccines represents innovative approaches to resource-limited settings, while his research on Oropouche virus documents the emergence and spread of previously obscure pathogens. July 2nd Commendation from Legislative Assembly of Bahia, Brazil (2023) Researcher Award Sul-Mato-Grossense, First Place in Outstanding Researcher Category, Life Sciences Subcategory (2021) Sergio Arouca Health and Citizenship Award – Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (2021) Dr. Croda has secured substantial research funding from prestigious sources including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Brazilian funding agencies such as CNPq and CAPES. His leadership extends beyond research to significant advisory roles, including membership on multiple Technical Advisory Chambers at the Ministry of Health of Brazil for Public Health Emergencies, Surveillance of Respiratory Viruses, and Immunizations. He has held prominent leadership positions including President of Rede-TB and President of the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine. His work bridges academic research and public health practice, with a demonstrated commitment to translating scientific findings into actionable public health interventions that address health disparities and promote health equity.
