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• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Behavioral Medicine
• Rural Mental Health
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Jennifer Ludrosky is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, specializing in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry through the HRSA-funded Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) program. Her educational credentials include: PhD from Miami University (2005) Child and Adolescent Psychology Internship at University of Rochester School of Medicine (2005) HRSA-funded GPE Fellowship at University of Rochester School of Medicine (2006) Dr. Ludrosky's research centers on critical gaps in behavioral healthcare delivery, with emphasis on rural mental health access for children, palliative care integration in pediatric oncology, and telehealth service optimization. Her work addresses systemic barriers like insurance authorization processes, geographic isolation, and pandemic-related service disruptions, while developing interventions for caregiver education and provider wellness. This portfolio reflects a commitment to equity-focused solutions in underserved communities. Her 2022-2023 publications reveal consistent methodological rigor across diverse settings—from rural Appalachia to school systems—using mixed-methods approaches to evaluate distance metrics, telehealth adoption, and mindfulness interventions. Key trends include intersectional analysis of socioeconomic barriers, real-world implementation challenges, and patient-family centered care models. No scientific awards were documented in source materials. Regarding academic mentorship and funding, the provided texts contained no information about supervisees, grant awards, or research teams.

Mattias BrunströmView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Hypertension
• Aortic Diseases
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Mattias Brunström serves as Assistant Professor of Cardiology and Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Umeå University's Faculty of Medicine within the Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Section of Cardiology. He is concurrently a resident physician at Norrlands University Hospital and holds leadership roles as chairman of Sweden's national hypertension working group and scientific secretary of the Swedish Society for Hypertension, Stroke and Vascular Medicine, with active participation in the European and International Societies of Hypertension. His academic foundation includes a 2018 PhD thesis examining blood pressure-lowering treatment effects across different blood pressure levels through systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials. This doctoral work established his expertise in evidence-based cardiovascular therapeutics and epidemiological methodology. Dr. Brunström's research program centers on cardiovascular disease risk factors, with specialized focus on hypertension pathophysiology and aortic diseases. His group investigates how adolescent blood pressure levels predict future cardiovascular events, examining interactions with obesity, physical fitness, and diabetes to improve risk stratification. They also analyze differential effects of antihypertensive drug classes on cardiovascular outcomes and study risk factors for aortic dissection/rupture to optimize preventive surgical interventions. This work addresses critical gaps in managing the world's leading cause of death, where uncontrolled hypertension contributes to 10 million annual fatalities despite effective treatments. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in hypertension guideline development, treatment threshold controversies, and cardiovascular risk assessment. His work frequently challenges conventional approaches (e.g., questioning excessive treatment of 'elevated' blood pressure in elderly patients) while advancing evidence for lifestyle interventions and beta-blocker utility. Methodologically, his research leverages large cohort studies (including 1.4 million enlistee data), systematic reviews, and international collaborations through societies like ESH and ISH to translate epidemiological findings into clinical practice. Dr. Brunström leads multiple funded research initiatives including 'Remission of type 2 diabetes through eHealth' (2022-2028) and 'VIPviza' (2013-2027), directing a multidisciplinary team that bridges clinical cardiology, epidemiology, and public health. His advisory role extends to national guideline committees and international hypertension societies where he shapes clinical practice through evidence synthesis and position papers. Based at Norrlands University Hospital's Cardiology Section, his research group operates within Umeå University's strong cardiovascular research ecosystem, maintaining active collaborations with the Swedish National Diabetes Register and international consortia. Their work emphasizes real-world applicability, examining topics like bedtime dosing of antihypertensives and self-report diagnostic tools to overcome barriers in hypertension control where only 25% of affected individuals achieve target blood pressure levels.

Oles AndriychukView profile

Professor

• Competition Law
• Digital Markets Regulation
• EU and UK Competition Policy
• +3 more

Professor Oles Andriychuk is a faculty member at the University of Exeter Law School, specializing in Competition Law & Digital Markets, and the Constitutional/Jurisprudential Aspects of Competition Policy. He leads the Digital Markets Research Hub , a YouTube channel with over 800 subscribers providing weekly expert discussions on digital market regulation. Principal Investigator for the UK in the AHRC & DFG-funded "Shaping Competition in the Digital Age (SCiDA)" project (2024–2027) Ongoing REF-2029 Impact Case Study contributor for UK and EU digital competition reforms Former co-investigator in the UK PETRAS-funded ROAST-IoT project (2021–2023) His research integrates competition law with data protection, privacy, and geopolitical considerations, focusing on the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act, and Germany's amended Competition Act. His work informs regulatory reforms in Ukraine and EU member states through roles like OECD expert and Department for Digital Transformation of Ukraine working group member. Key scientific contributions include the 2022 Portuguese Competition Authority Award-winning article on digital market regulations and editorial leadership for publications like The Normative Foundations of European Competition Law (Edward Elgar, 2017). He regularly acts as an external examiner at Edinburgh, Glasgow, KCL, and UCL Law Schools.

• Technology-enhanced teaching
• Employability & Professionalism
• Technology-enhanced health education
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Debbi Marais is a Professor (Teaching Focussed) at the University of Warwick within the Warwick Medical School and Health Sciences department. She serves as the Director of Postgraduate Education and is a Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy , demonstrating strategic leadership in enhancing teaching quality, curriculum development, and student mentorship. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, she has held academic positions at Stellenbosch University , University of Aberdeen , and University of Warwick . Her expertise spans teaching, assessment, program coordination, quality assurance, and reflective practice. Marais’ research interests include pedagogical innovation , with a focus on technology-enhanced teaching and employability & professionalism , as well as public health nutrition covering infant and young child feeding , nutrition transition , and global health . She employs mixed methods in her research and has contributed to understanding exclusive breastfeeding barriers , maternal obesity trends in Africa, and Arabic weight-loss app design . Her work often intersects with technology-enhanced health education and interdisciplinary collaboration . Her recent publications highlight qualitative studies on food-based dietary guidelines in Kenya and South Africa, mobile health interventions for weight loss, and educational innovations in medical and nutrition training. These works reflect her commitment to global health equity and digital pedagogy , with recurring themes in African and Southeast Asian health contexts. She emphasizes participatory research methods and policy translation in maternal and child nutrition. Scientific Awards Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy Marais has supervised postgraduate research students (PhD and Masters) and contributed to curriculum reform through collaborative international projects. She has secured external funding for research and demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in nutrition , public health , and health education .

Sabine PahlView profile

Professor

• Environmental Psychology
• Marine Environment
• Plastic Pollution
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Professor Sabine Pahl is an Honorary Professor of Applied Social Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna , with ongoing affiliation to the University of Plymouth for collaborative projects. Her research bridges environmental psychology and human behavior, focusing on marine conservation and sustainable practices. Current address: Waechtergasse 1, 1010 Vienna, Austria Former roles include Honorary Associate Professor at University of Exeter (since 2015) Key research themes: Ocean connectedness and behavioral responses Environmental communication strategies Plastic pollution reduction Virtual reality applications for sustainability Intergenerational knowledge transfer mechanisms Energy-saving behavior psychology Recent collaborative projects span 18 countries, with notable scientific awards including: Fellow of the Pacific Institute for Climate Change (2011) Advising roles include: Director of Studies for 8+ PhD candidates External examiner for 6 PhD theses Current supervision across UK, EU, and international institutions

• Health equity
• Social and structural determinants of health
• Black health and wellbeing
• +6 more

Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh is an Assistant Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and Director of the Black Health Education Collaborative (BHEC). Her work focuses on health equity, structural racism, and critical race theory in public health. She holds a Master of Health Sciences in Health Promotion and Global Health from the University of Toronto. Her research examines anti-Black racism, knowledge translation, and health disparities in Black communities. Key research areas: Health equity, Critical Race Theory, Black health, structural determinants Major projects: Reimagining Black Health in Canada (PI), Defining Black Health Competencies (CIHR-funded) Publications: 8+ peer-reviewed articles on equity frameworks, racism, and pandemic responses (2015–2023) Community engagement: Co-led EGAP data governance framework, developed BHEC storytelling resources Education leadership: Teaches African/Black Practicum Preparation course Her work bridges academic research and policy advocacy through Another World Lab and national collaborations.

Rowena HillView profile

Professor

• Emergency Management
• Disaster Psychology
• Psychological Health
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Rowena Hill is a Professor of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University's School of Social Sciences, specializing in disaster psychology and emergency response systems. She holds key roles including ESRC Policy Fellow for Climate Change, Honorary Research Lead for the Fire Fighters Charity, and Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council's Academic Collaboration Group. Her work bridges academic research with policy, focusing on resilience strategies for emergency responders, community risk management, and mental health support systems. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts Her research emphasizes psychological health in emergency contexts, including pandemic response, climate adaptation, and familial impacts of frontline work. She has led over 60 evidence-based reports for UK pandemic policy during her 2020–21 secondment to the C19 National Foresight Group. Key interests include humanitarian assistance frameworks, public risk communication, and organizational resilience in critical sectors. Recent publications analyze firefighter wellbeing, police resilience training, and extreme weather preparedness. Notable achievements include establishing evaluation frameworks for fire service interventions and advising national security inquiries. Awards: Fellow of the British Psychological Society, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Dr. Hill collaborates with governmental bodies and emergency services, contributing to policy development through evidence synthesis. Her work addresses systemic challenges in emergency service collaboration, climate change adaptation, and psychological support structures for responders and affected communities. She leads the NTU Emergency Services Research Unit, focusing on operational learning and health strategies for emergency personnel. Current projects explore long-term resilience in post-pandemic recovery and climate-related disaster preparedness.

Simon GriffithsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• British Politics
• Political Ideologies
• Public Policy
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Dr. Simon Griffiths is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Goldsmiths, University of London. He joined the department in 2008 after roles as a Senior Policy Advisor at the British Academy, a parliamentary researcher, and work at a think tank. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the London School of Economics (2006), an MSc in Political Theory (2001), and a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford (1998). Griffiths focuses on contemporary British politics, political ideologies, and public policy, with a particular interest in political parties, the history of political thought, and post-New Labour ideology. PhD, London School of Economics, 2006 MSc in Political Theory, London School of Economics, 2001 BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics, Wadham College, Oxford, 1998 His research spans political ideologies, public services, and British politics. He has supervised PhD students on topics like New Labour, post-war Conservatism, and trade unionism. Griffiths co-authored the textbook British Politics (2018) and contributed to debates on austerity, the Labour Party, and the Conservative-Liberal coalition. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2025) and has served as a media commentator on British politics. His recent publications (2025) analyze Keir Starmer’s electoral strategy and Kenneth Minogue’s critique of ideology. Earlier works examine austerity’s impact on public services, rhetorical ethos in Labour leadership, and the legacy of the Cameron-Clegg government. Griffiths emphasizes the intersection of ideology, policy, and governance, particularly in UK contexts. Scientific Awards: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, 2025 Griffiths has advised on UK public services through reports and edited collections. He has taught modules on British politics and public policy at Goldsmiths, including a third-year work placement course. His 2025 British Politics article applies ‘politics of support’ frameworks to Labour’s 2024 victory, while his Society article critiques ideological paradigms.

Joshua BreslauView profile

Professor

• Epidemiology
• Mental Health and Illness
• Mental Health Treatment
• +7 more

Joshua Breslau is a Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist at RAND and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from Harvard University and an Sc.D. in epidemiology from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With over two decades of experience, his work focuses on social and cultural influences on mental health, migration impacts, healthcare integration for serious mental illness, and policy effects on treatment disparities. Key research areas: Mental health, public health, epidemiology, health policy, substance use, military health systems Current projects: National evaluation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers, telehealth availability studies, 988 mental health hotline preparedness His research examines how social determinants affect health outcomes, with specific studies on Medicaid services, U.S. military healthcare, and integration of medical-social services. Recent publications analyze AI competency in suicide response, ACEs screening implementation, and post-pandemic mental health strategies. He has led NIH-funded projects on racial disparities and behavioral health care integration.

Lauren Brookman-FrazeeView profile

Professor

• Implementation Science
• Children's Mental Health Services
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Lauren Brookman-Frazee, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. She serves as Co-Director of the SDSU/UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Clinical Psychology, a dual-institution training program emphasizing research and practice in clinical psychology. Her work is deeply rooted in community-partnered research to enhance mental health services for children with developmental and mental health needs. Her research focuses on implementation science and community effectiveness trials , particularly in the context of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and children’s mental health services . She develops and evaluates strategies to implement evidence-based practices in public mental health and school systems. Her work emphasizes therapist training, organizational change, and sustainability of interventions such as AIM HI and 4KEEPS. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in pragmatic, community-based implementation research. They focus on therapist fidelity, caregiver outcomes, cluster randomized trials, and sustainability of mental health interventions for youth with ASD. Collectively, these works reflect a commitment to bridging the gap between research and practice in real-world settings. Scientific Awards: SDSU/UC San Diego JDP Advancement of Student Development (Teaching) Award (2020) UC San Diego Faculty Integrity Award (2017) ABCT Transformational Contribution Award, ASD & Developmental Disabilities SIG (2016) NIMH Implementation Research Institute Fellow (2010–2011) Dr. Brookman-Frazee has secured significant grant funding from NIH/NIMH, HRSA, and the California Department of Developmental Services. As Principal Investigator or Project Director on multiple large-scale grants, she leads efforts to improve team effectiveness, scale interventions like PUENTE, and implement digital measurement-based care. She mentors junior researchers and doctoral students, particularly through K-awards and diversity supplements. Her grants consistently emphasize community partnerships and translational research. She is affiliated with several research centers and training programs, including the IN STEP program, the ACTRI, San Diego LEND, CASRC, and the 4KEEPS and TEAMS research initiatives. These teams focus on improving access, engagement, and quality of care for children with ASD and their families through interdisciplinary, systems-level approaches.

Emiel KrahmerView profile

Professor

• Digital Health
• Health Communication
• Clinical Psychology
• +3 more

Prof. Emiel Krahmer is a Professor at the Department of Communication and Cognition, Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD), Tilburg University. His research focuses on healthcare communication, digital health technologies, and patient-centered approaches. He explores barriers/facilitators in return-to-work strategies for trauma patients, personalized predictions in rehabilitation, and the role of serious games in health behavior change. His work also addresses ethical challenges in self-monitoring platforms for mental health, emphasizing epistemic justice and algorithmic fairness. Collaborations with medical professionals and interdisciplinary teams highlight his contributions to digital health innovation. Key projects include studies on trauma patient perspectives, implementation of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and game-based interventions. His research bridges communication science and clinical practice, aiming to enhance patient engagement and equitable healthcare delivery through technology.

Sanchayan BanerjeeView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Experimental Economics
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Sanchayan Banerjee is an Associate Professor of Economics & Public Policy at King’s College London’s Policy Institute, with a dual appointment as Visiting Professor at Grenoble-IAE (Université Grenoble Alpes). He previously held a tenured position as Assistant Professor of Environmental and Behavioral Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2022-2024). His research focuses on citizen-oriented, participatory behavioral public policies, tested through experiments in food, energy, health, and charitable policy domains. He co-developed the NUDGE+ framework emphasizing citizen agency in policy design. Affiliations: Visiting Fellow, London School of Economics Affiliate, Amsterdam Sustainability Institute & Institute for Environmental Studies Academic Lead for Professional Education, Policy Institute Research Interests: Behavioral economics, environmental economics, experimental methods, and policy effectiveness. His work bridges behavioral insights with real-world policy challenges, emphasizing participatory approaches and ethical considerations. Recent Article Trends: Recent work analyzes public support for pandemic policies, vaccine uptake drivers across G7 nations, and the ethical implications of behavioral nudges. He explores how experimental methods (field, lab, online) validate policy impacts while addressing equity concerns. Awards: Three consecutive LSE Teaching Awards Teaching Innovation Grants (VU Amsterdam) FHEA (UK Higher Education Academy Fellow) Grants & Leadership: Co-leads NWO ALIGN4energy (€5.7M), a Netherlands-based energy sustainability project. Serves on editorial boards for Scientific Reports , PLOS One , and Humanities & Social Sciences Communications . Previously co-edited Behavioral Public Policy ’s New Voices section. Labs/Teams: Leads King’s Policy Institute’s behavioral policy research group and collaborates across institutions on interdisciplinary projects like the NUDGE+ toolkit development.

• Human health and wellbeing
• Environmental change
• Ecosystem services
• +4 more

Dr. Jessica C. Fisher is a Research Fellow at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), University of Kent. Her work focuses on the intersection of human health, environmental change, and social inequalities, particularly exploring how biodiversity influences well-being through nature-based interventions. She holds a BSc in Zoology from Newcastle University, an MRes in Biodiversity, Evolution, and Conservation from University College London, and a PhD from DICE, where she examined human-nature interactions in urban Guyana. Her research employs mixed-methods approaches, including participatory visual methods, structural equation modeling, and data visualization. Key areas include the design of nature-based health programs, the socio-cultural dimensions of biodiversity conservation, and the impacts of environmental changes on marginalized communities. She has contributed to projects funded by the Woodland Trust and European Research Council (ERC), such as the 'RELATE' initiative analyzing biodiversity's role in human well-being across socio-economic gradients. Dr. Fisher is a Professional Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and chairs the Women’s Researcher Network. Her publications span high-impact journals like Nature Ecology and Evolution and Environmental Research , with a focus on topics including robotic biodiversity monitoring, participatory video in conservation, and equitable access to nature. She actively engages in policy advocacy, emphasizing the integration of social and ecological sciences to address planetary health challenges. Education: BSc Zoology, Newcastle University MRes Biodiversity, Evolution, and Conservation, University College London PhD in Human-Nature Interactions (Urban Guyana), DICE, University of Kent Affiliations: Member, Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) Co-chair, Women’s Researcher Network Member, IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management Grants & Projects: ERC-funded 'RELATE' project (2020–present) Woodland Trust-funded 'Woodland Biodiversity for Human Health and Wellbeing' (2020)

Evelyn ChoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Mental Health Services
• Youth Mental Health
• +3 more

Evelyn Cho is an Assistant Professor at the University of Oregon, jointly affiliated with the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health and the Department of Psychology's clinical area. Her research focuses on improving youth mental health service access through dissemination and implementation of evidence-based practices (EBPs). Ballmer Institute faculty member Recipient of grants from Inequality in America Initiative and AIM Youth Mental Health Research interests span three key areas: Examination of EBP implementation by community mental health providers Identification of factors enabling effective EBP delivery Development of clinician support tools for implementation enhancement Recent publications analyze EBP adoption patterns, organizational influences on standardized assessments, and strategies for integrating evidence-based approaches into routine youth mental health services. Her work combines clinical expertise with implementation science to bridge research-practice gaps in pediatric mental healthcare. Scientific contributions recognized through: Inequality in America Initiative funding AIM Youth Mental Health support

Anna ShustermanView profile

Professor

• Conceptual Development
• Language and Cognition
• Numerical Cognition
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Anna Shusterman is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Wesleyan University, where she has taught and directed research in the Cognitive Development Laboratories since 2007. She co-founded and serves as co-chair of Wesleyan's College of Education Studies, established in 2020. Her educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Brown University Graduate studies and post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard University's Laboratory for Developmental Studies under Elizabeth Spelke and Susan Carey Dr. Shusterman's research centers on conceptual development in children, with a focus on the interplay between language and cognition in spatial and numerical domains. She investigates how language shapes children's understanding of numbers and space, and develops methodological approaches for translating developmental science into practical preschool classroom applications. Her work explores how young children perceive and learn about the world through simple, engaging games. Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent emphasis on numerical cognition, language acquisition, and spatial reasoning. Key themes include language's role in math development, early numeracy in diverse populations (particularly deaf and hard of hearing children), and implementation of research-based math activities in preschool settings. Her work demonstrates how language exposure in any modality supports numerical concept development and how grammatical structures influence number word acquisition. Dr. Shusterman has secured significant research funding including NSF CAREER grants and collaborative research awards. She mentors undergraduate researchers in her laboratory and actively bridges academic research with practical educational applications through her work with the College of Education Studies. She directs the Blue Lab within Wesleyan's Cognitive Development Laboratories, located in Judd Hall. The NSF-funded lab conducts studies with children under 12 from central Connecticut preschools, schools, and daycare centers, using fun games to investigate how children think about numbers, space, language, and social concepts.