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Puneet Plaha is an Associate Professor and Consultant Neuro-Oncology Surgeon at the University of Oxford, based at the John Radcliffe Oxford University Hospitals since August 2012. He serves as Lead of the Oxford Neuro-oncology Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) and Lead for the Thames Valley Cancer Network for Brain Tumours, while chairing the Neuro-oncology section of the Society of British Neurological Surgeons. His educational qualifications include MBBS, MS, MD, FRCS, and FRCS (SN), reflecting extensive surgical and neurological training. Plaha's research centers on minimally invasive endoscopic techniques for brain tumor resection and advanced brain imaging to develop individualized treatments. He pioneered Oxford's Awake Surgery Brain Tumor Programme using intraoperative stimulation for supramaximal tumor resection. His work investigates neural network interactions with tumors, novel surgical modalities for safer procedures, immunotherapy applications, and clinical trials for brain cancer. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2004) reveals dominant themes in glioblastoma treatment optimization, awake surgery refinement, and diffusion tractography applications. Key trends include immunotherapy integration (Ipi-Glio trial), pandemic impact on neuro-oncology care, and ultra-high-definition intraoperative imaging for low-grade glioma resection. As Chief Investigator for the UK NIHR-funded FUTURE-GB trial, Plaha leads multi-center glioblastoma research. His group also develops fast-track recovery protocols after minimally invasive tumor surgery and investigates neural network preservation during resection. No formal advisees are listed in available materials. He directs the Oxford Surgical Neuro-Oncology Research Group, which integrates clinical practice with translational research on tumor-immune interactions and surgical innovation, maintaining close collaboration with the Thames Valley Cancer Network for brain tumor management.

• Neuro-oncology
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Awake Brain Surgery
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Dr. Swati Sachan is a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in Finance at the University of Liverpool's Management School, specializing in explainable AI and blockchain integration for financial, legal, and insurance sectors. She holds an MSc in Financial Operational Research from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD in Operational Research and Applied Statistics from the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on developing secure, transparent AI systems using blockchain for auditing, cryptographic security, and decision-making improvements in underserved communities. Key areas include XAI for loan underwriting automation, human-AI collaboration in financial decision noise reduction, and blockchain frameworks for legal compliance. Swati has contributed to industry projects like the UKRI-funded AI Smart Claim insurance toolkit with Kennedys Law and AXA Insurance. Her work emphasizes ethical AI deployment, federated learning for agricultural risk analysis, and optimal strategies for banking API innovations. Teaching modules: Introduction to Programming (Python), LawTech, Regulation and Ethics Professional roles: Advisor at OpenTrellis and Kennedys Law, conference reviewer for GECCO and AI conferences

• Explainable AI
• Blockchain Technology
• Cryptographic Security
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Daniel George, MSc, PhD is a Professor in both the Department of Humanities and the Department of Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine. With an active research career spanning from 2006 to the present, he has published 145 research outputs with an h-index of 25 and over 2,000 citations. His work has earned him recognition including the Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2022. Institution: Penn State College of Medicine Departments: Humanities and Public Health Sciences Research Output: 145 publications (2006-2025) Citations: 2,097 h-index: 25 Dr. George's research spans medical humanities, public health, and community-based health initiatives. His work focuses on dementia research, Alzheimer's disease, health disparities, medical education, and community health programs. His research fingerprint shows strong connections to People with Dementia (100%), Alzheimer's Disease (89%), Medical Center operations (85%), Farmers' Markets (81%), Penn State (81%), Medical Students (77%), Dementia (70%), and Community Gardens (66%). This unique combination of interests reflects his interdisciplinary approach that bridges clinical medicine with community engagement and humanities perspectives. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward community-based health interventions, medical humanities applications, and health disparities research. His work increasingly integrates digital health approaches with traditional community settings, as seen in his research on gamified applications in nature-based settings. He also maintains a strong focus on neurological conditions, particularly dementia and Parkinson's disease, often exploring innovative educational and narrative approaches to these conditions. Dean's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022) Dr. George has been actively involved in medical education, particularly in developing innovative approaches to teaching medical humanities and public health concepts. His recent work on student-led refugee initiatives demonstrates his commitment to addressing health disparities through community-embedded service learning. His research on language barriers in healthcare and the impact of graphic memoirs on patient understanding shows his interest in communication approaches that bridge cultural and cognitive gaps in healthcare settings. He appears to collaborate extensively across departments at Penn State, working with colleagues in clinical medicine, public health, and basic science departments. His work with community-based initiatives like farmers' markets and community gardens suggests strong community engagement beyond the traditional academic setting, focusing on practical applications of public health research to improve community health outcomes in Central Pennsylvania.

• Dementia Research
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Medical Humanities
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Professor Christine Meng Ji is a leading academic in multilingual and multicultural translation at the University of Sydney. She holds a PhD from Imperial College London and an MA from University College London. As Faculty Academic Lead for Disability, she specializes in health translation equity, particularly for multicultural and disability communities. Her work addresses machine translation risks in healthcare, influencing U.S. health policies. She leads NHMRC-funded dementia stigma reduction projects and trains multilingual health translators across Australia. Education: PhD (Imperial College London), MA (University College London) Affiliations: China Studies Centre, Sydney Institute of Agriculture Research focuses on multilingual health communication, cultural translation methodologies, and inclusive healthcare policies. Her work spans environmental translation studies and the sustainable development goals. Awards include the 2024 NSW Community Service Award and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Major Grants: $3.5M NHMRC grants for dementia outreach programs in CALD communities International Collaborations: University of Tokyo (Japan), University of Geneva (Switzerland) Recent publications include Multilingual Environmental Communications (2025) and Cultural Adaptation in Chinese Mental Health Translation (2024). She advises UNESCO and Australian health bodies on translation standards.

• Multilingual Translation
• Health Communication
• Cultural Translation Methodologies
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Barry Lyons is an Associate Professor in Medical Education at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences. He specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medical ethics, bioethics, and pediatric anesthesia, with a particular focus on shame, stigma, and legal responsibilities in healthcare. Institution: Trinity College Dublin Faculty: Health Sciences Academic Rank: Associate Professor Research Themes: Medical ethics, pediatric anesthesia, legal accountability, health-related shame His publications over the past two decades address critical issues such as informed consent in anesthesia, ethical obligations in end-of-life care, and the societal implications of shame in medical practice. Current projects include the Wellcome Trust-funded "Shame & Medicine" initiative, which investigates shame's role in clinical practice, patient experiences, and medical education across institutions like the University of Exeter and Children's Health Ireland. Lyons' peer-reviewed work spans bioethics, public health, and anesthetic safety, with recent articles examining topics like anaesthesia-related mortality, parental authority in medical decisions, and health disparities linked to social determinants. His research methodology combines philosophical analysis with empirical studies, particularly addressing how race, gender, and class influence shame dynamics in healthcare. Active memberships include the Society of Legal Scholars, Medico-legal Society of Ireland, and European Society of Anaesthetists. He contributes to clinical guidelines and policy debates, focusing on quality-of-life assessments, airway complications, and ethical frameworks for pediatric care. As part of the TRiCC Researchers network, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve healthcare practices through ethical and legal scholarship.

• Medical Ethics
• Bioethics
• Pediatric Anesthesia
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Daniel Queipo Burón is a Professor at the University of Valladolid's Department of Legal and Forensic Medicine. With an h-index of 7, his work focuses on medico-legal issues, bioethics, and occupational health in healthcare settings. Research Interests: His publications reveal a concentration on Euthanasia legislation (2022, 2014) Workplace violence against healthcare professionals (2012, 2010) Psychological abuse in gender violence (2011) Medical ethics and informed consent (2011, 2010) Substance abuse epidemiology (1994-1992) Academic Contributions: He participated in teaching innovation projects adapting forensic medicine to the European Higher Education Area (2006) and supervised multiple doctoral theses, including María del Carmen Sánchez Benito's work on violence against healthcare personnel (2017). His research team secured funding from Spain's General Directorate of Traffic for psychoactive substance analysis in traffic accidents (1994).

• Forensic Medicine
• Medical Ethics
• Bioethics
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Melanie Porter is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Macquarie University, Sydney. She holds academic appointments in the Psychology Department and is affiliated with the Centre for Atypical Neurodevelopment and Hearing Research Centre. Her expertise spans neuropsychology, developmental disorders, and medico-legal assessments. She earned a Master's and PhD in Clinical Neuropsychology and has over 15 years of clinical experience in child and adult mental health. Dr. Porter's research focuses on neurodevelopmental conditions such as Williams syndrome, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities. She investigates cognitive, behavioral, and brain abnormalities in these disorders and leads projects in neuropsychological rehabilitation and intervention. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders . Her clinical work includes family law and guardianship assessments, with a specialization in complex cases involving child development, trauma, and substance abuse. She coordinates neuropsychology programs at Macquarie and supervises over 40 postgraduate students. Teaching responsibilities include units on developmental neuropsychology, rehabilitation, and psychological assessment. Recent research trends emphasize systematic reviews in autism anxiety treatment, ADHD education strategies, and capacity assessments in minors. Her work bridges clinical practice and academia, with active collaborations in Australia and internationally.

• Neuropsychology
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Child Development
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Dr. Julie Li-Yueh Huan is an Associate Professor in the Strategy and Policy Department at the NUS Business School , National University of Singapore. She holds an LLM from Columbia University and an LLB (2nd Class Honours) from NUS , and is a qualified lawyer with the New York Bar and Singapore Bar . Education: LLB (NUS), LLM (Columbia University) Professional Qualifications: New York Bar, Singapore Bar Her research and teaching focus on corporate law , securities law , and legal fundamentals for entrepreneurs . She has developed innovative pedagogical strategies, including flipped learning and multi-platform participation , to empower business students through foundational legal knowledge and advanced critical analysis. Publication Trends reflect her expertise in corporate governance , director duties , and business law education . Her works include textbooks like Singapore Business Law (2021) and analyses of non-executive directors’ responsibilities (2017-2018) and pandemic-era legal challenges (2022). Scientific & Teaching Awards : NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Award NUS Business School Teaching Excellence Award Outstanding Educator Award NUS ATEA Honour Roll 10 Years Award She actively engages in problem-based learning , peer review , and student empowerment , with methodologies documented in her teaching philosophy and strategies for addressing diverse learning styles.

• Corporations and associations law
• Corporate governance
• Business Law
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Cindy Adams is a Professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, with a joint appointment in Community Health Sciences within the Cumming School of Medicine. She specializes in teaching and research related to clinical communication, veterinary medical education, and human-animal interactions across diverse contexts including livestock management, Indigenous communities, and urban settings. BSW (1988) and PhD (1996) in Veterinary Epidemiology from the University of Guelph Master of Social Work (1990) from the University of Western Ontario Her research focuses on enhancing communication practices in veterinary medicine through evidence-based curricula. She has co-authored the 2016 book Skills for Communicating in Veterinary Medicine , which aims to set global standards for clinical communication. Key areas include: Veterinary education and student tenacity Public perspectives on animal handling One Health promotion and cultural humility Community health intersections with veterinary practice Her recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize communication assessment frameworks, Indigenous community engagement, disease control strategies, and the societal role of pets in aging populations. She supervises graduate students and trainees in topics ranging from heaves in horses to relational dynamics in veterinary medicine.

• Veterinary Medical Education
• Clinical Communication
• Animal-Human Interaction
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Associate Professor Jennifer Schulz (formerly Moore) is a multidisciplinary academic at the intersection of health law, torts, and public health. Holding a PhD in Public Health/Epidemiology from the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Medicine, an LLB from Victoria University of Wellington, and an MA from the University of Canterbury, she serves as an Associate Professor at UNSW Sydney's Faculty of Law & Justice and collaborates with UNSW Medicine in teaching, supervisory, and research roles. A recipient of the KPMG Inspiring Teacher Award (2018) and runner-up (2017), her career spans institutions including Stanford University, University of Otago, Monash University, and Hebrew University. Her research focuses on empirical and socio-legal methodologies applied to health law, coronial systems, medical malpractice, and law-science-technology intersections. She has worked with global institutions like Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre and the NZ Ministry of Science and Innovation. Scientific awards include the Sylff Leadership Initiative Award (2018-2020), Harkness Fellowship (2015-2016), and 17 academic scholarships from 1999-2010. She supervises PhD candidates in areas spanning dementia care, coronial systems, and public health law.

• Health law and policy
• Coronial law
• Torts (particularly medical malpractice)
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Dr Paul Bowie is a Professor at Staffordshire University and holds adjunct roles as Honorary Professor at the University of Glasgow’s School of Health and Wellbeing and Adjunct Professor at Queen’s University, Ontario. With over 30 years of experience, he specializes in healthcare safety, human factors, and quality improvement. His current positions include Programme Director (Safety & Improvement) at NHS Education for Scotland and Senior Investigation Science Educator at England’s Health Services Safety Investigations Body. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Significant Event Analysis from the University of Glasgow, an MSc in Applied Ergonomics from Nottingham University, and a BA in Applied Social Studies. He is a Chartered Ergonomics and Human Factors Specialist and leads the Healthcare Sector Group at the UK Chartered Institute of Ergonomics. Bowie’s research focuses on healthcare safety investigations, safety culture assessment, and integrating human factors into clinical education. He has published over 170 peer-reviewed articles and co-edited books on patient safety. His recent work explores pandemic healthcare resilience, maternity safety systems, and human factors in clinical workflows. Notable achievements include Fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) and Royal College of General Practitioners. He advises on ventilator design during the pandemic and collaborates globally on healthcare safety projects. Bowie teaches human factors concepts, patient safety practices, and research methods to medical students and faculty development programs. He actively contributes to safety improvement through clinical human factors advocacy, leading workshops on risk management and medico-legal case analysis. His work bridges academic research with real-world healthcare system challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and systems thinking.

• Human Factors & Ergonomics
• Patient Safety
• Quality Improvement
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Dr. Alexander McClelland is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice , Carleton University. His research bridges critical criminology , public health law , and LGBTQ+ rights , with particular focus on the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure and police-involved deaths in Canada. Key Grants : CIHR Community-Based HIV Team Grant (2024-2025), SSHRC Insight Grant (2024-2028), SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2022-2024) Notable Publications : Criminalized Lives: HIV and Legal Violence (Rutgers University Press, 2024), recipient of POZ Magazine's Best in Literature Award (2024) His work critically examines how surveillance systems and criminal law intersect with health disparities , particularly for Black, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ communities . Through projects like the Tracking (In)Justice database and Policing the Pandemic Mapping Project , he documents systemic violence while advocating for legal reforms. Recent research focuses on data ethics in HIV surveillance , epistemological exclusion in community-based research, and medico-legal borderlands . His articles frequently address consent, stigma, and policy reform , with methodological emphasis on qualitative narratives and community partnerships .

• Critical social science
• Violence
• Surveillance
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Dr. Rebekah McWhirter is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Medical Law at the ANU College of Law, Australian National University (ANU), and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of Tasmania’s Centre for Law and Genetics. She is affiliated with ANU’s National Centre for Indigenous Genomics. Her research focuses on bioethics, genomics regulation, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, supported by NHMRC, MRFF, and ARC grants. She has led projects on genomic data governance, informed consent, and public health ethics. Dr. McWhirter chairs the Human Genetics Society of Australasia’s Education, Ethics, and Social Issues Committee and serves on the Australasian Association for Bioethics and Health Law’s executive. Her work bridges legal frameworks and ethical challenges in health research and policy. Research Interests: Bioethics, genomics regulation, health law, research ethics governance, Indigenous health, and public health equity. Her historical work on smallpox vaccination laws underscores her interdisciplinary approach to health governance. Funded Projects: Returns of Raw Genomic Data (MRFF: $388k, 2020–2024) Genomic Information Legislation Assessment (DoH: $299k, 2019–2020) Informed Consent Apps (UTAS: $30k, 2016) Service & Engagement: Deputy Chair of ethics committees, director of Women’s Health Tasmania, and media contributor on consent and public trust in health systems. Her 2018 article How do we 'do' consent? highlights her public-facing advocacy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Centre for Law and Genetics (UTAS), National Centre for Indigenous Genomics (ANU), and multidisciplinary genomics research groups.

• Bioethics
• Genomics
• Health Law
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Dr. Jonathan Lee Mezrich is an Associate Professor in the Emergency Radiology section of the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at Yale School of Medicine . His unique background as a former corporate/transactional lawyer and current radiologist informs his research at the intersection of medico-legal issues and emergency radiology . He joined Yale in 2015 after completing his MD (University of Maryland) and radiology residency/fellowship there. Research Interests : Medico-Legal Challenges in Radiology Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Imaging Teleradiology Risk Assessment Emergency Radiology Workflow Medical Malpractice Stress Syndrome Recent Publications reflect expertise in: Large Language Models in Radiology IV Contrast Premedication Policies Malpractice Litigation Training Peer Learning in Emergency Imaging Post-Dobbs Regulatory Changes

• Medico-Legal Issues in Radiology
• Emergency Radiology
• Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Imaging
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John Bates is a Senior Lecturer at Northumbria Law School, part of Northumbria University. He holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Leicester and a Legal Practice Course qualification from the College of Law, York. A qualified solicitor since 1997 and former Partner in a regional law firm specializing in civil dispute resolution and clinical negligence, he transitioned to academia in 2008. His teaching focuses on Tort Law, Civil Dispute Resolution, Clinical Negligence, and the intersection of AI/Robotics with Law. As Programme Leader for LL.B (Hons) Law with Business and International Business, Bates has contributed to curriculum development across multiple legal programmes. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, emphasizing his commitment to pedagogical excellence. His research interests span Tort Law adaptation to emerging technologies, access to justice in litigation reforms, and legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Bates actively participates in professional networks such as the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers and North of England Medico-Legal Society. His recent scholarly work addresses driverless car liability, ODR innovations, and social media's role in fraud detection. He has presented at conferences including the Socio-Legal Studies Association and BILETA, and peer-reviewed for Taylor & Francis and Edward Elgar. Bates' contributions extend to interdisciplinary research groups at Northumbria, including Law and Humanities, Mental Health Legal Forum (MELRIG), and Internet & Society (NINSO). His academic leadership and practitioner experience bridge theoretical legal frameworks with real-world legal practice challenges.

• Tort Law
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Clinical Negligence
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