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• Criminology
• Restorative Justice
• Policing
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Brian Payne serves as a CLIPP Associate and Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Ulster. His academic work focuses on the intersection of policing, community engagement, and restorative justice systems, with particular emphasis on post-conflict societies like Northern Ireland. Dr. Payne's research interests center on restorative justice implementation, police-community relations, and transnational organized crime. His work examines how restorative approaches can improve legitimacy in justice systems, particularly in divided societies. He investigates the balance between state regulation and community ownership of restorative justice processes, and analyzes comparative models across different jurisdictions. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical applications of restorative justice in policing contexts, with particular attention to community engagement strategies and police training. The research shows progression from theoretical frameworks toward implementation studies and outcome evaluations, reflecting maturation in the field of restorative justice research. Dr. Payne actively collaborates with multiple justice sector organizations including the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland Probation Board, Community Restorative Justice Ireland, Northern Ireland Alternatives, and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner in Gloucestershire. His work with Restorative Gloucestershire demonstrates international application of his research beyond Northern Ireland. His research portfolio includes significant projects funded by DEL and AHRC, focusing on improving legitimacy through community-police-restorative justice partnerships, examining the future of restorative justice, analyzing transnational organized crime, and evaluating restorative approaches in police-community engagement in Gloucestershire.

• Pancreatic Pathology
• Endoscopic Ultrasound
• Digital Pathology
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Charlotte Vestrup Rift serves as an External Lecturer at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. Her academic work focuses on pancreatic and liver pathology with emphasis on diagnostic techniques and molecular mechanisms. Institution: University of Copenhagen School: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Department: Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine Position: Part-Time Lecturer Dr. Rift's research centers on pancreatic diseases, particularly pancreatic cancer and cystic lesions, with significant contributions to endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) techniques and digital pathology. Her work bridges clinical practice and molecular research, examining tissue regeneration, inflammation responses, and organoid models for drug screening. She has published extensively on molecular heterogeneity in pancreatic neoplasms and the diagnostic accuracy of novel tissue sampling strategies. Her publication record shows strong focus on translational research with 19 outputs in the last five years, including high-impact studies in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. Recent work demonstrates increasing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams exploring organoid co-culture systems and digital pathology solutions. Dr. Rift maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions, with notable partnerships in pancreatic disease research. Her work has been referenced in clinical guidelines and cited across various platforms including Mendeley and Wikipedia. She is actively involved in teaching through the ICMM department, contributing to medical education in pathology and molecular medicine at the University of Copenhagen.

• Educational Statistics
• Psychometrics
• Statistical Methods in Education
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Gordon Brooks is a Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Ohio University's Patton College of Education, specializing in educational statistics and psychometrics. His research develops practical statistical methodologies while creating instructional tools to enhance quantitative education. Education B.A. in Computer Science and Economics, College of William and Mary M.A. in Interpersonal and Organizational Communication, Ohio University Ph.D. in Educational Research and Evaluation, Ohio University Research Focus Dr. Brooks' scholarship centers on statistical innovation for educational research , with emphasis on Monte Carlo simulation , longitudinal data analysis , and scale development . His work bridges methodological rigor with classroom applications, particularly through software that demystifies complex concepts like ANOVA post-hoc tests and item response theory. Recent publications (2023-2024) address cutting-edge challenges in effect size estimation and multivariate analysis. Publication Trends His 35+ publications show sustained methodological contributions, evolving from foundational software tools (TAP, FISH) to advanced 2024 works on four-parameter IRT modeling and pandemic-related grief assessment. The consistent focus remains on practical statistical solutions for educational researchers, with recent work emphasizing small-sample techniques and human-friendly analytical approaches. Academic Engagement Teaches graduate courses in Educational Research and Evaluation Develops instructional software for statistical pedagogy Active publication record through 2024 indicates ongoing research leadership

• Urologic Oncology
• Prostate Cancer
• Cancer Imaging
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Preston C. Sprenkle, MD is an Associate Professor of Urology at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Urology Research Fellowship. He holds multiple leadership positions including Division Chief of Urology at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System and Chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Prostate Cancer Early Detection Guidelines Committee. Dr. Sprenkle is affiliated with Yale Cancer Center, the Prostate & Urologic Cancers Program, and the Urologic Oncology team. Dr. Sprenkle earned his BA in Human Biology from Stanford University (1998), MD from Columbia University (2004), completed residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital (2009), and a fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2011). He also participated in the Yale School of Management Emerging Leaders Program (2018). His research focuses on improving prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment through advanced imaging techniques. Dr. Sprenkle was one of the first physicians nationwide to implement the Artemis Device in 2009, merging 3D ultrasound with MRI for precise cancer identification. He is a pioneer in 'focal therapy' that treats only cancerous lesions rather than the entire prostate, minimizing side effects like erectile dysfunction and incontinence. His current research examines ablation technologies (cryoablation, irreversible electroporation, TULSA, laser ablation) and uses machine learning to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on MRI-fusion biopsy, social disparities in prostate cancer care, AI applications in diagnosis, and comparative treatment outcomes. His work spans clinical trials, imaging technology validation, and healthcare equity research. Dr. Sprenkle has received several honors including the Mentor Appreciation Award (2017-2020), Best Poster Podium Presentation (2009), and was a Finalist in the NY section AUA Valentine Essay Contest (2007, 2009). As a clinician, Dr. Sprenkle emphasizes individualized treatment plans, stating: 'I want my patients to feel that I hear their concerns and treat them like a person. I am pleased at the end of a long consultation when they feel like they understand their disease and their options.' He serves as Principal Investigator and Sub Investigator for multiple clinical trials evaluating novel prostate cancer treatments.

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• Comparative criminology
• Crime prevention
• Victimology
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Professor Gorazd Meško is Head of the Institute of Criminal Justice and Security at the Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security, University of Maribor, where he has worked since 1992. He is a distinguished scholar in criminology and criminal justice with particular expertise in comparative criminology, policing, and local community safety. His affiliations include the British Society of Criminology (as International Ambassador since 2015) and extensive visiting positions at leading institutions including the University of Cambridge and University of Oxford. Professor Meško's research focuses on police legitimacy across different settings, environmental crime (particularly electronic waste trafficking), and local community safety. His work spans both theoretical and applied dimensions, with numerous national and international research projects examining safety perceptions, crime prevention, and the execution of penal sanctions. His research often takes a comparative perspective, particularly focusing on Central and Eastern European contexts during political transitions. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across multiple domains. Recent work shows increasing focus on the nuances of police legitimacy across different community settings (urban, suburban, rural), with his 2024 study revealing significant differences in how residents perceive police legitimacy based on community type. His research on electronic waste as transnational environmental harm represents an innovative expansion into environmental criminology. Zois award for contributions to social sciences (2014) International Ambassador of the British Society of Criminology (2015-present) Managing editor of Journal of Criminal Investigation and Criminology Guest editor for multiple international criminology journals Professor Meško has secured significant research funding from the Slovenian Research Agency and European Commission. His doctoral supervision and teaching across BA, MA, and PhD levels demonstrate his commitment to developing the next generation of criminal justice scholars. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implications, particularly regarding community safety and police legitimacy.

Karine LamiraudView profile

Professor

• Health Economics
• Health Insurance Markets
• Medical Technology Adoption
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Karine Lamiraud is a full Professor of Economics at ESSEC Business School, France, where she has held faculty positions since 2010, progressing from Assistant to Associate to full Professor. She concurrently serves as Full Professor of the Innovation and Health Chair (2016-2026) and Co-Academic Director of the Executive Master in Strategy and Management of Health Industries. Her academic affiliations extend to membership in THEMA research center at University of Cergy-Pontoise and multiple visiting professorships at Stanford University (2014, 2019, 2022), Harvard University, and University of Lausanne. Her educational foundation includes dual Ph.D. degrees in Economics from University of Lausanne and Paris School of Economics (2004), an M.A. in Economics from Paris School of Economics (1998), and dual M.Sc. degrees in Management from HEC Paris and International Management from Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (1997) through the CEMS program. Ph.D. in Economics, University of Lausanne & Paris School of Economics (2004) M.A. in Economics, Paris School of Economics (1998) M.Sc. in Management, HEC Paris (1997) M.Sc. in International Management, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (1997) Lamiraud's research program investigates critical intersections between economic theory and health system functionality. She examines how insurance market structures affect consumer behavior, particularly how supplementary insurance creates switching barriers in basic health plans. Her work on medical technology diffusion analyzes the causal relationship between payment reforms like DRG financing and diagnostic technology adoption, while her HIV adherence research reveals bidirectional relationships between treatment success and continued adherence. Recent publications increasingly explore behavioral dimensions, including gender composition effects on team decision-making using experimental business simulations. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on European health systems (particularly Swiss and French contexts), with methodological strengths in microeconometric analysis of administrative data and experimental approaches. Key thematic clusters include insurance market competition (38% of recent work), technology adoption dynamics (27%), and behavioral health economics (35%), frequently appearing in top journals like Health Economics , Journal of Economic Behavior and Organization , and Health Policy . Her research impact is recognized through significant awards and funding: WILEY Best Paper Award in Health Economics (2009) Fulbright Fellowship and Swiss National Science Foundation grants (2005-2008) ANR-funded LySAIRI cancer research project (2021) Continuous grant support since 2005 from major European funders As an educator, she teaches core health economics courses at ESSEC while directing executive education for health industry leaders. Her academic service includes co-editing Health Economics journal and serving on the International Health Economics Association's Arrow Award Committee. She maintains active research collaborations across institutions including Stanford University, Harvard University, and Gustave Roussy Cancer Center, positioning her at the nexus of European health policy research and global academic networks.

• Aggressive Interactions
• Early Prevention
• Juvenile Delinquency
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Catherine Blatier is a Professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes, France, affiliated with the Clinical and Cognitive Processes Axis. Her academic career spans over 25 years with continuous research output from 1992 to 2016, focusing on the intersection of developmental psychology and criminology. Her research portfolio centers on: Developmental psychology of aggressiveness and aggressive interactions from early childhood through adolescence Prevention strategies for externalizing/internalizing disorders and juvenile delinquency Social and moral judgment development in institutional contexts Cross-cultural comparisons of juvenile justice systems (particularly France-Canada) Gender-specific analyses of delinquent behavior Professor Blatier's publication trajectory shows consistent high-impact output with 15+ publications between 2000-2016, including multiple articles in 2016 alone. Her work demonstrates strong international collaboration, primarily with Canadian researchers, and addresses both theoretical frameworks (moral judgment internalization) and practical applications (recidivism assessment tools). While specific grant details aren't documented, her sustained research activity indicates robust funding support. Her laboratory work within the Clinical and Cognitive Processes Axis provides empirical foundations for early intervention programs targeting aggressive behaviors and delinquency prevention.