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• Gait analysis
• Geriatric medicine
• Mobility rehabilitation
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Bård Erik Bogen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Global Health and Community Medicine , University of Bergen, with affiliations to Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and Haraldsplass Diakonale Hospital. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research in geriatric mobility, gait analysis, and rehabilitation technology. Primary institution: University of Bergen Secondary affiliations: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Haraldsplass Diakonale Hospital Research Interests focus on: Gait mechanics in aging populations Integration of virtual reality in physiotherapy ACL injury recovery and assessment Cognitive-physical interactions Bone and muscle health in athletes and elderly Balance and hearing loss correlations Publication Trends span multisector collaborations in Sports Medicine , Neuroscience , and Geriatric Rehabilitation , emphasizing: Virtual reality applications Walk ratio as a mobility metric Psychological factors in return-to-sport Bone/muscle adaptations Balance in age-related hearing loss Longitudinal mobility studies

Jacqui McKechnieView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Speech Pathology
• Linguistics
• Pediatrics
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Jacqui McKechnie is a Senior Lecturer in Speech Pathology at the University of Canberra. She transitioned to academia in 2016 after holding clinical roles in public and private sectors, focusing on preschool and school-aged children. Her teaching areas include linguistics, language development, pediatric speech disorders, and clinical skills training. PhD, University of Sydney (2012) Her research examines intervention efficacy for pediatric speech sound disorders, evidence-based literacy instruction, and interprofessional collaboration with educators. She leverages technology like tablet-based tools and SMS messaging to enhance speech therapy accessibility and outcomes. Recent publications highlight trends in technology-driven speech therapy, early childhood waitlist management, and multi-sector interventions. Topics span tablet-based therapy , text messaging programs , and collaborative care models . 2024: Reflective case study on interprofessional collaboration in early childhood development 2024: Evaluation of classroom literacy interventions 2023: SMS-based parental support pilot study 2022: Multisector health equity program protocol 2021: Longitudinal tablet therapy assessment McKechnie’s work emphasizes innovative solutions for clinical challenges, including dynamic cueing techniques and educator capacity-building. She actively supervises PhD students and collaborates on projects like the Read It Again–KindergartenQ! initiative. Her projects include randomized trials for childhood apraxia of speech and multi-component programs addressing health inequity in the Australian Capital Territory. She participates in invited talks on clinical management and speech therapy advancements.

John J. S. HarrichandView profile

Assistant Professor

• Culturally Responsive Counseling
• International Students and Immigrants
• Refugee Mental Health
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John J. S. Harrichand, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Counseling at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), within the College of Education and Human Development. Of Chinese and East Indian ancestry and raised in Guyana, he is a first-generation immigrant to Canada who focuses on culturally responsive practices for minoritized communities, including international students, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+ individuals, and sex-trafficked survivors. His research also emphasizes early career counselor education, leadership development, and mentorship for ethnic minority counseling leaders. Hons. BSc. in Psychology and Integrative Biology, University of Toronto at Scarborough M.A. in Counselling, Providence Theological Seminary CACREP-accredited Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, Liberty University Dr. Harrichand’s work bridges counseling education , advocacy , and cultural competence , with a focus on systemic equity. His recent publications analyze transnational identities, legislative advocacy models, and trauma-informed practices. He is actively involved in professional organizations like ACA, ACES, and CSI. Chi Sigma Iota Journal Outstanding Article Award ACES Professional Leadership Award AMCD Young Emerging Leader Award AADA President’s Outstanding Service Award SACES Outstanding Pre-Tenured Educator Award Texas Counseling Association Professional Writing Award

Jude K. TahView profile

Researcher

• Education Policy
• Special Education
• Inclusive Education
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Jude K. Tah is a researcher at the Department of Special Education, Stockholm University. His work focuses on education policy analysis, particularly the impact of market-based reforms on special education and inclusive practices across global contexts. Research Interests: Education policy and marketization Inclusive education and social justice Special education systems in Europe Intellectual disabilities and social inclusion Cross-national policy comparisons Publication Trends: His recent work examines inclusive education policy in five countries (2024), teacher perspectives in Cameroon (2025), and social inclusion challenges for individuals with IDD (2023). Most publications analyze policy-practice gaps, market system impacts, and equity concerns. Professional Context: Affiliated with Stockholm University's Department of Special Education, he contributes to European policy discussions and collaborative research initiatives like Erasmus+ projects.

• Food systems and population health
• Healthy and sustainable food systems
• Food policy and food environments
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Kristin Bash serves as an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health and works as a Public Health Consultant for OHID Y and H. She is concurrently a part-time PhD candidate at ScHARR (School of Health and Related Research), researching red and processed meat reduction in disadvantaged UK men. Her educational qualifications include: MPH with distinction, University of Nottingham (2008) PhD candidate (ScHARR), University of Sheffield (expected 2026) Dr. Bash's research bridges food systems and population health, emphasizing sustainable food environments, policy interventions for healthy diets without exacerbating health inequalities, and macroeconomic determinants of health. Her work extends to loneliness/social isolation impacts, frailty resource utilization, and food insecurity solutions through public health approaches. Key themes include African food policy benchmarking, sustainable diet transitions, and socioeconomic dietary disparities. Her publication portfolio reveals strong methodological diversity (umbrella reviews, realist syntheses, policy benchmarking) with geographic focus on Ghana and Kenya. Recurring themes include Food-EPI implementation, nutrition transition consequences, and climate-food-health intersections, demonstrating consistent alignment with her food systems research agenda. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health (FFPH) Grantham Scholar Dr. Bash chairs the Faculty of Public Health Food Special Interest Group and co-founded its Sustainable Development SIG. She serves as assessment tutor for MBChB public health modules and teaches Master's courses in Nutrition in the Global South and Antimicrobial Resistance. Her research has been supported by the Grantham Scholarship and involvement in TACLED/DFC projects. Current work includes policy engagement through Food-EPI in Kenya and developing culturally tailored meat reduction interventions for UK men. She actively collaborates with national experts in Ghana and Kenya through Food-EPI initiatives and participates in the Darnall Dementia Group as Trustee. Her PhD work represents the next phase of intervention-focused research within UK socioeconomic contexts.

Daniel HelldénView profile

Researcher

• Global Health
• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Climate Change and Child Health
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Daniel Helldén is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Global Public Health at Karolinska Institutet (2024-2026). He holds a PhD in Global Public Health (2024) and a Master of Science in Medicine (2020). His work focuses on climate change impacts on child health, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and global health systems. He leads Tobias Alfvén's research group on Global Child Health and SDGs. Key research themes include: Climate vulnerability across child life-stages SDG integration into healthcare systems Multisectoral collaboration for child health Machine learning applications in epidemiology Publications span 18 countries, emphasizing SDG linkages in Uganda, Cambodia, Somalia and Vietnam. Notable contributions include a 2021 scoping review on climate change and child health, forming the basis of UNICEF reports. Recipient of the Dimitris N. Chorafas Prize 2024 (€10k award for pre-doctoral research) and Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2025. His work bridges clinical practice (pediatrics residency at Astrid Lindgren Children's Hospital) with global health advocacy, emphasizing health professional education and policy.

Francesca Marie ContadiniView profile

Lecturer

• One Health
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Environmental Health
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Francesca Marie Contadini is a Lecturer in Veterinary Public Health at the University of Surrey . Her research focuses on interdisciplinary collaboration frameworks and environmental dimensions of antibiotic resistance through a One Health approach. She has contributed to studies analyzing factors enabling effective One Health collaborations and systematically mapping environmental influences on antibiotic resistance prevalence. Research Interests: One Health collaborations and policy integration Antibiotic resistance in environmental contexts Interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges Her work emphasizes the need for standardized frameworks to evaluate collaborative efforts and evidence-based strategies for antibiotic resistance mitigation. No awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

KOH Soo Quee DavidView profile

Professor

• Occupational Health
• Environmental Health
• Public Health
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Professor KOH Soo Quee David is a distinguished academic with primary affiliation at the NUS Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health and a joint role at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. He also holds a Distinguished Professorship at the Universiti Brunei Darussalam. His career spans over three decades, focusing on occupational health, environmental health, and public health policy. He has led departments and initiatives such as the OHERU (Occupational Health Education & Research Unit) and contributed to global health through WHO collaborations. Education: M.B.,B.S., University of Singapore (1980) M.Sc.(Occupational Medicine), National University of Singapore (1985) Ph.D., University of Birmingham (1992) FFOM, Royal College of Physicians, UK and Ireland (1994, 2004) FFPH, Royal College of Physicians, UK (2005) His research interests center on occupational health policy, environmental health interventions, and global health equity. He advocates for expanded occupational health services and multisectoral collaboration. His work bridges clinical practice, policy, and education, emphasizing preventive medicine and worker safety. Recent publications highlight advancements in occupational health technologies (e.g., immunosensors), behavioral interventions for workplace safety, and public health surveillance in Brunei. His textbook Textbook of Occupational Medicine Practice is widely recognized in the field. Awards & Honors: NUS Special Commendation Award for Teaching (2004) Wilf Howe Memorial Prize (2008) Lifetime Achievement Award (2017) BMA Medical Book Awards Commendation (2018) Professor Koh has led administrative roles, including Head of the Department of Community, Occupational and Family Medicine (2001–2009) and National Program Director for Preventive Medicine (2009–2012). He collaborates internationally through WHO advisory roles and has advised governments in Vietnam, Indonesia, and other regions. He is affiliated with the WHO Collaborating Centre for Occupational Health and the Asia Centre for Health Security, driving research and training in occupational medicine and public health.

Nieves Espinosa MartinezView profile

Researcher

• Renewable Energy
• Environmental Science
• Photovoltaic Technology
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Nieves Espinosa Martínez is a Ramón y Cajal Researcher at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Murcia. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (2012), specializing in life cycle assessment (LCA) of organic solar cells. Her research focuses on sustainability, renewable energy systems, and environmental policy, with a particular emphasis on photovoltaic technologies and their lifecycle impacts. She has contributed to over 45 peer-reviewed publications, analyzing topics such as carbon footprint mitigation, ecodesign directives, and geopolitical energy transitions. Her work integrates LCA with multi-criteria decision-making frameworks to evaluate renewable energy technologies' sustainability. Notable projects include developing recyclability scores for photovoltaic modules and assessing EU energy policy frameworks. She collaborates with institutions like the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre and Novo Nordisk, emphasizing circular economy principles. Her recent studies address challenges in photovoltaic module recycling, extended producer responsibility systems, and optimizing renewable energy deployment to reduce environmental and geopolitical risks. Espinosa Martínez also holds grants from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, focusing on energy transition pathways and socioeconomic impacts.

Lisa ButlerView profile

Professor

• Global Health Equity
• HIV Prevention and Treatment
• Maternal-Child Health
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Dr. Lisa Butler is a Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Queen's University, affiliated with the School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health Sciences. She holds a PhD, MPH, and another PhD, specializing in behavioral science and epidemiology. Her research focuses on global health equity, using mixed methods, transdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement to address health disparities in marginalized populations. Her expertise includes global health research, implementation science, randomized controlled trials, and participatory research methodologies. Key areas of interest span HIV prevention/treatment, climate change impacts on health, maternal-child health, mental health, urban health, and research ethics. She has conducted extensive research in Africa and North America, particularly on HIV/AIDS interventions, maternal-child health, and vaccine decision-making. Dr. Butler has led projects such as the Shamba Maisha agricultural intervention in Kenya, aiming to improve HIV health outcomes through livelihood support. Her work emphasizes community partnerships and innovative strategies like photovoice and digital storytelling. She has published widely on topics ranging from HIV care in conflict zones to Kaposi’s sarcoma awareness campaigns in Africa. Her contributions include designing interventions to reduce health inequities, strengthening research capacity in global settings, and advocating for ethical research practices. Dr. Butler’s research has been supported by grants focusing on implementation science and health systems strengthening in low-resource regions.

Thomas B. WildView profile

Research Professor

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Food-Energy-Water Nexus
• Hydrology
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Dr. Thomas B. Wild is an Assistant Research Professor at the University of Maryland's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with a joint appointment at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's Joint Global Change Research Institute. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Sustainability (CGS) and affiliated with the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center (ESSIC). His research focuses on complex systems challenges at the intersection of climate, energy, water, and socioeconomic systems, with emphasis on decarbonization pathways and the food-energy-water nexus. Dr. Wild holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland and M.S./Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University. He leads the Wild Research Group, which develops integrated assessment models to address multi-sector dynamics and sustainable infrastructure planning. Notable projects include NSF-funded work on regional FEW nexus planning in Latin America and IDB-supported decarbonization pathways studies in Colombia. Research Interests: Deep decarbonization strategies Hydrologic and environmental systems analysis Multi-sector dynamics modeling Climate-land-energy-water interactions Global sustainability policy Awards: 2020 Quentin Martin Best Practice-Oriented Paper Award NSF INFEWS Award (2019) IDB grants for decarbonization and FEW nexus research Advising & Grants: Supervised students include Silvia da Silva (Ph.D. candidate) and Andrew Miller (visiting scholar). Active grants total over $3M from NSF, IDB, and U.S. Department of Energy. Key collaborations involve Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Inter-American Development Bank. Labs/Teams: Leads the Wild Research Group's Complex Systems Lab, focusing on decision-relevant tools for integrated systems analysis. Active in MultiSector Dynamics (MSD) working groups and Global Change Intersectoral Modeling System (GCIMS) initiatives.

• Virology
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Public Health
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Andrew M. Adamu is an academic affiliated with James Cook University, focusing on virology, epidemiology, and zoonotic diseases. His research emphasizes the genetic characterization of viruses, molecular epidemiology, and One Health approaches to combat infectious diseases. He has contributed significantly to understanding bat-borne viruses, rabies control, and the epidemiology of emerging pathogens like Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever and avian influenza. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations addressing global health challenges, particularly in Nigeria and other African regions. Key research interests include: Genomic and molecular analysis of viruses in wildlife and livestock Zoonotic disease transmission dynamics Public health interventions targeting vector-borne and zoonotic pathogens Systematic reviews on viral infections in children and livestock His publications highlight emerging viral threats and the need for integrated surveillance systems. Recent trends show a focus on genomic characterization of novel pathogens and evaluating vaccination strategies in resource-limited settings. Dr. Adamu’s work has advanced understanding of disease ecology in Africa, with implications for global health policy and One Health frameworks.

Pauline O'ReillyView profile

Professor

• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)
• Nursing Education
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Pauline O'Reilly is a Professor in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Limerick. She specializes in psychological care for patients with Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), leading international research on quality-of-life outcomes for these patients. Her academic roles include serving as Head of the Department of Nursing and Midwifery (2012-2017) and Course Director for several nursing programs. She holds a PhD in Self-Esteem and Coping Strategies and has been recognized for teaching excellence with a 4.9/5 effectiveness score. Education: PhD, Mary Immaculate College (2011) MA in Education (1999) BSc in Nursing, University College Cork (1996) Research Interests: Focuses on SJS/TEN patient care, qualitative methodologies, and nursing education. Key projects include developing the QoLTEN quality-of-life measure and exploring photoprotection strategies for renal transplant recipients. Awards: Nominated four times for teaching awards and recipient of the Dr Ledwith Gold Medal (1984). Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Health Research Institute and international teams on dermatological conditions and patient-centered care.

• Vascular Diseases
• Neuroscience
• Cardiovascular Research
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Dr. Josie Fullerton is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health within the College of Medical, Life & Veterinary Sciences. Her current research, funded by the British Heart Foundation, focuses on extracellular vesicles in hypertensive heart disease under Professor Nicklin’s supervision. She holds roles in institutional committees, including the Athena Swan Self-assessment Team, Research Planning and Strategy Committee (RPSC), and led the Network for Early career Researcher Development (NERD) from 2020–2024. Josie is a co-chair of the Young Academy of Scotland’s Facilitating Group, fostering multisector collaboration to address Scotland’s ‘Grand Challenges.’ Education: BSc Neuroscience and MRes Biomedical Science at the University of Glasgow; PhD in neural mechanisms of nicotine addiction at the University of Strathclyde. Her research spans cerebrovascular neuropathologies, stroke, hypertension, and traumatic brain injury, with expertise in extracellular vesicle isolation, in vivo disease models, and behavioral analysis. Teaching: Since 2019, she has lectured on Neuroscience and Clinical MedSci courses and provides training in laboratory techniques to students and colleagues across multiple schools. She actively engages with charities (e.g., British Heart Foundation, Alzheimer’s Research UK) and public outreach, including events like the Edinburgh Science Festival and school programs. Grants include the ‘Neurophysiology of preclinical menopause’ (Alzheimer’s Research UK), ‘The THISTLE study’ (NHS Endowment Funds), and ‘Blood-brain barrier disruption in pediatric TBI’ (Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity).

• Behaviour Change
• Social Marketing
• Public Health Campaigns
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Blythe O'Hara is a Senior Research Fellow at the Prevention Research Collaboration within the Sydney School of Public Health at the University of Sydney. She holds affiliations with the Charles Perkins Centre. Her research focuses on behavior change at individual and population levels, social marketing, mass media campaigns, program evaluation, and translational research in public health. Dr O'Hara has a background in social work (BSW), applied science (MAppSci), and a PhD in public health. Her work emphasizes the design and evaluation of health interventions targeting tobacco control, obesity prevention, and chronic disease management. Notable contributions include studies on the impact of media campaigns, SMS-based health surveys, and the effectiveness of telephone-based coaching programs such as Australia's Get Healthy Service. She has co-developed frameworks like the Scale-Up Reflection Guide for program expansion and evaluated campaigns like 'Shisha No Thanks' to combat waterpipe smoking. Dr O'Hara's research spans translational studies, including investigations into playground space impacts on children's activity and the role of meal replacements in weight management. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates behavioral economics principles and digital health technologies, with a focus on equitable access to preventive health measures. Her work has been supported by grants such as the 2013 National Heart Foundation grant for cardiovascular disease community initiatives. She collaborates with institutions like the Sax Institute and contributes to policy development through evidence-based recommendations.