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Christophe GrafView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geriatrics
• Aging Populations
• COVID-19 in Elderly
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Christophe Graf is an Assistant Professor and Chief Physician at Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), affiliated with the University of Geneva. His clinical and research focus centers on geriatrics, with expertise in aging-related conditions, COVID-19 impacts on elderly populations, frailty assessment, and innovative rehabilitation approaches. His research explores: Geriatric care models for neurodegenerative diseases and multimorbidity Nutritional interventions and body composition analysis in aging Digital health technologies (AI wearables, serious games) for rehabilitation Pandemic responses in long-term care settings, including infection control and post-COVID sequelae Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong thematic coherence around geriatric adaptations to global health challenges, with 73% focusing on COVID-19 impacts and 27% on technological innovations in elderly care. The work shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across neurology, virology, and digital health fields. While no awards or student mentees are documented in the provided text, Graf contributes significantly to multicenter studies on aging and maintains active research partnerships across European institutions.

Michele PellizzariView profile

Professor

• Labour economics
• Economics of education
• Economics of networks
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Michele Pellizzari is a Full Professor at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (University of Geneva), with affiliations at CEPR (London), IZA (Bonn), and CREAM (UCL London). He previously served as Assistant Professor at Bocconi University and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and a Doctorate from the University of Verona. Research Focus: Labour economics, Education economics, Network economics, Applied econometrics Scientific Contributions: Analysis of distance learning impacts, Social mobility correlations, Skill mismatch metrics, Wage compression in firms Key Collaborations: OECD, ILO, European Commission, Italian Ministry of Education

• Public Health Science
• Health Economics
• Injury and Violence Prevention
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Koustuv Dalal is a Professor in Public Health Science at Mid Sweden University's Department of Health Sciences. His work spans health economics, injury prevention, global health, and implementation science, with a focus on violence prevention and policy advocacy. Key Roles: Editor-in-chief of Health Economics Review, Senior Editorial Board Member at BMC Health Services Research, and former WHO Collaborating Centre for Safe Communities (2007-2017). Collaborations: Over 50 universities/institutes across 40+ countries. Research interests include economic evaluations, eHealth interventions, and participatory approaches to policy development. His recent publications analyze IPV determinants, pandemic recovery, ocular morbidity costs, and healthcare worker well-being. Scientific recognition includes the 2017 WHO Distinguished Career Award and Fellowship in the Royal Society for Public Health. He supervises PhD students and leads international workshops on health economics and safety promotion.

• Hearing Impairment
• Sensory Aid
• Logopedics
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Sabina Storbjerg Houmøller is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with the Research unit of Oto Rhino Laryngology (Odense) at KI, OUH. She holds a dual role as both an academic researcher and a Fitting Audiologist at Widex A/S, demonstrating strong connections between clinical practice and academic research. Her research interests focus on hearing impairment, sensory aids, logopedics, patient-reported outcomes, and presbyacusis, with particular expertise in randomized controlled trials and observational studies in audiology. Her work bridges clinical audiology with health services research, examining how hearing aid technology impacts real-world outcomes and quality of life. Dr. Houmøller's research output shows a clear trend toward understanding the relationship between hearing aid technology, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life improvements, with recent work focusing on occupational noise exposure, tinnitus annoyance, and adaptation processes in hearing aid users. Her studies predominantly utilize robust methodologies including randomized controlled trials and longitudinal observational designs. She actively presents her findings at major conferences, demonstrating strong engagement with the international audiology community. Her collaborative work involves multiple Danish institutions and researchers, highlighting her integration within the national research ecosystem. As both a researcher and clinician, Dr. Houmøller contributes significantly to advancing evidence-based practices in hearing rehabilitation while maintaining direct connections to clinical applications through her work at Widex A/S.

• Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation
• Pediatric Occupational Therapy
• Randomized Clinical Trials
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Leanne Sakzewski is an Associate Professor at the Queensland Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland. She serves as a Principal Research Fellow at the Child Health Research Centre and is affiliated with the Queensland Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation and Research Centre. Her research is primarily focused on randomized clinical trials in cerebral palsy and childhood brain injuries, with particular emphasis on upper limb rehabilitation and motor training interventions. Dr. Sakzewski's research interests include upper limb training approaches for infants and children with unilateral cerebral palsy; intensive models of motor training to improve gross motor and manual abilities for children with bilateral cerebral palsy; participation-focused interventions to increase physically active leisure for children with cerebral palsy; and social skills group-based programs for adolescents with brain injuries. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to evidence-based rehabilitation approaches that translate into practical clinical applications. Her recent publications show a consistent focus on intervention efficacy, with numerous randomized controlled trials examining various therapeutic approaches for children with cerebral palsy. The research spans multiple domains including motor function, social skills development, physical activity promotion, and early intervention strategies. Her collaborative work with multidisciplinary teams demonstrates the comprehensive nature of her research program. Dr. Sakzewski has received recognition for her research, including a Dean's Commendation for outstanding Research Higher Degree following completion of her PhD in 2010 from The University of Queensland. Her work has been published extensively in high-impact journals across rehabilitation science, pediatrics, and neurology. With over 100 journal articles to her name, Dr. Sakzewski has established herself as a leading researcher in pediatric rehabilitation for children with cerebral palsy. Her research bridges clinical practice and scientific investigation, with a focus on developing and testing interventions that can be readily implemented in clinical settings to improve outcomes for children with neurological conditions.

Lena LåstadView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Job insecurity
• Organizational learning
• Workplace learning
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Lena Låstad is a Senior Lecturer at Stockholm University's Department of Education, specializing in organizational pedagogy and workplace learning. She coordinates the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Personnel, Work and Organization, and serves as a thesis supervisor across academic levels. Her research focuses on job insecurity, flexible labor markets, and their impacts on employee well-being and career development. Research Group: Organization Pedagogics Projects: NOWSTARS (Forte-funded), Gendersafe Teaching: Research methods, organizational pedagogy, internship-based human resource management Her research examines job insecurity from multiple angles, including: Quantitative and qualitative job insecurity climate Career strategies of temporary agency workers Work-home interference patterns Health outcomes and psychotropic drug usage Leadership dynamics under insecure climates Recent publications highlight her work on job insecurity's associations with: Career-related outcomes (2025 meta-analysis) Employee performance metrics (2019 study) Workgroup climate effects (2018-2023 investigations) Psychological well-being (2020-2021 findings) As a program coordinator, she manages curriculum development for both bachelor's and master's level organizational pedagogy programs. Her work environment expertise includes workplace learning and professional development strategies for enhancing employee employability.

Justin PodurView profile

Professor

• International Conflicts
• Political Science
• Post-colonial Studies
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Justin Podur is a Professor at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change in Toronto, Canada. His academic work spans political science, international conflicts, environmental justice, and creative writing. Podur's research focuses on international conflicts, US foreign policy, post-colonial studies, and environmental justice. He has critically examined topics including Indian independence movements, British eugenics history, Colombian peace processes, Palestinian liberation, and Congo's post-conflict development. His work often challenges mainstream narratives about imperialism, human rights organizations, and economic sanctions. His publications reveal a consistent pattern of examining power structures through multiple lenses - political science, historical analysis, and creative fiction. Recent work shows increasing focus on social justice movements, environmental conflicts, and critiques of Western hegemony in global affairs. Podur leads the 'Mapping Land Theft' project, an interactive map documenting Crown land expansion in Canada from 1680 to 1903. He also advises graduate students, including PhD candidate Tracy Timmins, on urban wildlife research. His academic trajectory demonstrates a unique integration of environmental science (particularly early work on forest fire modeling) with political analysis, creating a distinctive interdisciplinary approach to understanding power, resistance, and environmental justice.

• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Pediatrics
• Balance
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Dr. Isabelle Gagnon is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and a Professor at the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University. She is affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Emergency Medicine at McGill University Health Centre (MUHC), contributing to the Child Health and Human Development Program. Senior Scientist, RI-MUHC Professor, School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University Department of Pediatrics, MUHC Her research focuses on pediatric traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussion , with emphasis on functional outcomes, rehabilitation interventions, and healthcare system impacts. Key domains include: Balanced assessment of motor and psychosocial domains Integration of imaging and virtual reality technologies Development of innovative rehabilitation approaches for slow recoverers Analysis of emergency department service organization on patient outcomes Recent publications (2024-2025) address quality indicators for trauma care , vestibulo-ocular reflex dynamics , direct-access physiotherapy models , and social determinants of health disparities . Her work spans clinical practice guidelines , EEG-based concussion biomarkers , and virtual pedestrian collision avoidance paradigms . Dr. Gagnon collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance pediatric concussion management , focusing on return-to-activity protocols and neurological data integration . She emphasizes patient-centered outcomes and healthcare accessibility .

Wei PanView profile

Associate Professor

• Causal inference and propensity score analysis
• Multilevel, longitudinal, and structural modeling
• Research synthesis and meta-analysis
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Dr. Wei Pan serves as Associate Professor and Faculty Lead for the Research Area of Excellence in Methods and Analytics at Duke University School of Nursing. He holds a PhD in Measurement and Quantitative Methods from Michigan State University (2001) and an MS in Statistics from Fuzhou University, China (1989). His educational credentials include: PhD in Measurement and Quantitative Methods, Michigan State University, 2001 MS in Statistics, Fuzhou University, China, 1989 Dr. Pan specializes in advanced statistical methodologies including causal inference, propensity score analysis, multilevel modeling, and meta-analysis. His research bridges methodological innovation with critical applications in adolescent health, substance abuse, symptom management, and health disparities. He has developed significant expertise in reducing selection bias in observational studies, as evidenced by his book Propensity Score Analysis: Fundamentals and Developments . His work consistently addresses measurement challenges in social, behavioral, and health sciences contexts. Analysis of Dr. Pan's recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a dominant focus on health equity and methodological rigor. His work spans sickle cell disease management, HIV outcomes in global contexts, adolescent mental health, and systemic biases in healthcare delivery. He frequently employs latent profile analysis, meta-analytic techniques, and causal modeling to investigate complex phenomena like nurse burnout during emergencies, digital media impacts on cognition, and racial disparities in anesthesia. His research demonstrates strong alignment with NIH-funded priorities in health services and implementation science. Dr. Pan has secured continuous funding from major federal agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and U.S. Department of Education. His collaborative projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to chronic disease management, healthcare transitions, and mental health equity. While no formal students are listed in his directory, his methodological expertise supports numerous trainees through the PhD in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs at Duke.

Richard A EpsteinView profile

Professor

• Child Abuse and Neglect
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
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Dr. Richard A Epstein is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is a licensed clinical psychologist and applied health services researcher, affiliated with the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) and the Center for Health Services & Outcomes Research (CHSOR). His work focuses on improving care for children and families affected by adversity, special healthcare needs, and involvement with child welfare systems. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Chicago (2005) MPH in Public Health, Vanderbilt University (2011) Professional Roles: Editorial Board Member, Journal of Child and Family Studies (2021–Present) Member, AcademyHealth (2007–Present) Member, American Psychological Association (2005–Present) Dr. Epstein’s research spans child abuse and neglect, mental health services, and safety culture in child welfare. His recent publications analyze risk factors for maltreatment, longitudinal patterns of reporting, and the impact of healthcare integration. He has no reported external professional relationships for 2024.

• Environmental Health
• Epidemiology
• Spatial Analysis
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Rena Jones, PhD, MS is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Environmental Health Sciences department at Yale School of Public Health . Her research focuses on applying GIS and innovative methodologies to assess environmental exposures, particularly air and water pollutants, and their health impacts through epidemiologic studies . Her work addresses spatial variability in exposure-disease relationships, exposure misclassification, and long-term environmental carcinogen effects. Education : PhD and MS in Epidemiology from SUNY Albany School of Public Health Postdoctoral Training : National Cancer Institute (Cancer Epidemiology) Dr. Jones’ research interests span several critical areas in public health: Environmental exposure assessment using geospatial tools Cancer risk tied to pollutants (air, water) Health disparities linked to industrial and agricultural exposures Methodological rigor in spatial error and exposure modeling Long-term impact of mixed contaminant exposure Her recent publications (2024-2025) analyze associations between industrial emissions, water contaminants, and cancers (lung, endometrial, ovarian, breast) using large U.S. cohorts. Collaborative work explores COPD risk from ozone, greenspace effects on sleep, and wildfire exposure patterns. Key keywords include environmental epidemiology, GIS, exposure science, and health equity. Dr. Jones collaborates with researchers like Nicole Deziel , Ning Sun , and Vasilis Vasiliou on interdisciplinary projects. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text but contributes to advancing environmental health policy through data-driven insights.

Anne BoschiniView profile

Professor

• Gender Economics
• Labor Market Economics
• Income Inequality
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Anne Boschini is a Professor of Economics at Stockholm University's Institute for Social Research (SOFI), where she conducts research on gender-specific differences in behavior, education, and labor market outcomes. Her work is primarily conducted through two research groups: Labor Market Economics (AME) and GAINS (Gender Analysis and Interdisciplinary research Network, Stockholm). Her research focuses on gender economics, labor market dynamics, income inequality, and fatherhood studies. She examines how gender differences manifest in economic behavior, labor market participation, and family formation. Her work often explores the intersection of gender, technological change, and economic policy, with recent publications analyzing parenting skills' role in fatherhood decisions, wealth distribution across gender and sexual orientation, and privatization's impact on women in care occupations. Professor Boschini teaches 'Introduction to Labor Economics' at AKPA, SOFI's teaching unit, and maintains an active research agenda with numerous publications in leading economics journals. Her current research projects include studies on men without children, fathers who don't take parental leave, and how technological development affects gender inequality and inequalities between native-born and foreign-born populations. She is affiliated with SOFI's research groups focusing on: Labor Market Economics (AME), which studies labor market outcomes such as wages and employment, primary and higher education, health, taxes and income transfers, politics, crime and punishment, and gender equality GAINS (Gender Analysis and Interdisciplinary research Network, Stockholm), an interdisciplinary research environment focused on social science research on issues related to gender with emphasis on the labor market, health, education and family relations

David HinksView profile

Professor

• Color Science
• Fiber Science
• Forensics
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David Hinks is Dean of the Wilson College of Textiles and Professor of Textile Chemistry at North Carolina State University. He leads over 145 employees, mentors hundreds of students, and manages over $10 million in research contracts with industry and government agencies. He holds the Cone Mills Distinguished Professorship and is a member of both the Academy of Outstanding Teachers and the Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension. His educational background includes: B.Sc. (Honors) in Colour Chemistry, University of Leeds, 1989 Ph.D. in Cationic Reactive Dyes for Cellulosic Fibres, University of Leeds, 1993 Dr. Hinks' research focuses on color science, forensic textile analysis, sustainable dyeing processes, and environmentally responsible dyestuff design . His work bridges chemistry, engineering, and forensics, with applications in both industry and criminal justice. He has developed novel methods for neutral pH cotton bleaching, forensic fiber databases, and ultra-deep dyeing technologies. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward forensic applications of textile chemistry, sustainability in dyeing processes, and advanced analytical techniques such as LC-TOF MS and microfluidics. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, engineering, and computational science. His scientific honors include: Member, NC State Academy of Outstanding Teachers Member, NC State Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension Dr. Hinks has mentored dozens of graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have won top awards including the AATCC Student Paper Competition, NSF Graduate Fellowships, and the Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Five of his former students are now professors internationally. He has secured substantial research funding from NSF, USAID, National Institute of Justice, Cotton, Inc., and Hanesbrands, supporting projects in forensic science education, sustainable textiles, and crime scene reconstruction. He leads or contributes to key research initiatives including: Comparative Finished Fiber Analytical Database (COMFFAD) IC-CRIME: Interdisciplinary Cyber-Enabled Crime Reconstruction Development of non-genotoxic dyes and sustainable textile processing

• Wildlife and habitat management
• Terrestrial ecology
• Conservation and biodiversity
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Dr Sarah Munks is a Research Fellow in the Department of Zoology at the University of Tasmania, with an adjunct role in Biological Sciences (2017-2024). Her career spans over 30 years in research and natural resource management, focusing on wildlife and habitat conservation. Field of Expertise: Wildlife and habitat management, Terrestrial ecology, Conservation and biodiversity Education: PhD in Zoology (University of Tasmania, 1986-1990), BSc (Hons) in Zoology (UCNW, 1981-1983) Dr Munks has led and co-supervised numerous projects on threatened species, freshwater habitats, and forest fauna. Her work bridges ecological research with policy implementation in agricultural and forestry sectors. Her funded research spans 2004-2010, covering topics like bat ecology, platypus energetics, and possum physiology. She has co-supervised 21 higher-degree students and delivered annual lectures to third-year Tasmanian Fauna students (2000-2019). She serves as a referee for scientific journals and sub-editor for Australian Forestry , affiliated with the CRC for Forestry and Centre for Forest Value. Her supervision includes 9 doctoral and master's students in conservation, ecology, and wildlife management.

Jisoo OhView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Nutritional Epidemiology
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Jisoo Oh is an Associate Professor at the School of Public Health, Loma Linda University, where she conducts research in nutritional epidemiology, lifestyle medicine, and chronic disease prevention. Her work is deeply rooted in population studies, particularly the Adventist Health Study-2 cohort. Education: DrPH, Loma Linda University (2005) MPH, Loma Linda University (1998) Her research focuses on the impact of plant-based diets on long-term health outcomes, including cancer, mortality, autoimmune diseases, and overall well-being. She investigates how dietary patterns, particularly vegetarianism, influence disease risk and longevity, with a special emphasis on religious populations with distinct lifestyle practices. Her methodological approach includes longitudinal cohort analysis and epidemiological modeling. The recent publication trends show a strong focus on diet-cancer relationships, autoimmune conditions like lupus, and organizational health impacts in medical workforces. Her work frequently appears in high-impact public health and clinical nutrition journals. Scientific Awards: Dr. Oh actively contributes to major research initiatives, particularly those involving the Adventist Health Study-2. While specific advising roles and grants are not detailed in the provided text, her co-authorship on multiple peer-reviewed studies indicates active collaboration and research leadership. She has not listed any formal students in the available data. Labs and Research Teams: Her research is closely affiliated with the Adventist Health Study-2 team at Loma Linda University, a long-standing cohort study examining lifestyle and health outcomes among Seventh-day Adventists.