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Anita L LightburnView profile

Academic

• Communication Disorders in Children
• Bilingualism in Speech-Language Pathology
• Multicultural Issues in Speech Therapy
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Anita L Lightburn is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Syracuse University's College of Arts & Sciences. She serves as a clinical supervisor at the Gebbie Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Her expertise focuses on communication disorders in children, particularly bilingualism, multicultural issues in speech-language pathology, and fluency disorders. She holds TESOL certification and has contributed to programs addressing BIPOC graduate student success. Education: M.S., Speech-Language Pathology, Syracuse University (1991) B.S., Communication Sciences & Disorders, Syracuse University (1990) Research Interests: Clinical and research efforts emphasize culturally responsive practices for children with communication disorders, including autism spectrum disorder and stuttering. Recent work addresses Hispanic family experiences and multicultural program development in academia. Recent Contributions: Published in Research in Developmental Disabilities and Teaching and Learning in Communication Sciences and Disorders . Presented at ASHA and NBASLH conferences on BIPOC student support programs and stuttering interventions. Service & Leadership: Coordinator of Speaking Orange Fluency Summer Camp for children who stutter Committee member for Student Diversity & Success in CSD Panelist for WISE Women of Color in STEM and DePaul University's Black History Month Labs/Teams: Active in the Gebbie Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic and the Speaking Orange Fluency Program.

Ross KoppelView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Healthcare Information Technology
• Medication Errors
• Technology in Society
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Ross Koppel is an Adjunct Professor of Sociology with expertise in healthcare information technology, medication errors, and ethics in social research. His work explores the intersection of technology and societal impacts, focusing on data governance, clinical workflows, and human factors in health IT systems. Research Interests Context-sensitive understanding of medication errors Societal implications of clinical data sharing Ethical challenges in AI and informatics Healthcare cost analysis Scientific Awards Fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics (FACMI)

Panying RongView profile

Assistant Professor

• Motor Speech Disorders
• Biomechanics
• Speech Assessment
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Panying Rong, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences & Disorders at the University of Kansas , within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on the neuromechanical basis of motor speech disorders and the development of quantitative tools for speech assessment. Primary Affiliation: University of Kansas Department: Speech-Language-Hearing: Sciences & Disorders Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Email: prong@ku.edu Research Interests Dr. Rong’s work investigates the biomechanical and neurological mechanisms underlying speech impairments in neurodegenerative diseases like ALS and Parkinson’s. Key areas include: Mechanistic modeling of speech motor control Development of data-driven speech diagnostics Acoustic and kinematic analysis of bulbar disorders Compensatory articulatory strategies in speech pathologies Temporal structuring of speech signals Integration of multimodal assessments for neurological conditions Article Trends Her recent publications emphasize automated, multimodal frameworks for assessing bulbar ALS, neuromechanical biomarkers, and cultural-linguistic influences on speech outcomes. Techniques include EMA, EMG, kinematic modeling, and computational analysis of speech subsystems.

Amy K JohnsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• HIV Prevention
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Amy K Johnson, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in Pediatrics (Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical affiliation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She holds key roles in the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH). Dr. Johnson earned her PhD from the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2016. Her research centers on adolescent sexual and reproductive health with dual emphases on HIV/STI intervention implementation and ethical dimensions of community participation in cure research. She develops prevention packages targeting adolescents—particularly young women—and addresses surveillance gaps in sexually transmitted diseases through implementation science frameworks. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on PrEP implementation across diverse populations and geographies. Her work consistently addresses health disparities through mixed-methods approaches, examining structural barriers among Black women in Chicago, migrant communities in France, and youth in Nigeria. Common threads include innovative delivery strategies (text messaging, peer navigation), cultural adaptation of interventions, and ethical considerations in community engagement—demonstrating her commitment to translating research into equitable prevention solutions. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with the Excellence in Scholarship award from Lurie Children's Hospital (2023) and Best Poster Award from the American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association (2016). Excellence in Scholarship, Lurie Children's Hospital (2023) Best Poster Award, American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association (2016) Dr. Johnson actively shapes public health practice through leadership in the Illinois PrEP Working Group, Getting to Zero Illinois, and as Vice Chair of Epidemiology for the Illinois Public Health Association. Her editorial role at Frontiers in Reproductive Health and memberships in the American College of Epidemiology and American Public Health Association reflect her influence in advancing methodological rigor and equity-focused HIV prevention science. Current projects like iCARE Nigeria and POWER Up demonstrate her commitment to scalable interventions addressing the HIV care continuum.

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Science
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Prof. Anna Franklin is a Professor of Visual Perception and Cognition at the University of Sussex's School of Psychology. She leads the Sussex Colour Group and Sussex Baby Lab , focusing on human color perception, development, and neural representation. Her research combines cognitive psychology, developmental science, and neuroscience to explore how color perception develops, influences aesthetics, and relates to conditions like autism. Key projects include ERC-funded initiatives studying environmental impact on color perception and developing the ColourSpot diagnostic app for childhood color vision deficiency. She also serves as Deputy Director of Research and Knowledge Exchange for the School of Psychology. Education includes a BA from the University of Nottingham and a PhD from the University of Surrey, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship. Her work spans 107+ publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary methods like hyperspectral imaging and fMRI. Collaborations include industry partnerships with ETTA LOVES and COSATTO to apply infant visual preference research in product design. Research grants include European Research Council awards (Starting Grant 2012-2017, Consolidator Grant 2018-2025) and a Proof of Concept grant for ColourSpot . Her labs investigate cross-cultural color categorization, infant aesthetics, and neural correlates of color processing. Future work focuses on calibrating visual systems to environmental statistics and improving early childhood color vision screening.

Qijia ShaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mobile Computing
• HCI
• Ubiquitous Computing
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Qijia Shao is an Assistant Professor at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), specializing in Mobile Computing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Ubiquitous Computing. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University (2024), advised by Prof. Xia Zhou and Prof. Fred Jiang, with prior degrees from Dartmouth College (M.Sc.) and UESTC (B.Sc.). His research focuses on developing unobtrusive systems for human physical/physiological signal sensing, integrating machine learning, signal processing, and hardware design to address societal challenges in healthcare, education, and human-computer interaction. Educational Background: Ph.D., Computer Science, Columbia University (2024) M.Sc., Dartmouth College B.Sc., UESTC Visiting Student, National Chiao Tung University (EECS) Research Assistant, Missouri S&T Research Interests: Deployable systems for human state analysis via physical/physiological signals (e.g., ECG, movement) Generalizable AI algorithms for low-overhead data interpretation Hardware-software co-design for imperceptible sensing Applications in healthcare (e.g., Kangaroo Mother Care monitoring), education, and consumer electronics Awards & Recognition: MobiSys 2024 Best Paper and Demo Awards NSF Funding & Rising Stars Honors ACM UbiComp Gaetano Borriello Award Finalist Editorial Board Member (ACM IMWUT, since 2024) Lab & Collaborations: Director of the Ubiquitous X Lab at HKUST Industry partnerships with Samsung, Snap, and Philips Research International conference TPC roles (MobiSys, SenSys) and keynote speaking engagements

Elif BilgicView profile

Assistant Professor

• Performance Assessment in Medical Education
• Simulation-Based Medical Education
• Artificial Intelligence in Health Sciences Education
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Elif Bilgic is an Assistant Professor and Education Scientist at McMaster University's Department of Pediatrics. Her research program focuses on performance assessment across medical specialties, with an emphasis on optimizing clinical and simulation-based evaluations through technological innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and competency-based frameworks. McMaster University, Department of Pediatrics (2025-present) McGill University, Department of Surgery (2018-2025) Research Interests span performance assessment in surgical and pediatric education, virtual reality simulations, and artificial intelligence applications in health sciences training. She investigates: Valid assessment tools for laparoscopic suturing and endoscopic procedures Extended reality (XR) adoption in Canadian medical simulation centers Emotional impacts of competency assessment mandates on trainees and faculty Interdisciplinary AI integration in surgical education Educational analytics for skill acquisition tracking Teaching includes modules like The Fundamentals of Skill Acquisition (HSEDUC 704) and Program Evaluation in Health Sciences Education (HSEDUC 710). Her 2025 publications highlight advancements in simulation platforms for pediatric acute care, AI implications in surgical training, and emotional analysis of assessment systems.

Lekeitha R. MorrisView profile

Professor

• Speech-Language Pathology
• Language Development
• Early Intervention
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Dr. Lekeitha R. Morris is Professor and Associate Program Director in the MS-SLP Program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences' College of Rehabilitative Sciences. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she specializes in pediatric communication disorders and clinical education. Her research focuses on language/literacy development in preschoolers, caregiver training methodologies, and promoting diversity in communication sciences programs. Prior roles include department chair at Delta State University, where she taught courses in language disorders and early intervention strategies. Dr. Morris holds a PhD in Communication Disorders from Louisiana State University and master's/bachelor's degrees from the University of Central Arkansas. Her scholarship addresses service access barriers for marginalized communities through both clinical and educational research frameworks.

Li LiuView profile

Professor

• archaeology of early China (Neolithic and Bronze Age)
• ritual practice in ancient China
• cultural interaction between China and the Old World
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Li Liu is the Sir Robert Ho Tung Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Stanford University. She joined the Stanford faculty in 2010, following 14 years at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia, where she taught archaeology and was elected a Fellow of the Academy of Humanities in Australia. Her research focuses on early China's archaeology, encompassing the Neolithic and Bronze Ages, ritual practices, cultural interactions with the Old World, domestication processes, state formation, and urban development. She holds a B.A. in Archaeology from Northwestern University (Xi'an), an M.A. in Anthropology from Temple University (Philadelphia), and a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Harvard University (1994). Dr. Liu's educational background includes degrees from prestigious institutions across multiple countries, reflecting her global academic engagement. Her work bridges archaeological methods with interdisciplinary approaches to understand societal complexity and environmental adaptation in ancient China. Notably, her contributions to understanding cultural exchanges between China and neighboring regions have been influential in East Asian Studies. Her research interests emphasize material culture analysis, settlement patterns, and the socio-political dynamics underlying early state formations. This includes investigations into ritual landscapes, agricultural practices, and urbanization processes in ancient China. Her studies often involve collaborative projects that integrate archaeological data with historical and anthropological perspectives. Dr. Liu has been recognized for her scholarly contributions, including her Fellowship in the Australian Academy of Humanities. Though her primary role is in archaeology, her Google Scholar publications reflect interdisciplinary collaborations in medical research, audio engineering, and environmental science, suggesting diverse academic engagements. In advising, she mentors students in archaeological and anthropological studies, though specific advisee names are not listed here. Her grants and funding history, while not detailed in the text, would likely support her archaeological fieldwork and interdisciplinary projects. She has contributed to the Stanford Center for East Asian Studies and affiliated programs, fostering cross-cultural research initiatives.

• Neonatal care
• Breastfeeding
• Health disparities
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Margaret G.K. Parker, MD, MPH is a Professor at UMass Chan Medical School in the Department of Pediatrics and also holds a position in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at the T.H. Chan School of Medicine. She practices at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, where she focuses on neonatal care, breastfeeding support, and addressing health disparities among vulnerable populations. Dr. Parker received her BS in Biochemistry & Cell Biology from the University of San Diego, her MPH from Harvard University School of Public Health, and her MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her educational background has prepared her for a career focused on the intersection of clinical care, public health, and health equity. Dr. Parker's research primarily focuses on neonatal care, breastfeeding practices, health disparities, and social determinants of health. She has conducted extensive research on racial and ethnic disparities in mother's milk provision among mothers of preterm infants, communication practices for non-English speaking families in neonatal care units, and interventions to support vulnerable populations including low-income mothers and those with opioid use disorder. Her work often examines how social factors impact infant health outcomes and how healthcare systems can better address these challenges through quality improvement initiatives and policy changes. Her publication trends reveal a consistent focus on health equity in neonatal care, with growing emphasis on social determinants of health screening and intervention in the NICU setting. Recent work shows increased attention to financial support programs for low-income families, communication barriers for non-English speakers, and specialized care approaches for infants exposed to substances prenatally. Dr. Parker has been involved in numerous interdisciplinary research collaborations across pediatrics, public health, and social services to address complex challenges in infant care. Her work has been cited extensively, demonstrating significant impact in her field, particularly in the areas of breastfeeding disparities and safe sleep practices. She leads research teams focused on quality improvement in neonatal care, with particular attention to equity and addressing disparities. Her recent projects include evaluating the CuddleCard protocol for financial support to low-income mothers of preterm infants and developing communication strategies for non-English speaking families in the NICU.

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Digital Health Interventions
• Chronic Disease Prevention
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Dr. Yoshimi Fukuoka is a Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Nursing , specializing in Physiological Nursing . She holds a PhD in Nursing and Postdoctoral Fellowship from UCSF, with a career focused on AI-driven health interventions , chronic disease prevention , and mobile health (mHealth) applications for diverse populations. Her research bridges artificial intelligence and behavioral health , emphasizing personalized physical activity programs , cardiovascular risk reduction , and diabetes prevention . She has developed AI chatbots to improve heart disease awareness and conducted clinical trials on metabolic syndrome and colorectal cancer survivorship . Recent publications highlight her work on: AI chatbots for heart attack knowledge and physical activity interventions Machine learning in diabetes risk prediction and microRNA analysis Cultural adaptations of mHealth for Asian Americans and Latinos Behavioral analytics in weight loss and exercise adherence Scientific awards include: 2014-2017: National Science Foundation EAGER Grant 2011-2013: UCSF Diabetes Family Fund Award 2010-2012: American Heart Association National Clinical Research Program Award 2008: Marie Cowan Promising Young Investigator Award Her work spans UCSF , with collaborations across NIH , Alzheimer's Association , and Noyce Foundation , addressing health disparities , digital health policy , and precision health through grants like NIH R01HL104147 and K24NR015812 . Media coverage includes USA Today , NHLBI News , and UCSF News for her AI in nursing innovations.

Laura MoodyView profile

Lecturer

• Communication Disorders
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Clinical Supervision
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Laura Moody, M.S.Ed., CCC-SLP, serves as a Lecturer and Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska-Kearney, where she also coordinates the UNK Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic. Her role focuses on clinical training and supervision of graduate students in speech-language pathology. Her educational background includes: M.S.Ed. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Nebraska-Kearney B.S.Ed. in Communication Disorders from the University of Nebraska-Kearney Moody's professional expertise centers on clinical supervision methodologies, telepractice implementation in speech-language services, and pediatric swallowing disorders. She actively develops training frameworks for graduate clinicians with emphasis on evidence-based telepractice applications and pediatric dysphagia management within educational and clinical settings. As Clinic Coordinator, she oversees all operations of the UNK Speech, Language, and Hearing Clinic, which provides community diagnostic and therapeutic services while functioning as a primary training facility. Her teaching responsibilities include Clinical Methods and Procedures, Pediatric Swallowing Disorders, and Clinical Practicum Internships across school and clinical placements. Professional Affiliations: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) – Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) ASHA Special Interest Group 11: Administration and Supervision Nebraska State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology Nebraska Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (NSLHA)

Reza SamaviView profile

Associate Professor

• Information Security
• Machine Learning
• Trustworthy AI
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Dr. Reza Samavi is an Associate Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University's Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science. He is also a Faculty Affiliate with the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence and directs the Trustworthy AI Research Lab (TAILab). Previously, he served as Assistant Professor and eHealth Graduate Program Coordinator at McMaster University's Department of Computing and Software (2014-2020). Holding a PhD in Computer Science (University of Toronto, 2013), his academic journey bridges industry experience with rigorous scholarly contributions. His research lies at the critical intersection of Trustworthy AI , Machine Learning Security , and Medical Informatics . He investigates Safety & Security of ML Algorithms Privacy-Preserving AI Systems Transparency Frameworks for Medical AI Blockchain-enabled Privacy Auditing Game Theory for Model Robustness Optimization-based Anonymization Techniques The TAILab research group under his leadership has produced groundbreaking work in Uncertainty Quantification for Neural Networks Robustness Against Adversarial Attacks Medical Image Analysis Clinical Decision Support Systems Emergency Medicine Predictive Modeling His recent projects focus on enhancing migrant youth mental health through LLM-based conversation agents and developing certified robustness guarantees for ensemble networks. Dr. Samavi's scholarly excellence is recognized through Privacy Technologies Research Award (IBM) Privacy By Design Research Award (Ontario IPC) Bridging Divides Emerging Research Grant (TMU) NSERC PGS-D Recipient (Co-supervised student) SOSCIP Accelerator Grant He has secured major funding from NSERC , SOSCIP , MITACS , HHS , and IDEaS programs. As a dedicated educator, Dr. Samavi teaches graduate courses in Secure Machine Learning and Software Testing while mentoring 15+ graduate students across PhD , MASc , and MEng programs. His lab has presented at premier venues including AAAI , IJCAI , and IEEE Transactions while maintaining active collaborations with institutions like Harvard, ETH Zurich, and the University of Waterloo.

• Neural control of movement
• Infant development
• Motor control
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Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PhD is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Biokinesiology & Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. She directs the Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory, where she leads research on neural control of movement during infancy and develops interventions for infants with or at risk for developmental delay. Dr. Smith's research focuses on several critical areas in pediatric development: Neural mechanisms underlying infant motor development Application of wearable sensor technology for objective movement measurement Early identification of developmental delays through quantitative analysis Evaluation of intervention effectiveness for at-risk infants Cross-cultural studies of infant development in diverse settings including rural Guatemala Her work demonstrates a strong integration of technology and clinical practice, with recent publications highlighting innovative approaches to measuring infant movement in natural environments. Dr. Smith's research on algorithmic detection of developmental disabilities using wearable sensors represents a significant advancement in early identification methods. Her studies on telehealth administration of developmental assessments have gained particular relevance following the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially expanding access to early intervention services globally. As director of the Infant Neuromotor Control Laboratory, Dr. Smith oversees a research program that bridges neuroscience, engineering, and clinical practice to improve outcomes for infants with developmental challenges. Her work has important implications for developing evidence-based interventions that can be implemented across diverse healthcare settings.

Holly WilcoxView profile

Professor

• Suicide Prevention
• Public Health
• Adolescent Health
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Holly Wilcox is a Professor in the Department of Mental Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with joint appointments in the Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Johns Hopkins School of Education. She serves as President of the International Academy of Suicide Research (IASR), member of the Scientific Council and Board of Directors of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide prevention consultant for the World Health Organization, and Affiliate Investigator at Australia's Centre for Research Excellence in Suicide Prevention. PhD, Johns Hopkins University (2003) MA, New York University (1998) BS, Northeastern University (1991) Dr. Wilcox's research focuses on public health approaches to suicide prevention through community-based universal prevention programs, data linkage strategies, and cross-sector implementation in schools, universities, social media, and emergency departments. Her work emphasizes population-based strategies targeting suicidal behaviors and addresses health disparities through culturally adapted interventions. She leads Johns Hopkins' multidisciplinary Suicide Prevention Working Group and actively mentors students, having won the Johns Hopkins Advising, Mentoring, and Teaching Recognition Award three times. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on leveraging real-world data systems (Maryland Suicide Data Warehouse), developing ecological prevention models across multiple settings, and implementing evidence-based practices through policy mechanisms like the STANDUP Act. Her work increasingly integrates digital epidemiology (social media analysis) with traditional public health approaches while maintaining focus on vulnerable populations including adolescents, Latinx communities, and youth in child welfare systems. Recipient of the Andrej Marušic Suicide Research Award (2010) Dr. Robert Lewis Kane Memorial Award for data linkage research (2017) Multiple teaching excellence awards including AMTRA (2007, 2020, 2022) Best paper award in Archives of Suicide Research (2019) Dr. Wilcox has secured competitive grants from NIH, WHO, and other agencies to support her research. She actively collaborates with international organizations including WHO/UNICEF and Pan American Health Organization. Her mentorship extends to numerous students through the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, where she teaches courses on suicide as a public health problem. She leads the Suicide Prevention Working Group that coordinates interdisciplinary research across Johns Hopkins divisions.