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• Global Health
• Public Health
• Implementation Science
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Stefan Swartling Peterson is a Professor of Global Transformation for Health at Karolinska Institutet (KI), Sweden, with a side affiliation to Makerere University, Uganda. He holds a medical degree from Uppsala University, a Master of Public Health from Harvard University, a PhD from Uppsala University, and a postdoc from KI and Makerere. His academic career includes serving as UNICEF's Global Chief of Health (2016–2020). His research focuses on implementation science, child survival, maternal and newborn health, and addressing social determinants of health. Key interests include global health equity, health systems strengthening, and leveraging evidence-based practices in low-resource settings. Notable contributions include studies on integrated community case management (iCCM), oxygen access in low-resource regions, and diabetes management in Uganda/South Africa. His work bridges research and policy, emphasizing scalable solutions for global health challenges. He has received awards such as Uppsala University's Alumnus of the Year (2012) and Honorary Membership in Västgöta Nation (2015). Current initiatives include advancing sustainable health programs and collaborating with global partners to improve healthcare access and quality.

Terah S SportelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Development Geography
• Sustainable Rural Livelihoods
• Labour Geography
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Terah S Sportel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University. Their research focuses on development geography, sustainable rural livelihoods, labour geography, and political ecology, with a regional specialization in South Asia and India. They explore themes such as care work in labour markets, coconut economies in Kerala, and socio-environmental conflicts in India’s Northeast. Their work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical studies on structural violence, agricultural systems, and policy impacts. Courses taught are listed on their profile, though specific details are not provided here. Research interests include analyzing how socio-cultural norms influence resource management, particularly in rural contexts. Their publications span topics from political ecology to gender analysis in development. They actively supervise student opportunities in geography and environmental studies, though specific advisees are not listed. Office location is Arts 3E17. Selected articles highlight trends in labour dynamics, political narratives around agriculture, and sustainability challenges in South Asian economies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, and grants or lab affiliations are not detailed in the provided text.

• Global Health
• Public Health
• Migrant and Border Health
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Gail Emrick serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Arizona College of Public Health and has been Executive Director of the SouthEastern Arizona Health Education Center (SEAHEC) since 2008. She is retiring from SEAHEC in August 2024 but continues advocacy as Principal Investigator for an NIH ComPASS award addressing mental and behavioral health access in rural Arizona. Her work focuses on rural, migrant, and border health, workforce development, and community health equity. Education: MPH (Master of Public Health), Columbia University, 1987 MIA (Master of International Affairs), Columbia University, 1987 Research Interests: Ms. Emrick specializes in global health equity, particularly in Central America and U.S.-Mexico border regions. Her work includes food security programs, strategic public/private partnerships (e.g., with the UN World Food Program), and initiatives to empower marginalized communities like Mayan women in Guatemala and farmworkers in Arizona. She emphasizes structural interventions to address systemic health disparities. Awards: 2021 National AHEC Award for the model farmworker capacity-building program, co-developed with Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health students. Advising & Grants: NIH ComPASS award PI to improve rural Arizonans’ mental health access via CHESI (Community Health Equity Structural Interventions). Co-developed a Columbia Mailman-SEAHEC summer internship program, training students to address farmworker health challenges while fostering community health worker networks. Labs/Teams: Leadership at SEAHEC, collaboration with the UN World Food Program, and the Mayan Women’s Health Network in Guatemala.

Mary C. DiBartoloView profile

Professor

• Gerontology
• Alzheimer's Disease Care
• Dementia Care
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Mary C. DiBartolo, PhD, MBA, RN-BC, CNE, is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at Salisbury University, where she has held faculty positions since 1997. She serves as the Fulton Endowed Professor of Geriatric Nursing and Edmond J. Safra Nursing Faculty Scholar in Parkinson's Disease. Additionally, she is a Faculty Educator at the Integrace Institute at Copper Ridge, providing dementia care training on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Her education includes a PhD in Nursing from the University of Maryland, Baltimore (2001), an MBA from Salisbury University (1987), and a BSN from Towson State University (1981). She maintains certifications in Gerontological Nursing and Nurse Education. DiBartolo's research focuses extensively on gerontological challenges, including: Innovative care models for Alzheimer's/dementia and Parkinson's patients Caregiver support systems and behavioral interventions Alcohol use disorders in older adults End-of-life care education NCLEX success predictors and nursing curriculum development She employs creative pedagogical approaches like standardized patient simulations and film-based learning. Her publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus on geriatric care innovation, nursing education reform, and community health integration, with consistent output in top nursing journals spanning clinical practice, education methodology, and health policy. Awards & Honors: Distinguished Faculty Award, Salisbury University (2016) Fulton Endowed Professor of Geriatric Nursing (2016) Lucy Tull Distinguished Nursing Faculty Award (2014) Edmond J. Safra Nursing Faculty Scholar in Parkinson's Disease DiBartolo teaches diverse courses including Adult Health Nursing, Nursing Research, Issues in Aging, and Health Care Management. She founded and hosts the community health education series Focus on Health on PAC14, producing over 240 episodes on public health topics since 2002.

• Integrated Care
• Interprofessional Education
• Rural Workforce Development
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Frances Barraclough is a Senior Lecturer and Academic Coordinator for Interdisciplinary Education in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, based at the University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH). She leads the development of interprofessional education (IPE) programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students across 15 Australian universities, focusing on integrated care and workforce development. Her research specialism is in designing curricula that align with integrated care principles, emphasizing team-based, community-oriented healthcare delivery. She holds roles including Chair of the Australasian Association of Academic Primary Care - Education Subcommittee and Senior Associate at the International Foundation for Integrated Care (IFIC). Her educational philosophy prioritizes preparing healthcare professionals to manage holistic health needs through interprofessional collaboration, addressing traditional silos in healthcare training. Research Interests: Curriculum development for integrated care Interprofessional learning models Rural health workforce strategies Policy and practice transformation in healthcare systems Key Awards: 2022 Vice-Chancellor's Award for Educational Innovation 2022 Makers and Shapers Operational Excellence Team Award 2022 AAUT Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning Teaching and Mentorship: She mentors senior academics, clinicians, and industry partners to adopt interprofessional approaches, and has developed university-wide strategies like the 'Interprofessional Learning Strategy'. Her IPL program emphasizes rural community-based placements to bridge theory and practice. She also leads faculty development initiatives to modernize teaching methods. Current Projects: Leading a world-first research program on an international integrated care education framework through IFIC collaboration. This includes Delphi studies with global experts and scoping reviews of best practices. She recently secured A$80,000 for a 2024 grant to develop virtual reality-based training for rural pharmacists. Labs/Teams: Her work is centered at the UCRH, collaborating with national/international organizations to advance integrated care through education and policy.

Erika LanghamView profile

Research Fellow

• Demography
• Social Epidemiology
• Indigenous Health
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Dr Erika Langham is a Research Fellow at the School of Public Health, The University of Queensland , affiliated with the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences. She is also a Higher Degree by Research Scholar at the same institution. Demography Social Epidemiology Indigenous Health Health Systems Evaluation Gambling-Related Harm Her research focuses on culturally appropriate health measures for Indigenous populations, health system indicators, and gambling harm policy. Recent publications emphasize health equity strategies , patient-reported outcome measures , and economic evaluations of Indigenous health programs. She has led evaluations of government investments in Indigenous primary healthcare and developed frameworks for measuring gambling harm stigma. Current grants include projects on: Extended Post Care Support Program evaluation (2024-2025) Anti-racism strategies in hospitals (2023-2026) Rural allied health workforce development (2024)

• Global Health
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
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Dr Danish Ahmad is a Lecturer in Population Health and Social Science at the ANU School of Medicine and Psychology. He holds affiliations as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Public Health Foundation of India and the University of Canberra, and is a Fellow of both the Royal College of Physicians in Edinburgh (FRCP(Edin)) and London (FRCP(London)). His work bridges clinical medicine, epidemiology, and public health policy to improve healthcare delivery and population health outcomes through interdisciplinary research and education. Dr Ahmad’s academic qualifications include an MBBS from the University of Delhi, an MSc in Global Health Sciences from the University of Oxford, and a PhD in Public Health from the University of Canberra. Additional credentials include MNAMS, IP-FPH, and dual FRCP designations. These qualifications underpin his expertise in global health systems, chronic disease epidemiology, and maternal, newborn, and child health. His research interests focus on strengthening healthcare systems via evidence-based interventions, particularly in South Asia and Australia. He leads large-scale community health program evaluations and explores clinical population health data to address unmet patient needs and improve care quality. Danish emphasizes prevention strategies and the integration of mental and physical health priorities within healthcare frameworks. Dr Ahmad’s recent publications (2025) highlight analyses of global disease burdens, including life expectancy trends, household air pollution impacts, suicide epidemiology, and obesity prevalence forecasting. These studies contribute to policy development and intervention design in high-impact areas. Fellowships: Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh and London) He supervises student research in global health and epidemiology and has led multi-country grants addressing chronic disease and maternal/child health in South Asia. Collaborations include the University of Washington and the Public Health Foundation of India. Danish also teaches population health foundations in ANU’s MChD program while advancing initiatives in health workforce development and rural medicine. Dr Ahmad is part of interdisciplinary teams engaged in the Global Burden of Disease Study and other large-scale epidemiological projects. His future work includes long-term forecasting of health trends and fostering policies that prioritize patient-centered care and healthcare system resilience.

Patrick MüllerView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management
• Data Analytics & AI
• Business Psychology
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Patrick Müller is a Professor and Dean of Studies at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Business Psychology. He holds academic roles as Academic Director and teaches Human Resource Management (HRM), research methods, data analytics & AI, and business psychology fundamentals. His expertise spans People Analytics, AI in HRM, Lie Detection, Technology Acceptance, and Sustainable Development in metropolitan regions. Education: Studied Psychology at the University of Mannheim and the University of Waterloo, Canada. Career highlights include roles as Assistant Professor at Utrecht University (2003-2006), Senior Consultant at SHL (2009-2011), and Head of Internal Recruiting at Hays AG (2011-2012). Research focuses on innovation acceptance, sustainable business practices, and technology adoption. Projects include the Innovation Acceptance Lab (acceptancelab.hft-stuttgart.de), iCity initiatives on smart mobility, and EnSign's climate-neutral campus research. He leads the M4_LAB Innovative University and collaborates on projects like Smart2Charge for rural sustainable mobility. Active in professional organizations including the Academy of Management (AOM), German Society for Psychology (DGPs), and Society for Applied Business Psychology (GWPs). His work bridges academic research with practical applications in organizational psychology and urban development.

Herman SahniView profile

Associate Professor

• Labor Economics
• Health Economics
• Development Economics
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Dr. Herman Sahni is an Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at Baldwin Wallace University. She coordinates the economics program and specializes in applied microeconomics, real-time data analysis, and econometric modeling. Her research spans labor economics, health economics, and corporate governance, with publications in journals like Tourism Economics and Journal of Family and Economic Issues . Her research interests include: Labor supply effects of health conditions like Alzheimer's Household electrification impacts in rural India Corporate governance and financial efficiency She has received prestigious awards including the Doctoral Completion Fellowship (2015) and presents regularly at major economics conferences. Her recent articles focus on tourism economics, African development, and gender wage gaps. Dr. Sahni serves as BW's liaison to the Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession and holds memberships in AEA and MEA.

Devaki MonaniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Multicultural Policy
• Comparative Social Policy
• Immigrant Settlement
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Dr. Devaki Monani is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the Faculty of Health, Charles Darwin University, with honorary fellow status in Wellbeing and Preventable Chronic Disease. She supervises postgraduate research and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her work on multicultural communities and immigrant settlement. Her research focuses on Multicultural Policy, Comparative Social Policy, Immigrant Settlement, and Multicultural Communities in Australia. She explores intersections of cultural diversity with health outcomes, legal services, and socioeconomic models in regional contexts. Monani's publications analyze gambling vulnerabilities among migrants, telehealth accessibility during COVID-19, and rural healthcare workforce challenges. Her work consistently addresses systemic barriers and cultural factors affecting marginalized populations. Key projects include investigations into lived experiences of gambling in culturally diverse communities and women's legal needs scoping in migrant populations

Anne LowellView profile

Research Professor

• Intercultural Communication
• Indigenous Health
• Early Childhood Development
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Dr. Anne Lowell is a Principal Research Fellow at Charles Darwin University's Northern Institute, College of Indigenous Futures, Arts and Society. She specializes in collaborative qualitative research with remote Aboriginal communities, focusing on intercultural communication in health and education contexts. Her work prioritizes Indigenous cultural expertise in research design and service delivery. Research interests center on: Indigenous health communication, early childhood development frameworks, culturally responsive policy implementation, Aboriginal linguistic preservation, and community-based participatory methodologies. Her interdisciplinary approach spans medical anthropology, health services research, and education policy. Publications demonstrate strong thematic coherence in health communication adaptation, particularly regarding linguistic accessibility in clinical settings and crisis situations like COVID-19. Recent studies systematically explore metaphors in intercultural assessments, survey challenges in Indigenous contexts, and co-designed health interventions. Over 55 publications reflect sustained focus on translating research into culturally safe practices. Awards include: Tarrn Doon Nonin Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Ethics Project Award (2019) Leads 13 research projects including NHMRC-funded initiatives on health communication (Rainmaker Readiness) and maternal health (To Be Born Upon a Pandanus Mat). Collaborates extensively with Yolŋu co-researchers through the Northern Institute. Supervises postgraduate research candidates in Indigenous health and education.

Raechel WallaceView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Aboriginal Health
• Substance Abuse Treatment
• Public Health
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Raechel Wallace is an Adjunct Professor at Charles Sturt University's Rural Health Research Institute, specializing in Aboriginal health. A Yuin woman from NSW's South Coast, she serves as Aboriginal Program Manager at NADA (Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies) with over 15 years of experience in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector. Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Leader in substance treatment for First Nations peoples Expertise in service/project management and workforce support Her career includes developing national alcohol/drug treatment guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, focusing on culturally responsive healthcare frameworks and rural health equity.

• Hospitality Management
• Tourism Studies
• Service Quality
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Ann SaeHya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism at California State University, East Bay . Her research focuses on hospitality management, tourism studies, service quality, employee motivation, and the application of technology in the hospitality sector. She has explored topics ranging from senior tourism dynamics to mobile food ordering applications and cross-cultural workforce challenges in the lodging industry. Her work frequently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical industry applications. Recent research trends include examining virtual event experiences, generational preferences in dining, and the impact of platform choices on user engagement. She contributes to academic discourse through editorials analyzing the evolution of hospitality research and methodologies for evaluating training programs in recreational therapy. Her studies often emphasize empirical analysis grounded in real-world hospitality contexts. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her prolific publication record reflects sustained engagement with critical issues in hospitality and tourism. Advising and grant details are not provided in the source text. She is affiliated with the university's campus in Hayward, CA, and can be reached at saehya.ann@csueastbay.edu .

Jillian HarveyView profile

Professor

• Telehealth
• Healthcare Delivery Systems
• Program Evaluation
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Jillian Harvey is a Professor in the Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and serves as the Director of the Doctor of Health Administration Division. She holds a PhD in Health Policy and Administration from Pennsylvania State University and an MPH from Oregon State University. Academic Rank: Professor University: Medical University of South Carolina School: College of Health Professions Department: Healthcare Leadership and Management Research Interests Dr. Harvey's research focuses on telehealth program evaluation, healthcare delivery systems, and mixed methods approaches to quality improvement. Her work explores: Telehealth infrastructure and policy implementation Impact of the Affordable Care Act on community health alliances Comparative effectiveness of chronic care models COVID-19 telehealth response strategies Long-term outcomes of stroke telemedicine interventions Publication Trends Her recent publications (2016-2025) emphasize telemedicine's role in rural healthcare access, stroke care optimization, and implementation science frameworks. Key subfields include: Hub-and-spoke telestroke networks Mobile health technology integration Health policy analysis Healthcare workforce development Scientific Awards No specific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Grants and Collaborative Work Dr. Harvey's work has been supported by the MUSC HRSA Telehealth Center of Excellence and NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA). She collaborates extensively with multi-institutional teams across: Telehealth implementation research Quality improvement initiatives Stroke care outcomes analysis Labs and Teams She contributes to MUSC's CTSA program and leads telehealth evaluation efforts for the Telehealth Center of Excellence , focusing on rural healthcare delivery and academic-practice partnerships.

Godwin N. AjaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public Health
• HIV/AIDS Prevention
• Community Health
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Godwin N. Aja, DrPH, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Public Health. His academic background includes a Doctor of Public Health from Loma Linda University (2008), a Master of Public Health from the University of Calabar (1993), and a Bachelor of Arts from Andrews University (1989). His research focuses on HIV/AIDS prevention strategies leveraging religious institutions, community health interventions, and public health policy in developing countries. He has extensively explored topics such as faith-based health promotion, adolescents' perspectives on sexuality education, and the role of cultural leaders in health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Aja’s work emphasizes the integration of community assets, particularly religious organizations, into public health frameworks. He has contributed to global health discussions on reproductive health research capacity in Africa and the utilization of lay health workers in maternal and child health systems. His research also addresses nutritional literacy among female workers and the psychospiritual dimensions of public health challenges in urban settings. His publications span peer-reviewed journals such as Journal of Religion and Health , American Journal of Sexuality Education , and Qualitative Report . While his work often intersects with global health policy, his primary focus remains on culturally sensitive interventions that empower communities to address health disparities. No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided information.