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Jane HalpertView profile

Professor

• Workplace Discrimination
• Psychometrics of Retesting
• Employee Perceptions (Pregnancy, Marital Status, Family Situations)
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Jane Halpert serves as a Professor of Psychology within the Industrial and Organizational Psychology program at DePaul University's College of Science and Health. Her academic appointment resides in the Department of Psychology where she conducts research at the intersection of workplace dynamics and psychometric assessment. Her educational foundation was established at Wayne State University: BA in Psychology (1979) MA in Industrial & Organizational Psychology (1982) PhD in Industrial & Organizational Psychology (1985) Professor Halpert's research program centers on workplace discrimination mechanisms, particularly regarding pregnancy, marital status, and family situations, alongside rigorous investigation of psychometric properties in retesting scenarios. She examines how personal circumstances influence employee perceptions and organizational treatment while analyzing test-retest reliability for workplace outcome prediction. Analysis of her publication record (1997-2010) reveals two persistent research trajectories: longitudinal examination of evolving societal attitudes toward pregnant employees and meta-analytic quantification of practice effects in cognitive ability testing. This dual focus demonstrates consistent commitment to both social dynamics in organizational settings and methodological precision in personnel assessment. No scientific awards or professional honors were documented in the source material. Information regarding graduate student advising responsibilities and externally funded research grants remains unspecified in the available profile. The institutional documentation provides no details concerning dedicated research laboratories, specialized teams, or collaborative research structures associated with her work.

Julien MayorView profile

Professor

• Language Acquisition
• Infant Speech Perception
• Cognitive Development
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Julien Mayor is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo , specializing in Language Acquisition , Infant Speech Perception , and Computational Modeling in Psychology . His work bridges cognitive development with bilingualism and dialect exposure, focusing on how infants learn words through parental speech patterns. He leads the BabyLing project, developing tools like TLex for unbiased language screening.

Cristine AgrestaView profile

Associate Professor

• Sports Biomechanics
• Human Performance Analysis
• Athlete Readiness Assessment
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Cristine Agresta, PT, MPT, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Her academic appointment bridges clinical practice and translational research in sports biomechanics, with affiliations in both the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and Orthopaedic Residency training. Her educational background includes: BS in Movement Science, University of Michigan (2002) Masters of Physical Therapy, Youngstown State University (2006) PhD in Movement Science, Temple University (2015) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Kinesiology, University of Michigan (2017) Dr. Agresta's research focuses on enhancing physical resilience and performance in athletes through advanced biomechanical assessment. She specializes in clinical movement analysis, wearable sensor applications, footwear biomechanics, and athlete readiness monitoring. Her work bridges laboratory findings with real-world sports applications through collaborations with athletic organizations, equipment manufacturers, and clinical teams. Current projects examine baseball pitching mechanics, basketball practice demands, and running injury prevention strategies. Her recent publications demonstrate strong translational focus across sports medicine domains, particularly in baseball workload monitoring (2023-2025), running biomechanics (2022-2024), and basketball movement analysis (2024). Key trends include sensor-based workload quantification, footwear-athlete interaction dynamics, and evidence-based practice development for clinicians. Dr. Agresta actively supervises research within the University of Washington Performance Research Lab, mentoring students in biomechanics methodology and clinical translation. Her teaching responsibilities span the musculoskeletal track of the DPT program and Orthopaedic Residency curriculum. Her laboratory work emphasizes field-deployable assessment methods, particularly inertial measurement units for monitoring athlete performance and injury risk in natural settings. Current projects integrate biomechanical analysis with clinical decision-making protocols for sports medicine practitioners.

John OlichneyView profile

Professor

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Cognitive Disorders
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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John Olichney is a Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in behavioral neurology with expertise in cognitive disorders and neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease. Board-certified in behavioral neurology, he has served on the Bioethics Committee (2009-2022) and Institutional Review Board (2010-2011). His educational background includes: M.D. from the University of California, Irvine (1988) B.A. in Neurobiology with honors from UC Berkeley (1983) Dr. Olichney's research focuses on electrophysiological and neuroimaging mechanisms of language and memory in neurodegenerative disorders. His laboratory develops biomarkers for early detection of Alzheimer's disease using event-related potentials , EEG oscillations , and neuroimaging techniques . Key interests include cognitive biomarkers , memory impairment diagnostics , and neural correlates of language processing in aging populations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent emphasis on electrophysiological biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease progression, with significant contributions to P300 and N400 event-related potential research. His work bridges basic electrophysiology with clinical applications, particularly in predicting cognitive decline and validating diagnostic tools across diverse populations. His scientific awards include: NARSAD Young Investigator Award (2000-2003) NARSAD Young Investigator Award (1997-1999) NIH Physician Scientist Award (National Institute on Aging) (1995-2001) Honors in Neurology Research (1987) Dr. Olichney teaches medical students, residents, and fellows in behavioral neurology and dementia care while mentoring research fellows and graduate students in cognitive neuroscience methods. His NIH-funded research has established critical electrophysiological markers for neurodegenerative disease progression. He directs the Cognitive Electrophysiology and Neuroimaging Lab, which integrates EEG, ERP, and neuroimaging techniques to develop sensitive diagnostic tools for memory and language impairments in aging and neurodegenerative conditions.

Adriana GalvanView profile

Professor

• Adolescent brain development
• Neuroscience
• Cognitive development
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Dr. Adriana Galvan is a Professor in the Department of Psychology within UCLA's College of Letters and Science. Her research focuses on adolescent brain development, with particular emphasis on reward processing, risk-taking behavior, and emotional regulation. She has published extensively on the neural mechanisms underlying adolescent decision-making and cognitive development. Dr. Galvan's research interests center on the developmental trajectory of the brain's reward system during adolescence. Her work investigates how frontostriatal circuitry matures and how these neural changes influence reward processing, risk-taking behavior, and emotional regulation in adolescents. She has made significant contributions to understanding why adolescents show heightened sensitivity to rewards and how this relates to increased risk-taking during this developmental period. Her research employs various neuroimaging techniques to examine the neural correlates of reward processing and decision-making across development. Analysis of Dr. Galvan's publication record reveals a consistent focus on adolescent neuroscience, particularly examining reward systems, risk behavior, and emotional regulation. Her work spans multiple methodologies including fMRI, developmental studies, and clinical applications. The research shows a progression from foundational work on adolescent brain development to more nuanced investigations of how socioeconomic factors, emotional states, and genetic variations influence neural processing during adolescence. Her recent work continues to push boundaries with the 2025 publication on evolutionary developmental perspectives of the adolescent brain. Dr. Galvan has made substantial contributions to our understanding of adolescent neuroscience through her extensive publication record spanning over two decades. Her work has significantly advanced knowledge about how the brain's reward system develops during adolescence and how this relates to behavior. Her research has important implications for understanding adolescent risk behavior, emotional development, and the neural basis of decision-making during this critical developmental period.

Michel CossetteView profile

Professor

• Emotional labor
• Service performance
• Psychological well-being
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Michel Cossette is a Professor and Director of the Department of Human Resources Management at HEC Montréal, Université de Montréal. He is also a member of the Interuniversity Center of Research on the Analysis of Organizations (CIRANO). His expertise spans emotional labor, HR analytics, and personnel retention strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology (UQAM), M.Sc. in Human Resource Management (HEC Montréal), B.Sc. in Psychology (Université de Montréal). Research focuses on motivational processes in service strategies and evaluating HR programs' effectiveness through analytics. Recent Research Trends: His articles emphasize HR metrics in SMEs, healthcare manager well-being, and discrimination in hiring. These studies bridge theoretical frameworks with practical HR analytics applications. Supervision: Advised 30+ graduate students since 2020, specializing in HR analytics tools, organizational change, and talent retention strategies. Affiliations: Leadership at HEC Montréal’s HR Department and active research collaboration with CIRANO.

• Geriatrics
• Delirium Research
• Gerontology
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Sophia Rooij is a Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences and a member of the Lifelong Learning, Education & Assessment Research Network (LEARN). She has held the role of Principle Investigator since 2015, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her research in geriatrics and delirium. Her work focuses on improving patient care for elderly populations through innovative clinical tools and assessment methods. Research interests include delirium mechanisms, geriatric care, and the development of digital health solutions. Recent projects explore neuroinflammation in aging models and the accuracy of delirium diagnostic tools. She has supervised PhD candidates such as Leroy Schreuder, focusing on delirium mechanisms using mouse models. Her contributions to healthcare innovation include the Digital Patient Benefit Assessment Scale (P-BAS) and studies on fatigability in hospitalized older patients. She actively engages in academic collaborations and public health discussions, as seen in media contributions on digital healthcare and elderly care policies.

Morten Bilde SimonsenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biomechanics
• Osteoarthritis
• Gait Analysis
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Morten Bilde Simonsen is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University in the Department of Materials and Production, affiliated with the Section of Applied Systems Research and Biomechanics within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on biomechanics, musculoskeletal disorders, and the application of advanced technologies for clinical assessment and intervention. He holds a PhD awarded in April 2021. His work integrates biomechanical modeling, gait analysis, and proteomics to address conditions like knee osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pediatric obesity. A key project is the MathKOA initiative (2022–2027), a Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded effort developing predictive models for knee osteoarthritis. Research interests include gait mechanics, HIIT in youth obesity, and the biomechanical impact of interventions like foot orthoses. He has received awards such as the 2022 Best Presentation at the Regions Hospital Northern Jutland Symposium and the 2018 Danish Society of Biomechanics Student Award. His grants include leadership roles in multi-disciplinary projects combining clinical and engineering approaches. Collaborations span musculoskeletal modeling, sensor technology validation, and translational research in chronic pain and joint dysfunction. He is actively involved in lab-based studies on gait kinematics, biomarker identification, and exercise intervention efficacy.

• Psychometrics
• Structural Equation Modeling
• Alcohol Consumption in Adolescents
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Begoña Espejo Tort is a Full Professor in the Methodology of Behavioral Sciences department at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy , University of Valencia. Her research focuses on psychometric validation of scales, structural equation modeling, adolescent alcohol consumption analysis, and preventive program evaluation. Current academic affiliation: University of Valencia Research groups: PSY-HEALTH, SPORT&WB Her recent publications address cross-cultural scale validation, including work on vaccination attitudes, chronic pain misbeliefs, and well-being measurement. Articles cover topics like: Psychometric properties of scales across 13 countries Measurement invariance analysis by gender/age Well-being assessment in diverse populations Vaccination hesitancy and fear of disease Alcohol consequence assessment in youth Key collaborations include international teams in Vietnam, Colombia, Chile, and Spain. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in available texts.

• Neurorehabilitation
• Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation
• Personalized Medicine in Rehabilitation
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Professor Valerie Pomeroy is a leading academic in neurorehabilitation at the University of East Anglia (UEA), where she holds the Chair in Neurorehabilitation within the School of Health Sciences. She is a member of the Norwich Institute for Healthy Aging, Lifespan Health, and leads research in acquired brain injury rehabilitation. Her work is supported by major funding bodies including the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and NHS boards. PhD, University of Southampton, School of Medicine BA, GradDipPhys, Cambridge School of Physiotherapy Professional Qualifications: FCSP, Member of Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Neurology, Society for Research in Rehabilitation, Stroke Society of Australasia Her research focuses on personalized neurorehabilitation , particularly in stroke recovery and rehabilitation . She investigates movement control , neural correlates of therapy response , and the mechanisms underlying impairment and recovery. Her program emphasizes Phase I and II clinical trials to inform larger efficacy studies, integrating biomechanical and neurophysiological methods. She actively explores functional strength training, telerehabilitation, and novel neuromodulation techniques. Recent publications highlight her work in telerehabilitation , mirror movement therapy , kinematic assessment of movement , and neurophysiological monitoring post-stroke. Her studies span dose-finding trials, reliability assessments, and protocol development for large-scale interventions. The overarching trend is toward precision rehabilitation—understanding which therapies work, for whom, and under what conditions. Scientific contributions include editorial leadership and national policy input: Associate Editor, Physiotherapy (since 1998) Contributor to national and international reports/position papers (since 2007) Professor Pomeroy leads or collaborates on multiple active research projects, including NIHR-funded trials on spatial neglect (SIGHT), brain injury rehabilitation, and the neural mechanisms of mirror therapy. She supervises and collaborates with a broad team of researchers, though specific students are not listed. Her work is conducted through the Acquired Brain Injury Rehabilitation Alliance at UEA, where she integrates clinical innovation with scientific rigor.

Lisa M. ShulmanView profile

Professor

• Parkinson's Disease
• Movement Disorders
• Outcomes Research
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Lisa M. Shulman, MD, is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Maryland . She serves as the Division Director of Movement Disorders and Director of the University of Maryland Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders Center , while holding the Eugenia Brin Endowed Professor of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders and Rosalyn Newman Distinguished Scholar in Parkinson’s Disease titles. Extensive expertise in Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, and clinical outcomes research Active in health disparities, biosensor technology, and genetic studies Leadership roles in American Academy of Neurology and American Brain Foundation Research Focus: Dr. Shulman investigates how chronic neurological diseases affect daily function and quality of life, with emphasis on: Outcomes measurement and health disparities Exercise interventions and biosensor assessments Cognitive/behavioral problems in Parkinson's Development of quantitative models for big data analysis Genetics of Parkinson's disease Publications: Her work spans 140 peer-reviewed publications , including recent studies on longitudinal patterns in Parkinson's using wearable sensors and machine learning. Scientific Awards: Eugenia Brin Endowed Professor Rosalyn Newman Distinguished Scholar Education & Certifications: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine (MD) American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification Fellowship in Neurology/Movement Disorders Public Policy Fellow in US House of Representatives

• Schizophrenia
• Psychosis
• Computational Psychiatry
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Dr. Teresa Katthagen serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Psychologist within the Department of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at Charité – University Medicine Berlin's Campus Charité Mitte. Based in Ward 154T and actively contributing to the Research Group Learning and Cognition, her clinical and research activities center on understanding the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders through advanced neuroimaging and computational methodologies. Her research program critically examines the neural substrates of motivation deficits (apathy), reward processing abnormalities, and belief formation in psychosis. Utilizing functional MRI, computational modeling of decision-making, and longitudinal study designs, she investigates how striatal-cerebellar circuits, dopamine signaling, and uncertainty processing contribute to symptom dimensions such as negative symptoms and delusions. This work bridges cognitive neuroscience with clinical psychiatry to identify transdiagnostic mechanisms. Recent publication trends demonstrate a sustained focus on schizophrenia spectrum disorders, particularly the computational and neurobiological basis of apathy and negative symptoms. Her work frequently employs fMRI to study striatal prediction error signaling, cerebellar-ventral tegmental area connectivity, and the impact of stress on cognitive flexibility. A notable emphasis exists on methodological rigor through longitudinal designs, multi-site validation, and reproducibility frameworks. Scientific awards and honors were not documented in the provided materials. Details regarding graduate student mentorship and externally funded research grants are not specified in the available information. As a key member of the Learning and Cognition Research Group, Dr. Katthagen collaborates within a multidisciplinary team that integrates computational psychiatry, cognitive neuroscience, and clinical research. The group maintains strong methodological expertise in fMRI data acquisition and analysis, computational modeling of behavioral tasks, and longitudinal study design to advance mechanistic understanding of psychiatric disorders.

Alex BaldwinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Neuroscience
• Visual Psychophysics
• Binocular Vision
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Alex Baldwin is an Assistant Professor at McGill University within the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. He serves as a Junior Scientist in the Brain Repair and Integrative Neuroscience (BRaIN) program at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. Supervisor in McGill's Integrated Program in Neuroscience (IPN) Supervisor in Quantitative Life Sciences program Laboratory located at Montreal General Hospital Research focuses span computational neuroscience, visual psychophysics, and binocular vision mechanisms , particularly examining: Amblyopia and spatial scrambling Aging-related changes in stereopsis Visual noise adaptation Contrast summation models Contour integration processes Digital therapeutic development His lab employs Matlab/Octave (Psychtoolbox), Python (PsychoPy), and Unity/C# for experimental design, with Python (Jupyter) and Matlab (Palamedes Toolbox) for data analysis. Collaborations include Wenzhou Medical University. Scientific recognition includes: NSERC Discovery Grant (2022-2027) HBHL Ignite Funding FRQ-S Vision Health Research Network Pilot Training opportunities available for undergraduate (PSYC-396/COGS-444/COGS-401) and graduate students , with current advisees working on topics including: Visual snow syndrome neural mechanisms Binocular imbalance in aging Contour integration modeling Adaptive strategies in amblyopia Dichoptic ebook therapy development

• Brain Imaging
• Cognitive Neurology
• Medical Imaging
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Patrick Dupont is a Full Professor of Brain Imaging at the Laboratory for Cognitive Neurology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven, Belgium. He also serves as an Extraordinary Professor in Nuclear Medicine at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. His academic affiliations include membership in the Medical Imaging Research Center (MIRC), Alzheimer Research Centre KU Leuven, and Leuven Brain Institute at KU Leuven. Dupont earned his BSc in Mathematics from University Hasselt (1983), MSc in Mathematics from KU Leuven (1985), and PhD in Physics from KU Leuven (1990). His academic career progressed from Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven (1990-2002), to Associate Professor (2002-2005), Professor at the Department of Medical Diagnostic Sciences (2005-2007), and finally Professor at the Department of Neurosciences (2007-present). Dupont's research focuses on image and data analysis in brain imaging and the analysis of large-scale networks in the brain. His work spans multiple neurological conditions including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, and depression. He employs advanced neuroimaging techniques such as PET, fMRI, and diffusion MRI to investigate brain structure, function, and connectivity. His research has significant clinical applications in diagnosis, treatment monitoring, and understanding disease mechanisms. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on functional brain networks in various conditions including glioma, Alzheimer's disease, depression, and neuromuscular disorders. He frequently employs multimodal imaging approaches combining PET, fMRI, and advanced diffusion MRI techniques. Many studies investigate the relationship between brain network alterations and cognitive outcomes, with particular attention to how treatments like radiation therapy affect brain connectivity. Dupont leads multiple research projects funded through KU Leuven's research portal, including studies on neuromuscular disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and brain imaging techniques. His projects often involve interdisciplinary collaboration across neurology, oncology, psychiatry, and radiology. He directs the Laboratory for Cognitive Neurology at KU Leuven, which focuses on developing and applying advanced neuroimaging techniques to understand brain function in health and disease. The lab collaborates extensively with clinical departments and research centers within KU Leuven and internationally.

• Ophthalmology
• Glaucoma
• Visual Field Testing
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Ashish Agar serves as a Conjoint Professor at the University of New South Wales within the School of Clinical Medicine. His extensive academic career focuses primarily on ophthalmology, with particular expertise in glaucoma diagnosis, management, and innovative diagnostic techniques. Dr. Agar maintains active clinical and research roles, collaborating with numerous institutions and researchers across Australia. Dr. Agar's research interests span multiple domains within ophthalmology, with a strong emphasis on glaucoma diagnosis and management. His work investigates visual field testing methodologies, retinal imaging techniques, and optic nerve assessment protocols. He has pioneered research in low-cost diagnostic instruments for ophthalmic practice and has made significant contributions to understanding glaucoma progression patterns. Additionally, Dr. Agar has dedicated substantial effort to ophthalmology education , examining the current state of eye care training in medical schools globally and developing innovative teaching approaches. His recent publications reveal a clear research trajectory focused on improving diagnostic accuracy in glaucoma through advanced visual field testing techniques and novel instrumentation. Dr. Agar has been instrumental in validating web-based perimetry systems, developing AI applications for patient education in glaucoma care, and establishing protocols for early detection of visual field defects. His work bridges clinical practice with technological innovation, particularly in making diagnostic tools more accessible and cost-effective. Dr. Agar has demonstrated leadership in medical education research, particularly through systematic reviews documenting the global decline in ophthalmology education within medical curricula. His work extends to neuro-ophthalmology, with investigations into vision changes related to systemic conditions like diabetes and intracranial pressure assessment through ocular parameters. Throughout his career, Dr. Agar has collaborated extensively with ophthalmology departments across Australia and New Zealand, contributing to large-scale studies on glaucoma management and surgical practices. His research group has developed innovative approaches to visual field testing and has been at the forefront of integrating technology into routine ophthalmic practice.