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Carmela BastianView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Child Protection
• Child-Centered Practice
• Domestic and Family Violence
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Carmela Bastian is a Senior Lecturer at Flinders University's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work , specializing in Child Protection within the Social Work Discipline. With over two decades of experience as a practitioner and academic, she focuses on transforming statutory child protection systems through philosophical and practice-based research. Educational Background: Bachelor of Social Work (Honours), Northern Territory University Master of Social Work, Monash University PhD, Flinders University (dissertation: 'The moral status of children in child protection: the case for emerging from moral ignorance') Research Interests: Carmela's work centers on child-centered practice , domestic/family violence intersections , Aboriginal community-driven frameworks , and workforce development . Her research emphasizes ethical relationships, perpetrator accountability, and cultural safety. Recent Projects: Include collaborations with South Australian agencies on housing programs, kinship care, and decolonizing practice frameworks. Her 2025 publications highlight co-design methodologies and invisible labor in domestic violence shelters. Awards: Flinders Reconciliation Award (2021) Rising Star Award (2022) Professional Engagements: Member of the Child Death and Serious Injury Review Committee, Flinders University Human Research Ethics Committee, and Australian Children's Safety Alliance. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals 1 (No Poverty) and 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).

Anne-Marie ConnView profile

Assistant Professor

• Adverse Childhood Experiences
• Child Psychology
• Pediatric Mental Health
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Anne-Marie Conn, Ph.D., M.Ed., is a Research Assistant Professor (Part-Time) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Pediatrics. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Capella University (2011), an M.Ed. from the University of Rochester (2014), an MA in Psychology from SUNY Brockport (2001), and a BS in Psychology from SUNY Brockport (1996). Her work focuses on mitigating the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) through clinical screening, community training, and interventions in pediatric and foster care settings. Her research interests include: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their long-term effects Trauma-informed care in pediatric and educational systems Screening for social-emotional problems in foster care Community-based interventions for at-risk urban youth Improving healthcare outcomes for vulnerable children Recent publications address childhood obesity prevention via family-centered trials, trauma-informed vaccination practices, and environmental health concerns in urban youth. Her scientific awards include: Bradford Fellowship for Postdoctoral Training (2014–2015) National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect Summer Research Institute (2013) Psi Chi (1995)

• School Nursing
• Child and Adolescent Health
• Violence Prevention
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Marie Wilhsson serves as Assistant Head of Department and Associate Professor of Nursing within the Department of Health Sciences at the University of Skövde's School of Health Sciences. Her academic leadership extends to coordinating advanced-level nursing courses while maintaining an active research portfolio focused on school health services. Her research interests concentrate on critical areas of child and adolescent health, including school nursing interventions for gender-diverse youth, violence exposure identification systems, sexual health promotion, and digital health applications. Wilhsson employs primarily qualitative methodologies to explore school nurses' experiences in managing complex student health issues, with particular emphasis on trust-building dynamics and contextual health promotion frameworks. Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong thematic continuity in school-based health interventions, demonstrating evolving methodological sophistication from early conceptual models of student stress coping (2016-2017) to current mixed-methods approaches examining digital health tools and violence prevention systems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical health promotion frameworks with practical school nursing applications. Wilhsson actively contributes to the Digital HEAlth Research (DHEAR) group through multiple ongoing projects including studies on school nurses' supervision experiences (2025-2026), youth violence prevalence in Skaraborg (2025-2026), and mobile-based alcohol intervention tools (2025-2026). Her grant portfolio reflects substantial collaboration with regional healthcare systems and interdisciplinary research teams. She maintains leadership within the academic community through doctoral thesis supervision and course coordination responsibilities, while her research directly informs evidence-based school nursing practices across Sweden. The DHEAR research environment provides critical infrastructure for her ongoing investigations into digital health solutions for child and adolescent wellbeing.

• Public Health
• Mental Health
• Substance Use Prevention
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Dr Lyra Egan is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney . She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Spanish & Latin American Studies/Germanic Studies (2017), a Master of Public Health (2020), and a PhD (2025) from the University of Sydney. Education: BSc Psychology, BA Spanish & Latin American Studies/Germanic Studies (2017), MPH (2020), PhD (2025) Her research focuses on preventing substance use, mental ill-health, and related risk behaviors among adolescents, particularly through eHealth interventions targeting diet, alcohol, tobacco, and vaping. She coordinates the OurFutures Vaping program randomised controlled trial in 12 NSW Government Schools. The articles reveal a consistent focus on school-based preventive interventions for adolescents. Key themes include socioeconomic and geographical disparities, digital health implementation, mental health correlates of vaping, and cultural adaptation of programs. Sub-fields span participatory design , trauma-informed approaches , and proportionate universalism in health promotion. While no formal awards are listed, her work involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams at the Matilda Centre, including co-authorships with experts in public health, psychiatry, and medicine. Current projects emphasize translating research into scalable school programs to address adolescent health inequities.

Heidi SeleniusView profile

Associate Professor

• Special Education
• Reading and Writing Skills Development
• Intellectual Disabilities
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Heidi Selenius is an Associate Professor at the Department of Special Education , Stockholm University . Her research focuses on literacy development for individuals with intellectual disabilities, second-language learners, and forensic psychiatric populations. She investigates assistive technologies, Response to Intervention (RTI) models, and inclusive educational practices. Special Education Psychology (PhD) Research Trends : Her recent publications examine speech-to-text tools for students with disabilities, longitudinal reading interventions, and psychometric validation of inclusion efficacy scales. She combines single-subject designs with cross-sectional studies across Sweden and Nordic countries. Key Contributions include systematic decoding interventions for L2 students, comparative analyses of reading vs listening comprehension, and forensic clinic follow-up studies. Her work emphasizes teacher training, educational equity, and technology integration for marginalized learners.

• Rehabilitation Science
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Health Services Research
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Helene Lundgaard Søberg is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, affiliated with the Faculty of Health Sciences and the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology. Her research focuses on rehabilitation services for individuals with traumatic injuries and brain injuries, examining patient experiences and professional collaboration through interdisciplinary frameworks. She leads the project "Transitions in rehabilitation: Biographical reconstruction, experiential knowledge and professional expertise" which investigates rehabilitation processes for people with extensive injuries. Her research interests center on rehabilitation science, traumatic brain injury, and health services organization. She employs qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to explore patient perspectives, service delivery models, and biographical reconstruction in rehabilitation contexts. Key themes include user involvement in service design, goal-oriented community-based rehabilitation, and the interplay between professional expertise and experiential knowledge. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals strong emphasis on traumatic brain injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal disorders, and service organization. Her work frequently addresses patient and family perspectives, unmet rehabilitation needs, return-to-work outcomes, and community-based interventions. Methodologically, she utilizes registry studies, randomized controlled trials, and qualitative focus groups in multicenter collaborations across Norway and internationally. No scientific awards are documented in the provided information. Information regarding student advising or research grants is unavailable in the source material. Her current research activities appear centered on collaborative projects rather than individual supervision. She is actively involved in the research group "(Re)habilitation – individual, services and society" which examines rehabilitation from individual, service, and societal perspectives. Her project on biographical reconstruction explores how individuals reconstruct their lives after severe injuries through professional support and experiential knowledge, emphasizing interdisciplinary and inter-organizational collaboration in late-phase rehabilitation.

Johanna BelachewView profile

Researcher

• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Johanna Belachew is the Director of the Women's Peace Unit at the National Center for Women's Peace (NCK) within Uppsala University. She holds a PhD in Obstetrics from the School of Women's and Children's Health, focusing on postpartum hemorrhage and retained placenta in women with prior cesarean sections. Her work bridges clinical medicine and gender-based violence interventions, particularly for refugees in Sweden. Education: PhD in Obstetrics, Uppsala University Her research spans two primary domains: Obstetrics and Gender-Based Violence . In obstetrics, she investigates placental disorders, cesarean section complications, and ultrasound diagnostics for postpartum complications. Her work on gender-based violence emphasizes psychosocial support service design for refugees. Johanna’s recent publications highlight trends in refugee health and maternal safety. Her 2024 study on co-design workshops addresses systemic gaps in psychosocial care, while her 2020-2017 studies focus on risk factors for retained placenta and postpartum hemorrhage in cesarean-delivered women. She is affiliated with the National Center for Women's Peace (NCK), contributing to interdisciplinary research on health equity and trauma-informed care models.

• History of Social Work
• Rural Social Work
• State Power and Marginalized Communities
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Daniel Nilsson Ranta is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Social Work, Uppsala University, where he combines research and teaching. His work focuses on the historical intersections of social work, state power, and marginalized communities, particularly in rural contexts. He investigates care systems, support mechanisms, and educational practices from the early 20th century. Research Themes Historical analysis of social work and institutional power dynamics Equine-assisted interventions and emotional labor theories Gender disparities in physical activity programs for substance abuse treatment Cultural assimilation policies in Tornedalen's reworking cottages Article Trends His publications reveal a consistent focus on marginalized populations, with subfields spanning rural social work , human-animal interaction , therapeutic methodologies , and historical policy analysis . Recent work emphasizes systemic assimilation practices and their educational impacts.

Alison L MillerView profile

Professor

• Child Development
• Social Determinants of Health
• Parenting and Early Relational Health
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Dr. Alison L Miller is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. A developmental psychologist by training, her research examines how child factors, social relationships, and contextual processes influence healthy development, particularly for children in poverty or experiencing early life stress (Adverse Childhood Experiences). She focuses on translating developmental science into public health approaches to reduce health inequities through interventions targeting self-regulation, relational health, and contextual influences. Education: PhD & MA in Developmental Psychology (University of Michigan), BA in Psychology (Wesleyan University), NIMH T-32 Postdoctoral Fellowship (Brown University) Her work spans child mental health, obesity prevention, lead exposure mitigation, and diabetes management. Key projects include Trauma-Informed Programs and Practices for Schools (TIPPS), Adolescent Interventions to Manage Self-Regulation in Type 1 Diabetes (AIMS-T1D), and community-based studies on parenting and lead exposure prevention. Current research explores virtual exercise programs, emotion regulation in preschoolers, and maternal dietary impacts on infant growth. Recent publications show a focus on infant feeding behaviors, physical activity promotion, maternal mental health pathways, and stress physiology in low-income populations. Her work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaborations and community partnerships across healthcare, education, and grassroots organizations. Scientific Awards: NIMH T-32 Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Miller leads the Child Health and Development Lab, emphasizing systems-focused approaches to address social determinants of health. Her studies often leverage mixed-methods designs and inform policy/practice through translational frameworks that connect clinic and community systems.

Daniel LeungView profile

Professor

• Mucosal Immunology
• MAIT Cells
• Cholera
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Daniel Leung is a Professor of Internal Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Utah . He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia and an M.D. from Wake Forest University School of Medicine . His research focuses on Mucosal-Associated Invariant T (MAIT) cells in infections like cholera , sepsis , and diarrheal diseases , with emphasis on their immune regulatory roles and vaccine implications. Education: B.Sc., University of British Columbia M.Sc., University of British Columbia M.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine Leung's work examines how MAIT cells contribute to B cell help , antibody production , and mucosal immunity . His team investigates these cells in human tonsil germinal centers and mouse models , particularly in cholera vaccine development using MAIT-activating ligands . Recent publications highlight his efforts in serosurveillance for cholera and SARS-CoV-2 , integrating statistical and machine learning approaches to estimate disease incidence from cross-sectional data. He also develops electronic clinical decision support tools (eCDST) for diarrhea management in low- and high-resource settings , aiming to reduce antibiotic misuse and improve patient outcomes. Key collaborations include the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b) , GHESKIO (Haiti) , and institutions like Johns Hopkins and University of Florida . His research is funded by NIH (R01AI130378, R01AI135114, R01AI135115) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (OPP1198876).

• Systematic review methodology
• Health economics
• Public health
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Fiona Campbell is a Research Fellow in Health Economics and Decision Science at the University of Sheffield's School of Medicine and Population Health, affiliated with the School for Health and Related Research (ScHARR). She holds an Honorary Senior Lecturer title and focuses on systematic review methodology, public health, and low- and middle-income country (LMIC) research. Academic affiliation: ScHARR, University of Sheffield Key roles: Research Fellow, systematic reviewer, methodological trainer Her research spans systematic review innovation, integrating non-randomized controlled trial (non-RCT) evidence, synthesizing qualitative and quantitative data, and addressing evidence gaps in public health, particularly in LMICs. She specializes in cost-effectiveness modeling, including cardiac imaging and perinatal health interventions. Recent publications highlight her expertise in intergenerational wellbeing, diabetes transition care, and evidence synthesis frameworks. She contributes to Cochrane and Campbell Collaboration reviews, with a focus on health policy, trauma interventions, and chronic disease management. Teaching and professional activities include mentoring masters students, delivering evidence-based practice workshops (e.g., in the Maldives), and authoring methodological guidance for systematic reviews. She is involved in NiHr-funded projects like the COPES initiative and collaborates with institutions such as NICE and Cochrane.

Alan J BudneyView profile

Professor

• Substance Use Disorders
• Cannabis Research
• Behavioral Pharmacology
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Alan J Budney is Professor of Psychiatry and Professor of Biomedical Data Science at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. He serves as Director of the T32 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Training Program in the Science of Co-occurring Disorders and Director of the Treatment Development and Evaluation Core at the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health (P30 Center of Excellence). Dr. Budney earned his B.S. in Psychology with Honors from Pennsylvania State University (1981), followed by a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Rutgers University (1989). He completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Substance Abuse and Behavioral Pharmacology at the University of Vermont (1990-1993). His research focuses on substance use disorders with particular expertise in cannabis pharmacology, phenomenology, and regulatory science. Dr. Budney's work spans prevention and intervention strategies, treatment development, and substance use etiology. He has pioneered research on cannabis exposure measurement, developing the Cannabis Exposure Index through social media data, and investigating the relationship between THC consumption and cannabis use disorders. Analysis of Dr. Budney's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on cannabis research methodology, with particular attention to accurate measurement of consumption patterns, the impact of cannabis on physiological markers like cortisol, and the development of technology-based interventions. His work increasingly integrates ecological momentary assessment techniques and digital health approaches to address substance use disorders in real-world contexts. Dr. Budney has secured substantial NIH funding for his research, including: T32DA037202-07 as PI: Science of Co-Occurring Disorders (2019-2024) R01DA050032-01 as PI: Leveraging Social Media to Develop the Cannabis Exposure Index (2020-2025) P30DA029926-10 as Director: Technology-based Treatments for Substance Use Disorders (2011-2021) Multiple additional R01, UG1, and K-awards as Co-I or Co-Mentor As a mentor, Dr. Budney currently oversees Postdoctoral Fellow Cara Struble, Ph.D. He has served as primary mentor for multiple NIH-funded K-awards. His laboratory, the Center for Technology and Behavioral Health, focuses on developing and evaluating digital therapeutics that combine science-based behavior change interventions with state-of-the-art technologies to address substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, with particular emphasis on cannabis-related research.

• Digital Media Studies
• Urban Design
• Memory Studies
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Joel McKim is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Media and Culture at Birkbeck, University of London, affiliated with the School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication. He serves as Director of the Vasari Research Centre for Art and Technology and holds a Visiting Research Fellowship at the V&A Research Institute. His research spans digital media, architecture, and urban studies, focusing on the intersection of media technologies with architectural design, memory studies, and AI's impact on urban environments. He has published extensively on digital animation, urban simulation, and post-9/11 memorial architecture. Recent publications include work on generative AI in urban modeling, born-digital preservation, and speculative animation techniques. His research trends emphasize the ethical implications of digital infrastructure, media-architecture relationships, and the role of animation in cultural and political discourse. Scientific awards include prestigious post-doctoral fellowships at the University of Pittsburgh and McGill University. He supervises doctoral researchers in digital media and urban design and teaches modules such as Critical and Creative AI and Digital Design Thinking.

Clare E. B. CannonView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Gender Inequality
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Clare E. B. Cannon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of California, Davis, within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on socio-environmental inequality, integrating feminist and queer theories to address environmental justice, climate change, gender inequality, and health disparities in urban, rural, and disaster contexts. Education: Ph.D., Sociology (City, Culture & Community Program), Tulane University M.A., Social Ethics and Depth Psychology and Religion, Union Theological Seminary–Columbia University B.A., American Studies (minor in Gender and Women’s Studies), Scripps College, Claremont Colleges Consortium Her interdisciplinary research employs mixed-methodologies to analyze environmental hazards, climate adaptation, and health outcomes, particularly among marginalized communities. Recent work includes community-engaged studies in Kettleman City, CA, and advancing climate justice frameworks. Scientific Awards: NSF Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant (2016) Shelley Coverman Memorial Award (2015) Hoffman Award for German Language Study (2012) Edward A. White Award for American Studies (2008) Fulbright Honorable Mention (2008) She mentors graduate and undergraduate students through the Cannon Lab, focusing on environmental health and justice. Her service includes co-founding academic symposia and committee roles in professional societies like the American Sociological Association.

Helen BedfordView profile

Professor

• Midwifery
• Maternity Care
• Professional Education
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Helen Bedford is Professor of Midwifery at the University of York's Faculty of Science, with extensive leadership experience including Director of Midwifery Education and Lead Midwife for Education. Her career bridges clinical practice (NHS Grampian midwifery roles), national policy development (Scottish Woman-Held Maternity Record), and academic innovation in midwifery education. Her educational background includes: PhD, University of East Anglia PGCert Higher Education Learning and Teaching (Distinction), Robert Gordon University BSc (Hons) Midwifery Studies (First Class), University of Bradford BSc (Hons) Nursing Sciences (First Class), University of Hull NMC Registered Lecturer/Practice Educator Bedford's research centers on qualitative methodologies applied to midwifery education, maternity care, and professional development. Key interests include communication skills training using simulation, perinatal mental health, internationalisation of curricula, and sensitive topics like female genital mutilation. Her work consistently addresses student well-being, professional identity formation, and innovative teaching approaches in healthcare education. Recent publications (2021-2023) reveal strong emphasis on digital learning tools (podcasts, apps), perinatal depression interventions, and communication skill development. These works demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across mental health, technology, and midwifery fields while maintaining focus on student and practitioner experiences through qualitative lenses. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellowship of the Royal College of Midwives (2023) Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy As an active PhD/Masters supervisor, Bedford contributes to national midwifery initiatives through external examiner roles (Huddersfield, Hertfordshire, Northumbria), membership in the UK Network of Professors in Midwifery, and mentorship via the RCM Turning the Tide platform. Her grant-related work includes the Scottish Woman-Held Maternity Record development and Maternity Care Assistant programme. She leads York's midwifery team and serves as Baby Friendly Initiative Lead, while developing simulation-based learning tools and interprofessional education frameworks with social work colleagues.