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Keith Tolfreyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Paediatric Exercise Physiology
• Metabolic Health in Youth
• Sports Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Keith Tolfrey is a Reader in Paediatric Exercise Physiology at Loughborough University's School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, where he has served since 2007. He holds leadership roles including Director of Student Experience and Outcomes, chairing the Student Staff Liaison Committee across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. His academic credentials include a BA(Ed), MPhil, PhD, and Fellowship of the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (FBASES). His research focuses on paediatric exercise physiology, metabolism, and disability sport science, with a strong emphasis on translating findings into public health interventions. Notable projects include the 'Stand Out in Class' initiative to reduce sedentary behavior in children and studies on postprandial metabolism in adolescents. He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed publications and co-edited the Oxford Textbook of Children’s Sport and Exercise Medicine . Research Groups: Lifestyle for Health and Wellbeing, Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport Awards: 2018 Excellence in Teaching Award (student-nominated) Dr. Tolfrey teaches quantitative statistics and exercise physiology, mentoring students at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels. He has pioneered interventions to optimize physical activity in school settings and contributed to clinical guidelines for exercise physiology as a regulated profession.

Leon Flickerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geriatric Medicine
• Dementia
• Falls Prevention
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Leon Flicker is the inaugural Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the University of Western Australia and Executive Director of the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing. He holds dual roles as a practicing geriatrician and consultant at Royal Perth Hospital. His academic leadership includes reorganizing undergraduate and postgraduate geriatric medicine education in Western Australia. Education & Qualifications: MB BS (NSW) PhD (GradDipEpid, Melbourne) FRACP (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians) Research Focus: Leon’s work centers on geriatric health challenges such as falls prevention, dementia, cognitive impairment, and frailty. His research bridges clinical practice and population health, with 475+ peer-reviewed articles and 15 book chapters. Key areas include: Epidemiology of aging-related conditions Cultural adaptations of cognitive assessments for Aboriginal communities Optimizing dementia care models in primary healthcare Grant & Projects: Over 90 grants including NHMRC-funded initiatives like the Good Spirit Good Life quality-of-life tool development and DAMPAA dementia prevention programs for Aboriginal Australians. Active projects address hearing impairment, falls prevention education, and behavioral interventions for mental distress. Recognition: Officer of the Order of Australia (2023) for contributions to geriatric medicine and dementia care. Chair of the Asia Pacific Geriatric Medicine Network since 2008. Labs/Teams: Leads the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on clinical trials and population health studies. Co-develops culturally safe tools like the Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA).

Catherine Sackleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rehabilitation
• Stroke
• Parkinson's disease
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Catherine Sackley serves as Professor of Rehabilitation at King's College London, where she was Head of the Department of Population Health Sciences (2014-2022), overseeing Physiotherapy, Primary Care, Public Health, and Global Health divisions with 220+ academic staff and 2,000 medical students. She concurrently holds the position of Head of Physiotherapy and develops clinical research partnerships with King’s Health Partners and King’s Sierra Leone Partnership. Her educational foundation includes: 1982: Associateship in Physiotherapy, Sheffield City Polytechnic 1986: MSc Rehabilitation Studies, University of Southampton 1991: PhD, University of Nottingham Sackley's research centers on stroke and Parkinson's disease rehabilitation through rigorous methodology, specializing in randomized controlled trials of complex interventions, cohort studies, and systematic reviews. She pioneers patient and public involvement frameworks to ensure clinical relevance, with particular emphasis on care home settings for elderly stroke survivors and culturally adapted interventions in low-resource contexts like Sierra Leone. Her publication portfolio reveals sustained leadership in high-impact rehabilitation science, with recent work focusing on pharmacological adjuncts for stroke recovery (e.g., co-careldopa trials), Parkinson's disease management, and care home interventions. Articles consistently appear in top-tier journals including The Lancet (JIF 26.3) and JAMA Neurology (98th percentile), demonstrating methodological innovation in cluster-randomized designs and global health applications. Key recognitions include: Princess Margaret Lecture, UK Stroke Forum (2018) Fellowship of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (2018) NIHR Inaugural Senior Investigator (2008) Honorary Fellowship of the Royal College of Occupational Therapy (2008) Inaugural Distinguished Scholar, Society for Research in Rehabilitation (2013) As principal investigator, she directs £15M+ in active research funding including NIHR Global Health grants for stroke care in Sierra Leone (£1.98M) and Parkinson's voice treatment trials (£1.94M), with additional projects addressing rheumatoid arthritis mobility and dementia care. Her grant portfolio spans clinical trials, health systems strengthening, and implementation science across UK and Sub-Saharan African contexts. Sackley actively cultivates translational research capacity through King’s Sierra Leone Partnership and integrates global health perspectives into rehabilitation training programs at King's College London.

Jennifer Hellierمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Clinical trials methodology
• Improving clinical trial efficiency
• Statistical design and analysis of clinical trials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Hellier is a Research Fellow (Statistician) at King’s College London, affiliated with the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and the Department of Biostatistics & Health Informatics within the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Her work focuses on improving clinical trial methodology, statistical analysis, and stratified medicine approaches. Education: Bachelor of Science in Physiology, University of Liverpool (2004) Master of Science in Medical Statistics, University of Leicester (2009) PhD in Biostatistics, King’s College London (NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship recipient) Research Interests: Statistical design and analysis of clinical trials Life course epidemiology Mechanism-based approaches in stratified medicine Moderation analysis in treatment response Expertise: Clinical trial steering committees Data monitoring committees Collaboration with NIHR BRC Methodology Patient and Public Involvement group Notable Projects: Modelling Treatment Mechanism for Stratified Medicine in Randomised Clinical Trials (2015–2021) TEAMS Programme: Mental Health First Aid in Schools (2014–2019) SUEDE Study on Employment Support for Mental Health Patients (2014–2018) Labs/Teams: Member of the Trials Methodology Research Group, dedicated to enhancing clinical trial design and analysis for healthcare decision-making.

• Statistical Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Public Health Biostatistics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ricardo Segurado is an Associate Professor in Public Health Biostatistics at the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science , University College Dublin (UCD) . He is also the director of the UCD Centre for Support and Training in Analysis and Research (CSTAR) and a consultant biostatistician with extensive collaborative experience across medical, biological, and social sciences. Education: PhD in Molecular Genetics, Trinity College Dublin Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics, Trinity College Dublin BA (Mod) in Biochemistry, Trinity College Dublin Professional Diploma in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin Research Interests: Dr. Segurado’s research is centered on advanced biostatistical methodologies. He specializes in statistical genetics and genetic epidemiology , particularly in gene-mapping for rare diseases and non-additive genetic effects. He actively develops methods for longitudinal modeling , missing data imputation , meta-analysis , and the design and analysis of randomized controlled trials . His work has significant applications in public health, maternal and child health, and chronic disease research. Publications: His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on public health biostatistics, with studies on childhood obesity trajectories , placental development , antimicrobial consumption , cardiac arrest outcomes , and chronic pain interventions . His methodological contributions are evident in the use of longitudinal mixed models , individual participant data meta-analyses , and complex regression techniques across diverse health domains. Awards and Professional Affiliations: Fellow, Royal Statistical Society Fellow Member, International Genetic Epidemiology Society Member, International Biometric Society Member, Irish Statistical Association Former Editorial Board Member, British Journal of Nutrition and Journal of Nutritional Science (2019–2021) Teaching and Supervision: Dr. Segurado is a dedicated educator, coordinating key modules such as Biostatistics II , Clinical Trials , Genetic Epidemiology , and Statistics for Human Genomics within the UCD Master in Public Health (MPH) and other programs. He is also involved in developing new initiatives in Health Data Analytics through the ADVANCE Centre. Grants and Leadership: He is a principal investigator on major grants, including the Irish Comparative Outcomes Study of CF (ICOS) and a Randomised Controlled Trial of Ketamine for Depression . As the founder of the Wales-Ireland Genetic Epidemiology Group , he plays a key role in fostering collaborative research networks.

• Diagnostic Error
• Clinical Reasoning
• Cognitive Bias
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Zwaan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at Erasmus MC, with a strong research focus on diagnostic error, clinical reasoning, and patient safety in medical settings. Her academic work bridges cognitive psychology, epidemiology, and healthcare quality improvement. PhD in Diagnostic Reasoning and Diagnostic Error in Medicine, VU University Medical Center (awarded 2012) Master of Epidemiology, VU University Medical Center (awarded 2010) Master of Cognitive Psychology (awarded 2005) Her research interests center on understanding how clinicians make diagnoses, the cognitive biases that lead to errors, and how technological tools such as diagnostic decision support systems can improve accuracy. She investigates factors like time pressure, information processing patterns, and system-level contributors to diagnostic failures, particularly in emergency departments and hospital care. Her work frequently employs experimental designs, eye-tracking, and longitudinal data analysis. The trends in her recent publications highlight a growing integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostic processes, while emphasizing the irreplaceable role of clinician knowledge. Her studies often explore how AI tools interact with human cognition and how they can be optimized to reduce adverse events. She was awarded the Mark L. Graber Diagnostic Quality Award in 2021, a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding contributions to diagnostic safety. Her research has been highlighted in policy sources, news outlets, and academic platforms, reflecting broad impact. Laura Zwaan has supervised at least two junior researchers or students. She is actively involved in multicenter collaborations and contributes to high-impact journals such as The Lancet Digital Health , Medical Education , and Diagnosis . While no specific lab or team name is mentioned, her extensive network and co-authorships indicate strong collaborative research activity across Europe and beyond.

Kerry Hwangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gerontology
• Ageing
• Healthcare Access
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kerry Hwang is a Research Fellow at the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University. His work focuses on improving healthcare access for older adults, particularly from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. He completed his PhD in 2024, titled "Measuring healthcare access and utilisation amongst older migrant Australians: an analysis harnessing nationally representative datasets," following a Master of Public Health (2016) and a Bachelor of Science (2013) in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Melbourne. Education Doctor of Philosophy (Demography and Ageing), University of Melbourne, 2020–2024 Master of Public Health (Epidemiology and Biostatistics), University of Melbourne, 2015–2016 Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), University of Melbourne, 2010–2013 His research spans gerontology, palliative care, telehealth, and dementia assessment methodologies, with a strong emphasis on equity for CALD populations. Recent outputs include studies on the IMPART and MINDSET trials, which address interpreter-mediated care quality and telehealth implementation for aged populations. Collaborations highlight interdisciplinary work with experts in public health, geriatrics, and linguistics. Key research themes include: Palliative Care and Telehealth : Evaluating telehealth's role in improving end-of-life care for residential aged populations (IMPART trial). Interpreter-Mediated Cognitive Assessments : Co-designing training for interpreters in dementia evaluations (MINDSET study). Health Literacy : Assessing literacy levels among older adults to enhance healthcare engagement. Scientific contributions include: Peer-reviewed articles on preventable hospitalisations in dementia patients Implementation challenges in telehealth for palliative care Methodological innovations in interpreter training and communication analysis He has contributed to 16 research outputs since 2018, with recent focus on video interpreting, translation apps, and advance care planning in aged care settings. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Health and Well-being), 4 (Quality Education), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Projects highlight his role in the ENGAGE initiative and as an Associate Investigator in the MINDSET study (2021–2024), which collaborates with experts like Brijnath, Low, and Antoniades. Current affiliations and continuous involvement in research indicate no part-time status or retirement.

• Health Services Research
• Psycho-Oncology
• Cancer Care
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kirsty Galpin holds the dual role of Research Associate and Research Manager at the Psycho-Oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG) within the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. She also previously contributed to the Sydney Catalyst Flagship Program 'EnRICH,' focusing on lung cancer care quality improvement. Her career began as a registered nurse in the UK, followed by a PhD in Nursing from the University of Edinburgh, where she studied intensive care nurses' sedation decision-making practices. Education: PhD in Nursing (University of Edinburgh), professional nursing qualifications. Research Interests: Translational health services research with a focus on improving clinical outcomes and quality of life for cancer patients. Her work emphasizes psycho-oncology, supportive care, and evidence-based quality improvement interventions. She has contributed to projects addressing clinical variations in lung cancer treatment and developing tools like the modified Duke Activity Status Index (M-DASI) for preoperative risk assessment. Publications: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles spanning lung cancer care quality metrics, surgical outcomes, intensive care sedation practices, and functional capacity assessment in non-cardiac surgery. Key work includes quality improvement programs in emergency abdominal surgery and perioperative care. Affiliations: PoCoG, Sydney Health Partners, Implementation Science Community of Practice, Cancer Trials Network. No current teaching or student supervision commitments. Grants & Projects: Leadership in multi-center psycho-oncology research, development of clinical quality indicators for lung cancer, and collaborations in global surgery research through initiatives like the METS study. Labs/Teams: Core member of PoCoG's research coordination unit and EnRICH program, contributing to large-scale supportive care research networks.

Tayla Deganمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Substance Use Disorders
• Health Literacy
• Mental Health Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tayla Degan is a Research Fellow at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre (NDARC), University of New South Wales, and a registered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the University of Wollongong. Current roles: Postdoctoral Research Fellow (NDARC), Adjunct Lecturer (University of Wollongong/Charles Darwin University) Specializations: Substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, health literacy, and stimulant research Key projects: The Tina Trial (mirtazapine for methamphetamine use), Continuing Care Project (telephone-based interventions) Research Focus: Tayla's work bridges clinical psychology and public health , examining how health literacy impacts treatment outcomes, developing technology-driven interventions for substance use, and evaluating continuing care models post-residential treatment. Her methodologies include randomised controlled trials , latent profile analysis , and systematic reviews . Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2025-2019) emphasize: Testing pharmacotherapies like mirtazapine for stimulant dependence Improving health literacy in dual-diagnosis populations Implementing telehealth interventions post-residential care Evaluating longitudinal recovery trajectories via statistical modeling Scientific Recognition: Australian Psychological Society Student Prize (2022) Publication of the Month Award (Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, 2022) University of Wollongong and Salvation Army Matching Scholarship (2018-2022) Education & Advocacy: Tayla's PhD (2020) focused on health literacy in mental health services. She has lectured at the University of Wollongong and Charles Darwin University, and contributed to health literacy policy , indigenous health initiatives , and prison mental health care .

• Health Psychology
• Public Health
• Infectious Disease Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ruth Leiser is a researcher at the University of Strathclyde with a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. Her work intersects public health, infectious disease research, and healthcare communication, focusing on critical issues during the pandemic. Fields of Interest: Health Psychology, Thematic Analysis, Genomics in Healthcare, and Infectious Disease Management. Her recent research includes a cluster randomised controlled trial evaluating asymptomatic testing in care homes and a qualitative process evaluation on genome sequencing implementation to curb hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2. These projects highlight her expertise in pandemic response strategies and qualitative methodologies. Leiser has contributed to datasets examining temporal trends in online practices related to autism/ADHD, showcasing her commitment to methodological innovation and digital health research.

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Infection Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander M Aiken is a faculty member at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine , affiliated with the Antimicrobial Resistance Centre (AMR) and the Department of Infectious Disease Epidemiology & International Health . His research focuses on antimicrobial resistance , infection control , and public health interventions in low-resource settings across sub-Saharan Africa. His work includes multi-country studies on hospital-acquired infections , antibiotic stewardship , and environmental hygiene , such as the EWASH Trial in Nigeria and MBIRA Study collaborations. Key methodologies include cross-sectional surveys , cluster randomised trials , and systematic reviews . Recent publications analyze invasive Enterobacterales in African hospitals, disinfectant efficacy in low-resource units, and antibiotic prophylaxis practices. Collaborations span institutions in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, and the UK.

• Health Sciences
• Physiotherapy
• Aging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Therese Brovold is an Associate Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology. As a physiotherapist with a PhD, her research focuses on aging and tailored exercise/physical activity programs to improve health-related quality of life, physical function, and reduce falls among older adults with chronic diseases in the community. Research Focus: Implementation of evidence-based fall-prevention interventions in Norwegian home care services Key Projects: Lead researcher in FALLPREVENT, developing innovative implementation strategies for fall prevention Collaborations: Works with multidisciplinary teams across physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and geriatric medicine Scientific Contributions: Her recent publications span qualitative studies on patient experiences, feasibility of fall-prevention programs, validation of evidence-based practice instruments, and cross-sectional surveys on healthcare professionals' adherence to guidelines. Articles appear in journals like European Journal of Physiotherapy , BMC Health Services Research , and Implementation Science . 2025 : Qualitative analysis of continuity in stroke rehabilitation follow-up 2024 : Systematic evaluation of fall risk assessment tools and stakeholder perspectives in Norwegian homecare 2023 : Protocol development for mHEXANUT trial (Parkinson's Disease mobile health interventions)

Nicolas Hartمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cancer Survivorship
• Exercise Oncology
• Supportive Care
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Hart is a Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University's Caring Futures Institute, focusing on cancer survivorship and supportive care. He holds adjunct Research Fellow positions at Edith Cowan University, QUT, UNDA, and SAHMRI. PhD, MSc, and BSc in Exercise Science from Edith Cowan University Accredited Exercise Scientist (ESSA), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA) His research addresses exercise interventions for advanced cancer patients, supportive care , and cancer outcomes . He leads national and international clinical trials, including the INTERVAL-GAP4 and IBIS-Survivorship studies, and co-authored the European Society of Medical Oncology Handbook of Supportive and Palliative Care . Recent publications emphasize breast cancer survivorship , psychosocial interventions , and shared-care models involving specialists and GPs. His work aligns with the WHO's cancer rehabilitation goals and MASCC's survivorship priorities. MASCC Terry Langbaum Survivorship Fellow (2021-2022) MASCC Chair in Exercise Oncology (2021) WHO Cancer Rehabilitation Development Group World's first clinical exercise guidelines for bone metastases Hart has supervised students in exercise science and exercise oncology , with >$11 million in research funding, including a Cancer Council Western Australia fellowship. He serves as Senior Editor for BMC Cancer and JSCR , and sits on COSA, PC4, and Movember committees.

• Neonatology
• Perinatal health
• Global health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Duby, MD, MPH, FRCPC, FAAP, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and Associate Investigator at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). She practices clinically in the Division of Neonatology, MUHC, and is affiliated with the Child Health and Human Development Program and the Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation at the RI-MUHC. Her scholarly focus lies in improving health-care delivery for sick and small newborns in resource-limited settings. She investigates how parent-led and lay-health-worker initiatives can complement professional care, aiming to enhance both community-based and hospital-based neonatal services for underserved populations. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent theme: rigorous evaluation of scalable interventions in low-resource environments. Studies span feasibility of family-integrated care in Uganda, decades-long home-based sepsis management in rural India, systematic assessment of parental participation across low- and middle-income countries, and cluster-randomised trials of neonatal care kits in Pakistan. Contact: Email: jessica.duby@mcgill.ca

• Medication Safety
• Pharmacist Prescribing
• Disaster Preparedness
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lisa Nissen is a Research Professor at the School of Clinical Sciences , Queensland University of Technology , with over 350 publications focusing on pharmaceutical practice , medication safety , and disaster preparedness . Leadership in pharmacist prescribing frameworks Expertise in managing urinary tract infections in community pharmacies Pioneering research on deprescribing tools for elderly patients Collaborative work with Queensland Health and University of Queensland Her research interests span: Medication administration in aged care facilities (2017-2024) Pharmacist-led immunization programs (2016-2021) Antimicrobial stewardship in primary care (2022-2024) Recent scientific collaborations include work with Esther Lau on pharmaceutical waste and Kathryn Steadman on oral medication challenges . Her 2025 study with Sue McAvoy explores systems thinking in healthcare access. Key educational contributions include mentoring postgraduate pharmacy students in clinical research and public health initiatives through Queensland University of Technology .