Dorien Beeres is a PhD candidate in Public Health at Erasmus MC and an affiliated researcher at Karolinska Institutet since January 2022, with an MSc in Public Health Sciences from Karolinska Institutet (awarded June 5, 2019). Her research expertise spans tobacco control, adolescent health, and health inequalities, utilizing epidemiological methods like generalized additive models and randomized controlled trials to analyze smoking behavior and intervention efficacy in Dutch populations. Recent publications (2024-2025) investigate population-level smoking norms, school-based prevention programs, and long-term tobacco contract outcomes, emphasizing socioeconomic disparities and evidence-based public health strategies. No scientific awards or grants were documented. As a doctoral candidate, she is not advising students. Institutional affiliations lack details about specific research labs or teams beyond Erasmus MC and Karolinska Institutet.
Angela Byars-Winston is a tenured Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, with affiliations to the Center for Women’s Health Research, the Collaborative Center for Health Equity, and the Institute for Diversity Science. She leads the AMPLIFI program and served as Faculty Leader in the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER). PhD in Counseling Psychology from Arizona State University MA in Counselor Education from San Diego State University Her research focuses on cultural influences in academic and career development, particularly for underrepresented groups in STEMM. She uses Social Cognitive Career Theory to analyze factors affecting research self-efficacy, science identity, and retention in STEM fields. Key areas include culturally aware mentorship, bias literacy, and institutional change strategies. Recent publications highlight interventions to enhance mentor diversity awareness, virtual mentorship frameworks, and systemic approaches to equity in science. Awards include the 2022 ACTS Distinguished Educator Award and recognition as a 2011 White House Champion of Change. She co-led NIH R01 grants and currently directs the Culturally Aware Mentorship initiative under NRMN Phase 2. 2022 ACTS Clinical and Translational Research Distinguished Educator Award 2011 White House Champion of Change Elected Fellow, American Psychological Association Her work bridges academia and institutional policy, with grants examining mentorship's role in diversifying the scientific workforce. She has contributed to national reports, including the National Academies' Science of Effective Mentorship in STEMM , and developed training programs for mentors in biomedical research.
Professor Lucie Cluver is a leading academic in child and family social work at the University of Oxford (Department of Social Policy and Intervention) and an Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town (Psychiatry and Mental Health). She directs the UKRI GCRF Accelerating Achievement for Africa's Adolescents Hub and co-leads the Global Parenting Initiative , focusing on scalable interventions to prevent violence and improve outcomes for vulnerable youth. Academic Affiliation: Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford Key Collaborations: WHO, UNICEF, USAID-PEPFAR, African Union Development Agency Her research spans child protection , adolescent health , violence prevention , and HIV-related social policy . With over 200 peer-reviewed publications, her work combines longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) across sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and Europe. Current projects include cash-plus-care models for HIV-positive adolescents, Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) program adaptations, and COVID-19 emergency parenting resources reaching over 210 million families globally. Scientific Awards: ERC Public Engagement with Research Award (2024) Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2023) Oxford VC’s Innovation Award (2022) International AIDS Society Excellence in Research with Children Award (2022) UKRI International Impact Award (2021) European Union Horizon 2020 Impact Award Appointed OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours (2025) Professor Cluver supervises a team of current DPhil and MPhil students , including Yvonne Agengo and Diana Mwala, while her previous students like Caroline Kuo and Jamie Lachman hold prominent roles in academia and policy. Her work has secured funding from UKRI , European Research Council , World Health Organization , and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation .
David Vock is a Professor at the University of Minnesota in the Division of Biostatistics & Health Data Science . His research focuses on statistical methods for electronic health data, causal inference, dynamic treatment regimes, and clinical trial design. PhD in Statistics, North Carolina State University (2012) MStat in Statistics, North Carolina State University (2009) BA in Mathematics and Chemistry, St. Olaf College (2007) His work integrates machine learning with traditional statistical approaches to analyze censored data in healthcare settings. He specializes in SMART clinical trials for adaptive interventions and semiparametric theory applications. Collaborative projects span transplantation , infectious disease , and cardiovascular research . Recent publications emphasize COVID-19 biomarker analysis , monoclonal antibody efficacy , and health data interoperability . These studies appear in high-impact journals like New England Journal of Medicine and Lancet Microbe . Scientific contributions have earned him membership in the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health . Collaborations include the ACTIV-3/TICO Study Group and interdisciplinary teams in data science and clinical research .
Rhiannon Tudor Edwards is a Professor of Health Economics at Bangor University's School of Health Sciences and a Visiting Professor at the University of Liverpool's Institute of Population Health. She co-directs the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME) and leads the Public Health and Prevention Economics Research Group (PHERG). Her affiliations include being a member of Bangor University Council, Trustee, and Health and Care Research Wales Senior Research Leader. Education: BSc. Econ, M.A., D.Phil. Honorary Titles: Hon. MFPH, Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales Her research focuses on economic evaluations of public health interventions , emphasizing multi-sectoral approaches to prevention science. She pioneered methodologies for cost-effectiveness analysis, social return on investment (SROI), and quality-adjusted life year (QALY) frameworks. Key projects include the Invest4Health Horizon Europe initiative and the iSupport e-health program for dementia caregivers. Recent publications analyze economic impacts of interventions for dementia care, postpartum hemorrhage prevention, and hip fracture rehabilitation . She has contributed to 400+ peer-reviewed articles and co-edited the textbook Handbooks in Health Economics – Applied Health Economics for Public Health Practice and Research (Oxford University Press). Scientific Awards: MRC Outstanding Team Impact Prize 2022 (Highly Commended) for menstrual health research Learned Society of Wales Fellowship Health and Care Research Wales Senior Research Leader She supervises research initiatives and collaborates globally on projects addressing the UN Sustainable Development Goals , particularly SDG3 (Good Health) and SDG11 (Sustainable Cities). Her work spans economic modeling, healthcare resource allocation, and policy impact assessments.
Christopher Weir is a Professor of Medical Statistics and Clinical Trials at the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit (ECTU), Usher Institute, University of Edinburgh. He serves as Interim Director of ECTU and co-leads open science initiatives for the NIHR Global Health Research Unit on Respiratory Health (RESPIRE). Education: PhD in Statistics, University of Glasgow (1993-1996) MSc in Public Health and Health Services Research, Robert Gordon University (1996-1997) BSc in Statistics, University of Glasgow (1989-1993) Research Interests: Statistical methods for surrogate outcome evaluation Adaptive design in multi-arm multi-stage trials Early phase clinical trial methodologies Open data sharing in low-resource settings Critical care sedation comparisons Public health intervention trials Recent Publications (2025): Open science policy frameworks for global respiratory research Comparative sedation protocols in ICU settings Gambling harm reduction in adolescent populations Point-of-care diagnostics for drug-induced liver injury Scientific Awards: NIHR Impact Prize (2025) Grants & Projects: Active involvement in 15+ research projects including pulmonary rehabilitation in LMICs, MND-SMART renewal, and pre-hospital coma treatment protocols.
Martin Volker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education at Michigan State University's College of Education. He holds additional roles as co-director of the MSU Center for Research in Autism, Intellectual, and Other Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (C-RAIND), and director of the C-RAIND Research Assessment Support Unit (C-RAIND RASU). Dr. Volker earned his Ph.D. in combined clinical and school psychology from Hofstra University in 2001, followed by post-doctoral work in early childhood at the Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. His research focuses on ASD assessment tools, social skills interventions, and behavioral interventions for neurodevelopmental disabilities. Key interests include validating assessment instruments, developing evidence-based interventions, and improving transition programs for individuals with ASD. He emphasizes advocacy for disability inclusion in professional training programs. Volker’s work spans clinical, school, and rehabilitation contexts, with publications addressing psychometric analyses, intervention efficacy, and caregiver support. His contributions include randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating social skills programs and factor analyses refining ASD measurement tools. He also examines systemic issues like testing accommodations for English learners and moderating variables in school interventions. His academic service includes roles in graduate education and interdisciplinary centers focused on neurodevelopmental disabilities. Dr. Volker’s research bridges clinical practice and policy, aiming to improve outcomes for individuals with ASD and their families.
Professor Fiona Sampson is a leading academic in Health Services Research at the School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield. She serves as Director of the Centre for Urgent and Emergency Care Research (CURE) and School Director for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Working part-time since 2008, she specializes in mixed methods research and observational/ethnographic approaches within emergency care systems. Research Focus: Emergency and urgent care systems, patient perspectives, observational methods, implementation science Leadership: Director of CURE, Equality Director at School level Grants: Multiple NIHR-funded projects including prehospital pre-alerts, pain management, and thromboprophylaxis Her work spans both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with recent publications examining prehospital care systems, pain management challenges, and thromboprophylaxis in maternal health. She supervises PhD students Naif Harthi and Melanie Watson in prehospital care research. Key recent projects include: NIHR HS&DR study on long lie after falls NIHR HTA-funded TIME trial for take-home naloxone Thromboprophylaxis economic evaluation during pregnancy NHS 111 Online evaluation Scientific awards include: NIHR Doctoral Research Fellowship (2011) Multiple NIHR project grants She founded a ScHARR observational methods research group and has extensive teaching experience in research methodologies and evidence-based healthcare through MSc programs.
Prof. Frank Huygen is a Full Professor of Anesthesiology at Erasmus MC, part of Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on neurostimulation techniques, chronic pain management, and neuropathic pain treatment. He has contributed to over 280 publications, including studies on spinal cord stimulation, capsaicin therapies, and patient subgroup analysis in chronic pain populations. Key research areas include: Neurostimulation applications for migraine and cluster headaches Evaluation of pain education programs in Europe Cost-effectiveness of interventional pain therapies He has received prestigious honors such as the Honorary Member of the Dutch Anesthesiology Society (2024) and Honorary Fellow of the Irish Faculty of Pain Medicine (2016). His work has been featured in media including NOS television and NPO1 radio, highlighting innovations in occipital nerve stimulation for migraine treatment. Notable collaborations include studies with institutions in Europe on pain education frameworks and neuropathic pain therapies. His research emphasizes translating clinical insights into practical patient care strategies.
Stephane Heritier is a Professor (Research) at Monash University's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Biostatistics, Data Analytics, and Health Economics. He previously held roles at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre and The George Institute in Sydney. His expertise includes adaptive trial designs, survival analysis, and robust biostatistics. He is a Chief Investigator on major trials like REMAP-CAP, ITACS, and STAREE-MIND, and leads research funded by NHMRC, ARC, and MRFF grants. He also co-authored the book *Robust Methods in Biostatistics* (2009). Affiliations: Monash University (Primary), University of Sydney (Honorary Associate Professor, 2013–2016) Teaching: Coordinates regression courses in the BCA Master of Statistics and MPH5200 (Epidemiology) Grants & Projects: Includes ARC-funded survival analysis methods (2022–2024), MRFF grants for depression (EMPACT), trauma (FEISTY-II), and ECMO trials (RECOMMEND) Research Interests: Adaptive designs, Bayesian platforms, cluster trials, robust statistics, and translational biostatistics. His work aligns with UN SDGs focused on health and innovation. Advising & Teams: Leads the AusTriM Centre for Clinical Trials Methodology and collaborates on global projects like the DIAAMOND and STAREE-MIND trials. His teams include interdisciplinary experts in medicine, statistics, and healthcare.
Connie Van is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Pharmacy, with expertise in medication management, chronic kidney disease, adverse drug reactions, and interprofessional collaboration. Her research bridges clinical practice and healthcare systems, with a focus on optimizing care for vulnerable populations such as pediatric cancer patients, dialysis patients, and critically injured children. Education: BPharm(Hons), PhD, Grad Cert Ed Stud (Higher Ed), Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Key research interests include: Medication safety and adverse drug reaction reporting Pharmacist-physician collaboration in primary care Sick day management protocols for chronic kidney disease Pediatric trauma psychosocial support Emergency nursing frameworks (e.g., HIRAID) Recent work emphasizes translational research, including a cluster-randomized trial for CKD screening and a pharmacy-led intervention study. Over 40 publications since 2007 reflect her multidisciplinary approach across nephrology, oncology, and emergency medicine. Notable grants include funding from the Department of Health and Aged Care for kidney disease quality initiatives, and multiple University of Sydney grants for projects like adverse drug reaction reporting tools and pharmacology education innovation. Current research student: Mimi Truong (project on sick day medication management in kidney disease).
Lee Kennedy-Shaffer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the Yale School of Public Health. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics from Harvard University, with prior research experience at Harvard’s Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics. Before joining Yale, he was an Assistant Professor at Vassar College. His work focuses on statistical methods for infectious disease studies, including cluster-randomized trials, quasi-experimental designs, and analyses of vaccine efficacy against transmission. He has contributed to studies on SARS-CoV-2 viral load dynamics, pandemic response strategies, and policy evaluation using difference-in-differences methods. Education: PhD (Harvard University, 2020), MA (Harvard, 2017), BS (Yale University, 2013) Research Interests: Infectious disease trial design, spatiotemporal epidemiology, causal inference in public health His research bridges statistical methodology and practical public health challenges, with applications to vaccine evaluation, pandemic preparedness, and policy analysis. Notable contributions include work on viral load-based transmission models and the design of serosurveys for early outbreak detection. Awards: Winner of the 2024 Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Reproducible Research Competition and the 2022 Royal Statistical Society’s Statistical Excellence in Early Career Writing Award. Labs/Teams: Involved in the Public Health Modeling Unit and the Big Data Summer Immersion at Yale program. Serves as Statistical Editor for Nature Medicine and Associate Editor for Epidemiologic Methods .
Kristin Konnyu is a Lecturer in Implementation Science at the Aberdeen Centre for Evaluation, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Brown University’s Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health. Her work bridges evidence synthesis and implementation science across health, public health, and climate change interventions. Education: PhD in Epidemiology, University of Ottawa (2018) BEd in Education, University of Ottawa (2013) MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences, University of British Columbia (2008) BSc in Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University (2005) Her research focuses on methods for synthesizing complex interventions and translating evidence into practice, particularly in complex systems involving multiple actors and behaviors. She is interested in de-implementation of low-value care, healthcare innovation adoption, and climate change mitigation in healthcare. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, drawing from epidemiology, education, and rehabilitation sciences. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and methodological innovation in implementation science. She frequently contributes to Cochrane reviews and protocols, with a focus on audit and feedback, behavior change techniques, antenatal care, and environmental impacts of health interventions. Her work often involves large collaborative teams and high-impact journals. Scientific Awards: Robert L. Kane Memorial Award (2022) Joseph De Koninick Prize for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (2019) Worton Researcher in Training Award (2018) Award of Excellence, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa (2017) Kristin Konnyu supervises Masters and PhD students in Applied Health Sciences, with interests in implementation science and evidence synthesis for complex problems. She is co-course coordinator for PU5031: Evidence-based Health and evaluator for two other postgraduate courses. She also teaches short courses and webinars on implementation and evidence synthesis methods. She is affiliated with the Cochrane Collaboration and serves as a methods editor for the Climate Solutions Working Group at the Campbell Collaboration. She leads and contributes to major commissioned reports for agencies like AHRQ and the Department of Veterans Affairs, and her work supports health policy and clinical decision-making. Her lab and team collaborations are extensive, involving international researchers in systematic review methodology and implementation science.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Jaishi is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and a Research Scientist at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University. He also holds positions as an Adjunct Scientist with ICES and Senior Epidemiologist at the Public Health Agency of Canada. Education: Ph.D. in Health Research Methodology, McMaster University (2021) M.Sc. in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University (2013) B.Sc. in Biological Sciences, University of Guelph (2010) His research focuses on methodologies for pragmatic randomized controlled trials, with specialization in cluster-randomized designs. Primary research domains include: Clinical trial design and registry-based methodologies Health services research in nephrology (particularly hemodialysis) Population-based epidemiological studies Statistical methods for cluster trials Recent publications demonstrate strong thematic focus on hemodialysis care innovations, COVID-19 impacts on vulnerable populations, autism spectrum disorder epidemiology, and advanced statistical methodologies. Articles frequently utilize registry data, cluster-randomized designs, and health administrative databases across Canadian and international contexts. Dr. Al-Jaishi is actively engaged in training future epidemiologists and biostatisticians through hands-on mentorship in advanced research methodologies.
Jincheng Shen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the University of Utah, with adjunct roles in the Departments of Family & Preventive Medicine and Internal Medicine. He completed his PhD in Biostatistics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, postdoctoral training at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and holds a BS and MS in Computer Science from Tsinghua University. His methodological research focuses on causal inference , machine learning , high-dimensional data analysis , and statistical genetics . Applications span cancer studies, cardiovascular health, opioid use disorder, and chronic disease management. He actively collaborates with clinicians, biologists, and epidemiologists, particularly in analyzing longitudinal data from trials like SPRINT and AASK. Recent publications (2024–2025) highlight his work in optimizing dynamic treatment regimes for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, using machine learning and epigenetic biomarkers . He also contributes to school-based interventions for skin cancer prevention and community pharmacy protocols for opioid misuse. Collaborations include large-scale studies on DNA methylation , aging , and environmental exposures , with applications in COPD, cardiovascular outcomes, and cancer risk prediction. His interdisciplinary approach bridges statistical methodology with real-world clinical and public health challenges.
