Andrew Redd, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Epidemiology with primary affiliation in the Department of Internal Medicine and adjunct appointments in Family & Preventive Medicine and Population Health Sciences. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and M.S. from Texas A&M University, supplemented by internships at KBSI, Inc. and ATK Launch Systems. His research integrates biostatistics, clinical NLP, and big data analytics to address complex healthcare challenges. Key focus areas include: Statistical modeling for disease surveillance and transmission Natural language processing for EMR data extraction High-performance computing for biomedical informatics Reproducible research methodologies Redd's publications (2013-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on veterans' health, utilizing advanced statistical and NLP techniques to analyze: Healthcare disparities in military populations Clinical documentation patterns in VA systems Long-term outcomes of combat trauma Predictive modeling for service-connected disabilities He maintains active contributions to the R statistical ecosystem through development of specialized packages.
Eric Laber serves as James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Statistical Science at Duke University, with cross-appointments as Professor of Biostatistics & Bioinformatics in the School of Medicine and Research Professor of Global Health. He co-directs the Duke Computing Initiative and maintains active roles in the Department of Statistical Science. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Statistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2011) M.A. in Statistics, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2007) Laber's research pioneers statistical reinforcement learning for dynamic decision-making in complex health environments. He specializes in developing methodologies for Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials (SMARTs) to optimize personalized treatment sequences in precision medicine. His work bridges machine learning with clinical applications, focusing on cancer therapeutics, mental health interventions, and resource-constrained global health settings. Recent innovations address network interference in policy learning and risk-sensitive optimization for digital health platforms. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong trends in adaptive clinical trial design, with increasing emphasis on mHealth applications (40% of recent work), PTSD management in cancer survivors (25%), and network-based reinforcement learning (20%). Key methodological threads include Thompson sampling variants (33%), functional data analysis for truncated outcomes (15%), and causal inference under interference (25%). His scientific recognition includes: James B. Duke Distinguished Professorship (premier faculty honor at Duke) Laber secures substantial grant funding for high-impact health research, currently leading 10 active projects totaling over $15M. Major awards include NIH/NCI funding for next-generation SMARTs in cancer therapeutics (2023-2028), NSF support for risk-sensitive statistical learning (2024-2027), and multiple NIH trials for digital mental health interventions. His collaborative approach spans oncology, psychiatry, and global health teams, with special focus on vulnerable populations including cancer survivors and adolescents. As Co-Director of the Duke Computing Initiative, he leads interdisciplinary teams developing scalable computational frameworks for precision medicine. Current efforts integrate reinforcement learning with electronic health records systems to create real-time clinical decision support tools, particularly for resource-limited settings in infectious disease management and chronic pain treatment.
Dr Bec Coddington is a Clinical Fellow at the School of Nursing and Midwifery at University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She holds multiple academic appointments including Lecturer in Nursing and Midwifery Specialist at the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research, and Honorary Clinical Fellow at the Faculty of Health, all since 2020. She also serves as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Centre for Midwifery, Child and Family Health at UTS since 2018. Her work focuses on improving maternity care through research on fetal monitoring technologies, women's experiences during childbirth, and culturally safe birthing services. Dr Coddington completed her PhD at UTS (2018-2020), following a Bachelor of Midwifery (Honours) (2010-2012) and a Bachelor of Midwifery (2005-2008), all from UTS. Dr Coddington's research centers on enhancing women's experiences during childbirth through several interconnected themes: Fetal monitoring technologies - examining how different monitoring devices impact women's freedom of movement, bodily autonomy, and overall birth experiences, with a focus on developing and implementing beltless, wireless solutions Continuity of midwifery care - investigating models that provide consistent care for women, including those with complex pregnancies and those seeking homebirth options Culturally safe birthing - working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to enable Birthing on Country services Birth trauma - researching childbirth-related PTSD and developing assessment tools Her recent publications (including multiple 2024 papers) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward human-centered design of maternity care technologies and services. Dr Coddington's work consistently emphasizes woman-centered care, freedom of movement during labor, and the importance of informed choice. She has pioneered research on non-invasive fetal electrocardiography (NIFECG) as an alternative to traditional monitoring that restricts movement. Her scholarship bridges clinical practice, technology development, and policy advocacy, with increasing focus on equity in maternity care, particularly for Indigenous women and those with complex pregnancies. Dr Coddington has received significant research funding including: DelivAssure - A novel monitoring device to detect hypoxia during childbirth (2024-2027) WOMB study - WOmen's experiences of Monitoring Baby (2022-2023) Harnessing technology to enable mobility in labour and birth for women with increased Body Mass Index (BMI) (2021-2025) She serves as a joint supervisor for research students and has presented her work at numerous conferences, often taking a feminist perspective on technology in childbirth. Her service includes committee work related to maternal health outcomes and midwifery practice implementation.
Haekyung Jeon-Slaughter, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and a member of the Division of Hematology and Oncology. She also serves as the Section Chief and Statistician for Research and Analytics at the VA North Texas Health Care System, where she applies her expertise in biostatistics and econometrics to medical research. Dr. Jeon-Slaughter earned her bachelor's degree and a master's degree in international economics at Seoul National University in South Korea. She then earned an additional master's degree in economics at the State University of New York in Buffalo. She completed her postdoctoral degree at Cornell University in Ithaca. Dr. Jeon-Slaughter's research focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to medical research applying both statistics and econometrics. Her research interests encompass the cost-effectiveness of endovascular intervention, gender-based cardiovascular outcomes, and cigarette smoking's effect on treatment outcomes. Her work spans multiple disciplines including cardiology, psychiatry, neuroscience, and substance abuse research, demonstrating her ability to apply statistical methods across diverse medical fields. Her research often examines the intersection of economic factors and medical outcomes, particularly in the areas of medication adherence and treatment effectiveness. Dr. Jeon-Slaughter has published numerous articles in high-impact journals across multiple medical disciplines. Her publication record shows a strong trend toward applying statistical and econometric methods to understand complex medical phenomena, with particular focus areas in cardiovascular interventions, psychiatric conditions, substance use disorders, and neuroimaging studies. Her research demonstrates a consistent interdisciplinary approach that bridges economics, statistics, and clinical medicine.
Daniel Bressington is a Professor at Charles Darwin University's College of Nursing and Midwifery with significant international appointments: Visiting International Professor, Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University Adjunct Professor, La Trobe University (Melbourne) Adjunct Professor, Hong Kong Polytechnic University Adjunct Professor, University of Southern Queensland (Ipswich) A UK-registered mental health nurse with 30 years' experience, he has published approximately 200 peer-reviewed papers focusing on psychosis, mental health literacy, psychosocial interventions, multi-morbidity, and PTSD. His research investigates severe mental illness comorbidities and develops evidence-based interventions for psychosis and trauma-related disorders. Recent 2025 publications demonstrate active work in telehealth depression management, AI-driven vaccine attitude interventions, dementia prevention in diabetic populations, and remote mental health service evaluation. His research bridges clinical nursing practice with digital health innovation across Australasia and Southeast Asia. Professor Bressington supervises graduate students in his core research domains and leads multiple funded projects across Australia, Hong Kong, and Thailand. He serves as Section-Editor-in-Chief for Nursing Reports' Mental Health Nursing section and contributes to several editorial boards, maintaining strong connections between research, clinical practice, and policy development.
Mélissa Martin, Ph.D. in Psychology, serves as a Lecturer at the University of Montreal with dual appointments in the School of Psychoeducation (Faculty of Arts and Sciences) and the Faculty of Continuing Education. Her clinical practice spans private therapy and the Trauma Study Center at Montreal's University Institute of Mental Health, where she specializes in cognitive-behavioral treatment for adult anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She actively collaborates with the City of Montreal Police Support Program, delivering psychological interventions and training for emergency responders exposed to traumatic events. Dr. Martin's research centers on PTSD assessment and intervention, with emphasis on occupational mental health for first responders. Her expertise includes developing clinical tools for trauma screening, managing dissociative symptoms in PTSD, and implementing evidence-based workplace interventions after critical incidents. This focus stems from extensive clinical experience treating complex trauma cases and informing professional guidelines for emergency personnel. Her 2019 scholarly contributions comprise four foundational chapters in 'Trauma-Related Disorders: Guide to Best Practices for a Complex Clientèle,' addressing diagnostic protocols, functional analysis of trauma symptoms, dissociation management, and post-trauma worker support. These publications reflect her commitment to translating clinical insights into practical resources for practitioners working with high-risk populations. As an educator, Dr. Martin teaches 'Advanced Psychoeducation: Trauma' and 'Intervention in Traumatic Contexts' across certificate programs in Victimology and Mental Health. While no formal student supervision or grant funding is documented, her police collaboration provides real-world training contexts. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on trauma intervention skills tailored to emergency response environments, bridging academic knowledge with frontline application. Dr. Martin's institutional presence integrates clinical service at the Trauma Study Center with university instruction, while her Police Support Program collaboration forms a critical bridge between academic expertise and community mental health services. This tripartite engagement—clinical practice, education, and emergency responder support—defines her contribution to trauma care in Montreal's professional ecosystem.
Jessica A. Brundage, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin and a key member of the Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS). She maintains a clinical practice at the Zablocki VA Medical Center's Mental Health Division in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she specializes in rehabilitation psychology with a focus on spinal cord injury. Dr. Brundage's research and clinical work centers on spinal cord injury rehabilitation, particularly in the areas of sexual health rehabilitation, peer support programming, and mental health interventions for Veterans. She has developed two major clinical programs: the interdisciplinary Spinal Cord Injury/Disorders Community Health & Wellness Program (2013-2017) and the ongoing Spinal Cord Injury Sexual Health Rehabilitation Program (2017-present). Her publication record includes significant work on moral injury during the COVID-19 pandemic and interdisciplinary approaches to sexual health rehabilitation for Veterans with spinal cord injuries. Dr. Brundage has presented extensively on topics including mindfulness, burnout prevention, PTSD treatment in SCI patients, and peer support programming at both national and regional conferences. Dr. Brundage is actively involved in training the next generation of healthcare providers, supervising psychology trainees and presenting specialized seminars on spinal cord injury rehabilitation topics to predoctoral psychology interns. Her work bridges academic medicine with practical clinical applications in the VA healthcare system, focusing on improving quality of life for Veterans with complex rehabilitation needs.
Dr. Terri A. deRoon Cassini is a Professor in the Department of Surgery with a focus on Trauma and Critical Care at the Medical College of Wisconsin. She serves as the Center Director for CTSI Research Informatics REDCap and maintains active affiliations with the Center for Microbiome Research, Comprehensive Injury Center, and Neuroscience Research Center. Dr. deRoon Cassini's research program centers on understanding the psychological and neurological consequences of traumatic injury, with particular emphasis on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mental health outcomes, and the role of the endocannabinoid system in stress response. Her work examines how social determinants of health—including race, neighborhood disadvantage, and social support—influence trauma recovery trajectories. She has made significant contributions to understanding how racial discrimination increases vulnerability to PTSD and worsens physical and emotional quality of life after traumatic injury, particularly for Black Americans. Her publication record demonstrates expertise in both clinical assessment and biological mechanisms of trauma response, with over 160 publications spanning neuroimaging, biomarker research, health disparities, and clinical intervention studies. Her recent work has increasingly focused on the intersection of social determinants of health and neurobiological responses to trauma, employing sophisticated analytical approaches to understand complex biopsychosocial pathways. Dr. deRoon Cassini is an active collaborator in major research consortia including the ENIGMA-PGC PTSD working group and the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium, contributing to large-scale efforts to understand the neurobiology of trauma response across diverse populations. Her research has important implications for developing more effective screening tools, prevention strategies, and treatment approaches for trauma survivors.
Dr. Sheila A. Dugan is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rush Medical College. She serves as both Chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Director of the Rush Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health, demonstrating leadership in both academic and clinical domains. Dr. Dugan's research and clinical work focuses on pelvic floor health, women's sports medicine, and musculoskeletal disorders. Her expertise spans pelvic pain management, urinary and fecal incontinence, sports injuries (particularly in women), and non-surgical care for spinal conditions. She takes a holistic approach that integrates physical therapy, behavioral health, and patient education to address the root causes of health issues. Analysis of her publication record from 2002-2025 reveals consistent contributions to physical medicine and rehabilitation, with recent emphasis on sexual violence in sports, pelvic health innovations, and pandemic impacts on medical academia. Her work bridges clinical practice with scholarly contribution across biomechanics, women's health, and rehabilitation science. Dr. Dugan completed her medical education at the University of Illinois at Chicago and her residency at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She is board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. As Director of the Rush Program for Abdominal and Pelvic Health, she leads a multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for complex pelvic conditions. Her clinical philosophy emphasizes active patient participation in treatment, recognizing that successful outcomes require patients to engage with exercises and recommendations outside clinical visits. Dr. Dugan maintains active clinical practice with appointments available through early 2025 at both Rush's Chicago campus and Oak Brook location, continuing to provide direct patient care while fulfilling her academic and administrative responsibilities.
Susan Tapert, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Diego School of Health Sciences. She directs groundbreaking longitudinal studies including the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study and National Consortium on Alcohol and Neurodevelopment in Adolescence-Adulthood (NCANDA-A), where she serves as Associate Director/Site PI and Co-Director/Site PI respectively. Previously, she held leadership as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs (2019-2024) in her department. Her NIH-funded research program examines neural risk factors and consequences of adolescent substance use through advanced neuroimaging and neuropsychological methods. Key focus areas include: Impact of alcohol, cannabis, and polysubstance use on developing brain systems Neurocognitive predictors of addiction trajectories Adolescent brain maturation in typical and high-risk populations Pandemic effects on youth mental health and behavior Her 275+ publications demonstrate consistent focus on substance use neurobiology, adolescent development, and methodological innovation. Recent work (2024-2025) emphasizes multimodal brain imaging, wearable technology validation, digital phenotyping, and machine learning approaches to predict risk. Major honors include: Research.com 2022 Best Female Scientist Award American College of Neuropsychopharmacology’s Julius Axelrod Mentorship Award (2022) American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Outstanding Mentor Award (2021, 2016) Research Society on Alcoholism Marlatt Mentorship Award (2019) She leads federally funded investigations including ABCD ($34M+), NCANDA ($26M+), and predictive modeling grants. Her mentorship extends through NIH training grants and leadership roles in national consortia.
Mark Tucker, Ph.D., serves as Professor and RCP Program Coordinator within San Diego State University's Department of Administration, Rehabilitation, and Postsecondary Education. Based in Lamden Hall 221A (Mail Code 1127), he maintains active faculty status with contact via mtucker@sdsu.edu or 619-594-3498. His research centers on rehabilitation counseling with dual specializations: veteran employment pathways (particularly OEF/OIF veterans with PTSD experiencing homelessness) and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation following postsecondary education. This work bridges clinical practice with systemic analysis of vocational barriers. Analysis of his 2016 publications reveals consistent focus on employment as the critical rehabilitation outcome metric, employing mixed-methods approaches to identify predictors of success in complex cases. His studies emphasize practical applications for rehabilitation service providers rather than theoretical frameworks. Scientific awards: No awards documented in available materials Regarding advising and grants, Dr. Tucker's program coordinator role indicates active graduate student supervision and program administration. While specific grant details aren't provided, his publication record suggests ongoing research funding through SDSU's rehabilitation programs. No international collaborations are explicitly referenced. There is no indication of dedicated laboratory facilities; his work appears conducted through SDSU's departmental infrastructure and community rehabilitation partnerships.
Brianna Byllesby serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of South Dakota. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. (2018) and M.A. (2015) from the University of Toledo, and a B.A. (2013) from Creighton University. She holds licensure as a Licensed Psychologist in South Dakota. Her research centers on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), examining construct validity, comorbidity patterns, and transdiagnostic factors influencing trauma outcomes. Key interests include distress tolerance, emotion dysregulation, and psychometric validation of assessment tools in trauma-exposed populations. Current work investigates treatment mechanisms in trauma-focused interventions and substance use comorbidity among veterans. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals consistent focus on PTSD symptom structure, measurement innovation, and transdiagnostic processes. Her work frequently employs advanced statistical modeling (bifactor analysis, latent profiling) and emphasizes clinical applications in diverse populations including veterans and LGBTQ+ individuals. Recent publications increasingly address cultural factors in trauma presentation and treatment response. She currently leads the grant Enhancing Measurement-Based Care and Clinical Accessibility in a Rural Underserved Community Training Clinic (Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology, 2024-Present), demonstrating commitment to improving rural mental health services.
Wesley Timblin serves as a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing at the University of Salford's School of Health & Society since November 2022, affiliated with the Centre for Applied Health Research. His career bridges military service and clinical mental health expertise. British Army veteran with 19 years' service (Intelligence Analyst then QARANC) Former Community Psychiatric Nurse for veterans charity (2017-2020) Former NHS BABCP-accredited CBT therapist in Veterans Mental Health Service (2020-2022) Post Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice (University of Salford, 2023-2024) His research examines prison healthcare systems, veteran PTSD, complex trauma interventions, and therapeutic relationships in forensic settings. With dual expertise in military healthcare and civilian mental health services, his work focuses on improving care for traumatized populations through evidence-based psychosocial interventions. Recent activities include leading prison healthcare workforce development initiatives at NHS England symposiums and organizing campus-wide mental health awareness events. Notable contributions include the NHS England North West RePAIR Prison Healthcare Workforce Transformation Symposium (2023) addressing prison healthcare staffing challenges, and University of Salford's Mental Health Awareness Week featuring innovative wellbeing initiatives like 'hug in a mug' campaigns and dementia workshops. His teaching covers evidence-based nursing interventions, forensic placement preparation, and specialized CBT applications. As a BABCP-accredited therapist with veteran mental health specialization, he bridges clinical practice and academic training. His qualifications span multiple disciplines: MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (Oxford), BSc in Psychology (Open University), and military healthcare credentials. Current projects focus on prison healthcare workforce development and student placement experiences in secure environments.
Barry H Guze serves as Department Vice Chair and Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the UCLA School of Medicine. He maintains a VA affiliation as indicated by his email address (barry.guze@va.gov). His academic career spans several decades with continuous research contributions in psychiatric neuroscience. Dr. Guze's research focuses on the application of advanced brain imaging techniques, particularly magnetic resonance spectroscopy, to understand psychiatric disorders and neurological conditions. His work prominently features investigations into hepatic encephalopathy, depression, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer's disease. He has made significant contributions to understanding the neurochemical and metabolic underpinnings of these conditions through imaging studies. His publication history reveals consistent research trends in brain metabolism studies using MR spectroscopy and PET imaging, with particular emphasis on glucose metabolism in psychiatric disorders. The research shows increasing sophistication in imaging techniques over time, from early PET studies to advanced MR spectroscopy applications. Dr. Guze has collaborated extensively with neuroimaging specialists at UCLA, particularly with researchers like Michael Thomas, Mark Frye, and John Mazziotta. His work bridges clinical psychiatry with advanced neuroimaging methodologies, contributing to both diagnostic understanding and treatment approaches for complex neuropsychiatric conditions. Throughout his career, he has maintained an active research program supported by NIH funding, including a K07 grant focused on early identification of Alzheimer's Disease (1991-1994). His work demonstrates consistent application of quantitative brain imaging to address clinically relevant questions in psychiatry.
Ralph Jan Koek is a Health Sciences Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. With a medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine (1985) and psychiatric training at Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center (1989-1990), Dr. Koek has dedicated his career to psychiatric research and clinical practice, particularly in the areas of PTSD, neuromodulation, and bipolar disorders. Staff Psychiatrist and Full-time Faculty, UCLA/San Fernando Valley Psychiatry Training Program (1990-2018) Full-time VA Psychiatrist (2018-2022) Clinical Faculty, UCLA Neuromodulation Service and TMS Clinic (2022-2025) Consultant and Teaching Psychiatrist, Glendale Adventist Family Medicine Residency Program (1997-2021) Staff Psychiatrist, Glendale Community Free Health Clinic (2011-2025) Dr. Koek's research has evolved from studying bipolar disorders, psychopharmacology, and suicide (1994-2014) to focusing on treatment-resistant PTSD and depression (2018-2024), with particular emphasis on deep-brain stimulation for treatment-resistant PTSD (2014-2024). His work bridges clinical psychiatry with advanced neuromodulation techniques, making significant contributions to understanding and treating complex psychiatric conditions. His publication record spans from 1996 to 2024, with recent work heavily focused on transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), deep brain stimulation of the amygdala, and novel approaches to treatment-resistant conditions. The publications reveal a clear trajectory from traditional psychiatric research toward cutting-edge neuromodulation techniques, with increasing focus on precise targeting, individualized treatment approaches, and understanding the neural mechanisms underlying psychiatric disorders. UCLA Department of Psychiatry Outstanding Housestaff Teacher (2006-2018) Throughout his career, Dr. Koek has maintained a strong commitment to teaching and clinical service while advancing research in challenging areas of psychiatry. His work with veterans and in community clinics demonstrates a dedication to serving diverse patient populations, while his research collaborations with leading institutions reflect his standing in the academic psychiatry community.
