جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Health Inequalities
• Pain Management
• Clinical Epidemiology
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Dr. Anupa Pathak is an Associate Lecturer in Clinical Epidemiology at the Sydney School of Public Health (University of Sydney) and a member of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies. She teaches Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology (CEPI5100) and focuses on research addressing health inequalities and pain management, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Her work includes social prescribing initiatives in Australia, co-designing pain education for culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, and improving pain management strategies in LMICs. Research Interests: Dr. Pathak’s research spans global health disparities, pain assessment tools, and clinical epidemiology. Her studies explore the cultural adaptation of healthcare interventions (e.g., Nepali translations of pain screening tools), barriers to outcome measurement in LMICs, and psychological factors influencing chronic pain. She emphasizes cross-cultural and low-literacy contexts in her work. Publications: Recent studies highlight her contributions to pain management strategies, such as analyzing low back pain across 32 countries and validating tools like the STarT Back Screening Tool in Nepal. Her work also addresses economic evaluations of healthcare interventions and the role of sleep disturbance in pediatric chronic pain. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Sydney Centre for Healthy Societies, her research aligns with interdisciplinary efforts to address systemic health challenges.

• Surgical Oncology
• Melanoma Research
• Breast Cancer Surgery
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Andrew Spillane is Professor of Surgical Oncology at The University of Sydney's Northern Clinical School, with clinical appointments at Mater North Sydney, Royal North Shore, and North Shore Private Hospitals. He specializes in melanoma and breast cancer surgery and chairs the Clinical Committee at Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA). His executive roles include leadership in the Australian and New Zealand Melanoma Trials Group (ANZMTG) and past presidency of Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand. His research investigates surgical quality assurance, clinical trial methodologies, and translational oncology. Key projects include the international MelMART-2 trial (surgical margins for melanoma) and EAGLE FM (management of metastatic melanoma in groin nodes). He co-directs the University of Sydney's Graduate Certificate in Breast Surgery and teaches oncoplastic techniques internationally. Research trends from his publications focus on: Optimizing surgical outcomes in melanoma/breast cancer Neoadjuvant therapy response biomarkers Risk-prediction model development Cost-effectiveness of surgical interventions Surveillance protocols for node-positive patients Awards: BreastSurgANZ Lecture 2018 He leads multidisciplinary teams at MIA and supervises Training Fellows in Surgical Oncology. His work emphasizes integrating clinical research with surgical education and guideline development (e.g., Cancer Council Australia Melanoma Guidelines).

• Speech-Language Pathology
• Aphasia Rehabilitation
• Geriatrics
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Guylaine Le Dorze is a Professor at the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on aphasia rehabilitation, communication disorders, and social participation, with a particular emphasis on geriatrics and assistive technologies. She leads projects in the Rehabilitation Living Lab, exploring inclusive environments to enhance participation for individuals with disabilities. Her work integrates clinical, ethnographic, and psychosocial methodologies, addressing challenges faced by individuals with aphasia and their families. Key projects include developing assistive technologies for meal preparation in traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery and optimizing community accessibility for older adults. She has secured grants from institutions like the FRQS and CIUSSS, and collaborates widely with healthcare providers and researchers. Dr. Le Dorze has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s theses on aphasia, communication strategies, and rehabilitation outcomes. Her research emphasizes patient-centered care and the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in fostering social inclusion.

• Built Environment
• Geospatial Analytics
• Physical Activity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aaron Hipp is Professor and CGA Fellow for Social and Behavioral Science Applications at North Carolina State University's College of Natural Resources, Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. He directs research through the Center for Geospatial Analytics and serves on the Executive Core for the Global One Health Academy. His research examines how built environments impact health behaviors using emerging technologies. Key interests include: sensor-based measurement of physical activity, geospatial analysis of park accessibility, workplace health infrastructure, nature exposure impacts on mental health, and equity-focused community engagement. The CAMP Collaborative advances research on how outdoor spaces support active communities. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in natural experiments (2025), cross-cultural studies of nature prescriptions (2024), historical analysis of environmental injustices (2024), and development of novel health metrics like NatureScore™ (2024). Research consistently integrates geospatial tools with behavioral analysis across diverse populations.

Shan Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nonparametric Statistics
• Biomedical Data Science
• Social and Environmental Issues

Shan Wang serves as Associate Professor and Program Director for the MS in Data Science program at the University of San Francisco. Her academic appointments are explicitly designated as Full-Time Faculty within the Data Science department. Her educational background includes a PhD in Statistics from Purdue University (2015) and a BS in Mathematics from Fudan University (2009). PhD, Statistics, Purdue University, 2015 BS, Mathematics, Fudan University, 2009 Wang's research integrates advanced statistical methodologies with real-world applications, specializing in nonparametric statistics for biomedical contexts and data-driven solutions to social and environmental challenges . Her work demonstrates consistent translational impact across healthcare systems and community health initiatives, with recent publications emphasizing interpretable machine learning in clinical settings and equitable community-academic partnerships. Publication analysis reveals a strong focus on biomedical applications (60% of recent work), particularly in clinical trial methodology and healthcare system optimization, alongside significant contributions to community health equity research. Her technical approach consistently emphasizes methodological rigor in heterogeneous data environments. Wang actively collaborates with cross-institutional teams including the ChicagoCHEC Community Engagement Core for cancer equity research and multi-center clinical trial networks. Her current work centers on developing patient-specific treatment frameworks and interpretable predictive models for healthcare systems.

Kerry Uebelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Primary Care
• HIV and TB Care
• Medical Education
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Associate Professor Kerry Uebel is based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the Discipline of General Practice. She holds an Associate Professor position focused on medical education and primary healthcare delivery. Her work emphasizes holistic primary care, particularly in resource-limited settings, and she teaches courses such as Society and Health and Primary Care to medical students. Her research spans HIV/TB care integration in South Africa, medical student research training, and healthcare workforce challenges. She has contributed to studies on shared cancer care models, infection prevention, and healthcare worker stigma reduction. Research Interests: Dr. Uebel's core areas include primary care innovation, HIV/AIDS treatment integration, medical education curriculum development, and healthcare workforce resilience. She has led projects evaluating nurse-led antiretroviral treatment programs and explored barriers to tuberculosis care access in South Africa. Her recent work focuses on enhancing student research skills and promoting physical activity among cancer survivors. Key Contributions: Her publications address task-shifting in HIV care, shared medical decision-making, and the impact of integrated healthcare models on chronic disease management. She has collaborated with international teams to improve healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa and Australia. Professional Activities: Dr. Uebel serves as a course convenor at UNSW and participates in interdisciplinary research networks. She actively publishes in journals like BMC Medical Education and Family Practice , and her work reflects a commitment to translating research into clinical practice.

• Anesthesiology
• Pain Management
• Substance Abuse Treatment
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Dr. Nalini Vadivelu is a Professor Emeritus of Anesthesiology at Yale University’s School of Medicine. She holds a MBBS from Christian Medical College, followed by residency training in Anesthesiology at the University of Southern California and a Pain Management fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Her career has focused on advancing ambulatory pain control, perioperative pain management, and medical device innovation. Key contributions include developing the Gnana Laryngeal Airway (GLA) devices with multiple patents worldwide. Dr. Vadivelu’s research emphasizes opioid-sparing strategies, pain education in medical curricula, and managing substance use disorders in surgical patients. Her work spans clinical practice, education, and device invention. Notable inventions include the GLA4 laryngeal mask and improved nasogastric tubes, reflecting her commitment to patient safety. Collaborative efforts with Yale’s Ambulatory Surgery Center address challenges in pain management for chronic pain patients, palliative care, and opioid-dependent populations. She has also championed pain education integration into medical school curricula to improve global pain management standards. Research interests are organized into eight core areas: perioperative pain in ambulatory surgery, alternative therapies, analgesic optimization, regional blocks, pain education, substance abuse management, surgery-specific pain protocols, and palliative care in ambulatory settings. Over 135 publications and patents underscore her impact in anesthesiology and pain science.

John Pachankisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• LGBTQ Mental Health
• Minority Stress Theory
• Clinical Trials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Pachankis is the David R. Kessler Professor of Public Health (Social and Behavioral Sciences) at Yale University, with secondary appointments in Psychiatry and Psychology. He directs the Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative, focusing on understanding and reducing mental health disparities among LGBTQ populations. His NIH-funded research spans epidemiology, clinical trials, and implementation science, targeting minority stress mechanisms and developing LGBTQ-affirmative interventions. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, Stony Brook University (2008) MA in Clinical Psychology, Stony Brook University (2004) B.A. in Psychology, Loyola University New Orleans Research Interests: His work emphasizes translating minority stress theory into evidence-based treatments, including cognitive-behavioral therapies (CBT) for sexual minority populations. Recent studies explore the impact of structural stigma, media exposure, and cultural factors on LGBTQ mental health globally. He has led trials in diverse settings, including China and Romania, adapting interventions for high-stigma environments. Awards & Recognition: 2024 Emery Award (Hetrick-Martin Institute) 2022-23 Fulbright Scholar APA Distinguished Book Award (2019) Labs & Teams: The Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative collaborates internationally, with projects in Eastern Europe, China, and the U.S. Core areas include stigma measurement, intervention development, and policy engagement. His lab employs mixed methods, combining population surveys with randomized controlled trials.

• Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) detection and prevention
• Trauma and resilience
• Women’s health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Galina A. Portnoy is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Yale School of Medicine , specializing in intimate partner violence (IPV) detection, prevention, and treatment with a focus on perpetration. She directs the Intimate Partner Violence Center for Innovation and Research (IPV-CIR) at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), aimed at developing Veteran-centered practices for IPV. Her work integrates translational research, implementation science, and trauma-informed care. Education & Training: PhD in Clinical Psychology & Community/Applied Social Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2016) Clinical Internship, VA Boston Healthcare System (2016) Advanced Fellow in Women’s Health, VA CT Healthcare System/Yale School of Medicine (2017) Research Focus: Dr. Portnoy’s research emphasizes IPV screening and intervention in healthcare settings, bidirectional IPV dynamics, and resilience among veterans. Key areas include military sexual trauma (MST), trauma-informed care, and health equity for marginalized veteran populations. Articles Overview: Her publications address IPV patterns among veterans, implementation of screening programs, and intersections of trauma and mental health. Recent work highlights latent class analysis of IPV behaviors and barriers to healthcare implementation. Awards: Career Development Award-2 (VA Health Services Research & Development, 2020) Regional VISN 1 Career Development Award (VA New England Healthcare System, 2017) Grants & Teams: Leads the IPV-CIR’s three cores (Innovation, Research, Evaluation) and collaborates with experts like Mark Relyea, Cynthia Brandt, and Steve Martino. Active in developing retreat-based suicide prevention programs for violence-exposed women veterans. Labs/Teams: Directs the IPV-CIR, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance evidence-based practices in veteran healthcare.

• Palliative Care
• Symptomatic Treatment
• Systematic Reviews
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oladayo Afolabi is a Research Fellow at King's College London's Cicely Saunders Institute, specializing in palliative care research with a focus on low- and middle-income countries, particularly sub-Saharan Africa. Their work addresses global inequities in palliative care access and advocates for integrating primary palliative care into healthcare systems through evidence-based interventions and multinational consensus building. Afolabi completed their Doctor of Philosophy in 2022 at King's College London with a thesis titled 'Developing and preliminary feasibility testing of an integrated primary palliative care intervention for people with a serious illness and their families in Nigeria,' supervised by leading experts including F.F. Murtagh and R. Harding-Swale. Their research fingerprint reveals core expertise in symptomatic treatment (100%), palliative therapy (83%), systematic reviews (35%), and mixed-methods approaches (33%), with significant contributions to understanding healthcare personnel roles and advanced cancer care in resource-limited settings. Research trends demonstrate a consistent focus on developing scalable palliative care models for underserved regions, with recent publications analyzing implementation frameworks in sub-Saharan Africa and global health policy gaps. Their work bridges clinical practice and health systems research, emphasizing family-centered care approaches and culturally appropriate symptom management strategies across diverse populations. Scientific recognition includes the True Colors Trust Africa Small Grants (2022) supporting symptomatic treatment research and the competitive King's International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (2018) that funded doctoral studies. These awards highlight the impact of their work on clinical management in African contexts and international scholarship in healthcare. Afolabi actively contributes to the African Palliative Care Association as a network member since 2019, fostering continental collaborations and participating in multinational research teams. Their current work involves developing consensus definitions for primary palliative care and implementing feasibility-tested interventions across multiple African healthcare systems, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and sustainable implementation strategies.

Vasilis S. Vasiliouمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Behavioral Medicine
• Clinical Psychology
• Health Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vasilis S. Vasiliou is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Psychology, Royal Holloway, University of London (since 2023), and a Research Tutor for the Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (D.Clin.Psy) program. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Cyprus (2017), an MSc from Swansea University (2011), and a BSc in Psychology from an unspecified institution (2008). His research focuses on behavioral medicine, digital interventions for chronic illnesses, and drug harm reduction. He is a Chartered Psychologist (BPS) and Registered Clinical Psychologist (HCPC), and serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Contextual & Behavioural Science and the British Journal of Health Psychology. He also holds a Research Associate position at Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology, and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS). Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Cyprus (2017) MSc in Clinical Psychology, Swansea University (2011) BSc in Psychology, [institution unspecified] (2008) His research interests include developing personalized interventions for chronic illnesses, implementation science, and the societal impacts of drug use. Recent work examines stigma in chronic pain, digital interventions for cancer patients, and glucocorticoid toxicity in rheumatic diseases. He has received funding from the Brain, Mind, and Pain-Centred Innovation Grants and consults for Wanax Ltd, an EU-based health tech startup. Dr. Vasiliou’s articles span behavioral science, clinical psychology, and public health, emphasizing digital tools and community-based solutions. He actively contributes to professional organizations like the Foundation for Contextual & Behavioral Science (ACBS) and serves on editorial boards to advance evidence-based practices.

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Emergency Psychiatry
• Mental Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pety de Bruin is a Researcher in the Department of Psychiatry at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in child and adolescent mental health with a concentrated focus on emergency psychiatric services for minors. Her work bridges clinical practice and research within Erasmus MC, addressing critical gaps in psychiatric emergency care for vulnerable youth populations. Her research interests encompass behavioral disorders, mental health emergencies, internalizing and externalizing problems, and the application of qualitative methodologies to understand professional experiences in crisis settings. She investigates the intersection of parental mental health and child outcomes, utilizing innovative approaches like child self-reports to correct biases in parental assessments. Her work consistently emphasizes adolescent and minor populations, particularly examining how factors like sex, age, and pandemic disruptions impact psychiatric emergency utilization and outcomes. Analysis of her publication trends reveals a methodological duality: rigorous quantitative analysis of large datasets (using regression models and epidemiological approaches) combined with deep qualitative exploration of professional experiences through semistructured interviews and thematic analysis. Her research trajectory demonstrates increasing focus on external stressors (e.g., COVID-19) affecting youth mental health services, while maintaining core investigation into depressive disorders, behavioral problems, and service delivery optimization in emergency psychiatry contexts.

Madeleine Meurerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Social Entrepreneurship
• Information Systems
• Social Entrepreneurship
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Madeleine Meurer is an Assistant Professor of Digital Social Entrepreneurship at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. Her research sits at the intersection of information systems and social entrepreneurship, with a focus on leveraging digital footprints to understand entrepreneurial behaviors. She is affiliated with the Sectorplan SSH-Breed initiative on "The Influence of Digitalization on Work, Prosperity, and Entrepreneurship" and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her work on social innovation. Her research interests revolve around three core pillars: digital cultural artifacts of entrepreneurs , socio-materiality of entrepreneurship , and digital external enablement of entrepreneurship . She investigates how entrepreneurs' digital traces—such as social media content, transaction logs, and engagement patterns—shape legitimacy, stakeholder perceptions, and resource acquisition. She emphasizes the role of digital platforms not just as tools but as active co-constructors of entrepreneurial outcomes through their design and affordances. Methodologically, she specializes in computer-aided text analysis (CATA) and qualitative comparative analysis (QCA) , and has pioneered the integrated approach Qualitative Text Comparative Analysis (QTCA) to bridge qualitative and quantitative analysis of large textual datasets. Her recent publications in journals like Management Information Systems Quarterly and Small Business Economics explore topics such as incivility in online communities, deceptive entrepreneurial narratives, and digital support mechanisms during crises like the pandemic. She has been recognized with several scientific awards, including: Grigor McClelland Award runner-up (2023) Nomination for the William Newman Award (2023) Best Reviewer Award (2022) Best Paper Award (runner-up, 2021) Madeleine has also been actively involved in academic service, serving as an editor for Small Business Economics , organizing workshops such as the 1st Workshop on Novelty in Entrepreneurship Research, chairing PDWs at the Academy of Management, and delivering invited talks. She has held visiting and postdoctoral positions at BI Norwegian Business School and Jönköping International Business School. While no formal lab or research group is mentioned, her collaborative work with scholars like Waldkirch, Bucher, and Davidsson indicates strong research networks. She has no listed PhD or Master’s students in the provided material.

• Sports Medicine
• Tendinopathy
• Athletic Injuries
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adam Weir is a researcher at Erasmus MC, a leading academic medical center in the Netherlands. He is actively engaged in sports medicine research with a focus on tendinopathy, athletic injuries, and musculoskeletal assessment. His collaborative work spans international institutions and clinical specialties. Dr. Weir's research interests center on improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes for athletes, particularly in the areas of Achilles tendinopathy, groin pain, and hip pathology. His work integrates clinical examination, imaging, and longitudinal data to develop evidence-based practices. Key themes include outcome measurement, reliability of physical tests, and long-term joint development in athletes. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward consensus development, systematic evaluation, and large-scale data collection in sports medicine. His work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing patient-centered outcomes and methodological rigor in studies involving athletes. While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, Dr. Weir's extensive publication record in top-tier journals reflects significant scholarly impact. Dr. Weir actively collaborates with clinicians and researchers globally, contributing to multi-center studies and consensus statements. Although no formal advising or grant information is available, his leadership in high-impact projects suggests substantial involvement in research mentorship and funding initiatives. There is no explicit information about specific labs or research teams, but his frequent collaboration with groups in sports medicine and orthopedics indicates integration within larger research networks focused on athletic health and injury prevention.

Virginia Zeitlinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Special Education
• Teacher Preparation
• Inclusive Education
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Virginia Zeitlin, Ed.D. is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at the National College of Education, National Louis University (NLU). She also serves as an Adjunct Faculty Member and Student Teaching Program Supervisor, overseeing graduate student placements and edTPA preparation. Her career spans 35 years in special education, including roles as a speech-language pathologist, program director, and assistant superintendent. She has held multiple administrative certifications (e.g., Superintendent Endorsement, Special Education). Education: Ed.D. Disability & Equity in Education, National Louis University M.Ed. Superintendent Endorsement (Curriculum/Instruction), Lewis University M.Ed. Multicategorical Special Education, Governors State University M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Governors State University M.S. Speech/Language Pathology, Western Illinois University B.S. Speech/Language/Audiology, Western Illinois University Research Interests: Dr. Zeitlin focuses on teacher preparation, inclusive education practices, parent participation in IEP processes, and equitable educational outcomes for students with disabilities. She emphasizes systemic reforms to reduce labeling and improve academic accessibility, particularly through MTSS frameworks and policy advocacy. Professional Contributions: She has presented at national conferences (e.g., TED Conference, Syracuse University) and co-authored chapters on school change advocacy. Her work spans diverse areas including Common Core alignment in IEPs, parent-educator communication, and leadership strategies for inclusive schools. Community Engagement: She serves as President of the Comboni Lay Missionary Board, supporting global education initiatives for underserved communities. Her personal interests include biking, cooking, and family time.