Dr Jessica Agnew-Blais is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and the Centre for Brain and Behaviour. She can be reached at j.agnew-blais@qmul.ac.uk in Room 3.21 of the Fogg Building. Psychiatric epidemiology ADHD Women's mental health Developmental psychology Her research focuses on ADHD developmental trajectories across the lifespan, hormonal influences on women's ADHD functioning, and gene-environment interactions. Current projects include A Life Course Approach to Understanding ADHD Among Women (MRC-funded) and studies on gambling harms (GambleAware-funded). Recent publications examine: ADHD symptom decline trajectories Verbal memory impairments in ADHD Social isolation in ADHD populations Delayed ADHD diagnosis in women Covariate environmental factors in neurodevelopment She supervises PhD students Alexandria Bartley, Chiara Caserini, Anna Paul, and Amandine Sénéquier, and collaborates with researchers like Margherita Malanchini and Giorgia Michelini.
Lindsay Fernandez-Rhodes serves as Assistant Professor of Biobehavioral Health in the College of Health and Human Development at Pennsylvania State University, with dual affiliation at the Penn State Cancer Institute. Her research focuses on genetic and sociocultural determinants of health disparities, particularly among Hispanic/Latino populations through the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL). Her primary research interests span Genetic Epidemiology , Health Disparities , and Sociocultural Determinants of Obesity . She investigates how genetic ancestry interacts with acculturation, socioeconomic status, and environmental factors to influence cardiometabolic outcomes. Her work integrates multi-omics approaches with life course epidemiology to uncover mechanisms driving health inequities in minority populations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on Hispanic/Latino health across multiple domains: genomic fine-mapping ( 2023, 2025 ), epigenetic mediation of socioeconomic effects ( 2024 ), pubertal development ( 2025 ), cognitive aging ( 2023 ), and cardiometabolic disease ( 2024, 2025 ). Her methodological innovations include synthetic data applications for privacy preservation ( 2025 ) and commentary on genomic inclusion ( 2023 ). Dr. Fernandez-Rhodes actively contributes to major collaborative initiatives including HCHS/SOL, PAGE consortium, and TOPMed. Her work has secured substantial NIH funding for population genomics research, though specific grant details aren't listed in the provided text. She mentors graduate students in biobehavioral health and genetic epidemiology through Penn State's PhD programs. Her laboratory work centers on the Penn State Cancer Institute's Cancer Control program, with additional collaborations through the Center for Research on Tobacco and Health and Office for Cancer Health Equity. She utilizes HCHS/SOL data infrastructure and Penn State's biostatistics/bioinformatics shared resources for multi-omics analyses.
Professor Ken Ong is Professor of Paediatric Epidemiology at the University of Cambridge , jointly appointed in the Department of Paediatrics and the MRC Epidemiology Unit , School of Clinical Medicine . He co-leads the Unit’s Early Life Aetiology and Mechanisms of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders programme with Dr John Perry and serves as an honorary consultant paediatric endocrinologist and clinical lead for childhood obesity at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust . He also chairs the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition’s Subgroup on Maternal and Child Nutrition . Education: PhD in Paediatrics, University of Cambridge and University of Oxford – investigating gene-environment interactions in fetal and early childhood growth using large population-based studies. Research Interests: Professor Ong’s overarching research addresses the early-life determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes and related metabolic disorders . His programme integrates epidemiology, genetics, physiology and public health to identify developmental trajectories that confer long-term disease risk. Key themes include: The role of rapid postnatal growth and weight gain in programming later metabolic disease. Genetic and environmental influences on puberty timing and their consequences for obesity, diabetes and psychosocial outcomes. Mechanistic pathways linking early growth, reproductive maturation and lifelong health, with a view to informing behavioural interventions that delay puberty and prevent childhood obesity. Publication Trends: Across >150 publications, Professor Ong’s recent work (2024-2025) demonstrates a strong focus on large-scale genetic discovery (GWAS, exome and whole-genome sequencing) for traits such as adiposity, puberty timing, birth weight, proteomic aging and diabetes risk . Methodologically, his team employs Mendelian randomization to infer causality, integrates multi-omics (genomics, epigenomics, metabolomics) and leverages population cohorts (UK Biobank, ALSPAC, TOPCHILD Collaboration). Comparative studies now extend to canine models to validate obesity genes across species, while intervention coding work within TOPCHILD seeks to distil effective behavioural components for obesity prevention in early childhood. Scientific Awards & Recognition: While specific named prizes are not listed in the text, Professor Ong’s sustained leadership of a major MRC programme, chairmanship of national SACN subgroups and honorary NHS consultant role collectively denote significant peer recognition. Grants & Funding: Professor Ong’s programme is core-funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) through the Early Life Aetiology and Mechanisms of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders strategic award. Additional project grants arise from cross-disciplinary initiatives within Cambridge Reproduction and the Cambridge Metabolic Network. Laboratory & Team: He heads a multidisciplinary team located within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, integrating bioinformaticians, geneticists, epidemiologists and clinical researchers. Active collaborations span the MRC Epidemiology Unit, Department of Paediatrics, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust and international consortia.
Melissa Redford is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on suprasegmental sound patterns, speech planning and production, and child language acquisition. She leads the Spoken Language Research Laboratories (SLRL) at the University of Oregon, where she investigates the developmental aspects of speech motor control and prosodic structure. University: University of Oregon School: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of Linguistics Email: redford@uoregon.edu Dr. Redford's research program aims to develop a psychologically-plausible and biologically-sensible framework for understanding spoken language production. Key areas include the acquisition of articulatory timing skills, the relationship between phrase-level representations and planning processes, and the coordination of language and breathing during speaking. Her work challenges existing theories by emphasizing the developmental structuring of linguistic representations. Analysis of her recent publications reveals ongoing focus on prosodic development, coarticulation, and speech motor control across child and adult speech. Themes include the role of cognitive load in speech production, cross-linguistic rhythm acquisition, and the integration of acoustic theories with perceptual and motor processes. She employs methods ranging from computational modeling to audiovisual speech analysis. As an advisor, Dr. Redford oversees graduate student research in the Department of Linguistics. She also contributes to the University of Oregon's academic community through her leadership of the Spoken Language Research Laboratories, which employs interdisciplinary approaches to studying speech production and perception.
Lina Shanley is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Oregon College of Education , specializing in Special Education . Her work bridges numerical cognition and special education , focusing on mathematics development among at-risk students. Education: PhD in Quantitative Methodology (University of Oregon), MA in Special Education (San Francisco State University), BA in History (Whitman College) Dr. Shanley’s research investigates factors influencing mathematics development in at-risk populations, with emphasis on improving intervention response through advanced screening processes and neuroimaging collaborations. She develops technology-based interventions like the NumberShire Integrated Tutor System and explores cognitive variables in early math assessment. Her publications span topics including math self-concept , domain-general skills , and neuroimaging applications in education. Recent work focuses on working memory in bilingual kindergartners and motion correction techniques for pediatric brain scans. Dr. Shanley collaborates across education , cognitive science , and neuropsychology , contributing to federally funded grants aimed at optimizing early mathematics trajectories through in-person and digital interventions.
Jessica A. Cooper is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine, where she serves as Assistant Director of the Translational Research in Affective Disorders (TReAD) Laboratory under Dr. Michael Treadway. Her research focuses on decision-making neurobiology and reward processing , examining how stress, aging, individual differences, and inflammatory processes impact reinforcement learning and motivational circuits. Key areas include computational phenotyping of effort-based decision-making in depression and psychosis, inflammation-depression interactions, and sex-specific drug effects on reward processing. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translational immunopsychiatry , particularly TNF-alpha antagonism trials for motivational deficits in high-inflammation depression, alongside innovative work on spontaneous thought dynamics and social learning across the lifespan. While no specific awards are listed in available sources, her work demonstrates significant contributions to understanding corticostriatal circuitry in affective disorders through multimodal approaches including fMRI, computational modeling, and pharmacological challenges. As Assistant Director of the TReAD Lab, Dr. Cooper mentors research staff and contributes to studies investigating neural mechanisms of depression, with particular focus on stress-induced alterations in glutamatergic signaling and inflammatory pathways. The laboratory maintains active collaborations across Emory's neuroscience and immunology departments. The TReAD Lab operates within Emory's robust neuroscience ecosystem, utilizing advanced neuroimaging facilities and maintaining partnerships with clinical departments for patient recruitment in mechanistic treatment trials.
Mette Gørtz is a Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen, with affiliations to the Centre for Health Economics and Policy (CHEP), Centre for Economic Behavior and Inequality (CEBI), and Centre for Applied Microeconometrics (CAM). Her work spans health economics, family economics, and labor economics using microeconometric methods. Education M.Sc. Econ. (1993), Ph.D. Econ. (2006) - University of Copenhagen Research Interests : Health economics, family economics, labor economics, personnel economics, aging, and time use. She focuses on socioeconomic outcomes linked to health innovations, parental time investment, daycare assignment, and intergenerational inequality. Notable Research Trends : Her 15 most recent articles address topics like: Behavioral responses to health innovations Child penalty effects in labor markets Education-health gradients Daycare choice and discrimination Parental preferences and child development Long-term care systems Leadership & Grants : As Deputy Center Director of CHEP and Head of the PhD Programme in Economics (2021-2023), she leads projects funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation and ERC, including PARENTIME. She collaborates with institutions like Dartmouth College, UC San Diego, University of Sydney, and Aarhus University. Teaching : Lectures and supervises in health economics, family economics, and labor economics. Previously served as Head of Studies (2013-2016) and Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan.
Nicholas Allen is a Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oregon, serving as Director of the Center for Digital Mental Health and affiliated with the Center for Translational Neuroscience. His research examines developmental transitions in mental health, with emphasis on adolescent depression, sleep, and family processes. His work employs a developmental psychopathology framework to investigate how environmental stressors (abuse, socioeconomic disadvantage) impact emotional functioning and biological systems. Current projects target sleep, parenting, and teen relationships as modifiable risk factors, leveraging digital tools for unobtrusive mental health tracking through the ADAPT Lab. Publications from 2008-2018 reveal strong trends in adolescent neuroscience and digital interventions, with high-impact work in Nature , JAMA Psychiatry , and The Lancet focusing on brain development, parenting effects, and mobile health solutions for at-risk youth. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Dr. Allen has advised graduate students historically but is not accepting new students for Fall 2025. His research is supported through the Center for Digital Mental Health and ADAPT Lab, with grants likely focused on translational neuroscience and digital intervention development based on publication themes. He leads the ADAPT Lab ( http://adaptlab.uoregon.edu/ ) and Center for Digital Mental Health, developing AI-driven tools using wearables and social media analytics to deliver real-time mental health interventions targeting adolescent depression prevention.
Dr. Arianne Sweeting is a Senior Lecturer in Endocrinology at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health and serves as a Staff Specialist Endocrinologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where she leads the Maternal Metabolic Health service. She is also a member of the Charles Perkins Centre and holds significant leadership roles in diabetes in pregnancy research and clinical practice. Dr. Sweeting earned her MBBS (Hons), BSc in Neuroscience, Graduate Diploma in Public Health Law from Sydney Law School, and PhD from the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2015 after receiving NHMRC postgraduate and Albert S McKern obstetric research scholarships for her PhD work on risk management in Gestational Diabetes. Her research focuses on metabolic disease in pregnancy, including diabetes, obesity, bariatric surgery, and eating disorders, with particular emphasis on precision medicine diagnostics, nutrition interventions, and risk management to improve health outcomes for women and their babies. She has pioneered work on early gestational diabetes, establishing and leading the Metabolic Health in Pregnancy service. Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on precision medicine applications in gestational diabetes, with numerous high-impact publications in journals like The Lancet, Diabetes Care, and Communications Medicine. Her work spans epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical trials (particularly the TOBOGM study), and systematic reviews addressing critical gaps in diabetes management during pregnancy. Australian Diabetes Society Skip Martin Fellow (2022) Sydney Medical School Dean's Publication Prize (2016) International Diabetes Federation World Diabetes Congress Travel Grant (2015) NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship Albert S McKern Obstetric Research Scholarship Dr. Sweeting leads multiple research projects including the TOBOGM international multicentre trial on early detection of gestational diabetes, PREBABE preconception weight loss trial, and systematic reviews on precision medicine diagnostics. She has secured significant grant funding including the Australian Diabetes Society Early Career Fellowship and MRFF funding for the PreBabe study. Her leadership extends to national and international organizations, including past presidency of the Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (2020-2022) and membership on the International Association for the Diabetes and Pregnancy Study Groups Council.
Clare Llewellyn is a full-time Professor of Psychology and Epidemiology at University College London , where she co-leads UCL-REACH (Research into Eating, Activity and Health) and serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Behavioural Science and Health . A Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society, she transitioned from the pharmaceutical industry to academia, completing an MSc (2007) and PhD (2011) at UCL before becoming Lecturer (2013), Associate Professor (2018), and full Professor (2024). Education Doctor of Philosophy (UCL, 2011) Master of Science (UCL, 2007) Graduate Diploma (London Metropolitan University, 2006) Master of Arts (University of Oxford, 2000) Research Interests span obesity etiology, eating disorders, appetite genetics, and behavioral susceptibility theory. She leads the Gemini twin cohort study (n=2402 families) and co-directs the NIHR Healthy Weight Policy Research Unit , focusing on evidence-based policy interventions. Her work integrates mixed methods (epidemiology, behavioral genetics, psychometrics) and person-based approaches to digital health interventions. Scientific Awards include two Early Career Investigator Awards (2011). She has held editorial roles at International Journal of Obesity and Pediatric Obesity , and served as elected Trustee for the UK Association for the Study of Obesity (2014-2019). Teaching includes convening UCL's MSc in Health Psychology and leading modules on chronic illness, mental/physical health, stress, and aging. She supervises 5 active PhD students (completing 13 to date) in behavioral genetics, nutritional epidemiology, and public health.
Professor Bruce Abernethy is Executive Director of UQ's Engagement with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, following his tenure as Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences (2014-2023) at the University of Queensland. His academic leadership includes previous roles as Deputy Executive Dean, Associate Dean (Research), and Head of the School of Human Movement Studies (1991-2003). He also served as inaugural Chair Professor at the University of Hong Kong's Institute of Human Performance (2004-2011). His educational background includes First Class Honours and University Medallist status from the University of Queensland, complemented by a PhD from the University of Otago. Professional recognition includes Fellowships from the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education, Australian Sports Medicine Federation, and Exercise and Sport Science Australia. Abernethy's research centers on the interdisciplinary study of skilled movement control and acquisition, bridging human movement science, experimental psychology, neuroscience, and medical sciences. His work investigates expert perception and production of human movement patterns, with particular focus on deception detection in sports, visual-motor expertise, and fundamental movement skills development. This spans applications from elite athletic performance to pediatric movement disorders. Analysis of his recent publications reveals sustained focus on perceptual-cognitive aspects of sport expertise, with recurring themes in deception detection (particularly in football/cricket), gaze behavior analysis, and perceptual training methodologies. His work increasingly integrates interdisciplinary approaches across motor control, cognitive psychology, and sports biomechanics, with strong emphasis on practical applications for athletic training and movement rehabilitation. International Fellow, American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education Fellow, Australian Sports Medicine Federation Fellow, Exercise and Sport Science Australia University Medallist, University of Queensland Professor Abernethy has supervised eight PhD candidates to completion between 2003-2022, with research spanning cricket batting expertise, perceptual training, and movement disorders. His funding portfolio demonstrates exceptional grant acquisition success, including sustained support from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission (1997-2019), Australian Research Council (multiple projects 1995-2011), Australian Football League, Australian Sports Commission, and Hong Kong Research Grants Council. Current engagement with the 2032 Games represents strategic alignment of his expertise with major international sporting events. His research is conducted through the Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine within UQ's Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across sports science, psychology, and medical research domains. This network supports his translational research from basic motor control principles to applied sporting and clinical contexts.
Dr. Justin Brienza is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business, University of Queensland , where he teaches Organisational Behaviour , Manager Skills/Contemporary Business Communication , and Wise Leadership . Previously, he taught at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada. Education: Honors Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science & Artificial Intelligence and Psychology at University of Toronto Masters and PhD in Industrial/Organizational Psychology at University of Waterloo His research focuses on wisdom and wise reasoning in complex social problems, reducing bias, and developing balanced decision-making. Topics span interpersonal cooperation , organizational dynamics , and AI ethics , with applications in leadership , conflict resolution , and social equity . His recent publications analyze self-control perception, gender pay gaps, and Indigenous conflict management frameworks. Justin Brienza has received the Kellogg School of Management's Dispute Resolution Center Scholar Award . His work appears in Nature Human Behaviour , Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , and Cambridge Handbook of Wisdom . He serves as a peer reviewer for journals like Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology , and his research has been featured in TIME , NewsWeek , and Science Magazine .
Valentina Agostini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where she has established herself as a leading researcher in biomedical engineering with expertise in human movement analysis and signal processing. She is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center PolitoBIOMed Lab - Biomedical Engineering Lab, contributing significantly to the university's biomedical research infrastructure. Her primary research interests include biomedical signal processing, gait analysis, motor control, muscle synergies, postural control, and neuroengineering. Dr. Agostini leads the Biolab: Biomedical Engineering Group within DET, conducting research at the intersection of engineering principles and clinical applications. Her work spans fundamental signal processing techniques to clinical applications for neurological disorders, orthopedic recovery, and aging populations. Dr. Agostini's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying engineering methodologies to understand human movement, with increasing integration of machine learning and AI approaches. Her research shows evolution from foundational work on EMG signal processing toward sophisticated clinical applications, particularly for Parkinson's disease and cognitive-motor interactions. The trend indicates growing emphasis on wearable sensor technology, objective clinical assessment tools, and AI-driven diagnostic and therapeutic support systems. SIAMOC Best Methodological Paper Award (2009) Young Research Award from Società Italiana di Analisi del Movimento in Clinica (2010) AITA Best Paper Award (2013) MEMEA Best paper award from IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society (2014) Dr. Agostini serves as a dedicated mentor, currently supervising PhD student Fabrizio Sciscenti on neuroengineering techniques for Parkinson's Disease management. She leads significant research projects including S-CoDe (2025-2027) on stress and cognitive decline assessment, and PD_DBS (2023-2025) examining deep brain stimulation effects. Her editorial service includes Scientific Reports, Sensors, and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, reflecting her standing in the international research community. She is a founding member of the National Bioengineering Group (GNB) and maintains active roles in professional societies including IEEE-HKN. Her laboratory work centers around the PolitoBIOMed Lab, where her team develops innovative approaches to biomedical signal processing, human movement analysis, and neuroengineering applications for healthcare, with particular focus on translating research findings into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.
Dr. Jack Turban is an Assistant Professor of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, where he serves as Director of the Gender Psychiatry Program. He is also Affiliate Faculty at The Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies. Dr. Turban is a leading researcher on transgender and gender diverse youth mental health, with his work cited in major court cases and legislative debates regarding transgender civil rights. Dr. Turban's educational background includes: BA in Neuroscience from Harvard College MD and MHS degrees from Yale School of Medicine General Psychiatry Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical School) Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at Stanford University School of Medicine, where he served as chief fellow Dr. Turban's research focuses on the mental health of transgender and gender diverse youth, with particular emphasis on how public policy affects this population. His groundbreaking work includes the first study linking gender identity conversion efforts to adverse mental health outcomes and the first study connecting access to pubertal suppression during adolescence to lower odds of suicidality among transgender adults. He is co-editor of the textbook "Pediatric Gender Identity: Gender-affirming Care for Transgender and Gender Diverse Youth" and has published in top journals including The New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and JAMA Psychiatry. Analysis of Dr. Turban's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on transgender health policy, gender identity development, and the mental health impacts of gender-affirming care. His work spans multiple disciplines including psychiatry, public health, and policy research, with particular attention to legislative impacts on transgender youth healthcare access. Recent publications show increasing attention to specific aspects of transgender healthcare including pubertal suppression, gender identity conversion efforts, and health disparities among ethnoracial minority transgender populations. Dr. Turban has received several notable awards: US Preventative Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award NBC Pride 30 Innovator Dr. Turban is a frequent op-ed contributor to major media outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post, and has been quoted over 100 times in media coverage of LGBTQ health issues. He teaches op-ed writing at Harvard and for professional organizations, and has consulted for the U.S. Department of Defense and major tech companies on LGBTQ mental health issues. He currently serves on the scientific advisory board for The Upswing Fund, created by Melinda Gates to support adolescent mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Turban is actively engaged with multiple professional organizations, serving on the media committee of The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, the communications council of The American Psychiatric Association, and the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports. His editorial roles include contributing editor for The Journal of The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and academic editor for PLoS One.
Dr. Martine van Rijswijk is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Department of Education and Pedagogy. She serves as the director of Utrecht University's interfaculty Graduate School of Teaching (GST), which oversees the university's teacher training programs. Her work focuses on teacher education, professional identity development, and continuity and discontinuity in teacher development. Her research expertise spans Coaching, Identity Development, Dynamics of Youth, and Professional Performance. Dr. van Rijswijk received her PhD on October 16, 2020, with a dissertation titled "Experiences of Continuity and Discontinuity in the Development of Teacher Education Students." Her research explores how teacher education students navigate the complex journey of developing professional identity, with particular attention to continuity and discontinuity experiences. Dr. van Rijswijk's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on adaptive expertise development, second-career teachers, teacher resilience during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, and addressing teacher shortages. Her work often examines the intersection of theory and practice in teacher education, with an emphasis on practical tools for educators and teacher trainers. Her scholarly contributions span from foundational work on portfolio use in teacher education to contemporary issues like pandemic impacts on teacher development. She actively participates in educational conferences and collaborates with various stakeholders in the Dutch educational landscape, including VELON (the Dutch Association for Teacher Educators). Dr. van Rijswijk has been involved in numerous educational activities, including conference presentations at events like the Velon conference, Network of beginning teacher trainers, and the VELON/VELOV conference. Her work bridges theory and practice, providing practical insights for teacher educators while contributing to the academic understanding of teacher development processes.
