Bart Jansen is a Researcher at the Department of Electronics and Informatics within the College of Engineering at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium). With over 241 research outputs and an h-index of 24, his work spans computer science, biomedical engineering, and clinical applications. Research Interests: AI and virtual twin technology for stroke rehabilitation 3D imaging and augmented reality in medical contexts Gesture recognition and electromyography (EMG) systems Serious games for elderly healthcare Frailty and calcinosis detection Scientific Achievements: Recipient of two international app development awards (2019) Supervised 11 theses including PhD-level work Active in 45 projects (2003-2029) Professional Engagement: Regular participant in conferences like ESMAC, 3DBODY.TECH, and AIxVR, with additional roles as symposium organizer at Care4: International Scientific Nursing Conference (2024).
Dr. Robin Kamal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery). He serves as Medical Director for Accountable Care, Value-Based Care Program, and Orthopaedic Service Line at Stanford Health Care. Dr. Kamal directs the VOICES Health Policy Research Center and collaborates with national and international physicians. Undergraduate and Medical Education: University of Missouri-Kansas City (AOA, Cum Laude) Residency: Brown University (Orthopaedic Surgery) Fellowships: Brown University (Orthopaedic Trauma), Duke University (Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery) Advanced Degrees: MBA (University of Massachusetts-Amherst), Master's in Health Policy (Stanford University) Dr. Kamal's research focuses on wrist and elbow injuries, distal radius fractures, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and quality metrics in orthopaedic surgery. He leads studies on surgical capacity building in LMICs, SDOH in hand surgery, and implementation of accountable care strategies. His clinical expertise spans trauma and reconstructive surgery for upper extremity conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and sports injuries. Recent publications highlight his work on surgical technique validation, PROMs standardization, and global health disparities. Dr. Kamal has developed international quality measures to reduce low-value care in hand surgery and investigates temporal trends in surgical complications. Scientific Awards: Alpha Omega Alpha (2006), 'Best of AAOS' Presentation (2012) Professional Leadership: AAOS Clinical Practice Guidelines Chair (Distal Radius Fractures), Co-Chair (Carpal Tunnel Syndrome), NQF/AHIP Core Quality Measures Collaborative Co-Chair As an educator, Dr. Kamal mentors medical students and residents through courses like Community Health and Prevention Research Master's Thesis Writing and Orthopaedic Surgery Directed Reading. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Hand Surgery and co-editor of Comprehensive Board Review in Orthopaedic Surgery .
Dr. Alvin C. Kwok is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine. He practices as a board-certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, microsurgery, and clinical outcomes research at the Huntsman Cancer Institute and Farmington Health Center. Yale University (B.S. in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry) University of Utah School of Medicine (M.D.) Harvard School of Public Health (M.P.H.) Dr. Kwok's research focuses on clinical outcomes and patient safety in plastic surgery, with specific emphasis on breast reconstruction techniques (DIEP, SIEA, PAP flaps), opioid management, and healthcare disparities. His work leverages large surgical databases like NSQIP and TOPS to evaluate complications, readmissions, and frailty indices in surgical populations. Recent publications explore topics such as racial disparities in plastic surgery marketing, safety metrics for acellular dermal matrix use, and longitudinal analyses of free flap breast reconstruction outcomes. He also contributes to studies on postoperative care optimization and pandemic-era surgical challenges.
Kristen A. Stafford, PhD, MPH serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. She holds the administrative position of Technical Deputy Director for the Center for International Health, Education, and Biosecurity (CIHEB) and is based at the Institute of Human Virology (725 W. Lombard Street, IHV N348). With 28 years of experience as an infectious disease epidemiologist, including 20 years working in Africa, Dr. Stafford specializes in HIV care and treatment programs, infrastructure development for clinical and epidemiological research, and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems. Notre Dame of Maryland University, BA, Psychology, 1995 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, MPH, Health Policy & Management, 2004 University of Maryland School of Medicine, PhD, Epidemiology, 2015 Dr. Stafford's research focuses on the epidemiology of aging with HIV infection, examining how age affects HIV treatment outcomes in low- and middle-income settings. Her methodological expertise includes complex study design, analytical methods for patient and program outcomes, large cohort development and analysis, and HIV and aging research. She has designed and implemented multi-country education and training programs for integrating monitoring and evaluation into HIV programs and co-authored the WHO guide to implementing quality improvement in resource-limited settings. Her work spans infectious diseases, HIV and aging, non-AIDS defining cancers, women's health, HIV-associated non-AIDS conditions, and Global Health . Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on HIV treatment outcomes across Africa, particularly in Nigeria, Zambia, and Botswana. Her work examines differentiated service delivery models, viral load suppression, UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, and the impact of social determinants on HIV outcomes. She has also contributed significantly to understanding the intersection of HIV with other health conditions including frailty in older adults, cardiovascular risk, and hepatitis C co-infection. 2013 Otani Award for superior academic performance and consistent service to GPILS 2013 Trudy Bush Award for Outstanding Research in Women's Health and Epidemiology Dr. Stafford has secured significant grant funding including NIH U54TW012041 (Role of Data Streams In Informing Infection Dynamics in Africa), R21AI179493 (Projecting the age shift in HIV prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa), and CDC U2GGH002335 (ENTRENCH) and U2GGH002332 (CONNECT). She previously served as Director of Clinical Research Education Programs in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health for four years and has extensive experience implementing domestic Ryan White funded programs and international HIV care programs across eight African countries. As Technical Deputy Director for CIHEB, Dr. Stafford leads efforts to strengthen health systems and improve HIV epidemic control through nimble county health systems in Western Kenya and Nairobi. Her work integrates continuous quality improvement approaches into HIV programs across resource-limited settings.
Todd Wagner is a Research Professor of Surgery and Health Policy at Stanford University and Director of the Health Economics Resource Center (HERC) at the Palo Alto VA. His research focuses on health information systems, healthcare efficiency, value-based care, and healthcare access, with particular expertise in developing learning healthcare systems. He co-directs the Big Data Fellowship supported by VA and NCI. Education includes: Ph.D. in Health Services and Policy Analysis, University of California at Berkeley (1999) A.B. in Political Science, University of Michigan (1992) His research examines economic aspects of healthcare delivery with strong emphasis on improving value and access through innovative care models. Recent work explores telehealth economics, healthcare disparities, implementation science, and cost-effectiveness of interventions. Wagner's publications show consistent focus on healthcare economics, policy evaluation, and veterans health. Recent articles address telehealth economics, AI in medical imaging, healthcare disparities, and implementation costs, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based healthcare improvement. Scientific awards and recognitions: Certificate of Appreciation, Department of Veterans Affairs (2010) Exceptional Reviewer Award, Medical Care (2007-2011) Achievement Award, Northern California Cancer Center (2000) AHCPR Doctoral Dissertation Grant (1998-1999) Kaiser Fellowship (1998-1999) National Institute on Aging Fellowship (1995-1998) He mentors early-career investigators and has led numerous grants including studies on specialty care access for veterans, dialysis initiation patterns, and mental health care comparisons. Current grant funding supports research on learning healthcare systems and value optimization. Wagner leads the Health Economics Resource Center at the Palo Alto VA and collaborates with the Center for Innovation to Implementation (Ci2i). His teams focus on translating economic research into practical healthcare improvements.
Lyn Goldberg is an Associate Professor at the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, University of Tasmania. Her primary focus is on dementia research, particularly addressing disparities in healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. She leads national initiatives to develop culturally respectful dementia care education and has pioneered interprofessional programs improving oral health outcomes in aged care settings. Research Interests: Dr. Goldberg's work spans dementia prevention, Aboriginal health equity, and the intersection of oral/nutritional health with cognitive decline. She emphasizes community-led research, policy advocacy, and translational studies to reduce dementia risk factors like diabetes and social isolation. Grant Contributions: Over the past five years, she has secured $11.5M in external funding, leading projects such as the MRFF-funded Privileging the Spirit education initiative and NHMRC Centre of Excellence grants promoting Indigenous brain health. Her research has generated 25 peer-reviewed papers and over 760 citations. Teaching & Supervision: Coordinates culturally responsive dementia care units in the online Bachelor of Dementia Care program. Supervises doctoral research on topics like post-diagnostic care, tongue strength biomarkers, and culturally safe dementia education. Labs/Teams: Co-leads national Aboriginal health research networks including the On TRACK CRE and Good Spirit quality-of-life initiatives. Engages in policy work through roles like Tasmanian Rural Health Board member.
Dr. Jennifer Burton is a Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Specialist Registrar in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Glasgow. She specializes in care home research, focusing on data linkage methodologies, aging populations, and healthcare system optimization. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, with a strong emphasis on improving care for older adults through evidence-based approaches. Affiliations: University of Glasgow, Scottish Care Home Data Review Working Group, NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research committee. Education: MBChB (University of Dundee), BSc in Medical Sciences (University of Glasgow), MRes in Clinical Sciences (University of Leicester), PhD in Geriatric Medicine (University of Edinburgh). Research Interests: Her research explores pathways into care homes, care home data systems, delirium prevention, and the impact of frailty in acute care. She has conducted critical studies on care home outbreaks during the pandemic and collaborated with Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland. Grants & Funding: NES/CSO Postdoctoral Clinical Lectureship (50/50 clinical-research training). Labs/Teams: Leads the UnPiCD study on care home data pathways and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on aging research.
Mark W Maxfield is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at UMass Chan Medical School, specializing in Cardio Thoracic Surgery. He practices at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he performs thoracic surgical procedures and contributes to surgical education and research. Columbia University, New York, NY - BS in Biomedical Engineering Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY - MD Dr. Maxfield's research focuses on thoracic surgery with particular emphasis on robotic and minimally invasive techniques. His work spans esophageal diseases, lung cancer resections, surgical education, and patient outcomes. He has developed expertise in robotic surgery applications, esophagectomy procedures, and digital innovations in chest drainage systems. His research often involves multicenter collaborations and database analyses to improve surgical safety and efficacy. Analysis of Dr. Maxfield's recent publications (2021-2024) reveals a strong focus on clinical applications of robotic surgery, particularly in emergency conversions and team performance. His work also addresses specific surgical challenges including esophageal stent complications, anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy, and innovative approaches to minimally invasive lung resections. The research demonstrates a commitment to improving surgical education through technology and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. Dr. Maxfield has built a robust collaborative network, frequently publishing with colleagues including Feiran Lou, Karl Fabian Uy, and Isabel Emmerick. His work appears in prominent thoracic surgery journals and spans clinical research, surgical education, and health services investigation. His laboratory and clinical work focuses on thoracic surgical innovation, particularly in robotic applications and minimally invasive techniques. Current research appears to emphasize surgical safety protocols, simulation-based training, and technology implementation in thoracic surgical practice.
Jūlija Voicehovska is a Professor and Teaching Coordinator in the Department of Internal Diseases at Riga Stradins University, Latvia. She also serves as an internist at the Chronic Kidney Diseases and Renal Replacement Therapy Clinics, Riga East Clinical University Hospital. She is actively involved in research and clinical work, with leadership roles in EU-funded projects and COST Actions. Her research interests include: Oxidative stress Biomarkers Metabolic syndrome Arterial hypertension Multimorbidity Renal replacement therapy Antioxidant therapy Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on cardiorenal syndrome, acute kidney injury, polypharmacy in multimorbid patients, and innovative dermatological formulations. The research spans clinical medicine, translational applications, and public health implications, particularly in aging and chronic disease management. There is a clear trend toward interdisciplinary work combining nephrology, cardiology, and metabolic health. Scientific awards include: Latvian award “Minox” laureate for Inventions (2012) She serves as an expert for the Latvian Council of Science in Internal Medicine and is a member of the European Federation of Internal Medicine’s Working Group on Multimorbidity. She supervises PhD students and participates in national and international research projects. Her grants include EU Structural Funds and RSU internal grants focused on phytochemicals and skin barrier protection. She is involved in laboratory and clinical research teams focusing on vascular aging (COST Action VascAgeNet CA18216), antioxidant applications, and multidisciplinary patient management strategies.
Chintan Pandya, PhD, MPH, MBBS, is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University. His work centers on leveraging health information technology and clinical data to improve evidence generation, predictive modeling, continuous care, and population health outcomes. Dr. Pandya holds a PhD from the University of Rochester (2016), an MPH from Stony Brook University (2009), and an MBBS from Gujarat University (2007), reflecting his interdisciplinary training in medicine, public health, and health services research. His research spans health informatics, health equity, predictive modeling, and the application of secondary data in health policy. He investigates issues such as frailty in aging populations with HIV, racial disparities in diabetes care, social determinants of health in Medicaid populations, and the integration of behavioral data into claims systems. His methodological expertise includes latent class analysis, risk adjustment modeling, and computable phenotypes. His recent publications, extending into 2025, demonstrate sustained scholarly productivity in high-impact journals such as Medical Care and Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities . These works reveal a consistent focus on data quality, health disparities, and the development of frameworks for classifying healthcare needs across the lifespan. Approaches to optimally target frailty screening among people with HIV Measuring the impact of data quality on racial disparities in diabetes care Latent class analysis of social needs in Medicaid Population segmentation for morbidity patterns Prevalence of lifestyle data in claims Dr. Pandya teaches the PhD seminar Using Secondary Data to Conduct Health Policy Research , contributing to the training of future health services researchers. He collaborates widely across institutions, particularly within integrated clinical systems such as CNICS, and engages in multidisciplinary research teams focused on aging, HIV, and health equity. His work informs clinical guidelines and health policy by translating data science into actionable insights for improving patient care and population health.
Dr. Adrienne Young is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Services Research, University of Queensland, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences, and also serves as Research Coordinator in Nutrition and Dietetics at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Her research is dedicated to improving nutrition care in hospitals, particularly for older inpatients, to prevent complications and optimize recovery. University: University of Queensland School: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences Department: Centre for Health Services Research Position: Senior Research Fellow Dr. Young holds a PhD and Bachelor (Honours) in Nutrition and Dietetics from Queensland University of Technology. Her research program integrates observational, qualitative, and implementation science methodologies to address malnutrition, frailty, delirium prevention, and person-centred care in hospital settings. Her research interests include implementation science, clinical nutrition, geriatrics, consumer engagement, and knowledge translation. She has developed and evaluated interventions such as the Eat component of the Eat Walk Engage program, which contributed to a 40% reduction in delirium incidence and has been implemented across Queensland hospitals. Her recent publications (2024–2025) focus on therapeutic mealtimes, person-centred nutrition, consumer engagement, frailty, malnutrition terminology, and digital health applications. These works reflect a strong trend toward patient-centered, system-level interventions supported by qualitative and implementation research. Scientific awards include: Barbara Chester Memorial Award Young Achiever Award (Dietitians Association of Australia, 2014) New Researcher Award (International Congress of Dietetics, 2012) Research in Practice awards at Dietitians Australia conferences Dr. Young is a passionate supervisor and mentor, having completed 3 PhD supervisions and currently guiding 6 research higher degree candidates, 4 early career fellows, and nearly 40 honours students. She has led major initiatives such as the Allied Health Translating Research into Practice (AH-TRIP) program and co-developed a publicly available co-design framework for Metro North Health. Her research has influenced 6 international guidelines and 12 policy documents, demonstrating significant translational impact. She is actively involved in labs and teams focused on: Centre for Health Services Research (UQ) Metro North Health co-design initiatives Australian Frailty Network Allied Health Translating Research into Practice (AH-TRIP) CHERISH trial (delirium prevention) Electronic Frailty Index implementation
Jesus Fontecha is a Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) in the Department of Technologies and Information Systems. He is a member of the MAmI Research Group since 2008, focusing on Ambient Intelligence and Ubiquitous Computing. Secretary of the Asociación para la Inteligencia Ambiental (AIAm) Manager of Wellbeing and Healthcare Living Lab (WeCareLab) at ITSI-UCLM His research spans Ubiquitous Computing , mHealth , and Smart Monitoring , with over 40 publications and leadership in projects like a 1-year Mapfre Foundation initiative and a 3-year regional health tech endeavor. Key contributions include: Context-aware assistive systems Mobile frailty assessment tools Energy-efficient wearable data storage Recent publications analyze: 3D skeletal motion synthesis via LSTM networks (2024) Smart plug-based abnormal behavior detection (2023) Diabetes self-management technology trends (2022) Scientific contributions recognized through: Best Paper Award Guest editor for 3 JCR-indexed special issues Editorial board member of Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing and Journal of Healthcare Engineering
Dr Natasha Reid is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Health Services Research under the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. She is an epidemiologist specializing in frailty, geriatric assessment, and aging research, with a focus on improving quality of life and healthy life expectancy for vulnerable populations. PhD in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior from The University of Queensland Current projects: frailty measurement in kidney transplantation, epigenetic changes post-transplant, and comprehensive geriatric assessment for patients with cancer, mental illness, and vascular disease Research Interests center on frailty epidemiology, intervention design, and dissemination strategies across diverse clinical settings. Her work bridges geriatric medicine with public health , digital health , and implementation science . Recent publications highlight her expertise in frailty indices , sex-based differences in cognitive decline, and telehealth applications in aged care. She leads national initiatives like the Australian Frailty Network to coordinate consumer-driven research agendas. Supervision History includes mentoring 3 PhD candidates 7 Geriatric Medicine Advanced Trainees 7 undergraduate/postgraduate students through structured research development programs. Current Funding spans projects like: 2024-2029 : Electronic frailty index development (MRFF) 2023-2026 : Physical activity in transition care (Metro South HHS) 2022-2027 : Multi-disciplinary frailty initiatives (NHMRC) As chair of the CHSR EMCR committee and organizer for the Australia and New Zealand Society for Sarcopenia and Frailty Research , she drives early/mid-career researcher engagement.
Professor Clara Chow is a distinguished academic and clinician serving as Academic Director of the Westmead Applied Research Centre (WARC) within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. She is a cardiologist and Clinical Lead of Community Based Cardiac Services at Westmead Hospital, while also holding a position on the Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) Governing Board. Professor Chow directs the Australian Stroke and Heart Accelerator (ASHRA) and maintains an honorary appointment as Charles Perkins Centre Westmead Academic Co-director. Professor Chow's research program focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, innovative delivery of cardiovascular care, and evaluation of digital health interventions both in Australia and globally. She has expertise in clinical trial design and implementation, with particular interest in frugal innovation approaches. Her work spans from observational studies of cardiovascular disease determinants to clinical trials of simple interventions for prevention. She leads multiple studies in Australia and overseas, with an active program in e-health and m-health technologies for cardiovascular prevention. Her research extends to low-income countries, particularly India, and addresses management of high-risk cardiovascular disease populations. Professor Chow has received numerous prestigious awards including being a finalist for the NSW Premier's Woman of the Year - Woman of Excellence Category in 2024 and 2020, a Research Australia Digital Health Technology Highly Commended Award, an Honour of Australia recipient, Fellow of the AAHMS (2023), and Telstra Brilliant Woman in Digital Health Award (2022). Her research output includes over 300 publications in leading medical journals including NEJM, JAMA, and Lancet, and she is supported by an NHMRC Investigator grant. She supervises multiple higher degree research students and has been involved in significant clinical teaching. Professor Chow previously served as President of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand and continues to make substantial contributions to cardiovascular medicine through her research leadership, clinical practice, and policy development.
Kate Walters serves as Clinical Professor of Primary Care & Epidemiology within the Primary Care & Population Health department at University College London. She holds significant leadership positions as Co-Head of the Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health (PCPH) and Director of the Centre for Ageing & Population Studies UCL. Her work focuses on world-leading research addressing disease management and prevention in high-priority health areas, with substantial contributions to primary care and population health education. Professor Walters' educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from University College London (2009), Master of Science from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (2002), Master of Medicine from University of Dundee (2001), and Membership in the Royal College of General Practitioners (1997). Her research spans multiple disciplines including Clinical Sciences, Epidemiology, Public Health, Pharmacology, and Mental Health Services. Her research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on aging populations, mental health interventions, and primary care epidemiology. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on frailty assessment tools (including the electronic frailty index), dementia care pathways, Parkinson's disease management, and mental health interventions across the lifespan. Her work frequently employs complex intervention methodologies and health economic evaluations, with numerous randomized controlled trials examining home-based interventions for elderly populations with complex needs. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners Expert clinical adviser and College Representative for Mental Health for the Royal College of General Practitioners UCL Principal Investigator for the NIHR School of Primary Care Research Trialist with PRIMENT UK-CRC Registered Clinical Trials Unit Professor Walters maintains an active clinical practice as a General Practitioner in North London while supervising PhD students in aging and mental health fields. Her research addresses Sustainable Development Goals related to Zero Hunger and Good Health and Well-Being, with particular attention to vulnerable elderly populations and mental health service delivery in primary care settings.
