جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Giorgia Mariniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Health economics
• Policy impact evaluation
• Performance evaluation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Giorgia Marini is an Assistant Professor of Public Economics at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies (DSGE) at Sapienza University of Rome. She holds National Scientific Qualifications for Associate Professor positions in both Public Economics (valid 2025-2037) and Economic Policy (valid 2025-2037). Dr. Marini earned her PhD in Economics from the University of Rome Tor Vergata in 2005, following an MSc in Econometrics and Economics from the same institution in 2001 and a BA in Economics from Sapienza University of Rome in 2000. Her academic journey includes research positions at the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York and visiting scholar positions at Stanford University and Imperial College London. Her extensive research focuses on health economics, policy impact evaluation, performance measurement, digital health, hospital mergers, and migration economics. Recent work examines institutional impacts on health status, hospital merger effects, environmental crime consequences, and the economic dimensions of migration in Italy. Her publications appear in leading journals including Health Economics, European Journal of Health Economics, and International Journal of Computational Economics and Econometrics. Dr. Marini has secured multiple research grants, including a €224,338 PRIN 2022 grant on migration and religion. She serves on the Executive Council of the Italian Association of Health Economics (AIES) and co-founded the Economics of Digital Health Technology Special Interest Group within the International Health Economics Association. She actively supervises PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students, with numerous BA students listed from 2014-2024. Her teaching includes undergraduate courses in Regulatory Impact Analysis, Public Policy Analysis, and Public Economics. Dr. Marini also serves on various university committees including the Departmental Board and Faculty Board.

Chi-An W. Emhoffمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Exercise Physiology
• Metabolism
• Female Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chi-An W. Emhoff serves as Associate Professor of Kinesiology and Interim Director of the School of Science at Saint Mary's College of California, where she also chairs the Kinesiology Department and coordinates the Exercise Science track within the School of Liberal Arts. Her educational foundation includes: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.S. in Human Physiology from University of Oregon Ph.D. in Integrative Biology from University of California, Berkeley Dr. Emhoff's research centers on energy metabolism adaptations in endurance training, with specialized focus on female athletes and chronic disease prevention . Her work examines carbohydrate storage/utilization mechanisms and metabolic flexibility through clinical exercise physiology, integrating perspectives from engineering and biology to address gaps in women's health research. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal three dominant research trajectories: lactate metabolism methodologies (including clamp techniques), endurance adaptations in clinical populations (e.g., sickle cell disease), and hormonal interactions with exercise metabolism (particularly prolactin). These studies demonstrate increasing translational focus on metabolic health interventions. Her scientific recognition includes: Intercultural Center’s Dean Grace Cardenas-Tolentino Award (2024) 2024-2025 Provost Research Grant Fulbright US-France Scholar Award (2022) Invited Researcher Award from Université Savoie Mont Blanc (2022) Emerging Professional Award (2018) As an educator, Dr. Emhoff implements active learning frameworks across kinesiology curricula while mentoring through Engineer Girl to advance women in STEM. Her Fulbright and Provost grants support international collaborations examining metabolic flexibility, with current projects investigating exercise interventions for hemoglobinopathies and hormonal impacts on athletic performance. She leads departmental initiatives integrating engineering principles into exercise science pedagogy.

Philipp Agerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic History
• Applied Microeconomics
• Immigration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Philipp Ager is a Professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, Germany. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Economic Policy Research and an editorial board member at Explorations in Economic History . His research integrates economic history and applied microeconomics to explore topics such as immigration, demography, and structural change. Professor, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim Research Fellow, Centre for Economic Policy Research Editorial Board Member, Explorations in Economic History His work spans interdisciplinary themes, including: Economic history of migration and labor markets Demographic shifts and their economic impacts Technological change and gender roles Disaster resilience in historical contexts Education policy and intergenerational mobility Recent publications highlight his focus on historical analysis to inform contemporary economic challenges, with a methodology rooted in empirical microeconomics. These include studies on urban resilience, pandemics, medical technology, and immigration restrictions. Contact: philipp.ager@uni-mannheim.de

Bart Moensمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Music Technology
• Spatial Audio
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bart Moens is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music (IPEM) within Ghent University's Department of Art, Music and Theatre Sciences. His work bridges music cognition, technology development, and rehabilitation science through embodied interaction research. He holds a PhD in Art Science and Computer Science Engineering. His doctoral research on the D-Jogger gait synchronization system generated a patent application, over 20 publications, and formed the foundation for the EU/FP7 BeatHealth personalized health project (2013-2016). Moens' research centers on human-computer interaction with focus on synchronization phenomena and artistic technology integration. He investigates how spatial audio, sonification, and adaptive music systems influence motor control in rehabilitation contexts including Parkinson's disease, stroke recovery, dementia care, and developmental disorders. His methodology combines quantitative analysis with artistic performance frameworks. Publication trends from 2014-2025 reveal consistent advancement in auditory-motor synchronization research across neurological populations. His work progresses from foundational D-Jogger studies to current neural entrainment investigations, maintaining focus on real-world rehabilitation applications through spatial audio and XR technologies. Moens has secured major research funding: Methusalem project (2009-2024): Served as postdoctoral researcher and technical staff EU/FP7 BeatHealth project (2013-2016): PhD researcher role where his D-Jogger work provided the conceptual basis He founded the artist collective Hangaar (2012-2017), producing 14 international theatre/music productions featuring interactive video projections. Currently, he leads technological deployment of IPEM's ArtScienceInteractionLab (ASIL), a 10x10x7m facility for XR research in music interaction, spatialized sound, and augmented reality.

• Organizational Identity
• Human Resources Management
• Nonprofit Organizations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stéphanie Havet-Laurent is a Lecturer at iaelyon School of Management , Jean Moulin University Lyon 3. Her teaching focuses on Human Resources Management , particularly in the course Managing careers (06211189) . As a researcher, she explores organizational identity, temporary organizations, and the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS), with a specific emphasis on live performance and nonprofit governance. Her research examines identity work in volatile contexts, HR practices in performing arts associations, and governance challenges during professionalization. She also investigates volunteer dynamics, social innovation, and post-crisis well-being in cultural organizations. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical insights from nonprofit and artistic sectors. Her publications since 2017 highlight tensions in associative management, identity negotiation in recurring temporary organizations, and the role of governance in organizational transitions. Recent articles (2024–2025) address solidarity in management sciences, social innovation during crises, and HR challenges in remote coworking environments. Themes consistently revolve around nonprofit identity , volunteer integration , and hybrid work models . She is affiliated with the Human Resources Research Group at iaelyon and contributes to pedagogical developments in ESS education. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Her work underscores the interplay between organizational ambiguity , collaborative governance , and employee well-being in culturally significant, community-driven organizations.

Betty Laiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disaster Mental Health
• Child and Adolescent Trauma
• Health Psychology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Betty Lai is Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Counseling, Developmental & Educational Psychology department at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education and Human Development. She directs the Lai Lab , which investigates how children and families respond to disasters and other traumatic stressors, with an emphasis on mental and physical health outcomes and school functioning. Education Ph.D. in Psychology, University of Miami M.S.T. in Education, Pace University B.A., Columbia University Research Interests Dr. Lai’s theory-guided research centers on three primary themes: Understanding how community resources and individual factors help youth prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters. Examining the pathways linking disaster exposure to psychological distress (PTSD, depression, anxiety), health behaviors (physical activity, diet), and biological health outcomes (blood pressure, cardiovascular risk). Translating findings into policy and practice through schools, evidence-based interventions, and advanced statistical modeling. Recent Research Trends Across her 2023-2025 publications, Dr. Lai has focused on integrating large public datasets to model post-disaster trajectories, evaluating innovative science-communication strategies, and co-designing community-school partnerships that bolster youth well-being after environmental jolts such as hurricanes and COVID-19. Awards & Honors Distinguished Research Award in Counseling, AERA Division E (2022) Dorothy Booz Black Award for Outstanding Contributions in Health Psychology, APA Div. 17 (2022) Diane J. Willis Early Career Award, APF/Div. 37 (2018) APA Early Career Award for Outstanding Contributions to Benefit Children, Youth, and Families (2017) Excellence in Instruction Award, Georgia State University School of Public Health (2017) National Scholar, Academy on Violence and Abuse (2014) Mary Fran Myers Scholarship for Disaster Research and Practice (2014) Grants, Training & Leadership Dr. Lai’s work has been continuously funded by the National Science Foundation, National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. She currently leads a $50,000 Grodman Family Foundation project on “Climate Impacts on Youth,” a $40,000 Boston College Research Across Departments grant evaluating science-communication practices, and an $11,500 Schiller Institute exploratory collaboration grant. She is also Principal Investigator on an NIMH-funded study examining child PTSD trajectories after natural disasters. Beyond grants, she mentors the next generation of scholars through her lab, authored the best-selling Grant Writing Guide: A Road Map for Scholars (Princeton University Press, 2023), and is preparing the forthcoming The Public Scholar (Princeton University Press). Labs & Teams Betty Lai directs the Lai Lab , an interdisciplinary research group that applies advanced statistical and psychometric techniques to large-scale survey and biomarker data. The lab collaborates with the International Consortium to Predict PTSD and partners with school districts, community organizations, and international agencies to translate research into scalable interventions for children and families affected by trauma.

Kent Adsbøll Wickstrømمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Design
• Knowledge Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kent Adsbøll Wickstrøm is an Associate Professor in Organization and Entrepreneurship at the University of Southern Denmark, specifically within the Department of Business and Sustainability (DBS Kolding). He also serves as Head of Research Group for Supply Chain & Technology Management and maintains an affiliation with the Sino Danish Center for Education and Research in Beijing, China. His academic career at the University of Southern Denmark spans from Research Assistant (2001) through Assistant Professor (2005-2008) and Postdoc (2008-2009) to his current Associate Professor position (2009-present). Wickstrøm's research focuses on mechanisms shaping entrepreneurial cognition, behavior, and performance, with particular emphasis on how country-level institutions influence entrepreneurial outcomes across different demographic groups. His work examines export aspirations, growth trajectories, innovation patterns, and well-being outcomes for entrepreneurs. A significant portion of his research investigates how small and medium-sized enterprises adapt to Industry 4.0 technologies, exploring implementation challenges and performance impacts. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on digital transformation in manufacturing SMEs, with numerous studies examining supply chain resilience, additive manufacturing adoption, cybersecurity practices, and reshoring trends. These works frequently employ large-scale survey data from Danish manufacturing firms and leverage international comparative frameworks. Best paper award (2019) Chinese Firms' Specialization benefiting Innovation award (2016) Wickstrøm actively supervises graduate students and teaches courses including Advanced Organization Theory, Organization Design, and International Management at the master's level. His research collaborations span multiple projects, particularly those involving Danish-Chinese research partnerships focused on entrepreneurial innovation. He has participated in numerous conferences as both presenter and program committee member, and serves as an ad hoc reviewer for journals including Organization Science and Management Information Systems Quarterly.

• Athletic Training
• Injury Prevention
• Talent Identification
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Norikazu Hirose is a Professor at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, School of Sport and Sciences at Waseda University. With a PhD from the University of Tokyo, he has established himself as a leading expert in sports science with a focus on athletic training and injury prevention. His professional experience spans across multiple elite sports organizations including INAC Kobe Leonessa Conditioning Advancer (2025.06-Present), Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza Physical Coach (2022.02-2022.05), and the Japan Football Association where he served as Physical Coach for the Japan Women's National Football Team from 2008-2021. Dr. Hirose earned his PhD from the University of Tokyo Graduate School, Division of General Culture in 2004, and completed his undergraduate studies in Sports Sciences at Waseda University Faculty of Human Science in 1997. His academic foundation combines deep theoretical knowledge with extensive practical application in elite sports settings. Dr. Hirose's research centers around Athletic Training, Injury Prevention, Talent Identification, Growth & Maturation, and Soccer performance. His work bridges laboratory research with practical sports applications, with particular emphasis on understanding movement mechanics, muscle activation patterns, and recovery protocols. Recent work has expanded into interdisciplinary areas including the relationship between primitive reflex retention and social development in children with developmental disorders. Analysis of Dr. Hirose's recent publications reveals a strong focus on biomechanics of athletic movement, particularly in soccer players. His work examines change of direction mechanics, hamstring injury prevention, and the effects of various training interventions using advanced measurement techniques including motion capture systems and electromyography. His research increasingly incorporates interdisciplinary approaches, combining sports science with child development and neurological considerations. 100th Anniversary Merit Award (2025.03) - Saitama Prefectural Sports Association Good Practice Report (July 2023) - Japanese Society of Athletic Training 100th Anniversary Special Achievement Award (2021.09) - Japan Football Association Best Poster Award (2017.12) - NSCA Japan Young Scientific Researcher Award (2016.01) - Japan Training Instructors Association 優秀ポスター賞 (2015.12) - NSCA Japan Dr. Hirose serves as Associate Member of the Science Council of Japan, Board member of the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapies, and Editorial Board Member of the Japan Society of Training Science. He has been instrumental in developing consensus recommendations for sports injury and illness surveillance in Japan. His committee memberships include Director of the Japanese Society of Athletic Training and multiple editorial roles in prominent sports medicine journals. Dr. Hirose leads a research laboratory focused on athletic performance and injury prevention, with particular emphasis on soccer biomechanics and youth athlete development. His team utilizes advanced motion analysis systems and physiological monitoring to investigate movement patterns associated with performance and injury risk. Current projects include examining primitive reflex retention in children with developmental disorders and its relationship to motor skills, as well as optimizing injury prevention protocols for elite athletes through innovative approaches like Nordic hamstring exercises with varying knee and hip angles.

Blake Rushingمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cancer Metabolism
• Metabolomics
• Nutritional Biochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Blake Rushing serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Gillings School of Global Public Health and Nutrition Research Institute (NRI). He holds membership in the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center and an adjunct appointment in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. His educational background includes a BS in Chemistry from Catawba College (2013) and PhD in Pharmacology and Toxicology from East Carolina University (2018). Dr. Rushing's research applies multi-omics approaches to investigate metabolic dysregulation in cancer and chronic diseases, with emphasis on precision oncology applications through nutritional and pharmacological strategies. Recent publications reveal strong focus on cancer metabolism (particularly lung, breast, and endometrial cancers), environmental toxicology impacts on development, and nutritional interventions across diverse populations. Key themes include metabolite signatures of disease progression, therapy resistance mechanisms, and race-specific metabolic responses to dietary factors. Major awards include the Emerging Leader Award in Metabolomics Service Cores (2024), NRI Research Development Award (2023), and Frank C. Lu student award from the Society of Toxicology (2017). As Associate Director of NRI's Metabolomics and Exposome Laboratory (MEL), Dr. Rushing leads NIH-supported initiatives including HHEAR and NPH programs. He recently secured a $3.9 million NCI grant to develop the Human Cancer Metabolome Atlas. His teaching includes co-directing NUTR714: Nutritional Biochemistry, Metabolism and Health.

Heidi Kluessمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
• Human-Animal Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Heidi Kluess serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology at Auburn University, Alabama, where she directs the Human-Dog Bond with Sports and Exercise Laboratory. With 38 peer-reviewed publications, her academic profile bridges human exercise physiology and canine sports science, emphasizing translational research on interspecies health impacts. Her research investigates how dog sports participation influences body condition, fitness metrics, and cognitive function in both canines and human handlers. Specializing in activities including Obedience, Rally, Barn Hunt, Dock Jumping, and Nosework, she examines physiological mechanisms linking owner-dog dyads through metabolic, cardiovascular, and behavioral lenses. This work uniquely integrates veterinary kinesiology with human sports medicine. Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant trends in canine-human exercise physiology, with recurring themes in body condition assessment methodologies, metabolic responses to sport-specific activities, and neuropeptide regulation in dual-species contexts. Her interdisciplinary approach combines molecular exercise biochemistry with observational field studies of dog sports communities. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine As laboratory director, Dr. Kluess oversees research on canine fitness protocols and human health outcomes within dog sports ecosystems. Her team employs dual-species assessment tools to quantify how competitive activities like Dock Jumping modulate physiological markers in handler-dog pairs, establishing foundational data for veterinary sports medicine and human-animal bond therapeutics.

JoEllen Seftonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tactical Athlete Health and Performance
• Injury Prevention
• Neuromechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

JoEllen Sefton, Ph.D., ATC Ret., serves as Professor and Director of both the Warrior Research Center (WRC) and Neuromechanics Research Laboratory at Auburn University's School of Kinesiology. Her nationally recognized work focuses on reducing injury and enhancing health, wellness, and performance in military personnel, firefighters, and law enforcement through translational research and strategic partnerships with military laboratories, government agencies, and industry. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Biology & Sports Medicine from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2007), M.S. in Exercise Science (2003), Athletic Training certification (2001), Medical Massage Therapy training (1995), and B.S. in Zoology from Ohio University (1981). Ph.D.: Interdisciplinary Biology & Sports Medicine, UNC Charlotte (2007) M.S.: Exercise Science, Central Connecticut State University (2003) B.S.: Zoology, Ohio University (1981) Sefton's research program centers on tactical athlete human factors, integrating neuromechanics, injury prevention, and performance optimization. She pioneered the biennial WRC Tactical Athlete Summit connecting researchers with military and first responder units. Her field-based methodology bridges laboratory discoveries with real-world applications, focusing on physiological stress responses, equipment modifications, and evidence-based training protocols for high-risk occupations. This approach has generated over 100 publications addressing critical challenges in tactical performance. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: physiological responses to occupational stressors (particularly in firefighting contexts), technological interventions for performance enhancement (including exoskeletons and virtual assessment tools), and musculoskeletal health optimization (focusing on myofascial pain and prosthetic integration). These studies consistently employ rigorous field testing combined with laboratory validation to develop actionable solutions for tactical populations. Sefton directs the Warrior Research Center, which evolved from the 8-year Warrior Athletic Training Program providing comprehensive injury care for military personnel. Her leadership fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across 15+ military units and research institutions, securing federal and industry funding to address complex human performance challenges. Current initiatives include developing predictive injury models, validating wearable monitoring technologies, and creating occupation-specific fitness standards that account for sex differences and environmental stressors.

Antonin Bergeaudمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Growth
• Innovation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antonin Bergeaud serves as an Associate Professor in the Economic Department at HEC Paris. He maintains active research affiliations with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), the Centre for Economic Performance at the London School of Economics, and the Innovation Lab at Collège de France, positioning him at the intersection of academic research and policy analysis. His research program centers on the microfoundations of economic growth, with emphases on innovation dynamics, human capital formation, and historical economic analysis. He investigates how R&D allocation mechanisms, migration flows, and trade networks influence technological progress and productivity, often employing historical case studies (such as post-WWI France) and firm-level data to uncover causal mechanisms in growth processes across diverse institutional contexts. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2025) reveals consistent methodological integration of macroeconomic theory with empirical microdata, particularly examining knowledge diffusion channels through trade and migration, the impact of regulatory environments on innovation types, and the evolving relationship between labor markets and technological change. His work demonstrates strong policy relevance through platforms like VoxEU, addressing contemporary challenges from pandemic-era remote work to global value chain reconfiguration. Dr. Bergeaud's collaborative research networks reflect his interdisciplinary approach: through CEPR's Macroeconomics and Growth program he advances theoretical frameworks; with LSE's Centre for Economic Performance he connects innovation to labor market outcomes; and via Collège de France's Innovation Lab he engages with cutting-edge technological development studies.

• Work and Organizational Psychology
• Stress Management
• Employee Well-being
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anne Casper is a Junior Professor for Work and Organizational Psychology at the Department of Work and Organizational Psychology, Free University of Berlin since 2023. Her research centers on workplace stress, employee well-being, and recovery processes. Her educational qualifications include: Doctorate in Psychology (Dr. rer. soc.), University of Mannheim (2018) Diploma in Psychology (Dipl.-Psych.), Friedrich Schiller University Jena (2012) Dr. Casper investigates stress management and recovery from work , focusing on online interventions, stress-related cognitions, and job design. She employs experience-sampling , longitudinal studies , and intervention research to understand daily work dynamics. Her publications reveal consistent focus on daily recovery experiences and stress-cognition interactions , with emerging work on chronotype matching in dual-earner couples and interruption management. She predominantly uses diary methods to examine momentary work processes. Dr. Casper supervises master's theses and leads the Stress@Work study , examining workplace stress dynamics through online interventions. She serves on editorial boards of Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, Journal of Personnel Psychology, and International Journal of Stress Management.

Ho Yeol Yuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sports Consumer Behavior
• Sports Analytics
• Brand Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ho Yeol Yu serves as an Assistant Professor of Sport and Recreation Management within the Department of Health and Human Performance at East Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Services. He joined the university in 2024 following four years as an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Arkansas State University, a Division I institution. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Kinesiology (Sport and Fitness Administration) from the University of Houston (2020), an M.S. in Sport Management from Florida State University (2015), and a B.S. in Sport Science from Daejin University (2011). Dr. Yu's research centers on sports consumer behaviors, with specific emphasis on game attendance patterns, team merchandise purchasing dynamics, sports team branding strategies, service quality perceptions, and fan team switching behavior. He employs rigorous quantitative research methods and sports analytics to decode fan psychology and decision-making processes, bridging theoretical sport marketing concepts with practical industry applications. His methodological approach consistently leverages advanced statistical modeling to extract actionable insights for sports organizations. Analysis of his recent 15 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on data-driven consumer behavior analysis across diverse sports contexts—from smart fitness apparel adoption to city branding effects during sporting events. The work demonstrates sophisticated application of reflective-formative modeling, technology acceptance frameworks, and pandemic-era consumer hesitation studies, all contributing to evidence-based sport management practices. Associated with the ROARHP Lab, Dr. Yu teaches Sport Marketing, Sport Analytics, and Finance in Sports, with Sport Analytics being his preferred course due to its hands-on data analysis components that students report as career-transforming experiences in sports industry roles.

• Primary prevention of knee osteoarthritis
• Secondary prevention of knee osteoarthritis
• Gender disparity in musculoskeletal injury
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrea Bruder is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy and Post-doctoral Research Fellow at the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre (LASEM) at La Trobe University. She has been with La Trobe University since July 2008, holding appointments in both teaching and research capacities. Her work focuses on musculoskeletal injury prevention, with particular emphasis on gender disparities in injury risk and outcomes. Dr. Bruder's educational background includes: Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Curriculum, Teaching and Learning from La Trobe University (2018-2021) PhD from La Trobe University, awarded the Nancy Millis Medal for exceptional quality (2009-2018) Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) from La Trobe University (2001-2004) Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) from Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (2003-2009) Her research program centers on reducing musculoskeletal injury to optimize health and well-being, with specific interests in primary and secondary prevention of knee osteoarthritis, gender disparity in musculoskeletal injury risk and burden, reducing anterior cruciate ligament injury risk among women and girls, and improving outcomes after distal radius fractures. Dr. Bruder employs diverse methodologies including co-design, end-user engagement, qualitative research, process evaluation, clinical trials, and systematic reviews. Analysis of Dr. Bruder's recent publications reveals a strong focus on gender-specific approaches to sports medicine, particularly concerning women's health in athletic contexts. Her work increasingly emphasizes co-creation with end-users, implementation science, and translating research into practical injury prevention programs. There's a clear trajectory toward addressing systemic issues in sports medicine, particularly regarding gender disparities in injury risk, treatment, and outcomes. Dr. Bruder has received significant recognition for her work: Nancy Millis Medal for completing a PhD thesis of exceptionally high quality (2018) 2019 Pro-Vice-Chancellor, College of Science, Health and Engineering Teaching Award Vice-Chancellor Teaching Award for 'Learning to look after yourself. Transforming Physiotherapy curricula through meaningful activities that promote health and well-being' 2023 La Trobe ECR of the Year 2024 ECR Best Paper at the Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Network Dr. Bruder has been highly successful in securing research funding, including: 2024 NHMRC Partnerships grant (> $2 million) with Government of Western Australia and WA Police Force to improve health and performance in police recruits 2024 NHMRC HERknee Centre of Research Excellence ($3 million) to tackle knee injury and arthritis burden for women Co-creating new solutions to reduce knee OA burden for young women (ANZMUSC seeding grant, 2024) TRAIL W project promoting women runner's health (Medibank Health Research Fund, 2024-2025) She has supervised 1 PhD student to completion and currently supervises 3 PhD students, 1 Masters and two Honours students. Dr. Bruder was the clinical coordinator of a collaborative study with the Australian Football League to develop the Prep-to-Play PRO injury prevention program for elite women's Australian Rules Football (AFLW). Dr. Bruder is actively involved in several professional organizations: Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) Early Career Investigator (elected 2025) Fragility Fracture Network - Physiotherapy (elected 2023) Australia and New Zealand Musculoskeletal Clinical Trials Early Career Fellows Network (elected 2021)