Claus Munk is a Professor at the Department of Finance , Copenhagen Business School . His work focuses on financial economics, asset pricing, life-cycle finance, and pension economics, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic sustainability and financial education. He has contributed extensively to journals, books, and public discourse through media engagements and policy analysis. Research Interests : Munk's research spans life-cycle consumption and investment strategies, pension product design, stochastic control in finance, and market dynamics under uncertainty. His studies address optimal savings, housing finance impacts, and the role of taxes in portfolio decisions. Publication Trends : His recent work (2023-2025) emphasizes pension economics, mandatory savings, and asset pricing with controllable risks. Earlier studies (2019-2022) focus on recession hedging, return predictability, and biometric risk mitigation through artificial insurance markets. Media Contributions : Munk has actively engaged with public discourse, analyzing Danish pension systems, housing habits, and financial market behaviors in media outlets like Børsen . He advocates for financial literacy and sustainable economic practices.
Yiling Deng is an Associate Professor of Insurance & Risk Management at the College of Business, University of Central Arkansas. Her research spans insurance markets, financial economics, and risk management practices, with additional interests in environmental economics and policy analysis. Research Interests: Dr. Deng specializes in insurance industry dynamics, tort reform economics, and organizational learning in post-crisis environments. Her work also explores timber insurance mechanisms, landowner decision-making, and corporate financial strategies in sectors like oil and gas. Selected Publications (2015-2025): Her recent work analyzes government guarantees in insurance, household portfolio impacts on life insurance demand, and ESG ratings in energy sector capital structures. Earlier studies focus on catastrophe risk, tort reform drivers, and forest management economics.
Dr. Sara Lenherr is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine, specializing in neurourology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. She directs the Urology Residency Program and serves as faculty for the Spinal Cord Injury Fellowship at Nelson Rehabilitation Hospital and the Urogynecology Fellowship. Her educational background includes: M.D. from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine 6-year Urology Residency at Lahey Clinic Medical Center Dual Fellowships in Female Pelvic Medicine/Reconstructive Surgery and Health Services Research at University of Michigan M.S. in Clinical Research Design and Statistical Analysis from University of Michigan Dr. Lenherr's research focuses on neurogenic bladder , spinal cord injury , and patient-centered outcomes , with particular emphasis on quality-of-life impacts and innovative management strategies. Her work leverages large-scale registries like the Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (NBRG) to advance understanding of bladder phenotypes, UTI prevention, and psychosocial factors affecting care. She integrates engineering approaches including machine learning to develop precision treatment frameworks for complex urological conditions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent themes: spinal cord injury populations represent her primary research cohort; bladder management strategies dominate clinical focus; and patient-reported outcomes drive methodology. Her work increasingly incorporates health services research lenses to address disparities in neurogenic bladder care while maintaining strong surgical outcomes orientation. As Program Director for Urology Residency and fellowship faculty, Dr. Lenherr mentors trainees in complex reconstructive techniques and evidence-based practice. Her leadership in the Neurogenic Bladder Research Group facilitates multi-institutional collaborations examining bladder management transitions, surgical outcomes, and quality-of-life metrics. She co-founded the Neurogenic Bladder Research Group (NBRG.org), establishing a national registry tracking spinal cord injury patients to investigate bladder management efficacy, complication patterns, and long-term outcomes. This collaborative platform enables large-scale studies on neurogenic bladder phenotypes and drives innovation in reconstructive techniques.
Richard L. Kaplan serves as the Guy Raymond Jones Chair in Law at the University of Illinois College of Law, with a joint appointment in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. An internationally recognized expert on U.S. taxation and tax policy, he has lectured on three continents and testified before Congress. His interdisciplinary work bridges legal scholarship with healthcare policy, particularly in elder law and retirement systems. Professor Kaplan's research interests focus on the intersection of law, aging, and financial security. He developed one of the first law school courses on elder law and has authored the authoritative Elder Law in a Nutshell (7th ed., 2019). His scholarship examines retirement policy, Medicare, Social Security, and the legal implications of extended life spans, with particular attention to how tax policy shapes retirement security. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on evolving retirement legislation, particularly the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022, analyzing how pension plans increasingly accommodate social initiatives beyond their primary purpose of providing retirement income. Kaplan's work connects tax policy, healthcare financing, and demographic shifts, revealing systemic challenges in retirement security for aging populations. Outstanding Professor in the College of Law (multiple times) Campus Award for Excellence in Graduate and Professional Teaching Fellow of the Employee Benefits Research Institute Member of the National Academy of Social Insurance 2025 AALS Aging and Law Section's Lifetime Achievement Award As faculty advisor for the Elder Law Journal since its inception in 1992, Kaplan has mentored generations of scholars in aging and the law. His amicus brief in the Fifth Circuit case State of Utah et al. v. Julie Su et al. demonstrates his ongoing engagement with critical retirement policy issues. His research has been supported through his endowed chair and various professional associations focused on tax policy and elder law. Professor Kaplan leads interdisciplinary initiatives connecting legal scholarship with medical and policy research, particularly through his work on Medicare modernization and the implications of extended healthspans. His upcoming presentations at Harvard Law School and the University of Cambridge reflect his international standing in tax and elder law scholarship.
Alexandra Phillippa Charrow, M.D. serves as an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, with clinical practice based at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Her academic appointment and clinical work focus on dermatological research and patient care, particularly in the specialized area of hidradenitis suppurativa. Dr. Charrow's research interests predominantly center around hidradenitis suppurativa, with significant contributions to understanding its epidemiology, treatment approaches, and associated comorbidities. Her work spans clinical trials of biologic therapies, investigations into environmental and hormonal triggers, and studies examining healthcare disparities affecting patients with inflammatory skin conditions. She has conducted research on the relationship between hidradenitis suppurativa and conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, sleep disorders, and metabolic factors, while also exploring innovative treatment approaches including high-dose upadacitinib therapy for refractory cases. Analysis of Dr. Charrow's recent publications reveals a strong focus on translational research that bridges clinical practice with patient outcomes. Her work frequently addresses treatment gaps, healthcare access barriers, and quality-of-life considerations for patients with chronic skin conditions. A notable trend in her research is the examination of how systemic factors—including hormonal therapies, environmental conditions, and comorbid medical conditions—impact skin disease manifestations and treatment responses. Dr. Charrow actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions, particularly with experts in inflammatory bowel disease, endocrinology, and public health. Her work appears in high-impact dermatology journals including JAMA Dermatology, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, and the British Journal of Dermatology. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available materials, her extensive publication record suggests active research funding supporting her investigations into hidradenitis suppurativa and related inflammatory skin conditions. Within the Department of Dermatology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr. Charrow is part of a robust research ecosystem focused on inflammatory skin diseases. Her work contributes to the hospital's reputation as a leading center for complex dermatological conditions, particularly those requiring multidisciplinary approaches that bridge dermatology with internal medicine specialties.
Karl Stöger is a Professor of Medical Law at the Institute for Constitutional and Administrative Law , University of Vienna. His work spans constitutional aspects of healthcare , AI regulation , and pandemic jurisprudence , with leadership roles in interdisciplinary conferences and EU-funded projects. Current research focuses on AI explainability in medicine , organoid legal frameworks , and quality assurance in healthcare Key publications include contributions to the EU AI Act commentary , Medical Law in Austria handbooks, and Lex Atlas pandemic law series His 2024-2025 articles address topics like mandatory vaccinations , cross-border healthcare disputes , and digital health equity . Awards include the 2024 Theodor Körner Prize and the 2024 Austrian Federal Ministry's Award of Excellence for legal work in public health. Teaches Medical Law II (Special Part) and supervises PhD candidates in constitutional healthcare issues Co-leads the IERM Working Paper Series on post-pandemic medical law reforms and coordinates international legal collaborations with institutions in Italy, Czech Republic, and Taiwan
Bertrand Villeneuve is a Professor of Economics at Paris-Dauphine University, where he has held a faculty position since 2010. His work is primarily associated with LEDa (Laboratory of Economics from Dauphine), and he has served as head of the financial economics team from 2011 to 2020. As a scientific advisor to the Louis Bachelier Institute and scientific delegate of Labex FCD (laboratory of excellence in Finance and Sustainable Growth), Villeneuve maintains significant influence in academic and research circles. Villeneuve specializes in market structures and microstructures in insurance and risk management, with research focusing on commodities and storage, energy, and insurance. His expertise spans game theory, behavioral economics, and the microeconomics of insurance. His work demonstrates a consistent interest in how markets function under uncertainty, particularly in contexts involving risk assessment, storage dynamics, and strategic behavior among market participants. His research bridges theoretical economic models with practical applications in insurance, energy markets, and risk management. Analysis of Villeneuve's recent publications reveals a strong focus on risk management in various contexts, including natural disasters, commodity markets, and insurance mechanisms. His work frequently employs game-theoretic approaches and mathematical modeling to examine strategic interactions in markets with asymmetric information. A notable trend in his research is the application of economic theory to practical problems in energy markets and insurance, particularly examining how market participants respond to uncertainty and how institutions can be designed to improve market outcomes. First place in the national competitive examination for higher education in economics in 2006 Scientific advisor to the Louis Bachelier Institute Scientific delegate of Labex FCD (laboratory of excellence in Finance and Sustainable Growth) Former member of editorial boards of Journal of Risk and Insurance (until 2018) and Revue Économique Villeneuve has headed the financial economics team at Paris-Dauphine University from 2011 to 2020, indicating significant leadership responsibilities. His involvement with Labex FCD suggests participation in substantial research funding initiatives focused on Finance and Sustainable Growth. His extensive publication record in top economics and insurance journals demonstrates successful grant acquisition and research productivity throughout his career. While specific laboratory information isn't detailed in the provided text, Villeneuve's leadership of the financial economics team and association with LEDa suggest he works within established research structures at Paris-Dauphine University. His collaborations with researchers like C. Grislain-Letrémy, I. Ekeland, D. Lautier, and A. Creti indicate active participation in research networks focused on economics, finance, and risk management.
Dr. Nitzan Rimon-Zarfaty is a medical sociologist serving as Research Associate at the University of Göttingen's Institute for Ethics and History of Medicine since 2025 and Senior Lecturer at Sapir Academic College's Department of Human Resource Management since 2022. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Ben-Gurion University (2014), postdoctoral research at Göttingen (2016-2019), and research coordination roles at Ben-Gurion University. Her research focuses on socioethical dimensions of reproductive medicine, particularly examining temporality in cryopreservation technologies, gendered aspects of fertility decisions, and cross-cultural bioethics. Key themes include social freezing practices, embryo moral status debates, disability representation frameworks, and the interplay between religious norms and reproductive legislation. Her work consistently employs comparative methodologies between Germany and Israel. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in reproductive temporality (60% of works), cross-cultural policy analysis (80%), and disability advocacy structures (40%). The research demonstrates increasing focus on Nazi medicine legacies (2023-2025) while maintaining core interests in fertility technologies. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship Horizon 2020 Research Grant [749889] Minerva Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship As Principal Investigator for the €200k Marie Curie project 'Timing Fertility' (2016-2019) and current team member on the €350k DFG-funded 'Legacy of Nazi Medicine' project (2023-2026), she has secured significant research funding. Her advisory roles include heading Sapir Academic College's MA Program in Human Resource Management (2023-2024). Current research activities center on the three-decade comparative analysis of mental health ethics debates in Germany and Israel. She maintains active collaboration with interdisciplinary teams including Prof. Silke Schicktanz (Göttingen), Prof. Nadav Davidovitch (Ben-Gurion), and international networks through the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry editorial board.
Natacha Donoghue Emerson serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. She directs the UCLA Pediatric Psychology Consultation-Liaison Service at Mattel Children's Hospital and co-directs the Pediatric Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison service at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, providing critical psychological support to medically complex pediatric patients across multiple clinical settings. Dr. Emerson earned her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Loma Linda University in 2018 and completed her clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA. Her educational background includes an MA in Clinical Psychology from Universite Paris Cite (2010) and a BA in Psychology from Occidental College (2008). As a native French speaker with working knowledge of Spanish, she brings unique linguistic capabilities to her clinical practice and research. Her research portfolio demonstrates exceptional breadth across pediatric psychology, with particular emphasis on self-efficacy in chronic illness, health disparities, medical ethics, and end-of-life care for adolescents. Analysis of her publication history reveals a strong commitment to addressing systemic healthcare inequities, particularly for marginalized populations. Her recent work has focused on innovative interventions including biofeedback for long COVID, telemental health relationships with youth, and gender-affirming care for young cancer patients. Dr. Emerson's clinical leadership extends to multiple specialized programs including the Pediatric Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program, the FIT for Health Weight Program, and the UCLA Adult Cystic Fibrosis Center. Her work consistently bridges the critical gap between medical and mental health services, reflecting her passion for integrated care models that address the whole patient.
Ira Lesser is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. His academic career has focused on psychiatric research with an emphasis on depression treatment and ethnic/racial disparities in mental health diagnosis and care. Dr. Lesser's research interests primarily center around: Depression treatment outcomes across different ethnic and racial groups Antidepressant medication response and efficacy Cultural factors in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment Mental health services research Psychiatric aspects of geriatric care Religiosity and mental health treatment outcomes Analysis of Dr. Lesser's publication record from 2002-2017 reveals a strong focus on ethnic and racial differences in depression diagnosis and treatment. His work frequently examines how cultural factors influence clinical assessment and antidepressant response, with numerous publications stemming from large clinical trials such as CO-MED and STAR*D. His research spans both clinical psychiatry and health services aspects of mental healthcare delivery, with particular attention to socioeconomic factors, insurance status, and treatment adherence in diverse patient populations. Dr. Lesser has served as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded research projects: "Ethnicity and the Diagnosis of Affective Illness" (NIH R01MH068795, 2005-2010) "Ethnic Variations in Antidepressant Response" (NIH R01MH062421, 2001-2008) "BRAIN LESIONS AND COGNITION IN LATE-ONSET DEPRESSION" (NIH R01MH043960, 1991-1995) His collaborative work extends across multiple institutions, with frequent co-authorship with researchers from UCSD, UC Davis, and other UC campuses. Dr. Lesser has contributed to numerous large-scale clinical trials examining depression treatment, including the Combining Medications to Enhance Depression Outcomes (CO-MED) study and the Sequenced Treatment Alternatives to Relieve Depression (STAR*D) trial, where he investigated treatment outcomes across diverse demographic groups. His additional affiliation with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (as indicated by his email address) demonstrates his commitment to public sector mental healthcare delivery.
Aleš Ahčan is a Full Professor at the Department of Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Studies, Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana. He maintains regular office hours on Wednesdays at 11:00 in cabinet RZ-206 and can be contacted via email ales.ahcan@ef.uni-lj.si or phone +386 1 589 25 76. Professor Ahčan's research focuses on quantitative finance and actuarial studies, with particular expertise in insurance, derivatives, risk modeling, and financial economics. His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in weather derivatives, portfolio optimization, and social security systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research combining financial mathematics with real-world applications, particularly in weather derivatives pricing, multi-period portfolio problems, and microeconometric analysis of social security systems in transition economies. With over 15 years of consulting experience, Professor Ahčan has completed more than 50 advisory projects across the finance sector, applying academic research to practical business challenges. He teaches a comprehensive range of courses including Insurance, Derivatives, Insurance Finance, Financial Economics, Empirical Asset Pricing, Valuation of Financial Derivatives, Risk Modeling in Insurance, Non-life Insurance, and Life and Pension Insurance at both undergraduate and master's levels.
Léa Toulemon is a researcher at the Institut des Politiques Publiques (IPP), where she has been working since October 2018. Her primary research focuses on elderly dependency and she contributes to the development of the dynamic microsimulation tool TaxIPP-Life. Her research interests span across health economics and labor economics, with particular emphasis on health insurance systems, hospital medication pricing structures, and employment quality metrics. She approaches these topics through empirical research methodologies. Prior to joining IPP, Dr. Toulemon completed her thesis and postdoctoral fellowship at Sciences Po in collaboration with the Hospinnomics Chair, establishing her expertise in health economics research.
Chantal Fahmy, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College for Health, Community and Policy (HCAP). She holds a Ph.D. from Arizona State University and specializes in health criminology, prison reentry, incarceration's public health impacts, and social support systems within corrections. Her research bridges criminal justice and public health, focusing on marginalized populations' wellbeing post-incarceration. Dr. Fahmy's work addresses systemic inequities through studies on dental care disparities for older adults with incarceration histories, mental health consequences of traumatic brain injuries during imprisonment, and racial dynamics in prison social structures. She received the 2022 Division on Corrections and Sentencing Distinguished New Scholar Award from the American Society of Criminology. Her grants include projects on traumatic brain injury health outcomes ($15K, 2022-2023), older adults with incarcerated family members ($14.96K, 2020-2021), and child sex trafficking stakeholder platforms ($236K, 2019-2021). Key publications analyze ACA's impact on formerly incarcerated individuals' oral health, TBI's post-release mental health effects, and racialized prison social codes. Her presentations span venues like the American Society of Criminology and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, addressing topics from gang member reentry tracking to coping mechanisms during incarceration. Fahmy advocates for policy reforms to improve health access and social support for justice-involved populations.
Ping Wang, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John's University. He holds dual doctoral degrees in Actuarial Science/Risk Management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and in Probability & Statistics from Nankai University. His expertise spans actuarial science, risk management, and insurance, with a focus on credibility theory, copulas, and regulatory compliance. He has been recognized with the Shin Award for Research Excellence and the Outstanding Journal of Insurance Issues Article Award. Dr. Wang’s research explores corporate risk management strategies, premium setting methods, and reinsurance modeling. He actively contributes to academic discourse through publications in journals like Insurance: Mathematics and Economics and Journal of Insurance Regulation , supported by grants from the Society of Actuaries. His teaching portfolio includes courses on actuarial modeling, life insurance, and risk financing at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Professional Involvement: Associate of SOA, Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst (CERA), former Committee Member for SOA’s Life Insurance Research and the 44th Actuarial Research Conference. Education: PhD, Actuarial Science & Risk Management, University of Wisconsin-Madison PhD, Probability & Statistics, Nankai University MS, Mathematics, Nankai University BS, Mathematics, Nankai University Dr. Wang’s work bridges academic research and professional practice, emphasizing the application of statistical methodologies to solve real-world insurance and risk management challenges.
Christopher Busch is an Associate Professor at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) and a research affiliate at CEPR and CESifo. His research focuses on macroeconomics with an emphasis on inequality, analyzing micro-level income risk, labor market dynamics, public policy, and family economics. He employs quantitative structural models combined with empirical methods using administrative and survey data. Busch organizes high-profile workshops such as the LMU-NYU Workshop on Policy Analysis (Dec 2025) and the BSE Summer Forum sessions on Income Dynamics and Macroeconomics. His work examines how labor markets, policies, and households mitigate individual risks and shape observed inequalities. Key themes include cyclical income shocks, occupational mobility, refugee migration impacts, and the effectiveness of social insurance systems. Methodologically, he bridges econometric techniques with policy-relevant analysis, contributing to debates on welfare economics and fiscal interventions. Busch collaborates extensively with global institutions and researchers, evidenced by co-authored works on topics ranging from pandemic policy evaluation to task-based wage dynamics. His upcoming academic engagements reflect sustained leadership in shaping policy-relevant macroeconomic research.
