Dr. Sara Borrelli is an Associate Professor in Midwifery at the University of Nottingham's School of Health Sciences, where she leads the MSc Midwifery and MSc Midwifery Studies programs. An NMC-registered midwife with clinical experience in the UK and Italy, she holds a PhD in Health Studies (Nottingham, 2015) and a Master's in Nursing and Midwifery Sciences (University of Milano Bicocca, 2010). She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and actively contributes to university committees, including the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group. Her research focuses on: Maternal health and wellbeing, particularly early labour management and antenatal education Qualitative methodologies and evidence synthesis Perinatal care for vulnerable populations (e.g., survivors of human trafficking) Midwifery education innovation, including intercultural competency and e-learning She collaborates with The Rights Lab and third-sector agencies, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to maternity care reform. Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate strong thematic coherence: Dominant focus on maternal experiences during COVID-19, labour pain management, and telehealth applications Significant output in midwifery education research, including student mobility and curriculum design Methodological strength in mixed-methods and qualitative designs across 15+ peer-reviewed studies As MSc supervisor and PhD examiner, she mentors emerging researchers. She maintains active clinical-academic partnerships to translate evidence into practice, though specific grant details are undisclosed in sources.
Megan Jadzinski is a Senior University Practice Learning Adviser at Bournemouth University, where she ensures the quality of clinical placements and supports students and assessors in healthcare education. She holds dual expertise in medical education and critical care, with a Master's in Education in Practice and Critical Care, and is currently pursuing a PhD focused on healthcare student fitness to practice. Education: Master of Education in Practice, Master of Critical Care Her research centers on practice education , regulatory standards , and fitness to practice processes in healthcare. Recent publications highlight innovations in paramedic training, mental health placements, and systematic analyses of FTP frameworks. She actively collaborates with education teams in trusts and organizations to align academic and clinical training. Key scientific awards include: Shortlisted for Student Nursing Times Award (Partnership of the Year, 2022) Senior Fellow at Higher Education Academy (2018–present) Megan also contributes to external roles, including serving as an external examiner at Edge Hill University , and has presented at national conferences on topics like the SEAL (Staff Enhancement of Authentic Learning) model in maternal critical care education. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic rigor, ensuring regulatory compliance and educational excellence.
Anne Moylan is a Lecturer and Programme Leader for the Qualification in Specialty of Neonatal Nursing (QIS) at Edinburgh Napier University, with over 30 years of clinical experience and 15 years of academic leadership. She serves as Training Course Director for Nurse Education Scotland and holds a Consultant Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner role at Grampian Health Board. Global Health Engagement: Delivered neonatal nursing education in Da Nang, Vietnam (Newborns Vietnam charity) and at Lausanne University's Midwifery Summer Camp in Switzerland Research Leadership: Member of Maternal and Child Health and Wellbeing Research Group Professional Recognition: Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy and Nursing and Midwifery Council member Her work focuses on neonatal education program development, simulation training, and family-centered care implementation. Recent projects include creating online neonatal education programs for Hanoi hospitals and systematic reviews on preterm infant home care.
Dorota Tokarska is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Business Management , Institute of Journalism and Management , Faculty of Social Sciences , John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin . Her academic career focuses on public administration, management accounting, and organizational behavior, with a particular emphasis on human resources, change management, and educational technology. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland Research Areas: Management accounting, human resource management, organizational behavior, educational technology, and economic policy Tokarska's publications analyze management challenges in public administration, including the use of management control, performance budgeting, and motivational systems. She has explored how schools adapt to digital transformations through website functionality and examined the impacts of economic crises on business formation. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in both educational and corporate sectors. Recent research trends highlight her focus on: Public administration reforms post-EU accession Management accounting tools in the public sector Employee resistance to organizational change Digital transformation in educational institutions Workplace motivation and Catholic Social Teaching Scientific awards and recognitions include: Bronze Medal for Long Service (2019) 4th Degree Individual Award for organizational and social activity and popularization of science (2009) 2nd Degree Inner Reward from the Rector of the Catholic University of Lublin (2016)
Dr. Terri Pikora is a Research Fellow at the Rural Clinical School of The University of Western Australia . With 30 years of experience, her work focuses on translating research into programs, policy, and practice to improve rural and remote communities' health. She supports early-career researchers and rural projects through her expertise. Research Interests Voluntary Assisted Dying Water Safety and Injury Prevention Environmental Influences on Physical Activity Disability Research Healthway Funded Programs Evaluation Curriculum Development Publications and Research Trends Her recent articles examine end-of-life care legislation in rural hospices, public health campaigns, and maternal care models. Themes include policy implementation, mixed-methods evaluations, and rural healthcare delivery.
Christina Saville is a Lecturer in Healthcare Management and Leadership at the University of Southampton's School of Health Sciences, where she conducts research within the Health Workforce and Systems group. Her work focuses on applying operational research techniques to healthcare staffing challenges, primarily funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR). Her research interests center on safe staffing methodologies , operational research applications in healthcare , and health workforce optimization . She employs quantitative methods including multi-level regression and simulation modeling to analyze nurse staffing configurations, workload prediction from electronic health records, and cost-effectiveness of staffing interventions. Current projects include PREDICT-NURSE (feasibility and extension studies) and SEISMIC 2, with active collaboration with NHS Improvement to develop evidence-based staffing frameworks. Dr. Saville's publications demonstrate consistent contributions to healthcare management literature, particularly in nurse staffing outcomes, economic evaluations, and predictive modeling. Her research shows increasing influence in shaping national staffing guidance through frameworks like the Professional Judgement Framework. Dean's Prize for Citizenship (2021) School of Health Sciences Fellowship (2023) As an educator, she lectures on the MSc Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care programme, supervises nursing dissertations, and teaches quantitative techniques including operational research and data science applications. Her research integrates with the Institute for Life Sciences and Centre for Operational Research, Management Science and Information Systems (CORMSIS), focusing on translating mathematical modeling into practical healthcare decision-making tools for workforce optimization.
Dr. Chelsea Gabel is an Associate Professor in the Indigenous Studies Department and the Department of Health, Aging and Society at McMaster University. She is Métis from Rivers, Manitoba and a citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation. Dr. Gabel holds a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Well-Being, Community Engagement, and Innovation. In October 2024, she was appointed as the Scientific Director of the Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health (IIPH) with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), making her the first Red River Métis woman to hold this position. Previously, she led the Indigenous Mentorship Network of Ontario and co-led the Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research (NEIHR) National Coordinating Centre. Dr. Gabel earned her PhD in Political Science and Government from McMaster University in 2012. PhD in Political Science and Government, McMaster University (2012) Dr. Gabel's research program centers on Indigenous policy, Métis health and well-being, data governance, arts-based research, ethics, digital technology, and intergenerational relationships. Her work emphasizes community-engaged approaches that center Indigenous knowledge and self-determination. She has pioneered digital storytelling projects that document Métis experiences with health and well-being across the prairie provinces, creating culturally relevant methodologies for understanding Indigenous perspectives. Her research consistently applies the principle of 'two-eyed seeing,' integrating Indigenous and Western knowledge systems. Dr. Gabel's recent scholarly output demonstrates a strong focus on Indigenous data sovereignty, Métis health policy, and digital governance. Her work increasingly integrates arts-based methodologies with community-led research, particularly through digital storytelling approaches. There's a clear trajectory toward practical applications of research in policy development, especially in areas of health care transformation, voting systems, and education. Her publications consistently emphasize the importance of community control and Indigenous-led research frameworks across multiple domains of Indigenous life and governance. Dr. Gabel has received significant recognition for her contributions to Indigenous scholarship: Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Well-Being, Community Engagement, and Innovation As Scientific Director of the Institute of Indigenous Peoples' Health, Dr. Gabel oversees research capacity development in First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Her leadership extends to supporting partnerships between Indigenous communities and health research groups that respect Indigenous values and cultures. She previously led the Indigenous Mentorship Network of Ontario and the Network Environments for Indigenous Health Research National Coordinating Centre, demonstrating extensive experience in research mentorship and collaborative grant management. Her work has been referenced in policy sources, news outlets, and academic platforms, with significant readership on Mendeley and social media engagement. Dr. Gabel leads several significant initiatives including the First Nations Digital Democracy Project and Indigenous Futures Indigital: Indigenous Storytelling. She has worked extensively with the Feast Centre for Indigenous STTBI Research and has developed community-engaged approaches to physical activity research through projects like 'Physical activity for Any-Body: Body positivity and inclusivity within physical culture(s)'. Her work often involves collaborative teams spanning multiple Indigenous communities and academic institutions, focusing on practical applications of research that directly benefit Indigenous communities.
Ignacio Correa Velez is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Public Health and Social Work, with a distinguished career spanning two decades in refugee and migration health research. His work bridges public health, social work, and migration studies, focusing on the complex interplay between displacement, settlement, and health outcomes. Correa Velez's research primarily centers on refugee health and wellbeing , with particular emphasis on social determinants of health, mental health, food security, and gender-specific issues among refugee populations. His work employs community-based participatory approaches, prioritizing refugee voices and experiences in research design and implementation. Key themes include the mental health of refugee women, food security challenges among resettled populations, educational and employment outcomes for refugee youth, and the impact of disasters on refugee communities. His extensive publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational studies on refugee health access (2005-2010) to more nuanced investigations of specific refugee subpopulations (women, youth, LGBTQ+ refugees) and intersectional issues (food security, mental health, cultural adaptation). Recent work increasingly employs co-design methodologies and focuses on structural determinants of health rather than individual-level factors. Correa Velez has led significant longitudinal studies including the SettleMEN project examining health and settlement among refugee men, and the Good Starts study tracking refugee youth outcomes. He has also contributed to major publications including the 4th edition of 'Introduction to Public Health' as an editor and chapter author. His collaborative work spans numerous Australian institutions including La Trobe University, University of Melbourne, and Mater Research, with consistent focus on translating research into practice through partnerships with settlement services, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Current projects address trauma-informed care for refugee women, mental health priorities for queer refugees, and cultural food security initiatives.
Dr. Amy Creaser is a Research Fellow at the School of Psychology, University of Leeds, within the Faculty of Medicine and Health. She is currently contributing to the First 1,000 Days Project , focusing on improving health and social outcomes for families and children in early life through integrated group care models. Her work spans the Physical Activity and Food & Nutrition workstreams, where she implements and co-produces interventions using theoretical frameworks and participatory design methods. PhD in Behaviour Change Psychology (2023) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Industrial; 2019) Her research interests include behaviour change, physical activity promotion, intervention development and evaluation, health inequalities, and whole-systems public health approaches. She has applied these interests in early-life contexts, particularly through family-based interventions using wearable activity trackers and co-design methodologies. Dr. Creaser previously worked as a Research Fellow in the Evaluation Theme of ActEarly at the Bradford Institute for Health Research, contributing to the meta-evaluation of early-life interventions in deprived urban areas such as Bradford and Tower Hamlets. One key project involved evaluating hospital-based tobacco cessation services in maternity settings, funded by NIHR ARC. She also served as a Teaching Fellow during her doctoral studies and holds Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA). Her research outputs focus on innovative, community-engaged public health strategies, particularly in underserved populations. While specific publications are not listed, her work emphasizes feasibility, acceptability, and usability of digital and group-based health interventions. Dr. Creaser is active in academic and public engagement via Twitter , Google Scholar , ResearchGate , and ORCID .
Whitney Botsford Morgan is Professor of Management at the University of Houston-Downtown's Marilyn Davies College of Business, Department of Management. Her research focuses on critical workplace dynamics including work-family conflict, diversity issues (particularly gender and parental status), bias reduction, and incivility. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Psychology with Industrial-Organizational emphasis from George Mason University (dissertation: Psychological Contracts of Mothers: Does Breach Explain Intention to Leave the Workforce? ), an M.A. in Psychology from George Mason University, and a B.A. in Psychology from Rice University. Morgan's research examines systemic workplace challenges through multiple lenses: Work-family interface dynamics including guilt, resentment, and spillover effects Pregnancy discrimination and identity management strategies across pregnancy stages Benevolent and hostile sexism in organizational contexts Incivility interventions and social support systems Mega-threat responses for prejudice reduction Her publications reveal consistent focus on vulnerable employee populations and evidence-based interventions. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through awards including the Mason IO Distinguished Ph.D. Alumni Award and multiple UHD faculty distinctions. Notable publications span high-impact journals like Journal of Applied Psychology , Personnel Psychology , and Organizational Research Methods . Morgan actively mentors through research collaborations and serves as Associate Editor for Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice . She has secured significant research funding including a $600,000 US Department of Education grant for MBA research fellowships and leads university-wide strategic planning initiatives. Her professional service includes extensive committee leadership across university, college, and department levels, with notable roles in AACSB accreditation maintenance, faculty development, and diversity task forces. She serves on the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Business and Psychology and chairs SIOP conference committees.
Professor Vera Araujo-Soares is a leading academic at Newcastle University, specializing in health psychology and behavioral intervention research. Her work spans cancer survivorship, chronic disease self-management, and public health initiatives, with significant contributions to understanding caregiver experiences in neuro-oncology and developing evidence-based interventions for physical activity promotion and obesity prevention. Her research examines: Psychosocial adaptation to chronic illnesses like glioma Mechanisms of behavior change in physical activity interventions Parental recognition of childhood obesity Implementation science frameworks for healthcare delivery She employs diverse methodologies including qualitative studies, randomized controlled trials, and systematic reviews. Recent publication trends (2023-2025) highlight three dominant themes: Neuro-oncology support : 50% of recent papers address glioma self-management and caregiver burden Behavioral interventions : 30% focus on physical activity/adolescent health and obesity prevention trials Mental health integration : 20% examine suicide prevention and substance use impacts
Professor Ruth Garside is a social science researcher at the University of Exeter Medical School, based at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health within the Department of Public Health and Sport Sciences. With over 20 years of experience, her work specializes in systematic review and evidence synthesis methods to inform policy decisions for organizations including NICE, Defra, and the Home Office, focusing on complex public health, social care, and environmental questions. Her academic foundation includes: PhD (Exeter, 2007): A comparison of methods for the systematic review of qualitative research MA (Sussex, 1993) BA (Hons) (York, 1991) Garside's research pioneers methodologies for synthesizing qualitative and mixed-method evidence , particularly for complex public health interventions. She is internationally recognized for advancing nature-based social prescribing (e.g., green/blue spaces for mental health) and embedding public and patient involvement throughout the research lifecycle. Her recent work critically examines health inequities across diverse populations and interventions, ensuring evidence reflects real-world applicability and equity. Analysis of her recent publications shows a clear trajectory toward environmental health solutions (e.g., climate adaptation, pollution impacts), innovative synthesis techniques (causal loop diagrams, theory-led reviews), and rigorous assessment of health disparities . Her editorial work on "Evidence Synthesis for Accelerated Learning on Climate Solutions" underscores her role in bridging evidence and urgent policy needs. Professor Garside has secured substantial funding for high-impact projects including the national evaluation of green social prescribing for mental health (Defra), the Greengage RCT pilot, and Horizon Europe's BlueAdapt initiative. Through the HEPE public engagement network and Campbell/Cochrane leadership roles, she actively mentors researchers and ensures community voices shape grant design, execution, and dissemination. She co-leads the UK Centre for the Collaboration for Environmental Evidence and chairs the Public Engagement Strategy Group at Exeter. Her collaborative networks include the European Centre for Environment and Human Health, the Cochrane Qualitative and Implementation Methods Group, and international consortia like the Seas, Oceans and Public Health in Europe project, driving interdisciplinary approaches to environment-human health linkages.
Dr. Patricia Gillen is a Reader in Nursing at Ulster University's School of Nursing and Paramedic Science, with a joint appointment as Head of Research and Development for Nurses, Midwives, and AHPs at Southern Health and Social Care Trust. She also serves as Associate Postgraduate Tutor for the Maternal, Fetal and Infant Research Centre and leads the Athena Swan Subgroup on Culture and Support. Education: PhD in Workplace Bullying in Midwifery Key Affiliations: Ulster University, Southern Health Trust, European Midwives Association, Royal College of Midwives (former UK Board Chair) Her research interests span workplace culture (bullying, burnout), perinatal mental health, birth location choices, and public involvement in research. Current projects include pandemic-era healthcare workforce wellbeing, international collaborations on midwifery bullying, and home birth experience analyses using her developed data tools. Patricia has contributed to regional guidelines (RQIA 2016 & 2019) and leads multidisciplinary research teams. She received multiple scientific awards including the 2022 SDG Research Prize and 2021 ESWRA Award for Social Work Research. Her teaching spans undergraduate to postgraduate levels, focusing on research implementation and emergency healthcare education.
Dr. Susanna Kola-Palmer is a Senior Lecturer in Health Psychology and Deputy Director for Graduate Education in Psychology at the School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield . Her research focuses on preventive health behaviors, cervical screening, and vaccine hesitancy, with applications to mental health, pain perception, and youth risk behaviors. Education : PhD in Health Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway Her research examines psychosocial factors in health decision-making, including cognitive-emotional influences on pain/anxiety, wellbeing in students/athletes, and interventions for invasive procedures. Recent work emphasizes pandemic vaccine attitudes and cervical screening optimization. Key scientific contributions include analyses of vaccine hesitancy (2025) and cervical screening attitudes (2023), with methodological strengths in mixed-methods and experimental designs. She actively supervises PhD projects on preventive health behaviors. Awards : Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Fellow, British Psychological Society (AFBPsS) Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) Research outputs (15 most recent) span vaccine policy analysis, childhood play development, and clinical pain distraction techniques. She leads media commentary on vaccine hesitancy and pandemic health behaviors.
Dr. Jayani Jayawardhana is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Kentucky's College of Public Health, with a joint appointment in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science at the College of Pharmacy. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Virginia. Her research focuses on the intersection of public policy and substance use, emphasizing cannabis legalization, opioid misuse, and Medicaid expansion effects. Her work examines how policy changes impact healthcare utilization, addiction patterns, and population health outcomes. Key research areas include the consequences of cannabis laws on mental health and poisoning incidents, the role of Medicaid expansion in mental health care access, and geographic disparities in stroke prevalence. Dr. Jayawardhana has published in prestigious journals such as Medical Care and the American Journal of Public Health . Her recent studies explore fentanyl test strip awareness among drug users, asthma hospitalizations linked to cannabis policies, and coroner-reported suicide underreporting. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, public health, and policy analysis. Collaborations include the UK Cannabis Center, where she contributed to pilot grant initiatives. She evaluates healthcare system responses to substance use crises, emphasizing rural-urban disparities and socio-demographic risk factors.
