Dr. Emily Wiecek is an Instructor of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and a residency-trained pediatric optometrist with a PhD in clinically-based psychophysical assessment. She is affiliated with multiple clinical locations including Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Department of Ophthalmology sites across Massachusetts, and Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston. Her expertise spans pediatric eye examinations, strabismus, amblyopia, and vision therapy. Dr. Wiecek completed her optometry degree at New England College of Optometry and a pediatric optometry residency at Boston-area hospitals. Her research focuses on visual function quantification, particularly in pediatric populations, with contributions to understanding myopia progression, refractive error dynamics in retinopathy of prematurity, and oculomotor deficits post-concussion. She has published extensively on metamorphopsia, binocular imbalance in amblyopia, and visual search adaptations in age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Wiecek holds dual OD and PhD credentials, with doctoral work conducted at Schepens Eye Research Institute. Her clinical and academic roles emphasize translational research bridging psychophysical assessment and clinical practice, particularly in pediatric and neuro-ophthalmic conditions.
Latha Velayudhan is a Clinical Professor at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience of King's College London , where she leads research on aging and dementia. She also serves as a Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust , managing the Lewisham Memory Service . Research Interests: Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Biomarker identification (clinical, blood, neuroimaging) Clinical trials with cannabinoid medications Neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurocognitive disorders Smell identification dysfunction in dementia Mental health in older adults Recent Publications demonstrate expertise across: Neuropsychiatric aspects of Parkinson's disease Neuroimaging in Alzheimer’s disease Cannabis effects on cognitive aging Young-onset dementia interventions Covid-19 mental health impacts Neuroinflammatory biomarkers Scientific Awards: Highly Commended award from National Care Coordination Association (2016) Highly Commended Excellent Idea/Innovation Award (2016) Lacey French Travel Award (2011) ICAD Travel Fellowship (2010) Alzheimer’s Research Trust Travel Award (2010) Denis Hill Prize (2008) MRC Preparatory Clinician Scientist Fellowship (2007) Her work bridges clinical practice with neuroscience research, focusing on translating scientific findings into routine care. She actively participates in the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre and Research Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing .
Prof. Stefano Ricciardi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise. His research focuses on augmented reality, biometrics, computer vision, and medical simulation technologies. He has contributed to projects involving industrial maintenance systems, healthcare rehabilitation, and cultural heritage applications. His work often integrates advanced algorithms with real-world applications such as facial recognition, context-aware security frameworks, and virtual reality environments. Prof. Ricciardi's recent research emphasizes innovations in augmented reality for maintenance tasks, implicit biometric authentication, and wearable health monitoring systems. He has explored the use of machine learning techniques in medical diagnostics and developed frameworks for home rehabilitation using Microsoft Azure Kinect. His work bridges technological advancements with practical solutions in healthcare, industrial automation, and cultural heritage preservation. Key projects include the EDISON authentication framework and the 2Vita-B Physical rehabilitation system. His publications highlight interdisciplinary collaborations, combining computer science, biomedical engineering, and human-computer interaction principles. He actively publishes in top-tier venues, addressing topics like head pose estimation, dynamic simulation for production facilities, and augmented reality applications in archaeological exploration.
Dr. Emily L. Coderre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Vermont. She also serves as the Program Director for the Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) PhD Program. Her academic journey includes a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Vermont, an M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Psychology from the University of Nottingham, and post-doctoral training at Johns Hopkins University Department of Neurology. Dr. Coderre's educational background includes: Post-doctoral training at Johns Hopkins University Department of Neurology Ph.D., Cognitive Psychology; University of Nottingham M.Sc., Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging; University of Nottingham B.A., Psychology; University of Vermont Dr. Coderre's research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of language , with particular interest in semantic processing across linguistic and visual domains. Her work employs neuroimaging techniques such as electroencephalography (EEG) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to investigate how meaning is processed in words, sentences, verbal stories, comics, and visual sequences. A significant portion of her research examines these processes in autistic individuals, exploring potential differences in semantic processing across modalities and challenging assumptions about visual processing ease in autism spectrum disorder. Analysis of Dr. Coderre's recent publication record (2020-2025) reveals a strong focus on autism spectrum disorder research, particularly examining semantic processing differences between autistic and non-autistic individuals. Her work spans multiple methodologies including EEG, fMRI, and behavioral measures, with increasing attention to visual narrative comprehension and cross-modal processing. She frequently collaborates with researchers like Neil Cohn, specializing in visual language and comics, indicating an interdisciplinary approach to her research that bridges cognitive neuroscience, communication sciences, and autism research. Dr. Coderre has received recognition for her educational contributions, with publications on teaching compassion and psychometrics in professional education. Teaching Compassion (2023) Teaching Psychometrics: The Importance of Validity in Assessment Design (2022) As Program Director for the IHS PhD Program and an active researcher with publications through 2025, Dr. Coderre likely oversees multiple research projects and mentors graduate students. Her publication record shows consistent collaboration with students and colleagues across multiple institutions, suggesting an engaged mentoring approach. She teaches courses spanning cognitive neuroscience, measurement techniques, interprofessional health sciences, and professional writing/grantsmanship, indicating a commitment to comprehensive professional development for her students. Dr. Coderre leads research utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques to study language and semantic processing, with a particular focus on autism spectrum disorder. Her work bridges cognitive neuroscience, communication sciences, and clinical applications, creating a rich interdisciplinary research environment for students and collaborators.
