Reed M. Gardner, PhD, FACMI, was a pioneering figure in medical informatics. He served as a co-director of medical computing at LDS, Cottonwood, and Alta View Hospitals in Salt Lake City, Utah. His academic career was deeply rooted at the University of Utah, where he contributed to the development of the HELP clinical information system and advanced medical informatics education. He held editorial roles in journals such as JAMIA and International Journal of Clinical Monitoring and Computing , shaping the field through peer review and leadership. Dr. Gardner earned a BSc in Electrical Engineering (1960) and a PhD in Biophysics and Bioengineering (1968) from the University of Utah. His research focused on hospital informatics, clinical decision support, critical care automation, and public health systems. He authored over 350 articles and was a key architect of medical informatics curricula, mentoring generations of professionals. His awards include the Morris F. Collen Award (2005) and recognition as an AMIA Fellow. He served as AMIA President and board member, driving organizational strategy and standards. His legacy includes foundational work in clinical informatics, electronic health records, and healthcare safety technologies. Dr. Gardner passed away in 2020, leaving a legacy celebrated through JAMIA's memorial collection of his impactful contributions to informatics.
Pamela DeLargy serves as Professor of Practice at Arizona State University's School of Politics and Global Studies and holds the position of Senior Global Futures Scholar. Rejoining academia after two decades in international humanitarian response, she specializes in global health crises, migration dynamics, and conflict-affected populations with deep expertise in the Horn of Africa region. Her educational foundation includes: B.A. in Political Science from University of Georgia International Relations studies at University of Oslo M.A. in Political Science (International Relations and African Studies) from University of Georgia M.P.H. in Health Policy and Administration from University of North Carolina Ph.D. studies in International Relations at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill DeLargy's research critically examines humanitarian standards in migration contexts, women's health in conflict zones, and population dynamics in environmentally stressed regions. Her work bridges academic inquiry with practical policy development, particularly regarding reproductive health in emergencies and the health consequences of sexual violence during war. Current investigations focus on Mediterranean migration patterns and volunteer-driven humanitarian responses where formal systems fail. Publication analysis reveals an evolving trajectory from HIV/integration programs in post-conflict settings (2000s) toward contemporary migration governance crises. Her scholarship consistently challenges deteriorating humanitarian norms in Europe while documenting grassroots volunteer innovations. Key thematic clusters include Mediterranean migration governance, conflict-related sexual violence health impacts, and data standardization in crisis response. As Executive Director of ASU's Education for Humanity initiative, DeLargy develops global higher education access for refugees while mentoring through Columbia University internship programs she previously established. Her leadership extends to advising President Crow on refugee education strategy and directing cross-institutional refugee health research. She co-leads the Migration Working Group and Refugee Health research collective, examining African migration drivers and refugee health vulnerabilities across European transit routes through interdisciplinary collaboration with global health and security specialists.
Jean-François Ethier is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at Université de Sherbrooke, holding concurrent appointments as Director of the Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche en informatique de la santé de l'Université de Sherbrooke (CIRIUS) from 2020-2023 and Principal Applicant for multiple major research initiatives. His academic trajectory shows progressive advancement from Assistant Professor (2012-2018), to Associate Clinical Research Professor (2018-2023), culminating in his current position as full Clinical Professor since 2023. He maintains active clinical practice as a specialist in general internal medicine certified by both Collège des médecins du Québec and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Doctorate in Epidemiology and Biomedical Information Science (Très honorable), Université de Paris VI (P & M Curie), 2016 Master's Equivalent in Public Health, Université de Rennes I, 2011 Medical Residency Training, McGill University, 2011 MD CM, McGill University, 2006 Ethier's research centers on building foundational infrastructure for learning health systems through ontological modeling and data integration. His work bridges clinical medicine with computer science to develop interoperable frameworks for personalized medicine, pragmatic clinical trials, and health data analytics. Key contributions include the Prescription Drug Ontology (PDRO), Clinical Data Integration Model (CDIM), and multiple ontology-driven data warehousing solutions that enable secondary use of clinical data while addressing ethical and privacy constraints. His research demonstrates consistent focus on translating theoretical ontological frameworks into practical healthcare applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in biomedical ontology development (40%), learning health system architecture (30%), and clinical data interoperability (30%). His work increasingly incorporates public engagement frameworks for health data governance while maintaining technical focus on semantic interoperability solutions. The publications demonstrate progressive complexity from foundational ontological modeling toward integrated system implementations with measurable clinical impact. Dean's honor list (top 10% academic involvement, 2017-2022) First place, ontology competition (FOIS 2014) Multiple J.W. McConnell and James McGill scholarships FRQS clinical researcher fellowships (Junior 1 and Junior 2) Ethier directs CIRIUS and leads the SPOR National Data Platform ($39M CIHR grant), demonstrating exceptional grant capture capacity with over $85M in awarded funding as Principal Applicant. His projects consistently feature interdisciplinary teams spanning clinical medicine, computer science, and public health. Current work focuses on implementing Quebec's Learning Health System infrastructure through the Unité Soutien SSA Québec, emphasizing ethical data governance and cross-sector collaboration. Ethier has trained numerous researchers through his ontology-focused projects and serves as principal supervisor for multiple graduate students. Ethier directs CIRIUS and co-leads the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging ($49M). His laboratory develops ontology-driven data integration frameworks that connect clinical practice with research through the TRANSFoRm project infrastructure. Current team includes 15+ researchers across computer science, clinical medicine, and public health disciplines working on pragmatic registry-based trials and sensitive data exchange protocols. Future work focuses on scaling ontological frameworks for national health data interoperability and developing AI-ready data structures for precision medicine applications.
Steven E. Stern is a Professor of Psychology and Chair of the Division of Natural Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. He holds a BA from Clark University (1988), an MA from Temple University (1993), and a PhD from Temple University (1995). His research focuses on technology’s impact on social interaction, particularly regarding disabilities and synthesized speech. Key areas include perceptions of disabled individuals using assistive technologies and the cognitive distortions in auditory memory. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Organizational Psychology, Social Psychology, and Research Methods. He founded the Laurel Highlands Undergraduate Psychology Conference in 1998, fostering undergraduate research involvement. His work bridges psychological theory with applied contexts, emphasizing societal implications of technological advancements. Professional activities include advising students, organizing academic events, and maintaining active research collaborations. His office is located in 141 Krebs Hall, and he collaborates with faculty across disciplines. While no formal awards are listed, his contributions to accessibility and technology ethics reflect his scholarly impact. Research highlights include studies on speech synthesizer perceptions, workplace technology effects, and disability-related stereotypes. He advocates for inclusive technological design and has published extensively on human-computer interaction dynamics.
Silvia Masiero is an Associate Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Information Systems. Her research focuses on ICT4D, examining digital platforms' role in socio-economic development, particularly in India. Key areas include digital identity systems, humanitarian technology, and data justice. She holds editorial roles at Information Technology for Development and Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries . Her work analyzes India's Public Distribution System (PDS) computerization, election technologies, and social protection programs. She explores how digital platforms impact marginalized communities, emphasizing ethical governance and equity. Masiero's 2024 book Unfair ID critiques digital identity systems' exclusionary effects. Editorial Roles: Editor-In-Chief of Information Technology for Development Awards: 2023 AIS Mid-Career Award, Distinguished AIS Membership Public Engagement: Co-host of Sociotechs podcast, active on Bluesky and ResearchGate Her research integrates critical theory, subaltern studies, and decolonial perspectives. Current projects include studies on data-driven social welfare and digital labor platforms in Pakistan.
Dr. Aleksandra Klich is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law and Administration, University of Szczecin. She holds a Ph.D. in Law from the same institution and is a legal adviser specializing in medical law, particularly patients' rights and civil claims. Her roles include Head of the Law Clinic, overseeing Student Legal Clinic, Foreigners' Clinic, Discrimination and Mobbing Clinic, and the Court Practice Center. She is a certified mentor and tutor, as well as a Deputy Chairman of the University’s Conciliation Commission. Education: Completed studies at the University of Szczecin and the Université d'été du droit continental, Paris-Sorbonne, with a 2015 doctoral defense on expert evidence in civil cases involving physician experts. Research focuses on civil procedure, enforcement proceedings, medical law, personal data protection, and justice system computerization. She collaborates on GDPR compliance audits, risk analyses, and policy development. Teaching includes courses on patients' rights, legal clinics, and dispute resolution methods. Professional roles: Member of the District Chamber of Legal Advisers in Szczecin; Vice-Chairwoman of the Provincial Medical Events Commission (2018–2023); Rotary International member; judge at the Brown-Mosten International Client Consultation Competition. Supervised students who won national and international legal competitions. Labs/Teams: Oversees multiple legal clinics and coordinates clinical legal education initiatives through the European Network for Clinical Legal Education (ENCLE) and the University Legal Clinics Foundation.
