Lenka Benova is a Researcher at the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp , where she serves as Unit Head in Reproductive and Maternal Health. She is a quantitative population health scientist with interdisciplinary training in management, economics, Middle East studies, demography, and epidemiology . Her career includes project coordination with Médecins Sans Frontières in Nigeria, West Bank, and South Sudan, as well as leading health pillar design in Egypt's conditional cash transfer program (2008-2010). Education: MA in Middle East studies (American University in Cairo) MSc in Demography and Health (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) PhD in Population Health (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine) Her research focuses on health-seeking behavior in low- and middle-income countries, particularly reproductive/maternal health , with methodological interests in innovative data capture, self-reported indicator validity, and geospatial modeling . Her recent work examines maternal healthcare provision discontinuities in urban Sub-Saharan Africa through system dynamics and geospatial approaches. She teaches on Masters course modules and supervises PhD students , contributing to projects like: modeling maternal care accessibility in Guinea, analyzing fertility transitions in DR Congo, and evaluating hospital data utility for community epidemiology. Her research appears in journals such as Bioinformatics , BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth , and Scientific Reports , focusing on public health, maternal care, and health equity.
Sharon Medlow is a Principal Research Fellow at the Specialty of Child and Adolescent Health, University of Sydney, and serves as Research Translation Coordinator for the Wellbeing Health & Youth (WH&Y) NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence. Her work focuses on adolescent and young adult (AYA) health services, including mental health, cancer care, and transition from pediatric to adult care. She has pioneered research on marginalized youth health, digital health innovations, and healthcare system improvements. Her role involves coordinating research translation, mentoring early-career researchers, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Her research emphasizes service development for vulnerable populations, with a particular focus on emergency department interventions, virtual reality applications in healthcare, and mobile health technologies. Medlow has conducted systematic reviews on puberty tempo impacts, FASD, and transition care guidelines. She has also explored the health needs of homeless youth and parenting interventions for adolescents with behavioral challenges. Medlow's publications span topics like emergency mental health interventions, VR-based distress management, and implementation science in adolescent care. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to AYA health research have significantly influenced clinical practice and policy in Australia. She leads WH&Y's translational research initiatives, integrating young people’s perspectives into health systems design. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to improve healthcare accessibility and quality for adolescents globally.
Jill Rotruck, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Yale School of Medicine, where she serves as a Fellowship-trained pediatric ophthalmologist and adult strabismus specialist at the Yale Eye Center. Her clinical practice encompasses comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus in children and adults, amblyopia, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, pediatric cataracts, eyelid disease, and various other pediatric ophthalmic conditions. BS in Biology and BA in Music from Shepherd University MD from West Virginia University School of Medicine Internship in Internal Medicine at West Virginia University Ophthalmology Residency at California Pacific Medical Center Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship at Duke Eye Center Dr. Rotruck's research program focuses on advancing pediatric vision care through innovative approaches including binocular treatments for amblyopia, application of optical coherence tomography in pediatric eye disease, and pediatric ocular infection management. She is particularly interested in developing telehealth solutions for pediatric ophthalmology, having contributed to research evaluating vision screening devices during the pandemic to enhance patient convenience while maintaining quality care. Her work on improving amblyopia treatment outcomes has been influential in shaping AAPOS guidelines. Dr. Rotruck serves on the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Vision Screening Committee and contributes to EyeWiki as an editorial board member. She is actively involved in resident education and international medical outreach initiatives. American Academy of Ophthalmology Fellow (2018) Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society Membership (2011) John E. Prescott Award for Academic Excellence (2009) Joseph McMurran Scholar (2006) Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Fraternity Member (2006) Through her clinical work, research, and teaching, Dr. Rotruck is dedicated to improving pediatric vision outcomes and quality of life for children with eye conditions. She emphasizes the importance of early vision development, noting that 'Helping to ensure that children are set up to develop the best vision they can has repercussions that impact so many aspects of their daily experience throughout their lifetime.'
Dr. Karen Maher is a Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer at Aston Business School , part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. Her work focuses on Occupational Health and Work Wellbeing, with a PhD in Work Psychology from Loughborough University (2018), examining employee wellbeing and shift work in the Fire and Rescue Service. Prior to academia, she worked as a Health, Fitness, and Wellbeing practitioner, specializing in exercise referral and weight management. Research Interests: Karen’s research explores healthy workplaces, behavior change interventions to improve worker safety and health, maladaptive coping techniques (e.g., substance use), and adherence to workplace safety policies. Her recent projects include studies on staff wellbeing in pediatric critical care and problematic substance use in midwives. Education: PhD in Work Psychology, Loughborough University (2013–2018) MSc in Health Psychology, Coventry University (2013) BSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Brighton (1998) PG Cert in Academic Practice, Coventry University (2019) Professional Roles: External Examiner at Lincoln University since 2020 Member: British Psychological Society (Chartered), Advance HE (Fellow) Key Contributions: Her work spans behavioral interventions in healthcare, post-pandemic workplace management, and midwifery wellbeing. Recent publications include edited books on midwifery challenges and feasibility studies on staff wellness programs in pediatric care.
Ellen Fitzsimmons-Craft is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences and the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis. She leads the ACCESS Lab, which focuses on scalable digital solutions for eating disorders and mental health disparities. Her work integrates technology, implementation science, and public health to bridge research-practice gaps. Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A., University of Notre Dame Her research centers on digital interventions for eating disorders, particularly through mobile apps and chatbots. She emphasizes equitable access to care, prevention, and evidence-based treatments using technology. Her work is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and implementation science, aiming to scale interventions across college campuses and broader populations. Recent publications highlight her leadership in chatbot development, online screening, and cluster randomized trials of digital CBT. Her work spans mobile health (mHealth) , implementation science , college mental health , and public health innovation . She has published in top journals such as JAMA Network Open , International Journal of Eating Disorders , and Contemporary Clinical Trials . Translational Impact Award, ISRII (2025) Transformation of Mental Health Care grant, Klingenstein Foundation (2024) She mentors graduate and undergraduate students and leads major funded projects, including an NIH R01 grant on chatbot optimization. She also serves as Director of the mHealth Research Core and Treasurer of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. Her lab collaborates with industry, non-profits, and government agencies to translate research into real-world impact. The ACCESS Lab develops and tests digital tools to expand access to eating disorder care. Current projects include state-wide university screening platforms, adolescent chatbots, and provider training in digital CBT. The lab emphasizes diversity, equity, and scalability in mental health innovation.
Dr. Gemma Griffith is a Reader in Psychology at Bangor University 's School of Psychology and Sports Science . She co-directs the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) and leads its postgraduate programs. Griffith has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored/edited two books on mindfulness teaching. PGDip in Teaching Mindfulness (Bangor University, 2015) PhD in Parental Adjustment (Bangor University, 2010) MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis (Bangor University, 2006) BSc in Psychology (Bangor University, 2004) Her research focuses on mindfulness-based interventions for parents and individuals with intellectual disabilities , exploring connections between child behavior problems and maternal well-being. She developed the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching and Learning Companion (TLC) , a globally used reflective tool for mindfulness educators. Recent projects include adapting mindfulness training for exercise referral practitioners and studying linguistic markers in online mindfulness discourse. Griffith has presented at international conferences in Japan, China, and online platforms, discussing mindfulness applications for diverse populations. She serves as an external examiner for the University of Exeter (2016-2020) and organizes academic events like the International Mindfulness Summit . Her work emphasizes practical implementation in schools, clinical settings, and family systems.
Claudia Hanson is a Senior Lecturer (Docent) at Karolinska Institutet and Professor of Implementation Science and Perinatal Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She is also a visiting researcher at the Aga Khan University in Nairobi. Her career integrates clinical expertise in obstetrics/gynecology, epidemiology, and implementation science. MD, MSc in International Health (Charité, Germany), MSc in Epidemiology, and PhD in Epidemiology (LSHTM) Specializes in maternal and newborn health in LMICs, with fieldwork in East Africa Principal Investigator for ALERT, QUALI-DEC, and SISTer’s Care projects Her research focuses on implementation science, health systems strengthening, quality of maternal care, and perinatal mortality reduction. Recent publications address vaccine confidence, stillbirth prevention, anaemia management, and climate change impacts on birth outcomes. Scientific awards include the SIGHT award (2019), WHO and FIGO advisory roles, and leadership in the Doctoral Programme in Biology of Infections and Global Health (BIGH). She has supervised 10 PhD students (4 main, 8 co-supervised) and leads the Sweden–Tanzania PhD training program in reproductive health.
Mary-Jo DelVecchio Good, Ph.D., is an Emerita Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and a faculty affiliate in Harvard’s Department of Sociology. Her work focuses on the cultural and political dimensions of biomedicine and psychiatry, with a particular emphasis on Indonesia and the United States. She received her MA (1969) and PhD (1977) in Sociology from Harvard University after serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkey. Professor Good has held significant roles in shaping academic and clinical programs. She co-directed the NIMH Training Program in Culture and Mental Health Services (1984–2008) and the Fogarty International Center Training Program in International Mental Health (2000–2017). Her international collaborations include founding the University of Gadjah Mada’s Center for Bioethics in Indonesia and leading post-conflict mental health initiatives in Aceh. She has been honored with prestigious awards, including the William Silen Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) and Indonesia’s Widya Wiyata Award (2022). Her research explores topics such as cultural explanations of mental illness, post-conflict recovery, and global mental health systems. She has authored 7 books, over 120 peer-reviewed articles, and co-edited the journal Culture, Medicine and Psychiatry for nearly two decades. Her work bridges anthropology, medicine, and policy, emphasizing equity and culturally responsive care globally.
Brittany M. Bond is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior at Cornell University's ILR School. Her research focuses on status recognition's role in labor markets, personnel management systems, and organizational performance. She holds a PhD from MIT Sloan's Economic Sociology Program (2020) and previously worked at the U.S. Commerce Department and Census Bureau. Her work has been published in Management Science , Organization Science , and Sociological Science , and recognized with top awards like the Academy of Management's William H. Newman Award. Education: PhD, Management, MIT Sloan School of Management (2020) MS, Public Policy & Management, Carnegie Mellon University (2010) BA, International Economic Relations, American University (2007) Research Interests: Bond investigates how performance evaluations, talent recruitment, and status recognition shape careers and organizational productivity. Her recent work highlights unintended consequences of forced ranking systems and the motivational effects of task inferiority for specialists. Awards & Honors: 2020 Academy of Management William H. Newman Award 2020 OMT Division Pondy Best Dissertation Paper 2019 INFORMS/Organization Science Dissertation Proposal Finalist Teaching & Service: Teaches courses on power dynamics, organizational behavior, and PhD research methods. Serves as a Faculty Fellow at Cornell's Center for Applied Research on Work and Workplace Inclusion & Diversity Education (WIDE).
Joan M Mastrobattista, M.D., is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She works in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and serves as the Ultrasound Clinic Chief for Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. She also co-directs the Ultrasound Quality Program for her department. B.S. from [Other Institution] (1982) M.D. from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (1988) Internship and Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center (1988-1992) Advanced Training at University of Texas Health Science Center (1994) Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at University of Texas Health Science Center (1995) Her clinical and research efforts focus on prenatal ultrasound , prenatal diagnosis , and medical complications of pregnancy , with a strong emphasis on ultrasound education . She has contributed to studies on fetal abnormalities (e.g., neural tube defects), viral infections (e.g., parvovirus B19), metabolic disorders (e.g., milk-alkali syndrome), and obstetric emergencies like pulmonary embolism and preterm labor. Her work bridges diagnostic imaging, maternal health, and interdisciplinary care for high-risk pregnancies. Article trends highlight her expertise in fetal diagnostics , ultrasound applications , and obstetric complications , with subfields spanning antenatal steroids , in utero infections , and fetal neurology . Her career includes collaborations with institutions like Texas Children's Hospital , New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center , and University of Texas Health Science Center . Dr. Mastrobattista has dedicated decades to educating Medical Students Residents Genetic Counseling Students Fellows Clinicians in ultrasound techniques and maternal-fetal medicine.
Prof. Dr. med. Elke Jäger is Chief Physician of the Department of Oncology and Hematology at Nordwest Hospital in Frankfurt, Germany, a position held since 2003. She co-leads a joint oncology center of excellence with Frankfurt University Hospital (since 2009). With 30+ years in oncology, she pioneered Germany's first palliative care unit in Hessen (1996) and founded the 'Living with Cancer' foundation to support patient wellness programs. Research Focus: Her work spans clinical immunology, developing antigen-specific cancer immunotherapies, and integrating exercise/psychosocial support into oncology. Key initiatives include: Exercise oncology collaborations with sports medicine institutes Psycho-oncology via lecture series addressing existential patient crises Art therapy programs (e.g., 'Art for Life' with Städel Museum) She established a clinical-immunological research lab at Nordwest Hospital, enabling global patient referrals for novel immunotherapies. Her leadership prioritizes holistic patient care, rejecting administrative roles elsewhere (e.g., Heidelberg University offer) to maintain clinical focus.
Christophe Van den Bulte is the Gayfryd Steinberg Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He teaches Models for Marketing Strategy in the Undergraduate and MBA programs, and Data Analysis in the PhD program. His extensive teaching portfolio also includes MBA and Executive MBA core courses in Marketing Management, MBA and undergraduate courses in Channel Management, and PhD courses in Marketing Strategy, Mathematical Models in Marketing, and Social Network Analysis. Professor Van den Bulte received his PhD in business administration from the Pennsylvania State University and his MA and BA degrees in applied economics from the University of Antwerp, Belgium. This international academic background has informed his research approach across multiple domains. His research focuses on customer referral programs, new product diffusion, and intervention tournaments (mega-studies). He has made significant contributions to understanding how social networks influence consumer behavior and how companies can leverage these insights for marketing strategy. His work explores the dynamics of word-of-mouth marketing, status concerns in new product adoption, and the effectiveness of behavioral interventions. He has published extensively in top-tier journals including Management Science, Journal of Marketing Research, and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on large-scale behavioral experiments, particularly "mega-studies" that test multiple interventions simultaneously across diverse contexts. His research spans quantitative marketing models, social network analysis, and field experiments in healthcare (vaccination behavior), education (student math achievement), and digital marketing (social media endorsements). A consistent theme in his work is applying rigorous experimental methods to identify effective marketing interventions with practical significance. Professor Van den Bulte has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to marketing science: Management Science Distinguished Service Award (INFORMS), 2024 Frank M. Bass Award (INFORMS), 2023 Finalist, John D.C. Little Award (INFORMS), 2023 Excellence in Teaching Award, The Wharton School, 2022-2023 2019 Top Download Award (MSI), 2021 As an active researcher and educator, Professor Van den Bulte serves as Associate Editor at Management Science and the Journal of Marketing Research, and is on the Editorial Boards of the Journal of Marketing, the International Journal of Research in Marketing, and the Journal of Business-to-Business Marketing. His editorial leadership has shaped research directions in marketing science. His teaching excellence has been recognized with multiple awards at The Wharton School, reflecting his commitment to developing the next generation of marketing professionals. Professor Van den Bulte is a leading figure in quantitative marketing research, particularly known for his innovative work on social networks and mega-studies. His research bridges academic rigor with practical applications, influencing both scholarly understanding and real-world marketing practices across multiple industries.
Donald H. Taylor is a Professor at Duke University with dual appointments in the Sanford School of Public Policy and the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. He serves as the Director of the Social Science Research Institute and is an Executive Core Faculty Member at the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Additionally, he holds affiliations as an Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society and an Affiliate of the Duke Global Health Institute. Dr. Taylor's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Public Health, Health Policy and Management from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1995) M.P.P. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1992) B.S. from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (1990) As a leading health policy scholar, Dr. Taylor's research has evolved through several key phases. Initially focusing on rural health and identification of underserved areas, his work expanded to examine the economics of smoking and cessation. For the past two decades, his primary focus has been on elderly care systems and their impacts on individuals, families, public programs, and inter-generational wealth. More recently, he has delved into archival research methods to illuminate the role of race in American history, and is exploring how visual art and fiction might effectively challenge cultural acceptance of various forms of inequality. His extensive publication record shows consistent focus on Medicare, Medicaid, palliative care, and end-of-life care. A significant portion of his recent work examines racial disparities in healthcare, the economics of nursing and palliative care, and the impact of policy changes on vulnerable populations including the elderly and homeless. His research often employs sophisticated economic analyses to evaluate healthcare interventions and policy changes, with particular attention to how policies affect different demographic groups. Dr. Taylor has held significant leadership roles including serving as Chair of the Academic Council (2017-2019) and Director of the Social Science Research Institute since 2019. His grant portfolio demonstrates sustained funding for projects examining palliative care, Medicare/Medicaid policy, and health disparities, with current projects spanning from 2018 to 2025. His ongoing research initiatives focus on community-based palliative care models, racial inequality in healthcare, and innovative approaches to making health policy more effective and equitable. Through his work with the Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy, he continues to influence health policy at both state and national levels, particularly regarding Medicare reform, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, and addressing systemic racial disparities in healthcare delivery.
Tracy Rabin, MD, MS, is Associate Professor of Medicine (General Medicine) and Clinical Professor of Nursing at Yale School of Medicine. She directs the Office of Global Health and serves as Associate Program Director for Global and Community Health in the Yale Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency Program. She attends on medical wards at Yale-New Haven Hospital's St. Raphael Campus, directs a multidisciplinary diabetes clinic, and co-leads curricula in community engagement and international medical education through the Makerere University-Yale University collaboration in Uganda. Her research focuses on global health education, clinical ethics, diabetes management, and healthcare transitions. She has developed innovative models for teaching politically charged topics and gender-affirming care. Dr. Rabin's publications address global health equity, non-communicable disease management in Uganda, ethical medical education partnerships, and pandemic responses.
Benjamin Lubin is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Information Systems Department at Boston University's Questrom School of Business. He holds office 621A in the Rafik B. Hariri Building at 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. His academic journey began with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Harvard University in 1999, followed by six years working at BBN Technologies, where he contributed to advanced multi-agent modeling, scheduling, and logistics systems. He later returned to Harvard to complete his Ph.D. at the intersection of computer science, game theory, and economics. Dr. Lubin's research spans three primary areas: (1) mechanism design, particularly combinatorial auctions and exchanges that support efficient reallocation of goods with complex participant preferences; (2) application of spectral graph theory to advance social network analysis; and (3) leveraging network science and machine learning to improve healthcare delivery systems. His work demonstrates a consistent pattern of bridging theoretical computer science with practical economic applications, with recent publications showing increasing focus on healthcare applications while maintaining strong contributions to auction theory and network analysis. His research has been supported by significant funding from NIHCM and the Veterans Administration, and he has received prestigious recognition including the Siebel Fellowship and Yahoo Key Technical Challenge award. Dr. Lubin has mentored numerous graduate students including PhD candidates Vatche Ishakian, Marisabel Guevara, and Sarah Zheng, as well as Master's students Benedikt Buenz and Michael Weiss. Siebel Fellowship Yahoo Key Technical Challenge award As an educator, Dr. Lubin teaches several courses including IS 710 (Core MBA Class on Information Systems), IS 716 (Accelerated Part-Time Evening MBA), IS 717 and IS 756 (MSMBA Intensives), and QD601x (Business Experimentation on edX). His teaching materials include innovative approaches like using adventure games to teach web development and creating practical exercises for understanding analytics in business contexts. He has developed several software tools including JOpt for MIP programming, the Iterative Combinatorial Exchange market software, InvEigen for inverse eigenvector problems, SpectralGOF for network model goodness-of-fit testing, and SATS for spectrum auction instance generation.
