James K. Stoller, MD, MS, is the Chair of the Education Institute at Cleveland Clinic and holds the Jean Wall Bennett Professorship in Emphysema Research at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and the Samson Global Leadership Academy Endowed Chair at Case Western Reserve University. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management. Dr. Stoller has held leadership roles, including Associate Chief of Staff (2001-2005) and Vice Chairman of Internal Medicine (through 2007) at Cleveland Clinic. Education: B.A. in Biochemistry and English (Amherst College, 1975), M.D. (Yale University, 1979), M.S. in Organizational Development (Case Western Reserve University, 2001). Training includes residencies in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine (Brigham and Women's Hospital, Yale, and Massachusetts General Hospital). Research interests focus on Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and leadership in healthcare organizations. His work bridges clinical pulmonary medicine and organizational development, emphasizing translational research and institutional education. Key awards include the Jean Wall Bennett Chair (2007), Samson Global Leadership Chair (2013), and recognition as a 'Best Doctor in America' since 1991. He is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and American College of Chest Physicians, among others. Industry relationships include consulting with Sanofi Genzyme. His publications span over 350 articles, with recent contributions focusing on COPD management, team dynamics in healthcare, and alpha-1 deficiency treatment strategies.
Debbi Marais is a Professor (Teaching Focussed) at the University of Warwick within the Warwick Medical School and Health Sciences department. She serves as the Director of Postgraduate Education and is a Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy , demonstrating strategic leadership in enhancing teaching quality, curriculum development, and student mentorship. With over 25 years of experience in higher education, she has held academic positions at Stellenbosch University , University of Aberdeen , and University of Warwick . Her expertise spans teaching, assessment, program coordination, quality assurance, and reflective practice. Marais’ research interests include pedagogical innovation , with a focus on technology-enhanced teaching and employability & professionalism , as well as public health nutrition covering infant and young child feeding , nutrition transition , and global health . She employs mixed methods in her research and has contributed to understanding exclusive breastfeeding barriers , maternal obesity trends in Africa, and Arabic weight-loss app design . Her work often intersects with technology-enhanced health education and interdisciplinary collaboration . Her recent publications highlight qualitative studies on food-based dietary guidelines in Kenya and South Africa, mobile health interventions for weight loss, and educational innovations in medical and nutrition training. These works reflect her commitment to global health equity and digital pedagogy , with recurring themes in African and Southeast Asian health contexts. She emphasizes participatory research methods and policy translation in maternal and child nutrition. Scientific Awards Principal Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy Marais has supervised postgraduate research students (PhD and Masters) and contributed to curriculum reform through collaborative international projects. She has secured external funding for research and demonstrated interdisciplinary expertise in nutrition , public health , and health education .
Joshua Breslau is a Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist at RAND and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He holds a Ph.D. in anthropology from Harvard University and an Sc.D. in epidemiology from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. With over two decades of experience, his work focuses on social and cultural influences on mental health, migration impacts, healthcare integration for serious mental illness, and policy effects on treatment disparities. Key research areas: Mental health, public health, epidemiology, health policy, substance use, military health systems Current projects: National evaluation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers, telehealth availability studies, 988 mental health hotline preparedness His research examines how social determinants affect health outcomes, with specific studies on Medicaid services, U.S. military healthcare, and integration of medical-social services. Recent publications analyze AI competency in suicide response, ACEs screening implementation, and post-pandemic mental health strategies. He has led NIH-funded projects on racial disparities and behavioral health care integration.
Jerad Moxley is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medical College since 2022. His academic work bridges psychology and gerontology, focusing on mental health, cognitive functioning, and technology adoption in aging populations. He contributes to interdisciplinary research in medicine and public health, particularly in dementia care, palliative care, and aging with chronic conditions like HIV. Ph.D., Florida State University (2016) M.A., Murray State University (2008) B.A., Murray State University (2004) Dr. Moxley’s research explores the psychological and social dimensions of aging, including loneliness, pain disparities, and self-perceptions of aging. He investigates how technology can enhance aging in place and improve well-being for older adults with cognitive impairments or HIV. His work often integrates cross-cultural perspectives, as seen in studies on Puerto Rican older adults and racial/ethnic differences in pain and mental health outcomes. The trends in his publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to aging, combining psychology, public health, and technology. Recent studies address elder neglect interventions, tech adoption barriers, and the role of social support in physical and cognitive health. Earlier work examines stress-cognition interactions, late-onset depression, and cognitive aging through chess skill and decision-making paradigms. Dr. Moxley has secured significant funding from the National Institute on Aging and the Administration for Community Living. Grants include projects on pain in later life, collaborative care models for serious illness, and technology-based interventions for aging adults with HIV. He serves as Co-Investigator and Key Personnel in initiatives like the CREATE Center and ENHANCE Center, focusing on aging and technology enhancement.
Sean Robson is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy and a Senior Behavioral/Social Scientist at the RAND Corporation. He serves as Associate Director of the Workforce, Development, and Health Program within RAND Project AIR FORCE, where he leads research on manpower, personnel, training, and readiness issues for the U.S. military. Robson holds a Ph.D. in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of Tulsa and a B.S. from James Madison University. His research expertise lies in the scientific validation of assessment and selection systems, physical and psychological fitness standards, and workforce development in military contexts. His research interests span military education and training, operational readiness, gender integration in the military, workforce diversity, enlisted personnel management, leadership, and competency modeling. He has led numerous projects to establish evidence-based physical fitness tests for Air Force Special Warfare and combat specialties in the Army, and has contributed to reforms in recruiting, classification, and resilience programs. Recent publications highlight a strong trend in applying data science, machine learning, and policy analysis to improve human resource management in the Air Force and Department of Defense. His work increasingly integrates artificial intelligence and optimization models to modernize workforce systems, while maintaining a core focus on human performance, resilience, and readiness. Assessment and selection for special operations Physical and behavioral fitness standards Military workforce development Machine learning in HR STEM talent in defense Robson has made significant contributions through RAND’s research portfolio, with over 37 research publications and multiple expert insights. His scientific work informs high-level defense policy and operational practices, particularly in the U.S. Air Force and Army. He has also advised on diversity initiatives, abuse prevention in training, and energy-sector workforce development. He is actively involved in current defense research, with recent and forthcoming publications in 2024 and 2025, indicating ongoing leadership and scholarly impact. He is based at RAND and can be contacted at Sean_Robson@rand.org.
Igor Francetic is a Research Fellow at the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research & Primary Care at the University of Bristol. He holds a PhD in Public Health from the University of Basel (2019) and has expertise in health economics, applied microeconomics, and econometric analysis. His research focuses on healthcare organization, health behaviors, and policy evaluation, with a particular emphasis on emergency care prioritization, primary care workforce dynamics, and health inequalities. He has contributed to policy-oriented projects in Switzerland and Tanzania, including studies on hospital networks, patient safety, and health systems governance. **Education**: PhD in Public Health (University of Basel, 2019) MSc in Economics (University of Lausanne, 2016) BA in Economics (University of Lugano, 2012) BSc in Business Administration (SUPSI, 2011) **Research Interests**: His work explores cancer screening, spillover effects in healthcare, emergency care disparities, and primary care networks. He employs microeconometric and network analysis tools, leveraging platforms like R and Stata. Recent studies include evaluating skill-mix changes in primary care (England), socioeconomic disparities in emergency care access, and the impact of social accountability monitoring in Tanzania. **Awards & Fellowships**: SSPH+ Fellow, Swiss School of Public Health (2024–) SNSF Ambizione Fellow, SUPSI (2024–) **Teaching**: Co-lecturer for the Health Economics unit (ECON 32202) at the University of Bristol. **Professional Memberships**: Health Economists' Study Group UK (HESG) Royal Economic Society (RES) Swiss Society of Health Economics (sggö) Croatian Health Economics Association (CHEA) – Co-founder and board member
Moa Jederström is a Medical Doctor and Clinical Researcher at Linköping University's Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV) , affiliated with the Athletics Research Center and Barnafrid (National Center for Knowledge on Violence Against Children). Her research focuses on youth athlete well-being, mental health in sports, and safeguarding children in sports environments. Doctor of Medical Science, 2025 ST Doctor (Specialist Registrar) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2024 Medical Degree, 2021 Research Interests: Dr. Jederström's work explores health risks in young athletes, particularly in aesthetic sports like figure skating. Key research areas include: Sports injury prevention Mental health issues in youth athletes Nutritional challenges in competitive sports Safeguarding mechanisms in sports environments Scientific Contributions: Her 2025 thesis Physical and mental health among Swedish figure skaters revealed significant health risks intensified with age, while subsequent studies have examined: Social media's impact on athlete self-objectification Injury determinants in female skaters Intervention strategies for sports high schools Global child psychiatry workforce development Collaborations: Works with Prof. Toomas Timpka and Assist. Prof. Carolina Lundqvist on multiple projects, and collaborates with Monash University on disability sports research.
Jacob W. Ufberg is a Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, Temple University. He also serves as the Associate Dean for Admissions, contributing to both academic leadership and clinical practice in emergency medicine. MD, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University Residency in Emergency Medicine, The Medical College of Pennsylvania Dr. Ufberg's research focuses on Emergency Medicine , particularly in areas like prehospital care, acute trauma management, and clinical decision-making. His work includes studies on carbon monoxide poisoning diagnostics, asthma treatment protocols, and innovative techniques for musculoskeletal emergencies. His publications highlight trends in physician hiring practices, diagnostic challenges in emergency settings, and procedural advancements. Articles span from 2000 to 2005, reflecting a career dedicated to improving emergency care systems and patient outcomes. Top 10 Reviewers , Journal of Emergency Medicine (2007-2018) Program Director of the Year , American Academy of Emergency Medicine Resident and Student Association (2014) Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Student Teacher of the Year Faculty Teacher of the Year , Temple University Department of Emergency Medicine Dr. Ufberg works at Temple University Hospital - Main Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he practices emergency medicine and oversees admissions for the medical school.
Dr. Kyrah K. Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Texas at Arlington's College of Nursing and Health Innovation. As a health equity researcher and community psychologist, her work focuses on participatory approaches to address structural determinants of Black women's cardiovascular and reproductive health across the lifespan. Her education includes: PhD in Psychology (Community Psychology) from Wichita State University (2014) MA in Psychology (Community Psychology) from Wichita State University (2012) BA in Psychology from Spelman College (2010) Dr. Brown leads interdisciplinary research on gendered racism and colorism, employing community-based participatory methods to investigate healthcare disparities. Her current projects examine systemic factors influencing maternal morbidity and diabetes management among minority populations. Her publications predominantly explore healthcare inequities through mixed-methods approaches, with recent work emphasizing: Community-centered interventions for maternal health Digital health adoption in minority communities Policy impacts on rural healthcare access Intersectional analysis of chronic disease management Scientific awards recognizing her contributions include: Samuel Hughes Professorship for health equity research Reby Cary Faculty Excellence Award for African American faculty leadership Early Career Award from the Society for Community Research and Action She mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers through the Young Children Are Researchers (YCAR) project and directs community partnerships with the Tarrant County Birth Equity Collaborative. Major grants include NIH-funded projects developing system dynamics models to reduce maternal morbidity disparities ($1.8M). She leads research teams across seven European countries for the CHILD-UP project on migrant children's integration.
Dr Rachel King is a Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Sheffield's School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery. With a PhD, MMedSci, and BSc, she holds Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and maintains an active clinical background as a former primary care advanced nurse practitioner. University of Sheffield, School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery Lecturer in Nursing Room 206A, 362 Mushroom Lane, Sheffield S10 2TS Contact: rachel.king@sheffield.ac.uk | +44 114 222 2626 Dr King's research focuses on emerging healthcare roles, particularly nursing associates and advanced clinical practitioners. Her work examines workforce issues, knowledge mobilization in clinical decision-making, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare roles. She employs diverse qualitative methodologies including ethnography, interviews, and focus groups, with recent work funded by the Cancer Alliance and supported by a Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across nursing workforce issues, advanced practice roles, and clinical decision-making, with numerous publications spanning 2020-2025. Her research shows particular strength in examining nursing associate roles, advanced practitioner well-being, and knowledge mobilization in emergency settings. Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship (2022) Member of Athena Swann committee in ScHARR (2016-2018) Member of academic board for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' combined community and acute care group Scientific committee member for RCN international research conference (2019) As an educator, Dr King teaches research methods, healthcare ethics, and advanced practice, while providing dissertation and PhD supervision. She contributes to module leadership and serves as co-chair of the school's ethics committee, demonstrating significant institutional engagement alongside her research activities.
Professor Massimiliano Tani Bertuol is a distinguished academic specializing in economics at UNSW Canberra's School of Business, where he has served as Professor since 2015. His professional affiliations extend beyond UNSW as he is an Associate Investigator/Member at CEPAR; Ageing Futures; uDASH; AI Institute; and Cyber security (IFCYBER). Additionally, he maintains international connections as a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Future of Labor (IZA) in Germany since 2005, an Associate Member at Macquarie University's Centre for Workforce Futures since 2018, and a Research Fellow at the Global Labor Organization (GLO) in Maastricht since 2016. His educational background reflects a strong foundation in economics and business, having earned a PhD in Economics from the Australian National University (2003), a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics (1992), and a Bachelor's degree in Business/Economics from Bocconi University in Milan, Italy (1989). His academic journey has positioned him as a leading researcher in human capital economics with international recognition. Professor Tani Bertuol's research centers on human capital development and its economic implications. His work examines how human capital can be fostered, efficiently transferred internationally through migration, and how it affects productivity, innovation, and economic growth at both firm and national levels. His research spans multiple regions including Australia, Europe, the US, Africa, and China, with particular focus on migration economics, labor market outcomes, and the economic impacts of education and skills. His current research agenda includes non-pecuniary incentives, behavioral/financial decisions in China, occupational licensing, language skills and economic assimilation, AI-human interactions in health contexts, and labor mobility and productivity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals significant interdisciplinary trends bridging economics with public health, environmental science, and technology. His work connects migration dynamics with economic outcomes, examines household financial behaviors through gender lenses, and investigates the complex relationships between environmental factors like air pollution and economic activities including education investment and entrepreneurship. More recent work explores AI applications in health and the economic implications of pandemic responses, demonstrating his ability to address contemporary challenges through rigorous economic analysis. 2023: UNSW ARC Postgraduate Council (Arc PGC) award for excellence in research supervision 2011: Vice-Chancellor Award for Teaching Excellence 2011: Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence for teaching economics Professor Tani Bertuol has successfully supervised 4 PhD students to completion, with 1 submitted dissertation and 5 currently under supervision. His active research program is supported by significant grant funding including an ARC Linkage Project (2023-27) on regional Australia's skills shortages and high-skill refugees' employment ($354,811), an ARC Discovery Project (2019-23) on migrant aging and wellbeing ($478,000), and a NUW Alliance grant (2021-23) on hearing screening and academic outcomes ($73,367). He serves as Associate Editor for Social Indicators Research and Higher Education Research & Development, contributing to scholarly discourse in his fields of expertise. His teaching portfolio includes courses in data analytics, finance, and professional executive education focused on cost-benefit analysis and data communication. He teaches ZBUS2333 Data Analytics and Visualisation, ZBUS8105 Finance and Investment Appraisal, and ZBUS8149 Introduction to Finance, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of economics professionals with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Kristin M. Hawley is a Professor of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri and Director of the Center for Evidence-Based Youth Mental Health. She holds affiliations with the Missouri Prevention Science Institute and co-developed the Family Access Center of Excellence. Her work focuses on improving mental health service delivery for youth through implementation science, clinical training, and evidence-based interventions. Education: B.A. from University of Missouri-Columbia; M.A. and Ph.D. from UCLA; postdoctoral training at San Diego State University and Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. Clinical training includes roles at UCLA’s Semel Institute, Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Services, and multiple child development centers. Research emphasizes access to effective mental health interventions in schools, clinics, and communities. Key areas include implementation barriers, provider engagement, and training systems for clinicians. Her HEART for Youth Lab develops tools to support clinical practice and program evaluation. Teaching focuses on evidence-based treatments for children/adolescents and clinical supervision. Active in professional training through practicum supervision and consultation. Lab activities center on translating research into practical solutions for youth mental health via the HEART for Youth Lab located in 317 Psychology Building.
Dr. Karen Yeates is a Professor in the Division of Nephrology at Queen's University's School of Medicine. She holds cross-appointments in the Faculty of Health Sciences and is a member of Queen's Cancer Research Institute and Translational Institute of Medicine. Her work focuses on improving healthcare access through mHealth innovations in global settings, particularly sub-Saharan Africa and Indigenous communities. Education: MD (Queen's University), MPH (Harvard School of Public Health), Fellowship in Nephrology (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons Canada). Research interests span global health equity, cardiovascular disease prevention, cervical cancer screening, and mobile health technology. Key projects include leading the PURE Study Tanzania (Prospective Urban and Rural Epidemiology) and the International Polypill Study for cardiovascular prevention. She pioneered smartphone-based interventions for hypertension management in rural communities and cervical cancer screening in Tanzania. Articles consistently address mHealth implementation, chronic disease epidemiology, and health systems strengthening. Recent work evaluates mobile health tools for malaria prevention and cervical precancer detection in resource-limited settings. Rising Stars in Global Health Award (2024) CIHR-Global Alliance grant for mHealth hypertension projects Principal Investigator for Grand Challenges Canada initiatives Advocates for equitable kidney care globally, contributing to ISN Global Kidney Health Atlas. Co-founded Queen’s University School of Medicine’s Office of Global Health to advance interdisciplinary global health training.
Anna N. A. Tosteson serves as Professor of The Dartmouth Institute, Professor of Medicine, and Professor of Community and Family Medicine at Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine, holding the James J. Carroll 1948 Professorship in Oncology. She directs the Comparative Effectiveness Research Program at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, serves as Associate Director for Population Sciences at Dartmouth Cancer Center, and is Principal Investigator for SYNERGY (Dartmouth's Clinical and Translational Science Institute). Her educational background includes an ScD in Biostatistics (Health Decision Sciences) and MS in Biostatistics from Harvard University, plus a BS in Statistics & Biometry from Cornell University. She teaches PH 119/121 and QBS 140 on Decision and Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. As a decision scientist and health services researcher, Tosteson investigates healthcare innovation diffusion impacts on health outcomes, costs, and quality through diverse data sources including registries, EHRs, clinical studies, and claims data. Her research focuses on cancer screening, musculoskeletal disease, and women's health with emphasis on comparative effectiveness. Recent publications reveal strong trends in telehealth accessibility disparities, risk-based cancer screening protocols, rural-urban care access gaps, and diagnostic pathway optimization - particularly examining digital divides in mammography follow-up and cross-state cancer care travel patterns. Her active NIH-funded research includes Promoting follow-up of abnormal cancer screening tests using population-based systems (NCI: U01CA225451) and Risk-based breast cancer screening and surveillance in community practice (NCI: P01CA154292). She mentors through SYNERGY's CTSA program and leads population sciences initiatives at Dartmouth Cancer Center.
Julie Q. Morrison is a Professor in the School Psychology Program, focusing on evaluating universal and targeted interventions to address academic and behavioral needs of school-age children and youth, with a strong emphasis on program evaluation. Her research spans Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) , literacy education , and behavioral interventions . Recent publications analyze cost-effectiveness of dyslexia programs, self-monitoring tools for early literacy, and accessibility strategies for English learners. The 15 most recent articles (2015–2021) reflect trends in educational technology (e.g., iPad-based interventions), behavioral regulation (e.g., mobile device use in classrooms), and systematic program evaluation for accountability and scalability. As Principal Investigator (PI), Morrison has secured multiple grants from the Ohio Department of Education and Federal agencies (2007–2023), including funding for the Dyslexia Pilot Project and State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG) to improve educational outcomes.
