Professor Claire Surr
Professor of Dementia Studies and Director of the Centre for Dementia Research · Leeds Beckett University
Her research addresses care and support for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
General Hospitals Social Care Patient Support Carers Dementia
Diane Bunn
Lecturer in Health Sciences · University of East Anglia
Her expertise is in hydration among older people – and especially those in care homes.
Hydration in the Older People Population Hydration Health Sciences
James Desborough
Associate Professor · University of East Anglia
His research explores medication adherence – how to support patients in sticking to their regular treatment and drug-taking routines.
Medication Adherence Chemical Sciences Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Therapeutics
Dr Ian Maidment
Reader, Pharmacy · Aston University
Dr Maidment is an experienced researcher, manager and clinician with a broad research background.
Community Pharmacy Dementia Pharmacology Mental Health Medication Management for Older People
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Dr Alexis Paton
Lecturer, Social Epidemiology and the Sociology of Health · Aston University
Dr Paton's research focuses on how sociology and medical ethics can improve healthcare services.
Health Inequalities Health Improvement Sociology of Health Bioethics Medical Ethics
Peter Lloyd-Sherlock
Professor of Social Policy and International Development · University of East Anglia
His research explores the lives of older people in developing countries – especially with regard to health, wellbeing and social protection.
Elderly Population Health and Wellbeing COVID-19 Ageing Social Protection
Simon Hammond
Lecturer in Education · University of East Anglia
His main work focuses on young people's use of digital technologies.
Digital Resilience Social Psychology Mental Health Use of Technology Psychology
Professor Kirsten Cater
Professor of Human-Computer Interaction · University of Bristol
Exploring the ethics and experiences of using highly sensory technology
Family Memories Big Data Gamification Augmented Reality Immersive Technology
Kim Gans, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Professor, Human Development & Family Studies · University of Connecticut
Dr. Gans research focuses on interventions in community-based settings with diverse populations.
Health literacy Obesity Prevention and Treatment Healthy eating/nutrition Physical Activity Dietary Assessment
Shirlee Sharkey
CEO · Saint Elizabeth
Health executive and social innovator
Home Care Home and Community Care Home Care Public Policy Healthcare and Seniors Healthcare Transformation
Lee Hooper
Reader · University of East Anglia
She plays a role in the World Health Organisation’s guidance group on nutrition – which provides global advice on healthy diet.
Nutrition Dietetics Hydration Dehydration in the Elderly Polyunsaturated Fats Intake
Leslie Ellis-Lang
Managing Director of Child and Youth Services · CARF International
Leslie Ellis-Lang, MSEd, LMFT, is a leader in services for children and youth with emphasis in both child welfare and behavioral health.
Child Behavioral Health Healthcare quality management Cultural Competency Family First Prevention Services Act Child Welfare
Dr. David Conn
Vice-President, Education ; Director, Centre for Education and Knowledge Exchange · Baycrest
An expert and author specializing in training psychiatric and behavioral problems encountered by medical and non-medical staff.
Geriatric Psychiatry Aging and Depression Geriatrics