Nursing Education and Research

Dr. Catallo is an Associate Professor, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2001) and PhD in Nursing (2009) from McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada. Cristina’s post-doctoral training (2009-2011), funded by the World Health Organization, focused on knowledge brokering interventions among policy audiences in Europe with Dr. John Lavis (Program in Policy Decision-Making, Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada) and the European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies (Brussels, Belgium). Dr. Catallo’s program of research focuses on evaluating knowledge brokering approaches and interventions among policymakers, decision makers and organizations working as knowledge brokers. Using systematic review and mixed methods research, Cristina is currently examining how organizations act as knowledge brokers to change evidence use and practice among various audiences.

Fred Calixtro has completed his Doctor in Nursing Practice from Touro University Nevada. He is an Associate Professor at Roseman University of Health Sciences in Henderson, NV. At Roseman, he teaches medica-surgical course. His passion is to eliminate lateral violence in nursing and nursing education. nursing and nursing education

Dr. Gregory Grillone is Associate Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. Dr. Grillone established the first Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) program in New England one of the first Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) programs in the United States and worldwide. His research interests are in developing newer and smaller robotic instrumentation that can be applied to more distal sites in the upper aerodigestive tract. Surgery

Dr. Awatif Juma Al Bahar is Medical Director, Senior Consultant, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Reproductive Endocrinology at the Dubai Gynaecology & Fertility Centre, DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY. After completing her graduation, she specialized in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the German Board, Koln and has a membership in Endocrine and Infertility from Academic University in Bonn. Dr. Awatif had been selected in 2002 in Dubai Excellency Programme. Her name is mentioned in the U.A.E Book of Special Personalities of All Fields (i.e. Medicine, Politics, Art etc.). She has been awarded by his highness Amro Mosa in 2004 as to be the leader in medicine and social services. Her research interest includes Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr.Gulten Kaptan, PhD in Nursing from Hacettepe University Institute of Health Sciences in the field of Internal Medicine in year of 1997.2005 in the year received the title of associate professor in the same area, has been professor in 2012. Many articles in international journals in the field served as a faculty member. Prof.Kaptan,30 years, has made college and university health research and practice serves as a director of nursing at the hospital. HPV, Health Profession, Attitude

Dr Annika Kjallman Alm (1963) graduated as a registered nurse in 1992 and became a Specialist Nurse for Elderly Care in 1999. She accepted a position as lecturer in Gerontology, Geriatrics and Pharmacology in 2002 and became a Master of Nursing Science in 2007 at Mid Sweden University. She graduated with a PhD in Nursing at Mid Sweden University in autumn of 2014. Current research include support to people with dementia and their next of kin as well as digitalization of care. Member of the research group on person-centered care and academic leader within the Free Range network.

Dr. Nadia Al-Kandary, PhD, obtained her bachelor degree in Kuwait University, Faculty of Allied Health and continue her 5th year in University of Central Florida, USA. She obtained her M.Sc degree in University of Lancashire, UCLAN, UK and her doctorate in Forensic and Investigative Science from Forensic School in University of Lancashire, UK in 2011. She join General Department of Criminal Evidence since 1996 and she is currently assigned as chairman of Forensic Pathology Lab in Kuwait. She has undergone other Certificate and courses in various branches of forensic field. She has conducted several studies and published on diverse topics ranging from medico legal aspect of infant deaths to un-natural cause of death. Dr. Nadia was a guest speaker at the Medicolegal conference in Detroit, Michigan, USA in 2010. She was coordinating the first Forensic Medicine Conference in Kuwait in 2001 and a member of Identification project in Kuwaiti Jail and also a member of the Prison of War project. Member of the World Suicidoogy Net, WHO. Member of Editorial board of the Journal of Advance Practices in Nursing.

She has also attended many continuing education seminars and she is a member of a editorial board in two scientific nursing journal and in one medical journal. In the Nursing Department, she has taught several courses, and now teaches Medical Nursing I, Oncology Nursing, Nursing Theories and Health related Infections. She has also taught courses in continuing education programs for health professionals and specialist nursing program. She has rich clinical experience, having worked as a nurse at oncology Hospital “AgiiAnargiroi”. She took part in scientific events as a spokesperson and as a coordinator in round tables nursing conferences and workshops. She disposes writings and research work (She has 63 publications in Greek and Foreign Journals and 40 communications in Greek and International Scientific Conferences).