GOLTC webinar recording: COVID-19 Lessons for Care Home Standards and Regulatory Approaches

The pandemic has shown that in many countries there is much to do to improve the quality of life and safety of people living in residential care facilities, and a tool available to government are regulatory and market shaping policies. This is the first of a series of webinars to explore COVID-19 Lessons to improve […]

SHARE – Sustainable housing for a regenerative exchange

Swiss National Implementation Programme – Strengthening quality of care in partnership with residential long-term care facilities for older people (NIP-Q-UPGRADE)

National Dementia Workforce Study

Social Connection in Long-term Care Homes (SONNET Study)

Mari Aaltonen

Mari Aaltonen (PhD in Gerontology, Adjunct Professor in Public Policy) currently works as a Chief Researcher at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Her work focus on aging, longevity, memory disorders and dementia, end of life care, health care, long-term care, health and social care policy, and informal care. She has done quantitative […]

Mattias Antar

I, Mattias Antar, am a dedicated Ph.D. student with a diverse academic background in social work, behavioral science, and computational social science from Linköping University. Currently, I am pursuing my Ph.D. at the same university within the Department of Ageing and Social Change (ASC). I began my doctoral studies in 2024.

Diogo Azevedo

I am a healthcare executive with experience leading healthcare organizations through significant periods of transformation and restructuring. With a proven track record of improving operational efficiency, promoting financial sustainability, and raising standards of quality and patient safety, I am also currently an advisor to the Brazilian Human Resources Association of the Paraná region. My professional […]

Jim Biggs

37 years of senior housing.  Adjunct at USC. 6 years in China senior housing.  Guest lecturer Peking university

Rebecca Bilton

Passionate about the delivery of high-quality research and the translation of research into practical and meaningful community and industry outcomes, Rebecca specialises in research management, collaborative research partnerships and the successful delivery of large state and national projects. Since 2008, I have had pivotal involvement in the strategic planning, implementation and translation of innovative national […]

Irene Blackberry

Professor Irene Blackberry is the John Richards Chair and Director of the Care Economy Research Institute at La Trobe University. Professor Blackberry is a health services and implementation science researcher of complex multifactorial care. She has over 20 years of research experience across the care economy in Australia and abroad, predominantly in healthcare, aged care […]

Yolanda Bodoque-Puerta

Doctora en Antropología Social y Cultural (URV, 1996) y profesora agregada Serra Húnter del Departamento desde 2002. Ha realizado estancias de investigación pre-doctorales en la Univ. de Nanterre (Francia), post-doctorales (programa ERASMUS STA), en el ISCTE de Lisboa (Portugal) y en la Univ. de Friburgo (Suiza). Ha sido profesora e investigadora invitada en la Univ. […]

Elizabeth Brooke

Author of Creative Ageing and the Arts of Care: Reframing Active Ageing published 2022 (Emerald Publishing). Over 120 publications including two authored books, book chapters, articles in peer reviewed journals, published reports and national and international conference presentations. Recent international book chapters on Australian landscapes of extended working life policies and gender. Associate Professor, Director […]

Pedro Cano Desandes

Tech for care. I am a director working in Health and Care, graduated in Medicine and specialised in health organisation management, with experience in transformation, innovation projects and management of multifunctional teams. I have worked at executive committee level since 1999 in technology, quality – processes – operational excellence, medical – healthcare, digital transformation, creation […]

Keng Hao Chew

KH has a passion for producing immersive media experiences that capture real-world issues and the lives of the less fortunate. Through his viewfinder, he aims to educate the public and foster concern for social issues and the less privileged in Singapore. 

Mary Crea-Arsenio

Dr. Mary Crea-Arsenio is an Assistant Professor, Global Health and a member of the Division of Education & Innovation, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences. She is a health geographer and health system analyst with expertise in migration, health policy, employment integration, and health human resource planning. Her recent publications focus on the challenges […]

Natasha Curry

Natasha has an interest in international health and social care systems and is leading the Trust’s work on social care. She has researched and published on a range of topics, including clinical commissioning, integrated care, primary care, long-term conditions and NHS reform. As part of her work on social care, Natasha has been to Japan […]

Jacqueline Damant

With a background in psychiatric and geriatric nursing, I began my research career investigating the quality of life of older people in the digital age. After being awarded a PhD in Social policy from the LSE, I turned my attention to topics involving the quality of life of older people living in residential care settings […]

Carol Davy

Dr. Carol Davy combines her extensive research expertise with operational leadership in aged and tertiary healthcare sectors. Currently a Senior Research Fellow at Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia, she is leading initiatives to co-design resources that support the implementation of innovations within the aged care sector. This work has notably contributed to enhancing […]

Reena Devi

My current roles includes working as a Scientific Linking Pin researcher in the Nurturing Innovation in Care Home Excellence in Leeds (NICHE-Leeds) partnership, a partnership between care organisations and University of Leeds (with Leeds Beckett University). The NICHE-Leeds partnership aims to enhance quality of life, care, and work for those living and working in care homes. As a Scientific […]

Janine Margarita Dizon

Janine Margarita Dizon, Flinders University

Eliane Domingue

Éliane Domingue is a Continuing Care, Site and Cancer Clinic Manager in Alberta Health Services. With many years of international healthcare experience, she is committed to creating diverse, inclusive and compassionate teams that are equipped to address healthcare challenges and enhance patient care. She earned a bachelor’s degree in physiotherapy from Université Laval and an […]

Liana Donleavy

Liana Donleavy is the Program Manager for the Aged Care Partnering Program at ARIIA, bringing over 17 years of extensive experience in the Australian aged care sector through clinical roles as a Physiotherapist and managerial positions across non-profit, government, and private organisations. Her expertise spans innovation, project development and management, strategic planning, partnerships, and service […]

Moira Dunsmore

Dr Moira Dunsmore (RN BN Post-Grad. Dip. Public Health PhD) is an early career researcher with transdisciplinary experience in nursing, public health, and health social science. She is currently senior lecturer in the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, with a focus on population/public health, social […]

Sara Elkiki

Policy Advisor Long-Term Care at Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport of the Netherlands

Diana Eriksonaite

I am a policy officer for long-term care in the European Commission.

Francisco Escribano Sotos

(PhD) in Economics and Business Administration, University of Castilla La Mancha, Degree in Economics and Business Administration University of Valencia. Department: Economics and Finance Associate profesor at University of Castilla-La Mancha Director of CUFA GEstión Digital en Logística y Transporte Director Curso de Formación Continua en Emprendimiento en Economía Social Principal Research at R+D Economics, […]

Laura Espantaleón Rueda

Degree in Psychology from the Complutense University of Madrid and qualification as a Health Psychologist. Master’s Degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology from the Complutense University of Madrid and National Accreditation as an Expert Psychologist in Clinical Neuropsychology. Expert in Good Care to older people and person-centred care, by the Official College of Psychology of Madrid, and […]

Keziah Florin-Sefton

2022-2024: Engagement Lead at Nightingale Hammerson, responsible for engaging care home residents at the end of their life. 2024-2026: NIHR Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Award Scholar. Completing MSc in Social Research Methods at the London School of Economics and researching the application of Relationship-Centred Care after a resident’s death in a care home.

Brenda Gannon

Professor Brenda Gannon is a Professor in the School of Economics and Affiliate Professor at the Centre for the Business and Economics of Health, The University of Queensland and an Affiliate Professor at the Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland. She is also an affiliate member of CEPAR (ARC Centre for Research Excellence in […]

José Augusto García Navarro

I am a medical specialist in geriatrics and currently I am the president of the Spanish Society of Geriatrics and Gerontology. I have more than 20 years of experience in the management of public centers of primary health care, acute hospitals and intermediate care hospitals. I also have experience in the management of social centers […]

Álvaro García Soler

PhD. in Psychology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (2013), Master in Behavioral Therapy from the Instituto Terapéutico de Madrid in 2006, he has worked as a researcher at the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and as a collaborator in projects with the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Álvaro has done research in clinical psychology on learning […]

Karla Giacomin

I’m a geriatrician from Brazil. I’ve been working as a geriatrician at the Municipal Health Department of the City of Belo Horizonte since 1999, in the Coordination of Health Care for the Elderly. I’m a researcher and professor at Fiocruz, Pontifical Catholic University and Federal University of Minas Gerais. I work in academic societies of […]

Berta González Antón

Degree in Sociology from the Complutense University of Madrid. Master’s Degree in Inclusion of People with Disabilities from INICO, University of Psychology of Salamanca. Postgraduate in Mental Illness and Behavioural Alterations in People with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. International University of Catalonia. Currently (since 2021) she is an advisor to the State Secretary’s Cabinet for […]

Ben Goodair

Ben is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow focusing on the privatisation of health and social care services. Ben’s work details the increasing rates of outsourcing of public services, the reasons for this, and the consequences for service users.

Lim Angeline Guat Hiong

Many years nursing , clinical experience, teaching and research interest in aging

Halldór Sigurður Guðmundsson

Associate Professor – Associate professor in Social Work. Vice-Dean of Faculty of Social Work

Kate Hamblin

Kate Hamblin is Professor of Social Policy at the Centre for International Research on Care, Labour and Equalities, University of Sheffield. She leads the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Centre for Care and its Digital Care research theme and is a member of the leadership team for the ESRC and Health Foundation- funded Improving […]

Myra Hamilton

Associate Professor Myra Hamilton is an ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow in the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies at the University of Sydney. She is a sociologist and social policy scholar whose research focus is on gender, work and care over the lifecourse. Myra’s research explores how workplace and public policies and programs can build […]

Lilis Heri Mis Cicih

Lilis is senior researcher and Lecturer in Economic Faculty and Business, University of Indonesia, also she is a lecturer at Mater Degree Faculty of Health, Universitas MH Thamrin. She is an expert in ageing, demography, health policy, community development.

Helena Hirvonen

I’m a senior lecturer of Social and Public Policy in the University of Eastern Finland, and the director of the project Formations of Hybrid Manhood in the experience economy (EXMEN 2022-25) and the vice-director of the project Lean Production in Public Services (LeWoGe 2018-22). I am also affiliated with the Centre of Excellence in Research […]

Rahimah Ibrahim

Dr. Rahimah Ibrahim is a dedicated educator, researcher, and consultant in the fields of ageing and human services. She serves as a faculty member in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and as Director of the Malaysian Research Institute on Ageing (MyAgeing). Through her pioneering efforts, Dr. Rahimah […]

Moana Jagasia

Moana is a Consultant at NWC Longevity Practice with close to 10 years of professional and academic experience in Singapore’s government and non-profit sectors. She has coordinated and run initiatives in chronic disease management, preventive health and primary care to improve health outcomes in community-based settings in collaboration with academic and government agency partners.  These […]

Naonori Kodate

Naonori Kodate (PhD) is an Associate Professor in Social Policy and Social Robotics at University College Dublin (UCD), National University of Ireland, and the founding Director of UCD Centre for Japanese Studies. He holds a BA (International Relations, College of Arts and Sciences) and LL.M (Graduate School of Law and Politics) from the University of […]

Sathish Kumar Lakshmanan

Sha Li

I am a PhD student at the University of Bath in the Department of Social Policy Sciences. My PhD research focuses on the topic “Who will look after our older people in China in the future?” I have a keen interest in the long-term care industry and aim to pursue a nursing degree in the […]

Yiran Li

My research focuses on social policy, governance and community development in Australian society. Current projects include: governance of age-friendly community, local government practices in designing and delivering social programs, and social inclusion and integration.

Idoia Mendia

I have been actively involved in politics for the last 25 years, with different responsabilities. I am currently a Member of the European Parliament.

Lee Meng

Keen to make a difference in long term care

Julien Mercille

I have been based at University College Dublin (Ireland) for a number of years now. I focus on long-term care, political economy, privatisation and marketisation.

Julia Montserrat Codorniu

Good knowledge of and strong research record in the national context regarding pensions, long term care and social inclusion. Expertise in applying quantitative research methodology. Considerable experience of acting as a national expert within networks of independent experts for the EC. Since 2014 member of Spanish team of the European Social Policy Network (ESPN).  

Sara Moreno Colom

Sara Moreno Colom has obtained Ph.D in Sociology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB). She is teaching sociology as an associate professor appointed to the Department of Sociology (UAB),  and researcher at the Sociological Research Centre on Everyday Life and Work -QUIT and at the Institute of Labour Studies. She was Vice Dean of Professionalization […]

Bethany Morgan Brett

Dr Bethany Morgan Brett is a Research Fellow for My Home Life England at City, University of London. Her academic background includes 19 years’ experience of lecturing in Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, Sociology, and Social Psychology and she is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She is an experienced evaluation specialist and archivist, […]

Jane Murray

Dr Jane Murray is an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University. She has been a Mental Health Nurse for more than 30 years, specialising in the care of older persons, particularly those with dementia. Dr Murray currently leads a preregistration nursing programme at the Shanghai University of Traditional Medicine and a Bachelor of Science Nursing programme […]

Marina Nistotskaya

I am a political scientist interested in how political institutions affect human wellbeing. My research focuses on Weberian (meritocratic) public bureaucracy, state capacity, taxation and provision of complex social services. My research mostly utilises statistical methods, but also case study methodology, particularly comparative historical comparison.

Emily Ong

A Dementia Expert by Experience, patient and consumer advocate with special interest in environment and dementia, rehabilitation, disability rights and employment, women and care partners. Emily is co-founder and pioneer project lead of the Dementia Alliance International (DAI) Environmental Design Special Interest Group which is an international advocacy group that provides technical advice on enabling […]

Ixchel Perez-Duran

Ixchel Perez-Duran is Associate Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Her research focuses on governance, regulation, accountability, transparency, and trust.

Meg Polacsek

Meg is a Senior Research Fellow in ARIIA’s Workforce Capacity and Capability team. She has extensive experience in research, project management, communications and advocacy in academic, public health and service provider settings. Meg has a Master of Health Science (Aged Services Management) and was awarded a PhD in 2018. More recently, she completed a Specialist […]

Elisa Pozo Menéndez

Elisa Pozo Menéndez holds a PhD in Architecture and Urbanism, with specialization in Sustainable Cities (UPEM-IFU, 2014) and Environment and Bioclimatic Architecture (MAYAB-UPM, 2019). She works as freelance, she is co-founder of mita atelier and since 2022 she is researcher at Matia Instituto Gerontológico. She collaborates with Observatorio2030 from Consejo Superior de Colegios de Arquitectos […]

Myra Robson

Clinical lead of bladder, bowel and pelvic health team

Andrea Rotolo

Andrea Rotolo is Associate Professor of Practice of Government, Health & Not for Profit at SDA Bocconi School of Management. He is also a contract professor at Università Bocconi, teaching Public Administration in undergraduate courses. He has participated in and coordinated several research and executive education programs involving the leading actors of the Italian healthcare […]

Kirstein Rummery

Professor of Social Policy, University of Stirling

Aline Salla

For over 20 years, I have worked in the fields of Technology, Communication, and Marketing, and since 2017, I have primarily focused on Gerontechnology. I am one of the founders and the coordinator of technology and communication for the largest communication network among professionals working in nursing homes in Brazil (Fronte-RSA / Frente-ILPI). I love […]

Christina Schindlegger

I am working at the Federal Minstry of Social Affairs in Austria.

Regina Shih

My passion is improving the state of aging, caregiving, and long-term care policy in the U.S. With over 20 years of research experience, the common theme to my work is mitigating health disparities across the lifespan. My research skills are policy analysis, multi-level analysis of large datasets, study design, strategic planning, and program evaluation across […]

Shovana Shrestha

Currently working on my dissertation that focuses on understanding factors (particularly modifiable organizational context factors) associated with health related quality of life of long-term care residents who live with pain.

Timo Sinervo

Research professor in THL Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare.

Oliver Stirrup

I am a Senior Research Fellow working as a statistician at the University College London Institute for Global Health. After completing my PhD on statistical methodology for longitudinal data analysis in 2016, I have worked on observational studies and cluster trials in infectious diseases. My initial focus of research was on sexual health, but since […]

Hannelore Strauven

I am a postdoctoral researcher in the department of Electrical Engineering (ESAT) at the faculty of Engineering Technology of KU Leuven, currently investigating (technological) innovation to promote continence in nursing home residents. In this position, I am a member of the research group e-Media Research Lab, that develops and implements novel techniques to enhance the […]

Joanna-lee Tan

Jo has extensive experience in aged care, having worked 25+ years in acute and primary care, veterans care, community, home, and residential aged care in both metropolitan and rural areas. Jo is an APA titled Gerontological Physiotherapist, holds a Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management, and has worked with aged care stakeholders to improve aged […]

María Ángeles Tortosa Chuliá

I have a background in Economics (BA and PhD in Economics, University of Valencia) and I’m currently Senior lecturer at the Department of Applied Economics in the University of Valencia. I managered the intergenerational seniors program at the University of Valencia ‘La Nau Gran en los pueblos’ (2003-2006), participated on the board of the Valencian […]

Birgit Trukeschitz

Birgit is Co-Director of the Research Institute for Economics of Aging at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. She leads the research themes “Digitalisation and long-term care” and “Quality of life and long-term care”. She completed her PhD in Economics and her habilitation in Socioeconomics (venia docendi) at WU. Birgit was a Visiting Research […]

Nerea Uriarte

Enfermera de cuidados de larga duración

Florin Vadean

Dr Florin Vadean is Senior Research Fellow at the Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU), University of Kent, with experience on quantitative research methods and econometric analysis. He contributed to several NHIR funded projects on care needs, cost-effectiveness of care services, and the impact of policies and employment conditions on care staff and care user […]

Heli Valokivi

I am a professor of social work in the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

Bellis van den Berg

Centre of Expertise for Care and support, Utrecht, the Netherlands Dr Bellis van den Berg studied psychology and holds a PhD in epidemiology. She has more than twenty years of experience in health services research. Her work focuses on monitoring and impact of interventions and improvement programmes, learning health systems and data-driven health care. She […]

Mary Lynne Van Poelgeest

Davide Vicari

PhD student in Management Innovation, Sustainability and Healthcare at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies

Adrian Wagg

Dr. Adrian Wagg is a specialist in Geriatric and General Medicine with expertise in health services research. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Alberta and Professor of Continence Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. He is Deputy Head of the Department of Medicine at the University […]

Karen Wee

Karen Wee is a transformational change-maker, strategist, innovator and successful implementor with 36 years of volunteering experience (globally and locally) and 13 years of professional experience in non-profit sector. With experience in full spectrum of non-profit sector in APAC, working at government (NCSS), civil organisation (NVPC), international NPO (YMCA and Lions Clubs’ Lions Befrienders) and […]