Montse Romero-Mas is a researcher of the the Research Group “M3O” (Methodologies,

Methods, Models, and Outcomes) at University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia,

Spain. With expertise in virtual communities of practice, she co-owns the “I’mWithYou” App, developed as part of her doctoral thesis. The App “I’mWithYou” aims to improve the quality of life for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s. This App was awarded by

XartecSalut (a Network led by the Research Center for Biomedical Engineering of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya which acts as a catalyst in the R+D+I) in the Valorisation call 2022.

She’s been an Associate Member of the Health and Wellbeing Expert Community of the EAIE (European Association for International Education) from 2022 to 2024, and a member of the Task Force Academy COHEHRE (Consortium of Institutes of Higher Education in Health and Rehabilitation in Europe) from 2012 to 2024. Her research interests are focused on the field of digital health, and more specifically, on virtual communities and technologies for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s.

Mairin McElligott  is an accomplished healthcare professional with a strong academic background and extensive experience in the public healthcare sector. She holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Innovation from Trinity College Dublin, a Master’s in Health Informatics from the University of Limerick, and a Bachelor of Science in Chartered Physiotherapy from Queen Margaret’s University College Edinburgh.

With 15 years of clinical practice in the public healthcare sector, she transitioned into healthcare project management after completing her master’s degree. She initially took on the role of Project Manager for the local implementation of a national digital health project and, since 2020, has been serving as the Project Lead for Maternity Services in the Irish public maternity healthcare sector.

Her key areas of interest include digital health, telemedicine, and the integration of supportive Information Communication Technologies (ICT) within healthcare settings, particularly in maternity services. Through her work, she is committed to enhancing healthcare delivery and leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes.

Navvya Jain is a dedicated Clinical Research Senior Associate at United We Care, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing mental health care through research. Holding a Master’s in Psychology, she specializes in designing and evaluating clinical studies that focus on improving the accessibility of mental health resources, particularly for underserved populations.

Her work involves in-depth data analysis, assessing the effectiveness of mental health programs, and contributing to strategies that address the unique challenges faced by rural communities. With a strong commitment to fostering equitable access to mental health care, [Name] is passionate about driving meaningful change and supporting initiatives that enhance the well-being of those in need.

Dr. Muneera Alzeer is a distinguished academician in the Dental Health Department at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University. She holds a PhD in Community Dentistry from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and an MSc in Dental Public Health from the University of Sheffield in the United Kingdom, specializing in Dental Hygiene.

Her research focuses on critical areas such as Oral Health Literacy, Oral Health-related Quality of Life, access to dental healthcare, and strategies to enhance the healthcare system. Dr. Alzeer is particularly dedicated to improving oral health among adolescents and vulnerable populations, with a special emphasis on geriatric care. Through her work, she aims to bridge gaps in dental healthcare accessibility and contribute to the advancement of public health policies.

Nadia Binte Alam is a PhD candidate at Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK. Nadia has a diverse academic background with focus in psychology, cognitive neuroscience and public health. With expertise in mental health, she has contributed significantly to research on serious mental disorders in low-income communities, particularly in slum populations in Bangladesh. Her research interests include psychotic disorders, machine learning and the application of digital technologies to monitor health in underserved populations. Nadia’s doctoral research is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) through the TRANSFORM project, aimed at improving mental health care in slum communities.