Clara Calia | Clinical Psychology | Women Researcher Award

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Dr. Clara Calia | Clinical Psychology | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Clara Calia, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Dr. Clara Calia is a distinguished academic and clinical psychologist with extensive expertise in global health ethics and clinical psychology. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Queen Margaret University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from APC – Scuola di Psicologia Cognitiva, Italy. Her academic journey includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Neuroscience from Oxford Brookes University and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Chieti-Pescara University, Italy. Dr. Calia is currently a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Edinburgh, where she also serves as the Ethics & Integrity Lead and School Deputy Director of Research. She is actively involved in various professional memberships and has received multiple grants for her research on topics ranging from dementia assessment to mental health interventions in global settings. Her contributions include numerous publications and leadership roles in international research collaborations, emphasizing ethical practices and human rights in global health research. 🌍🧠

 

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Qualifications

2020: PgCert Academic Practice (Higher Education), University of Edinburgh, UK

2016: PhD in Psychology, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK

2014: Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (4 years), APC – Scuola di Psicologia Cognitiva, Italy

2010: Postgraduate Diploma in Cognitive Neuroscience, Oxford Brookes University, UK

2008: Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, Chieti-Pescara University “G. D’Annunzio”, Italy

2006: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Chieti-Pescara University “G. D’Annunzio”, Italy

Research Focus

Dr. Caterina Calia’s research focuses on neuropsychology, particularly in cross-cultural contexts and the assessment of cognitive impairment in elderly populations. She has contributed significantly to understanding memory mechanisms, including short-term memory binding and visuospatial bootstrapping, exploring their implications in Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment. Her work also addresses ethical challenges in global research, developing toolkits for ethical analysis and action. Dr. Calia’s interdisciplinary approach spans neuroimaging studies of the striatum and hippocampus to cognitive interventions for refugee populations, emphasizing cultural adaptations in psychosocial interventions. 🧠🌍

Publication Top Notes

  • Refining understanding of working memory buffers through the construct of binding: Evidence from a single case informs theory and clinical practice 🧠
    • Publication: Cortex 112, 37-57 (2019)
    • Cited by: 59
  • Cross-cultural neuropsychological assessment in Europe: Position statement of the European consortium on cross-cultural neuropsychology (ECCroN) 🌍
    • Publication: The Clinical Neuropsychologist 36 (3), 546-557 (2022)
    • Cited by: 44
  • Ethical challenges in the COVID-19 research context: a toolkit for supporting analysis and resolution 📚
    • Publication: Ethics & Behavior 31 (1), 60-75 (2021)
    • Cited by: 39
  • Cross-cultural representations of dementia: an exploratory study 🌐
    • Publication: Journal of Global Health 9 (1)
    • Cited by: 39
  • Refining memory assessment of elderly people with cognitive impairment: Insights from the short-term memory binding test 🧠
    • Publication: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics 83, 114-120 (2019)
    • Cited by: 33

Somayeh Daneshvar | Clinical Psychology Award | Best Researcher Award

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Assist Prof Dr. Somayeh Daneshvar | Clinical Psychology Award | Best Researcher Award

Assist Prof Dr. Somayeh Daneshvar, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran

Somayeh Daneshvar, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran. 🎓 Her research focuses on trauma-related disorders, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and she explores cognitive processes and therapeutic interventions for trauma-exposed individuals. With numerous publications in renowned journals and active involvement in research projects, she contributes significantly to the field of clinical psychology. 💼 She also possesses extensive teaching experience and clinical expertise, making her a versatile professional in academia and mental health practice.

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Education

📚 Daneshvar earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Shiraz University, with a thesis on working memory and PTSD symptoms. She holds an MA in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mohaghegh Ardabili and a BA in English Literature from Shiraz University.

Teaching and Leadership 🎓

Daneshvar has extensive experience as a lecturer and teaching assistant, where she has imparted knowledge in areas like cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychopathology. Additionally, she has supervised numerous theses and projects, contributing to the academic development of students.

Clinical Experience💼

As a clinical psychologist, Daneshvar has provided counseling and psychotherapy, specializing in anxiety disorders, depression, and PTSD. Her proficiency in computerized tasks, statistical analysis, and SPSS software enhances her research capabilities.

Research Focus

Soroush Daneshvar’s research focuses primarily on mental health, with an emphasis on understanding and addressing psychological distress and trauma-related conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance dependency, and intimate partner violence. His work encompasses various aspects of psychological well-being, including self-compassion, cognitive flexibility, experiential avoidance, and mindfulness. Daneshvar’s studies aim to improve interventions and therapies for individuals affected by trauma and mental health disorders, ultimately contributing to the advancement of clinical psychology and occupational safety. 🧠🔬

Publication Top Notes:

  1. A Jafari Roodbandi, A Choobineh, S Daneshvar. (2015) Relationship between circadian rhythm amplitude and stability with sleep quality and sleepiness among shift nurses and health care workers 🔄 Cited by 57 🔍 Published in International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics.
  2. S Basharpoor, M Shafiei, S Daneshvar. (2015) The comparison of experimental avoidance, mindfulness and rumination in trauma-exposed individuals with and without posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in an Iranian sample 🔄 Cited by 55 🔍 Published in Archives of Psychiatric Nursing.
  3. S Bashapoor, ST Hosseini-Kiasari, S Daneshvar, Z Kazemi-Taskooh. (2015) Comparing sensory information processing and alexithymia between people with substance dependency and normal🔄 Cited by 22 🔍 Published in Addiction & Health.
  4. S Daneshvar, M Shafiei, S Basharpoor. (2022)Self-compassion and cognitive flexibility in trauma-exposed individuals with and without PTSD… 🔄 Cited by 21 🔍 Published in Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
  5. S Basharpoor, D Khosravinia, A Atadokht, S Daneshvar, M Narimani. (2014)The role of self-compassion, cognitive self-control, and illness perception in predicting craving in people with substance dependency🔄 Cited by 17 🔍 Published in Practice in Clinical Psychology.
  6. S Daneshvar, S Basharpoor, M Shafiei. (2022) Self-compassion and cognitive flexibility in trauma-exposed individuals with and without PTSD 🔄 Cited by 15 🔍 Published in Current Psychology.
  7. S Basharpoor, S Daneshvar, H Noori. (2016) The relation of self-compassion and anger control dimensions with suicide ideation in university students 🔄 Cited by 14 🔍 Published in International Journal of High Risk Behaviors and Addiction.
  8. S Daneshvar, M Shafiei, S Basharpoor. (2022) Compassion-focused therapy: Proof of concept trial on suicidal ideation and cognitive distortions in female survivors of intimate partner violence with PTSD 🔄 Cited by 13 🔍 Published in Journal of Interpersonal Violence.
  9. A Atadokht, S Daneshvar, M Fathi Gilarlou, I Soleymanyi. (2015The psychological distress profile of mothers and adolescents depression, anxiety and stress in Ardabil in 2014 🔄 Cited by 12 🔍 Published in Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences.
  10. S Daneshvar, MR Taghavi, MA Goodarzi, L Jobson. (2021) Emotionally valenced and modality-specific dual tasks: Effects on voluntary reminding and proactive interference in trauma-exposed individuals suffering from PTSD. 🔄 Cited by 8 🔍 Published in Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy.