Make Your Vote Count for the 2025 Board of Directors Election!
VOTING CLOSES MONDAY, 30 JUNE
The ISOQOL Nominations Committee is proud to present a strong slate of candidates to serve on the Board of Directors. As an active ISOQOL member, we ask that you vote for the individuals you think will best lead our organization. Below you will find a link to an online ballot that includes the candidates’:
- CV
- Election Statements
Please review the information and cast your ballot to elect the following positions to serve on the ISOQOL Board of Directors:
- Three (3) Directors-At-Large
The elected members of the Board of Directors will serve a three-year term from 2025-2028. Those elected will officially begin their leadership role at the conclusion of the Annual Member Business meeting in October 2025.
You are required to enter your login information prior to submitting your vote.
Vote by clicking on this link for the online ballot:
Voting closes Monday, 30 June at 11:59 pm CDT (midnight).
Late votes will not be accepted.
Hear from the Candidates:
Manraj N. Kaur, PT PhD
“My commitment to ISOQOL comes from a strong belief that measuring what truly matters to patients is key to advancing equitable, patient-centered care. Since attending my first Annual Conference in 2015, ISOQOL has played a major role in shaping my professional identity. That journey has been recognized through the Donna Lamping Emerging Leader Award and deepened through ongoing, meaningful involvement with the society.”
Dagmara Kulis, MA
“ISOQOL’s mission is fully aligned with my work at EORTC, both as Associate Head of the QOL Department and member of the EORTC QOL Group. As one of the leaders in the field of QOL in cancer in various aspects, from development of QOL measures to methodological research to implementation in both clinical research and care, we have been working with ISOQOL very closely, with many members of the QOL Group presenting the results of their research at the Annual Conferences as well as serving important roles within ISOQOL.”
Claudia Rutherford, PhD
“I was first introduced to ISOQOL in 2006 through my PhD supervisor and past ISOQOL president, Professor Donna Lamping. Right from the outset I knew ISOQOL was the Society for me. I was fortunate to attend my first annual conference in 2007 in Toronto and since then ISOQOL has been a dear and valued part of my professional life. At this first conference I was so impressed with the professionalism and openness of the many leaders and luminaries whose work I was reading and citing in my thesis, and their willingness to engage and support me to develop professionally.”
Kyle Kemp, PhD
“My motivation to deepen my involvement with ISOQOL stems from a longstanding commitment to improving the quality of healthcare through rigorous, patient-centered research. Throughout my career, I have focused on understanding and enhancing patient experiences, developing and validating patient-reported measures, and ensuring that the voices of patients directly inform health system improvements. ISOQOL’s mission—to advance the science of quality of life and patient-centered outcomes research—perfectly mirrors my professional ethos and aspirations.”
Rasa Ruseckaite, PhD MCompSc BCompSc
“My involvement with ISOQOL began by attending its 2014 annual conference. I enjoyed it extremely, especially the mentor/mentee reception where I was teamed up with Prof. Forrest. I realized that QoL research was integral to health research and patient care which directly related to my work. I developed a strong passion for PROMs research, psychometrics, and implementation, which aligned with ISOQOL’s mission and vision.”
Caroline B. Terwee, PhD
“I strongly support ISOQOL’s mission to advance the science of quality of life in research and care. I have been involved in ISOQOL since 1999, and in 2025 I look forward to attending my 25th Annual Meeting. My experience with ISOQOL has profoundly shaped my career and inspired my personal mission: to enhance the quality and consistency of outcome measurement in both research and clinical practice. I am now nominating myself for the ISOQOL Board because I believe the role of ISOQOL is more crucial than ever.”
Manraj N. Kaur, PT PhD
“My commitment to ISOQOL comes from a strong belief that measuring what truly matters to patients is key to advancing equitable, patient-centered care. Since attending my first Annual Conference in 2015, ISOQOL has played a major role in shaping my professional identity. That journey has been recognized through the Donna Lamping Emerging Leader Award and deepened through ongoing, meaningful involvement with the society.”
Kyle Kemp, PhD
“My motivation to deepen my involvement with ISOQOL stems from a longstanding commitment to improving the quality of healthcare through rigorous, patient-centered research. Throughout my career, I have focused on understanding and enhancing patient experiences, developing and validating patient-reported measures, and ensuring that the voices of patients directly inform health system improvements. ISOQOL’s mission—to advance the science of quality of life and patient-centered outcomes research—perfectly mirrors my professional ethos and aspirations.”
Dagmara Kulis, MA
“ISOQOL’s mission is fully aligned with my work at EORTC, both as Associate Head of the QOL Department and member of the EORTC QOL Group. As one of the leaders in the field of QOL in cancer in various aspects, from development of QOL measures to methodological research to implementation in both clinical research and care, we have been working with ISOQOL very closely, with many members of the QOL Group presenting the results of their research at the Annual Conferences as well as serving important roles within ISOQOL.”
Rasa Ruseckaite, PhD MCompSc BCompSc
“My involvement with ISOQOL began by attending its 2014 annual conference. I enjoyed it extremely, especially the mentor/mentee reception where I was teamed up with Prof. Forrest. I realized that QoL research was integral to health research and patient care which directly related to my work. I developed a strong passion for PROMs research, psychometrics, and implementation, which aligned with ISOQOL’s mission and vision.”
Claudia Rutherford, PhD
“I was first introduced to ISOQOL in 2006 through my PhD supervisor and past ISOQOL president, Professor Donna Lamping. Right from the outset I knew ISOQOL was the Society for me. I was fortunate to attend my first annual conference in 2007 in Toronto and since then ISOQOL has been a dear and valued part of my professional life. At this first conference I was so impressed with the professionalism and openness of the many leaders and luminaries whose work I was reading and citing in my thesis, and their willingness to engage and support me to develop professionally.”
Caroline B. Terwee, PhD
“I strongly support ISOQOL’s mission to advance the science of quality of life in research and care. I have been involved in ISOQOL since 1999, and in 2025 I look forward to attending my 25th Annual Meeting. My experience with ISOQOL has profoundly shaped my career and inspired my personal mission: to enhance the quality and consistency of outcome measurement in both research and clinical practice. I am now nominating myself for the ISOQOL Board because I believe the role of ISOQOL is more crucial than ever.”
The International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL) is a global community of researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, industry professionals, consultants, and patient research partners advancing health related quality of life research (HRQL).
Together, we are creating a future in which patient perspective is integral to health research, care and policy.