Our Services
Science Consulting
At Wandner Health & Science Advisors, our scientific consulting services are grounded in over 15 years of experience leading national and international research programs, guiding NIH-funded portfolios, and mentoring scientists across research disciplines.
We provide comprehensive support for research development, implementation, and impact. ​Our goal is to help scientists, institutions, and funders translate evidence into meaningful, measurable impacts.
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Grant Development: Expert at developing research concepts, reviewing aims pages and grant proposals to enhance competitiveness and alignment with funding priorities, as well as creating personalized career development plans to strengthen funding success and long-term growth.
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Scientific Writing & Communication: Provides guidance on framing research questions, articulating significance, crafting compelling narratives, and communicating scientific findings effectively to different stakeholders (e.g., researchers, clinicians, people with lived experience, government officials, and policy experts).
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Strategic Planning: Helps universities, hospitals and research teams define priorities, align scientific goals with organizational missions, and develop actionable roadmaps for program growth and funding success.
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Clinical Trial Consulting: Advises on study design, outcome and questionnaire selection, clinical trial monitoring, data harmonization, the incorporation of people with lived experience in clinical trials, and the dissemination of research findings.
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Portfolio Analysis & Monitoring: Evaluation of the progress, outcomes, and return on investment (ROI) for funded programs.
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Subject Matter Expertise: Serves as an external advisor or subject matter expert on grants and advisory committees in pain, neuroscience, behavioral health, data harmonization, selection of outcomes, and psychosocial topics. Serves as a research mentor to early- and mid-career researchers.
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Medical Consulting
Our medical consulting practice draws on Dr. Wandner’s extensive clinical background as a licensed health psychologist specializing in chronic pain, insomnia, fertility, behavioral medicine, and interdisciplinary care. We provide:​
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Case Conceptualization: Expert consultation on complex pain and behavioral health cases to guide integrated treatment approaches.
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Training & Workshops: Evidence-based instruction on pain education, motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Spinal Cord Stimulator psychological evaluations, and Fertility psychology evaluations.
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Program Development: Designing and implementing interdisciplinary pain and behavioral health programs for hospitals, clinics, and health systems.
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Patient-Centered Outcomes Consultation: Advising on patient-reported outcomes, psychosocial variables, and behavioral endpoints that can improve patient-centered outcomes clinically.
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Strategic Planning: Assist medical clinics define priorities, align organizational missions, and develop actionable roadmaps for clinical growth and success.
We partner with clinicians, healthcare organizations, and research teams to improve care delivery, strengthen training, and enhance outcomes.​ ​
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Dr. Wandner also sees patients in her private practice. If you or your patients might be interested in working with Dr. Wandner, please go to Dr. Wandner’s private practice website - Wandner Health and Wellness.
Leadership Development
Leadership development at Wandner Health & Science Advisors focuses on empowering scientists, clinicians, and professionals — especially women and individuals with health conditions — to lead with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
We believe that science and healthcare thrive under inspired, compassionate leadership. We provide:
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Leadership Coaching: Creating personalized plans to build core leadership skills and communication strategies and making decisions with confidence.
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Career Advancement Strategies: Providing guidance for career transitions, negotiation, and professional advocacy in academia, healthcare, or government.
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Organizational Training: Running workshops for teams and institutions on fostering leadership, resilience, and an inclusive workplace culture.
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Mentorship Frameworks: Designing programs to strengthen mentoring and workforce development pipelines.
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Speaking Engagements
Dr. Laura Dover Wandner is an experienced and engaging speaker who has presented nationally and internationally on topics at the intersection of science, health, and leadership.
She offers keynotes, talks, and workshop presentations tailored to diverse audiences, including researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and organizations seeking to strengthen their impact.
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Popular speaking topics include:
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Advances in pain science and behavioral health.
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Evidence-based approaches to pain management and behavioral health.
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Motivational interviewing and patient-centered care.
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Building a sustainable and diverse scientific workforce.
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How to write a grant application.
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How to communicate your research to a diverse group of stakeholders - reviewers, administrators, clinicians, people with lived experience, policy makers.
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Leadership and career development for early and mid-career professionals.
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Integrating people with lived experience into research and policy.
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