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• Behavioural neuroscience
• Alcohol use disorder
• Neural circuitry
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Dr. Erin Campbell is a behavioral neuroscientist at the University of Newcastle , currently holding a DECRA Fellowship within the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy . With a career spanning multiple prestigious institutions including the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and University of Melbourne , her research focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying alcohol use disorder and stress-related relapse . Her work employs advanced techniques like optogenetics , chemogenetics , and neural tracing to map brain circuits involved in addiction and compulsive behaviors. PhD in Anatomy from University of Newcastle BPsych (Hons) from University of Newcastle Dr. Campbell's research investigates alcohol-seeking relapse mechanisms , stress-induced binge eating , and orexin system functionality . Her work spans neural circuit mapping, neurotransmitter analysis, and translational studies with clinical implications. She's particularly interested in context-induced relapse , sex differences in addiction , and environmental enrichment effects on recovery. Her publication record shows a strong focus on insular cortex , nucleus accumbens shell , and lateral hypothalamus research. Key themes include glutamatergic projections , opioid receptor antagonists , and serotonin receptor targets . Her recent grant funding includes NARSAD Young Investigator Grants and DECRA Fellowship for AUD research. 2025: $107,931 NARSAD grant for serotonin-targeted AUD treatments 2022: $437,403 ARC Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2019: $772,521 NHMRC project grant 2018: $100,000 Perpetual Limited grant for suvorexant AUD research Dr. Campbell actively supervises 8 completed and 4 ongoing research projects , mentoring students in behavioral neuroscience , stress-related compulsivity , and reward-seeking mechanisms . Her teaching experience includes guest lectures at Victoria University and University of Melbourne on neuroscience of behavior and clinical genetics .

• Orthorexia Nervosa
• Health Promotion
• Physical Activity Interventions
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Linn Håman serves as Senior Lecturer at Halmstad University's School of Health and Welfare, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physical activity, mental health, and social wellbeing. Her academic work bridges clinical health science with practical community applications, particularly in vulnerable populations. Her research portfolio demonstrates deep expertise in orthorexia nervosa and disordered eating behaviors within fitness contexts, alongside innovative physical activity interventions for aging populations with vision impairment. Key thematic areas include: Gender dynamics in fitness culture and personal training practices Empowerment-based approaches for older adults with age-related macular degeneration School-based health promotion programs for children and adolescents Media representations of orthorexia nervosa in Swedish society Håman's publication record reveals a methodological preference for qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, with recent work focusing on community-based interventions that address health inequities. Her 2023-2024 publications particularly emphasize empowerment frameworks for visually impaired seniors, while earlier work established foundational insights into orthorexia nervosa through media analysis and fitness industry ethnography. Professionally, she maintains active engagement with the Swedish Association for Behavioural and Social Research in Sport, contributing to national discourse on sport psychology and health behavior. Her collaborative approach is evident across multiple interdisciplinary projects involving schools, healthcare providers, and community organizations. Current research directions indicate growing focus on intersectional health challenges, particularly examining how vision impairment compounds age-related mobility limitations, and how gender norms shape health advice in commercial fitness environments. Her work consistently prioritizes participant voices through participatory research designs.

Thomas KeckView profile

Associate Professor

• Pharmacology
• Neuroscience
• Biochemistry
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Thomas Keck is an Associate Professor and Department Chair at Rowan University’s College of Science & Mathematics, Biological & Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on pharmacology, neuroscience, and biochemistry, specifically targeting dopamine D4, µ opioid, and TAAR1 receptors for neuropsychiatric disorder treatments including Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, ADHD, anxiety, and drug addiction. BS (Biomedical-Biochemical Engineering), University of Southern California PhD (Physiology & Pharmacology), Oregon Health & Science University Postdoctoral (Medication development for drug addiction), NIDA-IRP (NIH) Keck’s work integrates molecular and behavioral pharmacology with medicinal chemistry to develop novel drug-like molecules. His lab prioritizes dopamine D4 receptor-targeted compounds, bioisosteric triazole-linked analogs, and pharmacokinetic optimization strategies for addiction therapies. Recent publications highlight advancements in opioid analgesia, dopamine receptor ligand design, and sigma receptor purification for drug screening. Key areas include Dopamine receptor pharmacology , Opioid therapeutic window expansion , Triazole-based bioisosteres , and Transcriptomic effects of antidepressants . Scientific awards : 2017 Maharaj Ticku Memorial Travel Fellowship 2015 Frances R. Lax Faculty Development Award 2013 NIH Mentoring Awards 2013 NIH Fellows’ Award for Research Excellence Keck’s research bridges academic and translational studies, emphasizing collaboration with medicinal chemists and behavioral pharmacology teams to address substance use disorders and neuropsychiatric conditions.

• Maternal-Child Health
• Nursing Education
• Cancer Nursing
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Canan KAŞ serves as Assistant Professor in the Midwifery Department at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her academic journey includes a Nursing PhD from Gazi University (2020), Master's from Istanbul Science University (2012), and BSc from Koç University (2007). She teaches 87 courses spanning critical care, obstetrics, and medical terminology across undergraduate programs. Her research focuses on maternal-child health , cancer nursing , and critical care interventions . Recent work employs innovative methodologies like metaphor analysis to explore healthcare concepts. Key themes include ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention, cancer patient experiences, and educational interventions for health literacy. Her 2022-2025 publications reveal a strategic shift toward evidence-based educational models in nursing practice. Google Scholar: 224 citations, h-index 6 YÖKSIS Metrics: 36 publications, 107 institutional citations Leadership: Symposium chair for Critical Care Approaches Symposium (2025) As editorial board member for Kastamonu University Health Sciences Journal and Neurology Nursing Association member, she actively shapes nursing discourse. Her book chapters on palliative care infection control and disaster first aid demonstrate applied knowledge translation. Current projects include TÜBİTAK 2237 educator training (2024) and 'BENİ YUKARI ÇEK' research on upward mobility.

• Suicide prevention
• Addictive disorders
• Cognition in psychosis
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Ana María Sánchez Torres is an Assistant Professor at the Public University of Navarra in the Department of Health Sciences. She works within the research group 'Clinical Psychology and Psychopathology' and contributes to the 'Doctoral Program in Health Sciences'. Her research focuses on long-term outcomes in psychotic disorders, particularly examining suicide prevention, addictive disorders, and cognitive function in psychosis. Using longitudinal data spanning up to 21 years, she investigates the interplay between genetic risk, environmental factors, and neurocognitive deficits in first-episode psychosis patients. Her recent publications highlight network analysis approaches to psychosis, emphasizing the interconnected nature of symptoms and outcomes. She also explores clinical staging models and their relationship with psychosocial functioning. Key research themes include: suicide risk in psychosis, cannabis-cognition interactions, and neurocognitive assessment tools. Scientific contributions include: PID2023-150104OB-I00: Suicide prevention program (2024-2028) 55/2007: Cognitive alterations in schizophrenia (2008-2010) She collaborates with international institutions and has contributed to major psychiatric journals, including Psychological Medicine and Schizophrenia Research . Her work spans clinical assessment tools, treatment response studies, and cross-sectional analyses of cognitive and motor abnormalities in psychosis.

Spartaco GreppiView profile

Professor

• Social Security
• Welfare State
• Labor Market
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Spartaco Greppi is a Professor of Social Security and Welfare Systems at the Department of Business Economics, Health and Social Care (DEASS) of the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), where he has served as a full professor since 2013 and previously as a lecturer-researcher from 2001-2012. He is affiliated with the Labor, Welfare and Society Center (CLWS) and has held significant roles including membership on the Board of Directors of the Swiss Society of Social Work since 2013 and the MOSAICH 2.0 Scientific Commission since 2017. Greppi holds a Master's degree in Political Economy and a PhD in Economic Analysis from the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. His academic journey includes serving as a scientific collaborator at the Federal Statistical Office (1995-2001) and as a lecturer for the Master's Degree in Social Work at HES-SO since 2009. His research focuses on the critical intersection of welfare state transformations, social security systems, and evolving labor market dynamics. Greppi examines how contemporary work arrangements impact social integration, with particular attention to marginalized populations including single mothers, people with addiction issues, and those in the complementary labor market. His work bridges theoretical analysis with practical policy evaluation, consistently addressing the tension between social support and work requirements. Greppi's publication record reveals a sustained scholarly trajectory examining how media representations shape discourse around social assistance, with particular focus on the evolving narrative from moralization of 'deviant' behavior (1960s-1980s) to work incentives (1980s-1990s) and contemporary individualized performance expectations. His research increasingly addresses emerging phenomena like 'free work' (unpaid or low-paid labor) and platform economy impacts on social protection systems. Member of Board of Directors, Swiss Society of Social Work (2013-present) Expert for Social Security module in FIAS exams (2012-present) Member of MOSAICH 2.0 Scientific Commission (2017-present) Greppi leads multiple research initiatives including the Platform Labour in Urban Spaces (PLUS) project analyzing digital platforms' impact across seven European cities, and studies on secondary labor markets focused on developing comprehensive evaluation models that measure both employment outcomes and multidimensional well-being. His work consistently emphasizes the need for welfare systems to adapt to contemporary labor market transformations while maintaining social cohesion.

William HortonView profile

Academic

• Circadian Rhythms
• Drug Abuse
• Nicotine Addiction
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William Horton is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Biobehavioral Health Department within Penn State University's College of Health and Human Development . His research focuses on the intersection of circadian rhythms and substance abuse, particularly nicotine addiction, examining how molecular and genetic changes influence behavior and vice versa. Education Ph.D. in Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience from University of Colorado - Boulder B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University Research Interests encompass: Molecular mechanisms linking circadian rhythms and addiction Genetic influences on drug-seeking behavior Neuroimaging of substance exposure effects Environmental factors (light, sleep) in maternal and child health Stress interactions with opioid and nicotine addiction Translational preclinical models of addiction and aging Selected Publications demonstrate expertise in neurogenetics, sleep disorders, and addiction science, with recent work on miRNA regulation in stress models (2024), opioid neuroimaging (2023), and cross-species transcriptomic studies (2019).

Katherine HughesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Psychopharmacology
• Drug Addiction
• Cognitive Deficits
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Katherine Hughes is a Senior Lecturer at Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science. Her research focuses on the psychopharmacological underpinnings of drug addiction and its treatment, particularly examining cognitive deficits linked to MDMA (Ecstasy) use and the impact of polydrug consumption in recreational and chronic drug users. Research Interests: Hughes investigates the long-term effects of MDMA on cognitive function, comparing these deficits across drug use patterns and exploring how behavioral contingencies and personal motivation influence addiction treatment outcomes. Her work bridges pharmacological mechanisms with behavioral neuroscience to inform clinical approaches. Publication Trends: Her recent studies center on amphetamine-induced hypophagia, analyzing tolerance dynamics, instrumental learning, and neuroadaptation in animal models. These publications highlight her focus on experimental pharmacology and behavioral responses to psychostimulants.

• Adolescent Mental Health
• Clinical Child Psychology
• Self-Injurious Behavior
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Lili Olga Horvath is a Lecturer at the Institute of Psychology, Eötvös Loránd University, specifically affiliated with the Department of Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology. She actively contributes to research on adolescent mental health and clinical psychology. University: Eötvös Loránd University School: Institute of Psychology Department: Department of Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology Academic Rank: Lecturer Research Interests: The core of her research revolves around nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) in adolescents, exploring its connections to perfectionism, psychiatric disorders, life events, and pathological internet use. She investigates how family dynamics, such as parent-early adolescent relationship quality, influence problem behaviors across diverse cultural contexts like Hungary, the Netherlands, India, and Iceland. Additionally, she examines the impact of global crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on adolescent well-being and family interactions, with a focus on cross-national data. Her work also delves into conditions such as conduct disorder and oppositional defiant disorder, analyzing their effects on quality of life metrics and comorbidity patterns. Horvath's research extends to systematic literature reviews on self-injury and externalizing pathologies, contributing to the theoretical understanding of these behaviors. Article Trends: Her publications highlight a strong emphasis on adolescent mental health, with recurring themes of self-injurious behavior, psychopathology, and crisis impact (e.g., pandemic, war). She employs cross-cultural comparisons, network analysis, and multicenter studies to understand risk factors and comorbidity patterns. Recent works focus on the interplay between digital behaviors (pathological internet use) and mental health. Labs & Teams: She is a member of the Childhood Mental Disorders Research Group , contributing to collaborative studies on adolescent mental health and clinical child psychology.

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Waldemar W. Koczkodaj is a Professor at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. His research focuses on pairwise comparisons, inconsistency analysis, and mathematical modeling in decision-making systems, with applications in computer science, public health, and robotics. Research Interests: Inconsistency indicators, group theory in pairwise comparisons, geometric modeling, and AI-driven decision support systems. Collaborations: Works with researchers like Arturo Tozzi, Jacek Szybowski, and Dominik Strzałka on mathematical and computational frameworks. Email: waldemar.koczkodaj@cs.laurentian.ca Article Trends: Recent publications blend topology, Lie theory, and Grassmannian geometry with pairwise comparisons for applications in robotics, data security, and pandemic prediction. Key subfields include consistency-driven decision-making, geometric optimization, and AI-enhanced medical scales. Academic Contributions: Developed the CONCLUDER system for decision-making and frameworks for inconsistency reduction in pairwise comparisons. His work spans theoretical mathematics, AI ethics, and public health data analysis.

Kenneth D. CarrView profile

Professor

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Cellular Neuroscience
• Translational Neuroscience
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Kenneth D. Carr serves as Professor in both the Department of Psychiatry and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York University. His academic office is located at 435 East 30th Street, Tenth Floor, New York, NY 10016, with contact phone 212-263-5749. Education: PhD, New York University Dr. Carr's research spans molecular, cellular, and translational neuroscience , pharmacology , and systems neuroscience , with core focus on the neurobiology of ingestive behavior and drug addiction . His work investigates dopamine signaling, reward mechanisms, AMPA receptors , and insulin in neural pathways, particularly examining diet-insulin interactions in addiction models. Recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate consistent exploration of high fat-high sugar diets on neural reward systems, sex-specific responses to food restriction in cocaine preference, and receptor mechanisms (RAGE, AMPA) in nucleus accumbens. Rodent behavioral models dominate his methodology, with emphasis on insulin-dopamine crosstalk and diet-induced neuroadaptations. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards listed in the provided text Advising & Grants: The profile does not specify current students or grant funding. His extensive publication record (151 total) suggests active research leadership and potential NIH or institutional grant support, but no advising relationships or grant details are documented here. Collaborative publications indicate work with neuroscience researchers like Sydney P. Weiner and Robert C. Froemke. Labs & Teams: Research is conducted within NYU's Department of Psychiatry and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology. The text references no named laboratory or dedicated research team, but his work involves multi-investigator collaborations as evidenced by co-authored publications spanning behavioral neuroscience and molecular pharmacology.

Analisa DiFeoView profile

Associate Professor

• Ovarian Cancer
• miRNA Regulation
• Cancer Biology
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Analisa DiFeo, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan Medical School. Her research program, based at Michigan Medicine, focuses on molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer development and progression through interdisciplinary collaboration within the university's extensive research ecosystem. Dr. DiFeo's laboratory investigates microRNA regulation and gene expression in ovarian tumor biology using integrated in vitro and in vivo approaches. Her research spans molecular oncology, cancer signaling pathways, and tumor microenvironment interactions, with particular emphasis on PP2A signaling, miR-181a function, and mechanisms of platinum resistance in high-grade serous ovarian carcinoma. Her team develops patient-derived models and mouse systems to dissect oncogenic processes and identify therapeutic vulnerabilities. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals consistent focus on gynecologic cancers, especially ovarian and uterine malignancies. Key research themes include PP2A tumor suppressor reactivation, miRNA-driven oncogenesis, tumor microenvironment dynamics, and development of novel therapeutic strategies targeting molecular dependencies in treatment-resistant disease. Her work bridges basic molecular mechanisms with translational applications. Dr. DiFeo actively mentors students in her laboratory, emphasizing hands-on training in molecular biology techniques, cancer genetics, and mouse modeling. She encourages passionate students to seek research opportunities through direct inquiry, providing comprehensive training in wet lab methodologies, tissue culture, and development of patient-derived cancer models. Her lab fosters collaborative problem-solving for complex oncology challenges. The DiFeo Laboratory operates within the Center for RNA Biomedicine at the University of Michigan, leveraging institutional resources for RNA-focused cancer research. Her team collaborates across disciplines to investigate microRNA functions in tumor initiation, progression, and therapeutic resistance, utilizing advanced models including tumoroids and genetically engineered systems to mimic clinical disease phenotypes.

• Indigenous Health
• Public Health
• Rural Health Services Research
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Dr. Emma Webster is a Senior Lecturer in Rural Research at the School of Rural Health, University of Sydney, based in Dubbo. With a public health background, she bridges academia and community needs through co-design methods in rural and Indigenous health research. She previously worked in Health Promotion and Public Health before joining academia in 2015. BSc (Hons 1A), University of Western Australia (1992) DrPH, Flinders University (2010) Research Focus: Dr. Webster specializes in Aboriginal health, rural health services, and researcher capacity building. Her work emphasizes decolonizing approaches, bicultural models of care, and co-production with communities to address health disparities. Recent Article Trends: Her publications analyze virtual healthcare models (e.g., teleoncology, clinical pharmacy), cultural responsiveness training, and rural clinician support systems. Keywords include Indigenous Health, Telemedicine, and Participatory Research. Scientific Recognition: 2022 NAIDOC Ball Unity Better Together Award 2021 Rowan Nicks Russell Drysdale Fellowship 2020 Western Health Research Network Aboriginal Health Researcher of the Year Mentorship & Grants: She supervises MD and higher degree researchers, including award-winning students, and coordinates the NSW Health Rural Research Capacity Building Program. Grants include projects on cancer treatment access (2021) and virtual clinical pharmacy services (2019). Community Engagement: Active in the School of Rural Health Executive and Kidsafe NSW Council, she fosters collaborations between academia, health providers, and Aboriginal communities to drive practice-based research.

Byungkyu LeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Social Networks
• Culture
• Social Change
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Byungkyu Lee is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at New York University within the Faculty of Arts and Science. He serves as co-Director of the Networks in Context lab and holds appointments across multiple research initiatives. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from Columbia University (2018), an M.A. in Sociology from Yonsei University (2012), and a B.A. in Business Administration from Yonsei University (2009). Research focuses on social cohesion, network dynamics, and their impacts on health/political well-being Pioneers integration of large language models, surveys, and social media data for social science Develops indicators for social cohesion, polarization, and public opinion prediction Specializes in causal inference methods and computational social science approaches His publication trends reveal a methodological evolution from traditional sociological analysis (2016-2020) toward computational and AI-integrated approaches (2021-2025), with increasing emphasis on health policy applications and polarization dynamics. Honorable Mention for Best Publication Award (ASA Mental Health Section, 2025) Consulting Editor for American Journal of Sociology (2024-2026) Lee actively mentors through the Networks in Context lab and has secured major grants from NSF, NIH, and Russell Sage Foundation. His canceled DOD Minerva project on social cohesion during crises highlights research relevance to national security concerns. Current initiatives include studying effects of Supreme Court rulings on college admissions and co-evolution of AI/society. He maintains active laboratory operations through the Networks in Context initiative, focusing on computational modeling of social dynamics and polarization mechanisms.

• Primary Care Medicine
• Medical Education
• Chronic Pain Management
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Justin Weresch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences. His work focuses on primary care research, medical education, chronic pain management, and cardiovascular disease prevention. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Affiliation: McMaster University, Department of Family Medicine Research interests span lipid-lowering therapies, chronic pain guidelines, ergonomic risk assessment for carpal tunnel syndrome, and medical education innovations. His scholarly activity includes co-authoring influential clinical guidelines like the PEER simplified lipid and chronic pain protocols. Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to primary care challenges, including radioimmunotherapy implementation in community settings and medical education frameworks. His work has garnered significant attention across academic and policy platforms.