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• Sociology of Crime
• Sociology of Punishment
• Sociology of Law
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Professor Martin Stefanov Kanoushev is a prominent Bulgarian sociologist currently serving as a Professor of Sociology at New Bulgarian University's Department of Philosophy and Sociology. Born on August 9, 1966 in Sofia, he holds a Doctor of Sociology degree and has established himself as a leading scholar in the sociology of crime, punishment, law, and biopolitics. His academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to understanding penal policies, particularly in the Bulgarian context. Dr. Kanoushev's research interests focus on the sociology of crime, punishment systems, biopolitics, social deviance, and the sociology of law. His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent engagement with Michel Foucault's theoretical framework, examining power relations, social control mechanisms, and the historical development of penal systems. His research trajectory shows a progression from studying contemporary crime and punishment to conducting deep historical analyses of Bulgaria's penal policies across different political regimes. His most significant scholarly contribution is the three-volume work 'Historical Sociology of Penal Policies in Bulgaria,' which earned him a nomination for the prestigious Pythagoras Award from the Ministry of Education and Science. His recent publications reveal an expanding research focus to include contemporary issues such as anti-liberal propaganda in Bulgarian media and the biopolitics of migration. Throughout his career, Professor Kanoushev has held numerous research positions, including at the Institute of Sociology at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. He has also served as Head of the Department of Philosophy and Sociology at New Bulgarian University from 2014 to 2016 and has been an active member of the editorial board for 'Critique and Humanism' journal since 2009. His international research collaborations include work at institutions in France, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, demonstrating his engagement with European academic networks. Professor Kanoushev maintains regular office hours for students at New Bulgarian University and continues to be an active contributor to sociological scholarship in Bulgaria and internationally.

• Molecular Biology
• Biotechnology
• Aquatic Toxicology
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Dr. David Law serves as an Associate Professor, Assistant Dean, and Chair of Biotechnology at Lakehead University's School of Applied Life Sciences. He holds a HBSc from Carleton University and a PhD from Queen's University. His research explores molecular aquatic toxicology, plant biochemistry, and epigenetics, focusing on environmental impacts like industrial effluents on fish reproduction and plant developmental responses. Dr. Law has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications, including work on biomarker detection via nanoparticle sensors and genetic mutations linked to rare human conditions. His teaching spans molecular biology, plant biotechnology, and developmental biology. Research highlights include studies on chromatin remodeling in plant cells and the molecular responses of potato tubers during dormancy. His work bridges fundamental biology with applied biotechnology, addressing environmental and agricultural challenges. Dr. Law's career includes prior roles at Monsanto and the USDA Agricultural Research Service, enriching his interdisciplinary approach to science. His laboratory focuses on cutting-edge techniques such as laser capture microdissection and transgenic plant systems. He collaborates widely, contributing to both basic and applied research initiatives in environmental toxicology and plant molecular biology.

• Endocrinology
• Obesity Research
• Nutrition Science
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Paul Higgins is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Life & Physical Sciences at Atlantic Technological University. His research focuses on obesity, metabolic disorders, and endocrinology, with a particular emphasis on non-human primate models such as baboons (Papio sp). He investigates mechanisms linking adipose tissue distribution, insulin sensitivity, and dietary interventions. His work also explores the role of incretin receptors in pancreatic function and the gut microbiome's influence on obesity during pregnancy. Research Interests : Obesity pathophysiology and ectopic fat deposition Insulin sensitivity and metabolic pathways Animal model studies (non-human primates) Pharmacological interventions in diabetes Nutritional strategies for lipid metabolism Key Research Trends : Higgins' publications analyze novel sites of fat accumulation (e.g., duodenal adipose tissue), dietary effects on triglycerides, and microbiome interactions in obesity. His recent work emphasizes translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications in metabolic diseases. Grants & Advising : No specific grants or advising details are provided in the text. His collaborative projects involve institutions like the University of Padua (Italy) and Baylor College of Medicine (USA).

• Internal Medicine
• Family Medicine
• Sports Medicine
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James Perlotto is an Assistant Clinical Professor in Internal Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of Student Health and Athletic Medicine, Team Physician for Yale Varsity Athletics, and Fellow of Trumbull College. His roles include teaching modules on the Doctor-Patient Encounter, Reproductive Health, Human Sexuality, and HIV/Needlestick Exposures. He has received awards for humanism in medicine and leadership. Education: B.S. in Biology (Yale University), M.D. (Boston University), Family Medicine Fellowship (University of Minnesota) Research interests focus on clinical ethics, patient-centered care, and athletic medicine. His work bridges medical education and community health, reflected in his service in the National Health Service Corps and leadership in medical school admissions. Awards: Humanism in Medicine Award (2004), Dean's Award (2013) Advisory roles include Yale Family Medicine Interest Group and Yale School of Medicine Admissions Committee. Active in promoting professionalism and health equity through teaching and clinical service.

Jonathan TillyView profile

Professor

• Aging
• Germ Cell Biology
• Infertility
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Jonathan Tilly is the University Distinguished Professor of Biology at Northeastern University’s College of Science, leading Tilly’s Lab. His research focuses on genetic/epigenetic drivers of cell lineage specification, mitochondrial biology, and regenerative medicine. He has been NIH-funded since 1994 and co-founded OvaScience (2011), a biotech firm addressing infertility. Key achievements include the first baby born with stem cell assistance (2015) and groundbreaking studies on ovarian stem cells overturning traditional reproductive biology dogma. Tilly’s work is published in top journals like Nature , Cell , and PNAS , with 10 patents and 12 Boston Globe recognition as a top innovator (2013). His lab’s research integrates stem cell biology, mitochondrial dynamics, and reproductive health. Major projects include: Mechanics of germline stem cell differentiation Postnatal oocyte formation mechanisms Mitochondrial inheritance during embryogenesis Stem cell-based organ engineering for regenerative medicine Notable awards include the Boston Business Journal’s Champion in Healthcare award (2013). His lab collaborates with industry (e.g., OvaScience) and academia, advancing translational applications of basic science discoveries. Advising includes mentoring PhD students like Hannah Alberico and Zoe Fleischmann. Grants total over 25 years of continuous NIH support. Labs/centers affiliated include the Mugar Life Sciences Building and interdisciplinary collaborations within Northeastern’s research institutes.

Christopher BarrattView profile

Professor

• Reproductive Medicine
• Male Infertility
• Andrology
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Professor Christopher Barratt is a Professor and Head of the Reproductive Medicine Group at the University of Dundee's School of Medicine. He holds an Honorary clinical scientist role with NHS Tayside. With a PhD in Zoology from the University of Birmingham, his career spans post-doctoral research at the University of Sheffield and leadership roles such as Scientific Director of the Birmingham Women’s Hospital ART Centre (1997–2005). He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and has a h-index of 62. His research focuses on human sperm function and translational medicine, particularly male contraception and infertility. Collaborations include NHS Tayside, Abertay University, and global entities like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He has led WHO initiatives on male fertility guidelines and serves on editorial boards of journals like Human Reproduction and Physiological Reviews . Key achievements include patents on sperm motility stimulation and male infertility diagnostics. He teaches courses in assisted conception and supervises students in reproductive medicine. Recent grants include funding for male contraceptive drug discovery (2023–2026). Notable awards include the Young Andrologist of the Year and leadership roles in ESHRE. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and gender equality.

• Antigen-Presenting Cells
• Autoimmune Diseases
• Diabetes Mellitus
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Li Wen is a Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Core Laboratory at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI). With a PhD from Yale University (1997) and MD from University of London (1992), Wen's research focuses on immune-metabolic interactions in autoimmune diseases and diabetes. Yale University (PhD, 1997) University of London (MD, 1992) Capital University of Medicine (MD, 1983) Research interests center on antigen-presenting cells, T-lymphocyte dynamics, microbiota-immunity crosstalk, and mechanisms linking obesity to autoimmune diabetes. Key areas include: Immune Tolerance Mechanisms Obesity-Induced Inflammation Gut Microbiota Therapeutics TLR Signaling Pathways Islet Autoimmunity Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining immunology and AI for diagnostics, with notable work on: Toll-like receptor deficiencies in metabolic disorders Microbiota-based therapies for diabetes AI applications in endometrioma diagnosis Current affiliations include the Diabetes Research Center, Human and Translational Immunology Program, and leadership in YCCI's Core Laboratory.

• History of Medicine
• Eugenics
• Racial Science
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Ayah Nuriddin is an Assistant Professor in the History of Medicine at Yale University's School of Medicine. Her research focuses on the histories of eugenics, racial science, scientific racism, and health disparities. She is currently working on her book project, “Seed and Soil: Black Eugenic Thought in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries,” examining African Americans' engagement with racial science and eugenics in pursuit of racial justice. Her work has been supported by the Consortium for the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine and the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute. Education PhD in History of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University MA in History, University of Maryland, College Park MLS, University of Maryland, College Park BA in International Relations and History, American University Her research has appeared in Historical Studies of Natural Science , Journal of the History of Medicine and Allied Sciences , and The Lancet . She has held positions at Princeton University as a Cotsen Postdoctoral Fellow and Lecturer. Nuriddin was awarded the 2024 Pressman-Burroughs Wellcome Fund Early Career Development Award for her monograph project on Black eugenics. Awards & Recognition 2024 Pressman-Burroughs Wellcome Award Inaugural Inductee, Johns Hopkins Edward Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Professional Contributions Member of the Community Histories Lab Contributions to podcasts and C-Span's American History TV

• Clinical Psychiatry
• Mathematical Analysis
• Endocrinology
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Gordon Weiss, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. His academic career includes roles as a Fellow and Resident at Yale University, and he earned his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Weiss’s research spans mathematical analysis and clinical psychiatry, with significant contributions to endocrinology through studies on relaxin hormone mechanisms. He collaborates frequently with Ronald Coifman, PhD on complex analytic tools and harmonic analysis methodologies. Key research interests include applications of Hardy spaces in analysis, holomorphic rotation methods, and signal processing algorithms. His work bridges pure mathematics with biomedical applications, particularly in hormone-receptor interactions and matrix metalloproteinase regulation. Over four decades of publications demonstrate expertise in both clinical and theoretical domains. Publications highlight interdisciplinary focus: from 2025’s analytic tool development to foundational 1970s work on operator factorization in Hardy spaces. No specific awards are listed, though his collaborative research with Coifman has yielded highly cited contributions to functional analysis. Advising and grant activities are not detailed in available records. Dr. Weiss maintains clinical and research affiliations within Yale’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Training Program.

Gordon FitchView profile

Assistant Professor

• Plant-Pollinator Interactions
• Urban Ecology
• Agroecology
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Gordon Fitch is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at York University, affiliated with the Centre for Bee Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation (BEEc). His research focuses on understanding how environmental stressors, such as urbanization and agricultural practices, impact plant-pollinator interactions, particularly involving bees and their parasites. He leads the Fitch Lab, which employs field surveys, experiments, and modeling to explore ecological complexity and promote biodiversity conservation. Research interests include urban ecology, agroecology, and pollination dynamics, with emphasis on bee movement barriers (e.g., roads), parasite effects on foraging, and the role of plant secondary metabolites in bee health. The lab collaborates with community organizations on projects like the D-Town Farm BioBlitz and Finca Irlanda EcoDía, emphasizing equity and justice in ecological research. Key contributions include studies on bee sex ratios in urban areas, road impacts on bee movement, and the socioecological drivers of plant-insect interactions. The lab actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, focusing on topics such as bumblebee foraging behavior, stingless bee health in coffee agroecosystems, and self-medication in bees. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ecology, with recent work on land-use impacts on bee diversity, plant secondary metabolites for bee health, and zoonotic disease dynamics in agricultural systems. The Fitch Lab’s outreach efforts aim to engage diverse audiences in ecological thinking and conservation.

• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Social Justice
• Anti-Oppressive Practice
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Lisa Henshaw is an Assistant Professor at Yeshiva University's Wurzweiler School of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She oversees the Certificate in Trauma-Informed Practice and teaches courses on trauma, loss, and eating disorders in both traditional and DSW programs. Her career spans clinical practice in community mental health, adjunct teaching, and private practice. Bachelor's Degree (implied) Master's in Social Work Ph.D. in Social Work (Adelphi University, 2019) Dr. Henshaw focuses on trauma-informed approaches in academic settings, secondary trauma among MSW students, racial and identity-based trauma, and qualitative research methods for marginalized populations. Her work intersects trauma theory with social justice frameworks, emphasizing ethical practice and coalition-building. Her research explores trauma's manifestations through publications on higher education, group work, and multi-systemic perspectives. Current projects examine secondary trauma in MSW students related to pandemic experiences and field placements. She previously led the Anti-Racism Committee (now Coalition) at Wurzweiler, integrating trauma-informed lenses into curricula and institutional practices. Her teaching spans clinical practice, psychosocial pathology, cultural diversity, and specialized trauma courses.

Christer HöögView profile

Professor

• Meiosis
• Cell Cycle
• Spindle Assembly Checkpoint
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Christer Höög is a Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. His academic career spans over three decades, with key roles including membership in the research evaluation committee at the Danish Cancer Society (2009-2011) and chairman of the Swedish Cancer Society's research priority committee (2006-2009). He has been elected to prestigious institutions such as Academia Europaea (2009) and the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO, 2003), and received the Distinguished Professor Award at Karolinska Institutet (2010). Research Focus: Höög's laboratory investigates meiotic chromosome segregation, emphasizing the role of the synaptonemal complex—a conserved protein structure critical for accurate chromosome pairing and segregation during germ cell division. His work explores how defects in this complex contribute to aneuploidy, a leading cause of miscarriages, congenital disorders, and mental retardation in humans. By combining genetic, biochemical, and ultrastructural approaches, his research aims to uncover molecular pathways underlying meiotic errors and improve assisted reproductive technologies. Scientific Leadership: Current and past committee memberships in cancer and biomedical research institutions Member of the Nobel Assembly in Physiology or Medicine (2007) Honors and Awards: Distinguished Professor Award, Karolinska Institutet (2010) Academia Europaea member (2009) Nobel Assembly member (2007) EMBO member (2003) Flormanska Award (2003)

Marina FortunaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Public International Law
• International Criminal Law
• Human Rights Law
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Dr. Marina Fortuna is an Assistant Professor of Public International Law at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law. She specializes in the practices of international courts and quasi-judicial bodies, focusing on customary international law (CIL) interpretation, treaty interpretation methods, and the intersection of psychology/ethics with international law. Her research explores judicial impartiality, human rights mechanisms, and international criminal law. Fortuna holds a PhD from the TRICI-Law project, analyzing CIL interpretation by international courts. She teaches courses on international law at both LLB and LLM levels, including public international law and dispute settlement. She actively participates in moot court competitions as a judge and mentor. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through human rights advocacy and legal scholarship. Education: PhD in International Law (TRICI-Law project), University of Groningen Research: TRICI-Law project (ERC-funded), CIL interpretation methodologies, ICJ jurisprudence Her research interests emphasize the practical application of legal principles in international courts, particularly the ICJ, human rights bodies, and criminal tribunals. She examines how psychological factors and ethical considerations influence legal outcomes in cross-border disputes. Recent projects include analyzing obstetric violence as a human rights violation and the role of social media evidence in ICJ proceedings. Awards: Avril McDonald Award (2018) Grants: Horizon-2020 TRICI-Law project Fortuna leads the Transboundary Legal Studies department's faculty board and collaborates with international legal institutions. She co-edits the TRICI-Law Book Series and publishes in journals like Oxford Reports on International Law . Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate programs, integrating practical skills through moot court competitions.

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Gender Economics
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Mayra Pineda-Torres is an Assistant Professor in the School of Economics at the Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with NBER and IZA. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University (2022) and a B.A. in Economics from ITAM (2015). Her research focuses on health, labor, and gender economics, particularly examining how reproductive healthcare policies impact women’s and teenagers’ welfare. Key areas include the long-term effects of 1960s-70s contraception/abortion policies, modern TRAP regulations, and the interplay between educational access and fertility rates. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Texas A&M University (2022) B.A. in Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM), Mexico (2015) Research Interests: Healthcare access disparities in rural/underserved areas Reproductive rights and policy impacts Teen fertility reduction through educational expansion Connections between abortion access and intimate partner violence Notable Awards: 2020 IWPR Doctoral Fellow in Economics & Reproductive Health Teaching: Courses include ECON 4510 (Health Economics), ECON 4699 (Undergraduate Research), and ECON 4803 (Economics of Risky Behaviors). She emphasizes understanding course material beyond grades, drawing from her own academic journey. Affiliations: National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Faculty Research Fellow IZA Institute of Labor Economics Research Affiliate

Jane StollView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Family Law
• Assisted Reproduction Law
• Legal Parenthood
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Jane Stoll is a Senior Lecturer in Private Law at Karlstad University, Sweden. Her teaching portfolio includes Family Law, Social Welfare Law, Tort Law, Medical Law, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Freedom of Speech/Freedom of the Press, and Administrative Law. Her research focuses on assisted reproduction law, legal parenthood, surrogacy arrangements, and children's right to genetic origins information. She has authored books and contributed to edited volumes addressing these topics in international and Nordic contexts. Her work critically examines Sweden’s compliance with international human rights obligations regarding donor offspring rights and challenges posed by surrogacy. She co-authored annual Nordic Council of Ministers reports on biotechnology legislation from 2014-2017, analyzing regulatory trends across Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Jane Stoll’s publications reflect a strong emphasis on balancing legal frameworks with ethical considerations in reproductive technologies. Her research bridges family law, bioethics, and human rights, addressing gaps in Nordic and international legal systems related to modern reproductive practices.