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Dr. Stirling Howieson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on two key areas: (1) housing and health, including asthma epidemiology, indoor air quality, and energy-efficient building design, and (2) solar energy applications such as biochar production, solar desalination, and off-grid energy solutions. He leads projects like the Sunstore Powerpan, which won the 2019 Geneva Grand Prix, and collaborates on initiatives in sub-Saharan Africa. Education: PhD in Housing and Health, University of Strathclyde (2003) MPhil in Thermal Standards, University of Strathclyde (1985) Bachelor of Architecture, Heriot-Watt University (1979) Research Interests: His work addresses the interplay between indoor environmental conditions and public health, leveraging solar technology for sustainable solutions. Key topics include asthma prevention through ventilation optimization, hygroscopic materials for energy-efficient buildings, and solar-driven biochar systems for waste management. Awards: Grand Prix and Gold Medal (Geneva Invention Exposition, 2019) Scottish Edge (2016) Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD projects on solar energy and low-carbon design. Secured grants like Innovate UK’s Energy Catalyst 8 for off-grid solar solutions. Active in measuring socio-economic impacts of solar appliances in South Africa. Labs/Teams: Engages in interdisciplinary teams developing solar thermo-electric systems and sustainable building technologies.

• Housing and Health
• Indoor Air Quality
• Asthma
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Dr Thomas Maguire is a Visiting Fellow with the King's Intelligence and Security Group in the Department of War Studies at King's College London, and Assistant Professor of Intelligence and Security at Leiden University. His research focuses on intelligence-propaganda interactions and international security cooperation, particularly in Cold War Southeast Asia and counter-terrorism contexts. Education: PhD in International Relations (POLIS, University of Cambridge) MPhil in International Relations (POLIS, University of Cambridge) BA (Hons) in History (Durham University) Maguire's research examines the intersection of intelligence operations and propaganda dissemination in foreign policy contexts, with specialized focus on British and American covert action in Southeast Asia. He also investigates post-colonial security relationships and international counter-terrorism cooperation frameworks. His work spans historical analysis and contemporary security challenges. Maguire's publications demonstrate interdisciplinary research across public health, virology, and immunology, particularly addressing COVID-19 diagnostics, vaccine development, and immune responses. This reflects methodological versatility in addressing complex global security and health challenges through both historical analysis and biomedical research. Scientific Awards: Lisa Smirl Prize for best thesis (University of Cambridge) Maguire leads the Dutch Government-funded 'Sharing Secrets' project investigating intelligence disclosure decision-making. He teaches intelligence studies courses and co-convenes the Cambridge Intelligence Seminar. At Leiden, he coordinates undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Intelligence Studies and Crisis Management. Maguire previously served as Research Fellow at Darwin College and the Department of Politics and International Studies (University of Cambridge), and as John Garnett Visiting Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute focusing on East African security challenges.

• International Relations
• Intelligence Studies
• Security Cooperation
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Steff Lewis is a Professor of Medical Statistics at the University of Edinburgh , affiliated with the Usher Institute within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine . She leads the statistics group at the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit and holds roles in the Deanery of Molecular, Genetic and Population Health Sciences . Her expertise spans meta-analysis, randomized trial design, and clinical trial governance, with involvement in Cochrane Collaboration and UK Clinical Research Collaboration initiatives. Education: MSc and PhD in Medical Statistics. Research Interests: Focuses on methodological advancements in clinical trial reporting (e.g., CONSORT and SPIRIT guidelines), cardiovascular outcomes (e.g., SCOT-HEART trial), stroke prevention (ASPIRING trial), and ethical data management. She actively contributes to international standards for trial protocols, anonymization practices, and statistical validation. Recent Contributions: Over 200 peer-reviewed articles and 37 ongoing projects, including leadership in trials assessing antiplatelet therapies, Paget’s disease interventions, and pediatric asthma treatments. Collaborates globally on guidelines for randomized trials and data-sharing protocols. Grants & Teams: Principal or co-investigator on projects funded by NIHR, BHF, and ESRC, including trials on iron therapy in critical care (INTACT-2) and cannabinoid treatments for endometriosis pain (ENDO-CAN). Leads multidisciplinary teams integrating statistical rigor with clinical innovation. Labs/Teams: Embedded within the Edinburgh Clinical Trials Unit and the Centre for Population Health Sciences , fostering collaborative research across molecular, genetic, and public health domains.

• Medical Statistics
• Clinical Trials
• Epidemiology
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Professor Sir Peter Barnes is a leading figure in respiratory science at Imperial College London's National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI) . As Professor of Thoracic Medicine , his work focuses on Asthma, COPD, and cellular senescence in lung disease , with over four decades of contributions to understanding inflammatory pathways and therapeutic innovations. Research Interests Mechanisms of chronic airway inflammation in Asthma and COPD Cellular senescence in lung aging and disease progression MicroRNA transfer via extracellular vesicles in COPD pathogenesis Targeted drug delivery for respiratory conditions Global health implications of lung disease Recent Publications highlight trends in: MicroRNA regulation of senescence and inflammation Extracellular vesicle dynamics in lung disease Biologics and corticosteroid efficacy in respiratory conditions Environmental factors influencing COPD and asthma Scientific Recognition Knighthood (2023) for services to respiratory science Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) and Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Collaborative Leadership at NHLI has mentored numerous postdocs and researchers. His work intersects with global initiatives like GOLD (Global Initiative for COPD) , influencing clinical guidelines and public health policy.

• Respiratory Science
• Asthma
• COPD
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Nasloon Ali is a Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences, University of Dundee, and a member of the Mother and Infant Research Unit. An epidemiologist from Singapore, she previously led the Mutaba'ah cohort (15,000 mothers and children) in the UAE for seven years and worked as an epidemiologist in Singapore. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Dundee and a doctoral degree with a thesis on recurrent miscarriage. Her research expertise centers on maternal and child health, including perinatal mental health, gestational diabetes, antenatal care, gestational weight gain, perinatal loss, miscarriage, breastfeeding, and environmental exposures during pregnancy. She utilizes mixed methods research and prioritizes data quality and analytics. Dr. Ali is currently recruiting PhD students for the following unfunded projects: Perinatal loss and its impact on the mental and physical health of women who go through miscarriages and stillbirth Women’s experiences of future obstetric health after one or many perinatal losses with application deadlines of January 31, 2026. During the pandemic, she collaborated with AstraZeneca on drug efficacy for severe asthma. She plans to extend her perinatal loss research to other cohorts and actively contribute to the Mother and Infant Research Unit's initiatives.

• Maternal and Child Health
• Epidemiology
• Perinatal Mental Health
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Dr. Anna De Simoni is a Clinical Associate Professor in Primary Care Research at Queen Mary University of London. She specializes in improving self-management and adherence to medications for patients with long-term conditions, particularly asthma and stroke. She co-leads the Centre for Primary Care and leads the AD-HOC NIHR Programme Grant, focusing on digital social interventions and online peer support systems. Her research integrates network science, big data analytics, and computational social science to enhance primary care outcomes. Education: MBBS (Medicine), PhD in Neurophysiology (University of Milan), followed by postdoctoral fellowships at UCL and the University of Cambridge. She holds NIHR Academic Clinical Fellowship and Lectureship awards, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP). Research Interests: Digital health interventions, medication adherence strategies, primary care after stroke/TIA, domestic violence in healthcare settings, and patient engagement in online communities. She employs mixed-methods approaches including systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and computational analyses. Key Awards: EU Marie Curie Individual Fellowship (2010-2012), NIHR Academic Clinical Lectureship (2013-2016). Current roles include co-leadership of the Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR) and supervision of postgraduate students in MSc/PhD programs. Grants and Projects: AD-HOC NIHR Programme Grant, PAM Programme on Adherence to Medication, TEAM-care project on asthma management. Collaborations include industry partners and charities to develop scalable digital solutions for chronic disease management. Labs/Teams: Clinical Effectiveness Group at Queen Mary, Asthma UK Centre for Applied Research (AUKCAR).

• Digital Social Interventions
• Medication Adherence
• Primary Care Research
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Professor Zoheir Sabeur is Professor of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at Bournemouth University (2019–present) and Head of the Processes and Behaviour Understanding (PRO_BU) Research Group. He concurrently serves as Visiting Professor of Data Science at Colorado School of Mines (2017–present) and held the position of Science Director at the IT Innovation Centre, University of Southampton (2009–2019). Over three decades he has led more than 30 large-scale projects as Principal Investigator, securing over £12 million of funding from the European Commission, UKRI, DSTL, NERC, EPSRC and industry. Education PhD in Theoretical Physics, University of Glasgow (1990) MSc in Theoretical Physics, University of Glasgow (1986) BSc First-Class Honours in Physics and Applied Mathematics, Université d'Oran (1984) Advanced Leadership Programme, Ashridge Business School (2011) Research Interests Professor Sabeur’s research focuses on the fundamental theory and application of data science and artificial intelligence to understand complex human, natural and industrial processes and behaviours. His work spans multi-modal sensing, big-data analytics and machine-learning algorithms that extract actionable knowledge from large heterogeneous datasets. Application domains include: Healthcare: AI-driven diagnostics and prognostics for chronic diseases such as COPD, asthma and cancers through omics and phenotypic data integration. Environmental & Climate: Earth-observation analytics for wildlife migration and climate-change impact assessment using satellite data and global grid systems. Maritime & Cyber-Physical Security: Real-time risk assessment for shipping in extreme environments, smart-city safety and critical-infrastructure protection using computer vision and sensor fusion. Recent research has produced novel AI classifiers that analyse lung-auscultation audio signals to grade COPD severity, as well as digital-twin frameworks for detecting malicious behaviour in urban spaces. Scientific Awards & Recognition Fellow of the British Computer Society (FBCS) Fellow of the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (FIMarEST) Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Physicist (CPhys) Multiple ORS Awards (1987, 1988, 1989) Grants & Doctoral Supervision Professor Sabeur has secured and led more than 40 funded projects since 1996, including recent grants such as INSIGHT (NIHR, 2024) and S4AllCities (H2020, 2020). He currently supervises three ongoing PhD students at Bournemouth University and has successfully graduated three others, covering topics from computational hydrodynamics to AI-based respiratory-disease analytics. He welcomes enquiries from prospective postgraduate researchers interested in data science, AI and interdisciplinary applications under schemes such as UKRI and Horizon Europe.

• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Taghi Miri is an Assistant Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Birmingham, specializing in Chemical Engineering with a focus on food processing safety, environmental engineering, and nanotechnology. He holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham, focusing on plant-based food processing. His research spans food waste valorization, novel food processing technologies, and bioremediation of heavy metals. He has collaborated with industry leaders such as Marlow Food, CSM Bakery, and P&G, and has led modules in Food Engineering, Food Safety, and Chemical Engineering education. Education: BSc, MSc & PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Birmingham. Research Interests: Food safety challenges in reformulation, circular economy applications, and nanocomposite development for drug delivery. His current projects include food waste valorization via supercritical CO₂ extraction and ohmic heating for food safety. Editorial Roles: Associate Editor of the Journal of Water and Environmental Nanotechnology and Guest Editor of the Journal of Sustainability (Special Issue on Food Waste). Advising: Supervises PhD/MSc projects in Food Engineering and Environmental Bioprocessing. Leads modules such as 'Food Microbiology and Safety' and 'Novel Food Processing'.

• Food Processing and Safety
• Circular Economy
• Food Waste Valorisation
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Dr Victoria Reay is an Honorary Researcher and PBL Tutor at Lancaster Medical School, Lancaster University. Qualified as a doctor in 2004, she previously held NIHR academic foundation and clinical fellow posts at Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital in London. After a hiatus from research, she returned to academia to investigate how electronic patient records reshape medical work practices in hospital settings. Her educational background includes: MBChB (medical degree) MRCP (Membership of the Royal College of Physicians) PGDip in Palliative Medicine PhD from Lancaster University (2023) titled 'Materialising the electronic patient record: Reshaping medical practices on NHS wards' Dr Reay's research spans two distinct domains. Her current work focuses on health informatics, examining how electronic patient records transform clinical workflows, documentation practices, and professional roles within NHS hospitals. Previously, she conducted significant research in respiratory immunology, particularly investigating molecular mechanisms in aspirin-sensitive asthma including prostaglandin receptor expression and IL-25 mediated angiogenesis. This interdisciplinary approach bridges clinical medicine, health services research, and sociotechnical studies of healthcare systems. Her publication record reveals a clear evolution from clinical immunology (2009-2012) to health informatics (2023). Early work centered on asthma pathophysiology, vocal cord dysfunction diagnostics, and fungal exposure assessment, while her doctoral thesis marks a decisive shift toward analyzing digital healthcare transformation. This transition reflects her firsthand experience with electronic record implementation and its profound impact on medical practice. As a PBL Tutor, Dr Reay contributes to medical education through problem-based learning. Her NIHR academic foundation and clinical fellow posts indicate prior research support, though specific current grants aren't detailed. She participates in an interdisciplinary network focused on culture, health, ethics, and society, facilitating collaborative research across these domains.

• Electronic Patient Records
• Health Informatics
• Medical Work Practices
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Syed Ahmar Shah is a Senior Research Fellow (Associate Professor) and the Director of Innovation at the Usher Institute within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. He holds a tenured academic position and leads the DIME group (Data-driven Innovation in MEdicine). His work bridges biomedical engineering, data science, and clinical medicine, with a focus on improving healthcare through technological innovation. Dr. Shah completed his educational journey with a BEng in Electronics Engineering from GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan, followed by an MSc and DPhil (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Signal Processing and Machine Learning, respectively, from the University of Oxford. His academic credentials reflect his interdisciplinary expertise spanning engineering, data science, and medicine. His research interests center around the application of advanced data analytics to healthcare challenges. Specifically, he focuses on signal processing for time-series analysis and filtering, machine learning for classification, regression, and clustering tasks, and the development of digital health systems for chronic disease management. His work particularly targets chronic respiratory conditions like COPD and asthma, where he applies data mining techniques to electronic health records to identify patterns and develop predictive models. Dr. Shah's publication portfolio includes over 60 peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as The Lancet, Brain, BMJ Open, Thorax, IEEE Transactions, JMIR, and JACI. His recent work demonstrates a strong trajectory in applying artificial intelligence to predict asthma attacks, analyze long COVID outcomes, and develop tools for personalized COPD care, particularly for women. His research often involves large-scale data analysis from national healthcare databases across the UK, Brazil, and Scotland, enabling cross-country comparisons of disease patterns and healthcare system responses. Florence Nightingale Award for Excellence in Healthcare Data Analytics (2023) As an active supervisor, Dr. Shah is open to PhD supervision enquiries and has contributed to training the next generation of researchers at the intersection of data science and healthcare. His DIME research group serves as a hub for innovative projects that combine engineering approaches with clinical medicine to address pressing healthcare challenges. Dr. Shah also engages with industry through data science consulting, offering expertise in developing intelligent algorithms for businesses with large datasets, particularly in healthcare but extending to other domains as well.

• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• Biomedical Engineering
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Professor Runming Yao is a leading academic in building and urban sustainability at the University of Reading's School of Construction Management and Engineering. He holds roles as Director of Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments and Module Convenor for Sustainable Design and Management Principles. His research focuses on energy efficiency, urban microclimates, indoor environmental quality, and thermal comfort, with particular emphasis on UK and China contexts. Yao is an EPSRC College member and serves on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Building Engineering and Renewable Energy . He has led numerous high-impact projects funded by bodies like the European Commission, EPSRC, and the Chinese government, addressing topics such as low-carbon cities, green building technologies, and climate-resilient urban design. His professional memberships include Fellowships of CIBSE, the Chartered Institute of Building, and FHEA. Yao’s work bridges engineering, policy, and environmental science, with contributions to international standards and guidelines for sustainable construction. Education and Qualifications: BSc, MSc, PhD Research Interests: Yao’s research integrates technical innovation with societal needs, exploring: - Energy-efficient building systems and urban-scale simulations, - Impact of climate change on building design, - Sensor technology for smart building management, - Health implications of indoor/outdoor environmental quality. His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary solutions for sustainable urban development and climate resilience. Projects and Grants: Recent initiatives include: - LoHCool (EPSRC-funded low-carbon heating/cooling of cities), - REELCOOP (EU-funded renewable energy cooperation), - Halton Foundation-funded studies on school ventilation. He has secured over £10M in research funding, spanning academic and industry partnerships. Awards and Recognition: While no formal awards are listed, Yao’s leadership in global sustainability networks and his role in shaping policy frameworks reflect his significant influence in the field. Labs and Collaborations: He leads the Energy and Environmental Research Group and collaborates internationally with institutions like Chongqing University, Cambridge University, and the China Green Building Council. His work frequently involves cross-border initiatives to address climate challenges in rapidly urbanizing regions.

• Building Sustainability
• Urban Microclimates
• Energy Efficiency
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Eilis Hannon is an Associate Professor in Bioinformatics at the University of Exeter Medical School and leads the Complex Disease Epigenetics Group. She holds a prestigious 5-year EPSRC Research Software Engineering Fellowship and serves as Assistant Director for Education in the Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, driving initiatives in reproducible research and data science education. Education: BSc in Mathematics, Cardiff University (2010) PhD in Bioinformatics, Cardiff University Centre for Psychological Medicine and Clinical Neurosciences (2014) Her research integrates statistical genetics, epigenomics, and bioinformatics to investigate molecular mechanisms in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and neurodegenerative diseases. She develops novel computational methods for analyzing DNA methylation dynamics across the lifespan and cell-type-specific epigenetic changes in brain disorders, with strong emphasis on open science and reproducible research practices. Recent publications demonstrate her leadership in multi-omics integration, particularly in cell-type-specific epigenetic epidemiology, biomarker development for neurological conditions, and methodological advances in long-read sequencing. Her work spans psychiatric disorders, Alzheimer's disease, and ALS, consistently linking genetic risk variants to functional epigenetic consequences through innovative analytical frameworks. Scientific Awards: EPSRC Research Software Engineering Fellowship NARSAD Young Investigator Award Alan Turing Pilot Project award Alzheimer's Society PhD studentship Software Sustainability Institute fellowship Alan Turing Institute Skills Policy Award As an educator, she directs the Coding for Reproducible Research training programme and mentors over 20 PhD students. She has secured substantial funding from MRC, NIA, ARUK, and the Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation, serving as PI on the EPSRC Fellowship and co-applicant on multiple international grants. Her leadership extends to the MRC GW4 Biomed DTP and the MSc module Statistics for Health and Life Sciences. She co-leads the Exeter Brain Health Analytics network within the NIHR Exeter Biomedical Research Centre and the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, fostering cross-disciplinary collaborations in neurogenetics and computational biology.

• Genetics
• Bioinformatics and computational biology
• Epidemiology
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Professor Graham Ogg is a leading academic at the University of Oxford, where he serves as Professor of Dermatology and leads the Skin Immunology Group. His research focuses on cutaneous immunity, particularly the role of CD1a-restricted T cells in inflammatory skin diseases. He is affiliated with the MRC Human Immunology Unit and MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, driving translational research on lipid antigen presentation and skin immune responses. Professor Ogg's investigations center on molecular mechanisms of skin inflammation, with emphasis on CD1a-mediated T cell activation and its implications for atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vaccine development. His work bridges fundamental immunology with clinical applications, exploring how lipid metabolism influences immune pathways in barrier tissues. Research themes include: CD1a-lipid interactions in cutaneous inflammation Therapeutic modulation of skin-specific T cell responses Translational models for dermatological drug delivery Immune mechanisms in allergic skin disorders Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant research streams: 1) Clinical dermatology focusing on systemic therapies for atopic eczema, 2) Immunological studies of dengue pathogenesis and metabolic interactions, 3) COVID-19 sequelae and immunity dynamics, and 4) Fundamental T cell biology in autoimmune/inflammatory contexts. This corpus demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of dermatology, virology, and immunometabolism. His scientific recognition includes: Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci) Professor Ogg directs the Skin Immunology Group at the MRC Weatherall Institute, coordinating translational projects that investigate cutaneous immune circuits. The team employs single-cell analysis, spatial transcriptomics, and immunological profiling to dissect skin-specific immune responses, with ongoing work exploring CD1a-targeted therapeutic strategies.

• Skin Immunology
• T cells
• CD1a
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Dr. Stephanie Watkins is a Research Fellow in Immunology at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Section of Immunology within the School of Biosciences (Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences). She holds a PhD in Nutritional Immunology (University of Chester, 2023) and an MSc Biological Sciences from the University of Liverpool (2018). Her research focuses on T cell ageing, adrenergic regulation of immunosenescence, and vitamin D’s role in asthma. She is a member of SHARP (Surrey Healthy Ageing Research Partnership) and the Centre of Excellence on Ageing (CEA). Key research areas include investigating interactions between the sympathetic nervous system and immune aging, with expertise in cell culture, ELISA, and flow cytometry. Recent studies demonstrated vitamin D supplementation improves lung function in asthmatics, particularly in those with suboptimal vitamin D status. Her FFQ validation tool enables rapid dietary assessment of vitamin D intake in UK populations. Awards include STEM for Britain 2025 Finalist in Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Technical expertise includes clinical trial design (e.g., NCT04117581 trial involving 32 participants) and biomarker analysis linking vitamin D levels to anti-inflammatory cytokines like IL-10. Affiliations include the British Society for Immunology and Royal Society of Biology.

• Immunology
• Nutritional Immunology
• Asthma Pathophysiology
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Avraam Tapinos is a Researcher at the University of Manchester's Division of Cancer Sciences (L5), part of the Manchester Cancer Research Centre. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation. Research focuses include cancer genomics, metagenomics, and bioinformatics methodologies. Affiliations: Manchester Cancer Research Centre, Digital Futures Research Beacon Key expertise: Cancer genomics, germline analysis, metagenomic binning Recent research explores genomic landscapes of testicular germ cell tumors, breast cancer evolution in diverse populations, and respiratory virome dynamics in asthma. His computational methods advance alignment-free genomic analysis. Publications span high-impact journals like Nature Communications and American Journal of Human Genetics, with interdisciplinary collaborations in oncology, microbiology, and bioinformatics.

• Cancer Genomics
• Genome Analysis
• Metagenomics
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