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Sarah CrozierView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistical Epidemiology
• Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
• Maternal Health
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Sarah Crozier is an Associate Professor of Statistical Epidemiology at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Southampton. She specializes in statistical methods applied to developmental epidemiology and nutritional science, with particular expertise in cohort study design and analysis. Her educational background includes a Mathematics degree from the University of Warwick and an MSc in Statistics with Applications in Medicine from the University of Southampton. She completed her PhD under Professor Hazel Inskip at the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, focusing on multivariate analysis of dietary data and derivation of 'prudent' diet scores. Dr. Crozier's research centers on the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) framework, with specific focus on how maternal health behaviors before and during pregnancy influence offspring development. Her work examines women's health behaviors, dietary patterns analysis, childhood adiposity, and advanced growth modeling methods. She investigates psychological and socio-economic pathways between food environments and dietary patterns among women and children, particularly through nutrition-based initiatives aimed at reducing health inequalities. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals consistent focus on maternal nutrition, childhood development outcomes, and food environment interventions. Her work spans epidemiological methods, nutritional science, and public health policy, with strong emphasis on cohort studies and statistical modeling of longitudinal data. Much of her research connects early life exposures to long-term health outcomes, particularly in bone development, adiposity, and cognitive function. Appointed Statistical Editor of the British Journal of Nutrition and the Journal of Nutritional Science (2019) Dr. Crozier serves as principal statistician on the WRAPPED study, a supermarket intervention examining how product placement affects food purchasing among disadvantaged populations. She actively supervises PhD students including Amelia Grace Bird in Human Development & Health. Her research is supported through multiple collaborative projects including the Southampton Women's Survey, ECON study, and Healthy Start Scheme evaluation, demonstrating strong grant capture and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a key member of the Centre for Developmental Origins of Health and Disease and the Institute of Developmental Sciences, Dr. Crozier contributes to Southampton's internationally recognized research environment in lifecourse epidemiology. Her work with the MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre leverages major cohort resources to investigate critical questions in maternal and child health.

Nico F. DeclercqView profile

Professor

• Acoustics
• Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)
• Ultrasonics
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Nico F. Declercq is a Full Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, with primary duties at Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France. He holds courtesy appointments at the Université de Lorraine and the University of Allahabad (India as Honoris Causa). His research focuses on acoustics, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), and materials science, with notable contributions to ultrasonic techniques for composite materials, biomedical applications, and geometric relativity theories like Trembling Spacetime Relativity Theory (TSRT). Declercq has supervised eight faculty members, authored over 150 publications, and pioneered studies on phenomena such as the acoustic properties of Chichen Itza and Epidaurus. Education: PhD (Engineering Physics, Ghent University, 2005), M.Sc. (Physics, KU Leuven, 2000), B.Sc. (Physics, KU Leuven, 1996). Research Interests: TSRT (geometric quantum foundations), NDE of composites and biological tissues, phononic crystals, and ultrasonic robotics. Awards include the 2022 Honoris Causa Professorship, ICA Early Career Award (2007), and World Technology finalist (2009). His work bridges acoustics, materials science, and fundamental physics, with applications in aerospace, energy systems, and medical diagnostics.

• Biological Sciences
• Medical Research
• Public Health
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Dr. Courtney Judkins is a Research Officer at La Trobe University, affiliated with the Department of Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology & Pharmacology. Her research focuses on cardiovascular disease mechanisms, atherosclerosis, and the interplay between oxidative stress and genetic factors in disease progression. She has expertise in biomedical research methodologies, including animal models and epidemiological studies. Her work spans topics such as the role of NOX enzymes in vascular dysfunction, genetic influences on cardiovascular outcomes (e.g., ApoE knockout mice), and clinical epidemiology of cardiovascular risk factors in specific populations (e.g., elderly patients and those with Down syndrome). She collaborates widely with researchers in pharmacology, cardiology, and public health. Key contributions include investigating appendectomy's cardiovascular effects in elderly populations, the dual roles of NOX2 in atherosclerosis, and the impact of aldosterone on hypertension via immunological pathways. Her research integrates molecular, physiological, and population-level analyses to advance understanding of cardiovascular pathophysiology. Dr. Judkins has published extensively in high-impact journals like the New England Journal of Medicine and Scientific Reports, with a focus on translating basic science findings into clinical insights. Her work emphasizes translational research to improve cardiovascular health outcomes and public health strategies.

Scott FrankView profile

Academic

• Public Health
• Behavior Change
• Smoking Cessation
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Scott Frank, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences and Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He previously directed the Master of Public Health Program and held roles as Director of Health for Shaker Heights, Ohio. His research focuses on public health systems, behavior change, tobacco control, and clinical assessment of stress. Frank has authored over 40 publications and contributed to initiatives addressing structural racism in healthcare and adolescent health surveillance through the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Education: MD from University of Michigan (1979), Family Medicine Residency (1982), Academic Medicine Fellowship (1984), and Addiction Medicine Fellowship (1993). Research interests span public health services, social justice in healthcare, and spirituality in medical practice. He co-led national efforts to integrate public health into medical education and pioneered internet-enabled data collection for population health. Frank mentored over 1,200 MPH and 8 PhD students. He remains active in editorial roles for journals like the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Yize WanView profile

Academic

• Epidemiology of Acute Healthcare
• Socioeconomic Determinants in Healthcare
• Ethnic Determinants in Health Outcomes
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Dr Yize Wan is an NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the William Harvey Research Institute. She is a dual specialty registrar in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine in London. Her research focuses on epidemiology of acute healthcare needs, socioeconomic and ethnic determinants, and data science using electronic health records to study long-term outcomes of critical illness. She holds editorial roles at the British Journal of Anaesthesia and BMJ Open. Education: MBBS and PhD from the University of Nottingham. Awards include the Intensive Care Society New Investigator Award (2020) and Academy of Medical Sciences Starter Grant (2022). She collaborates with internal and external colleagues, including Prof Rupert Pearse and Dr Brij Patel (Imperial College London). Teaching includes the Critical Care Medicine MSc and European Perioperative Intensive Care Curriculum Course. Her research addresses disparities in healthcare outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged groups, aiming to identify interventions through epidemiological and data-driven approaches.

Muhammad Salman HaleemView profile

Lecturer

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Deep Learning
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Dr. Muhammad Salman Haleem is a Lecturer in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). He holds a PhD in Computing from Manchester Metropolitan University, supported by the EPSRC-DHPA scholarship, focusing on retinal feature extraction for glaucoma diagnosis. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick and as a Research Associate in data science at Manchester Metropolitan University. His research interests center on AI, data science, and deep learning applied to healthcare, including chronic disease monitoring (diabetes, cardiovascular diseases), retinal/MRI analysis, and stress/activity tracking. He has authored/co-authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and reviews for journals like IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering and Biomedical Signal Processing and Control. Teaching includes modules on Advanced Network Programming and Artificial Intelligence fundamentals. Haleem is affiliated with the Centre for Multimodal AI at QMUL and collaborates with institutions like Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications on joint programs. Education: PhD in Computing (Manchester Metropolitan University), MSc in Electronics Engineering (NED University), BSc in Electronics Engineering (NED University) Awards: First Prize (IFMBE 2023), Dorothy Hodgkin Postgraduate Award (EPSRC 2012) Labs/Teams: Centre for Multimodal AI, Intelligent eHealth Lab

Selena WisnomView profile

Lecturer

• Ancient Near Eastern Languages
• Babylonian Poetry
• Mesopotamian Divination
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Selena Wisnom is a Lecturer in the Heritage of the Middle East at the University of Leicester, within the School of Archaeology and Ancient History. She specializes in ancient Iraqi languages, literature, and culture, with a focus on Babylonian poetry and divination. Her research explores intertextuality in Mesopotamian texts, particularly in works like Enuma Elish , Anzû , and Erra and Išum , analyzing how these poems compete and reshape earlier traditions. Wisnom holds a DPhil from MPhil studies in Cuneiform Studies and has held roles including an AHRC Cultural Engagement Fellowship (building theatre-academia links) and a Junior Research Fellowship at The Queen's College, Oxford. She also lectured at the University of Cambridge (2017–2019) before joining Leicester in 2020. Her recent publications include Weapons of Words: Intertextual Competition in Babylonian Poetry (2020) and upcoming books like The Library of Ancient Wisdom (2025). Her articles and talks emphasize the role of poetry in Mesopotamian scholarship, magic, and cultural preservation, alongside outreach efforts through theatre and public lectures. Wisnom’s work bridges ancient texts and modern understanding, highlighting Mesopotamia’s foundational contributions to law, literature, and science. She actively engages with divination practices, ritual texts, and the material culture of cuneiform writing, offering innovative interpretations of millennia-old manuscripts.

Stefan BrucknerView profile

Professor

• Data Visualization
• Interactive Visualization Techniques
• Biomedical Data Visualization
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Stefan Bruckner is a Professor of Visualization, currently heading the Chair of Visual Analytics at the University of Rostock, Germany, after previously serving as a full Professor at the University of Bergen, Norway. He holds a master's (2004) and PhD (2008) in Computer Science from TU Wien, Austria, and an habilitation (2012). His research focuses on interactive visualization techniques, particularly in biomedical and data-driven contexts, with contributions spanning illustrative visualization, volume rendering, and narrative medical storytelling. He has led industry collaborations with GE Healthcare and Agfa HealthCare, resulting in 7 patents. His academic roles include program co-chair for EuroVis, PacificVis, and the Eurographics Medical Prize, and editorial board membership in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics and Computers & Graphics. Awards include the Eurographics Young Researcher Award and Karl-Heinz-Höhne Award for Medical Visualization, alongside 11 best paper awards. Research emphasizes narrative visualization for disease communication, user-centric medical data exploration, and innovative visual metaphors like Honeycomb Plots and ScrollyVis. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in healthcare and computational biology.

Paolo AngelelliView profile

Researcher

• Medical Visualization
• Computer Graphics
• Scientific Visualization
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Paolo Angelelli is a Researcher in the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen, specializing in medical visualization, computer graphics, and scientific visualization. His work focuses on advancing techniques for medical imaging, particularly in ultrasound-based blood flow analysis, data fusion, and interactive visual exploration of complex medical datasets. He holds a PhD in Informatics from the University of Bergen (2012) and has contributed to projects involving real-time ultrasound processing, cohort study data analysis, and visualization of fluid dynamics. Education : PhD in Informatics, University of Bergen (2012) Research Interests : Medical visualization techniques for ultrasound and perfusion analysis Interactive visual analytics for heterogeneous medical data Real-time rendering and illumination optimization Applications in cardiovascular and biomedical imaging Key Contributions : His research bridges computational methods with clinical applications, addressing challenges in visualizing blood flow dynamics, integrating cohort study data, and improving diagnostic accuracy through advanced visualization pipelines.

Rhiannon OwenView profile

Professor

• Biostatistics
• Health Technology Assessment
• Bayesian Methods
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Professor Rhiannon Owen holds a Personal Chair in Health Data Science at Swansea University Medical School, affiliated with Health and Care Research Wales (HCRW) as a Senior Research Leader and NIHR Advanced Fellow. Her research focuses on Bayesian methods in Health Technology Assessment, evidence synthesis, and large-scale health data analysis, supported by major funding bodies including the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Wellcome Trust. She advises NICE committees and provides strategic guidance to pharmaceutical/healthcare sectors. Rhiannon teaches biostatistics and health data analysis across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional development programs, leveraging her expertise in translating statistical methods into clinical practice. Key research themes include multimorbidity patterns using electronic health records, vaccine safety surveillance, and economic modeling. Her work has produced influential frameworks like the Wales Multimorbidity e-Cohort (WMC) and tools such as MetaInsight for interactive meta-analysis visualization. Award highlights include Fellowship of the Learned Society of Wales and Higher Education Academy recognition. She collaborates internationally on projects involving linked datasets and has secured grants totaling over £5 million. Rhiannon leads Swansea's Health Data Science team, fostering cross-sector partnerships between academia, industry, and policymakers.

Julie LovegroveView profile

Professor

• Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention
• Dietary Fat Quality
• Plant Phytochemicals
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Julie Lovegrove is the Hugh Sinclair Chair in Human Nutrition at the University of Reading, leading the Hugh Sinclair Unit of Human Nutrition. She chairs multiple committees, including the University Research Ethics Committee and the School of Chemistry Food and Pharmacy Research Ethics Committee. Her research focuses on diet’s role in preventing cardiometabolic diseases, emphasizing dietary fats, plant phytochemicals, and personalized nutrition. Education: PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry, University of Surrey BSc (Hons) in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Surrey Registered Nutritionist (Nutritional Science) Research Interests: Metabolic impact of dietary fats, dairy, and phytochemicals Nutrient-gene interactions and personalized nutrition strategies Development of dietary assessment tools (e.g., SODIAT project) Recent Research Projects: MRC-funded 'Standardised and Objective Dietary Intake Assessment Tool' (2022–2027) BBSRC 'Raising the Pulse' (pulse-enhanced foods) project (2022–2025) Barham Foundation study on branched-chain amino acids and diabetes risk (2024–2027) Awards: Fellow of Royal Society of Biology (2024) British Nutrition Foundation Annual Prize (2022) Fellow of the Association for Nutrition (2013) Teaching & Advising: 34+ years of nutrition-focused teaching Current supervision of 11 PhD students Total of 44 supervised PhD completions External Roles: Deputy Chair, UK Government’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) President, Nutrition Society (2019–2023) Member, MRC Population and Systems Medical Board

Smita RaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Physical Therapy
• Rehabilitation Sciences
• Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Dr. Smita Rao is the Inaugural Robert S. Salant Endowed Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at New York University (NYU), housed within the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. Her roles include directing NYU’s PhD in Physical Therapy Program and holding affiliated positions at NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopedic Surgery and NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s Biomedical Engineering. She is also a Fellow of NYU’s Aging Incubator. Dr. Rao holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the University of Mumbai, India, an MSc in Orthopedic Physiotherapy (also Mumbai), and a PhD in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science from the University of Iowa. Her postdoctoral training included an Arthritis Foundation-funded fellowship under Drs. Deborah Nawoczenski and Judith Baumhauer. Her research focuses on advancing rehabilitation for chronic musculoskeletal conditions like diabetes and osteoarthritis, integrating biomechanical analyses (e.g., motion capture, inverse dynamics) with clinical outcomes. Key themes include foot mechanics, muscle function, and patient-reported measures. Her work is funded by organizations such as the NIH, Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, and Rheumatology Research Foundation. Notable contributions include studies on ACL reconstruction recovery, blood flow restriction exercise effects, and disparities in patient-clinician relationships affecting chronic low back pain outcomes. She leads interdisciplinary initiatives, such as NYU Steinhardt’s Rehabilitation Sciences PhD program, emphasizing collaborative innovation in aging and musculoskeletal health. Awards include her endowed professorship and NYU Aging Incubator Fellowship. Her grants and projects span biomechanical modeling, clinical trial design, and technology development (e.g., smart insoles for diabetic foot care).

• Vitamin D
• Parathyroid Hormone
• Endocrinology
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Guļšena Eivazova is a Lecturer (In-house) in the Department of Psychiatry and Narcology, affiliated with the University of Latvia. Her academic and research career spans over two decades, with contributions in endocrinology, reproductive health, and neuroanatomy. Medical Doctor, University of Latvia (1998–2004) Doctoral research and supervision period: 2008–2011 External Project Member, Latvian Biomedical Research and Study Centre (2008–2011) Her research interests center on Vitamin D metabolism, parathyroid hormone interactions, hormonal receptor expression in trophoblasts, and bronchial innervation patterns. These areas reflect a strong focus on clinical biochemistry, women’s health, and neuroendocrine regulation. The analysis of her publications reveals a consistent engagement with biomedical research, particularly in hormone-related physiology and seasonal biomarker variations. Her work bridges clinical observation with laboratory-based histological and biochemical investigation. Dr. Eivazova has not been publicly recognized with scientific awards based on available data. She has contributed to mentoring activities during 2008–2011, likely involving doctoral students, though specific advisees are not listed. No grant funding details are provided in the text. There is no mention of leadership in labs or research teams, though her external project role suggests collaborative network involvement.

• Pediatric Oncology
• Palliative Care
• Cancer Survivorship
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Marianne Olsen serves as a Senior Consultant Physician ( Ledende overlæge ) at Aalborg University Hospital within The Faculty of Medicine's Department of Paediatrics. Her clinical and research work focuses on pediatric oncology with specializations in palliative care, cancer survivorship, and family support systems. Her research interests center on pediatric cancer care, particularly examining end-of-life care, sibling support systems for children with cancer, hematological malignancies, and hereditary blood disorders. She has developed and evaluated several innovative interventions including the SUPREME program for siblings of children with cancer and digital ambassador visits for hospitalized pediatric oncology patients. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on qualitative methodologies in pediatric palliative care, with significant contributions to understanding relapse patterns in childhood cancers and developing support frameworks for families navigating pediatric cancer diagnoses. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic research in pediatric oncology. Marianne Olsen actively collaborates with researchers across Denmark on multi-institutional studies, particularly in the areas of pediatric cancer epidemiology and hereditary anemia diagnostics. Her research outputs include journal articles, conference abstracts, and review articles with increasing publication output from 2022 to 2025. She has contributed to two significant datasets focused on intersectoral collaboration in home-based end-of-life pediatric cancer care, demonstrating her commitment to improving care coordination for children with terminal cancer diagnoses and their families.

• Obstetrics
• Fetal Medicine
• Ultrasound Imaging
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Birgitte Heiberg Kahrs is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specifically linked to the Women and Children's Center (Kvinne-barnsenteret) in Trondheim. Her primary research focuses on obstetrics, fetal medicine, and ultrasound applications in pregnancy and labor. She has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing fetal growth in assisted reproductive technology (ART) pregnancies, intrapartum ultrasound techniques, and operative vaginal delivery outcomes. Affiliations: NTNU, Women and Children's Center, Nordic Fetal Medicine Network Key Research Themes: Fetal monitoring, IVF-related pregnancy outcomes, labor ultrasound protocols, and operative delivery complications Her studies frequently address clinical challenges such as fetal head positioning, placental function in PCOS patients, and the efficacy of new surgical tools like intrauterine shunts. Kahrs has contributed to redefining obstetric practices, including revising the number of cardinal movements in labor. She actively participates in international conferences and collaborates across Nordic institutions on fetal medicine projects. Her outreach activities include educational lectures on prenatal diagnostics, ethical considerations in fetal medicine, and ultrasound training for obstetricians. Recent presentations include discussions on AI-driven fetal imaging and the role of ultrasound in decision-making for vacuum extractions. Key Contributions: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, co-authoring a doctoral dissertation on ultrasound prediction of labor outcomes, and multiple conference abstracts Grants & Awards: None explicitly listed, but her work is supported through NTNU and collaborative research networks Laboratory and team involvement includes the PRESIMAL research group at NTNU, focusing on AI applications in 3D ultrasound segmentation for early pregnancy diagnostics.