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Katrina Mirabito ColafellaView profile

Research Fellow

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Hypertension
• Renin Angiotensin System
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Dr Katrina Mirabito Colafella is a NHMRC CJ Martin Fellow and Future Leader at the Cardiovascular Disease Program , Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute , Monash University . She completed her PhD in 2015 under Professor Kate Denton and held postdoctoral fellowships at Erasmus Medical Centre, The Netherlands, and Monash University. Research Interests Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Renin-Angiotensin System Sex-Specific Risk Factors (Pregnancy, Menopause) Cardio-Oncology Vascular Biology and Kidney Function Article Trends (2025-2021): Recent publications emphasize sex differences in hypertension, dietary interventions for blood pressure regulation, and cardiovascular toxicity of cancer therapies. Collaborative work spans renin-angiotensin system modulation, microbiome-cardiovascular interactions, and RNA-based therapeutics. Scientific Awards American Journal of Physiology: Renal Physiology Paper of the Year 2014 Best Early Career Oral Prize 2017 CJ Martin Biomedical Fellowship 2015 Stephanie Watts Career Development Award Finalist 2018 Grants & Collaborations : Lead Principal Investigator for projects like "Sex-differences in cellular aging" and "MediBeacon Transdermal Mini Fluorophore Monitors" , with collaborations across Australia, Netherlands, and international institutions.

Yudi PawitanView profile

Professor

• Bioinformatics
• Statistical Genetics
• Genomics
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Yudi Pawitan is Professor at the Department of Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics at Karolinska Institutet, where he leads the research group on Statistical and Bioinformatics Analyses of High-Throughput Molecular Data. His work focuses on developing statistical methods for genomic studies including SNP/RNA arrays and next-generation sequencing. Education includes BSc in Statistics (Bogor Agriculture Institute, 1982), MSc in Statistics (UC Davis, 1984), and PhD in Statistics (UC Davis, 1987). Research interests span bioinformatics, cancer genomics, and statistical genetics with emphasis on high-dimensional data analysis, genetic correlations, and neural cell biology. His group addresses fundamental questions in genomic data interpretation and neurodegenerative processes. Publications demonstrate strong focus on genetic epidemiology, single-cell analytics, and statistical methodologies. Recent works explore machine learning applications in longitudinal data visualization, neural cell characterization, and cancer biomarker discovery. Awards: Not documented in provided texts. Supervises doctoral candidates including Linda Lindström and Ralf Kuja-Halkola. Manages the Live Imaging Facility at St. Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research. Research funded by Swedish Research Council and Swedish Cancer Society grants. Leads interdisciplinary collaborations through the Statistical and Bioinformatics research group, integrating computational biology with experimental neuroscience.

Janet GrimesView profile

Associate Professor

• Veterinary Surgery
• Surgical Oncology
• Canine Hemangiosarcoma
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Dr. Janet Grimes is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a DVM from University of Georgia (2010, summa cum laude), an MS from Auburn University (2014), and completed surgical residencies at Auburn and Texas A&M. Previously, she served as Chief of Companion Animal Surgery at Louisiana State University. Her research focuses on surgical oncology, particularly canine hemangiosarcoma pathogenesis and the role of microRNA in tumor progression. Additional interests include surgical complications, gastrointestinal emergencies, and novel cancer therapies.

• Health Economics
• Labor Economics
• Public Health Policy
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Ning Li is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Salisbury University. Their research focuses on intersections of health and economic behavior, including health economics, labor economics, and public health policy. Current research topics include opioid use trends, healthcare policy impacts, aging workforce dynamics, and health outcomes measurement. Contact: Perdue Hall (PH) 217, Phone 410-548-5696, Email nxli@salisbury.edu Recent work explores behavioral responses to health deterioration in financial decisions, pandemic effects on opioid-related hospitalizations, and treatment protocols for elderly cancer patients. Their 2019 essays pioneered methodological approaches to address mismeasurement in health variables. No scientific awards explicitly listed in available records. Advising and grant details not provided in current directory information.

Wenwen ChengView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urban Heat Islands
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Resilient Communities
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Wenwen Cheng is an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She holds a Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning from Texas A&M University, specializing in microclimatic landscape research and design. Her work focuses on creating climatically responsive and sustainable landscapes to enhance resilience, equity, and health for vulnerable populations across scales. Dr. Cheng employs interdisciplinary methods such as remote sensing, spatial statistics, and energy budget modeling to integrate health, climatic, environmental, and socio-economic factors. Her key research areas include urban heat island mitigation, heat vulnerability assessment under climate change, resilient community planning, evidence-based microclimatic design, and thermal comfort for children. She also explores low-cost meteorological instrumentation for field studies. Her research outputs span diverse topics from urban tick abundance dynamics to UVR-safe playgrounds and social media analysis of park equity. These studies emphasize actionable solutions for climate adaptation, public health, and environmental justice. Notable contributions include developing heat vulnerability indices using energy budget models and leveraging machine learning with citizen science data for avian mortality analysis. Her work bridges ecological, technological, and social dimensions to address urban sustainability challenges.

• Nuclear Medicine
• Prostate Cancer Imaging
• Radiomics
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Giorgio Brembilla is a Researcher in Medicine at the Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, specializing in medical imaging and oncology. His research focuses on advanced imaging techniques such as PET/MRI and PSMA-based radiotracers for prostate cancer diagnosis and management. He leads studies on lymph node detection, radiomics signatures, and predictive modeling for surgical outcomes. His work integrates clinical, imaging, and genomic data to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies. Affiliations: Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Department of Medicine (implied). Teaching: Courses include 'Imaging in Urology' and 'Imaging of the Musculoskeletal System.' Key research interests include the development of hybrid imaging workflows, AI-driven segmentation of tumor lesions, and risk stratification models for kidney and prostate cancers. His recent studies address external validation challenges in radiomics and the impact of imaging quality on prostate cancer detection. Publications highlight contributions to PSMA PET-based radiomics, preoperative risk calculators, and the diagnostic accuracy of hybrid imaging modalities. Collaborations focus on translational research bridging imaging and clinical oncology.

Jason Van AllenView profile

Associate Professor

• Pediatric Psychology
• Pediatric Obesity Interventions
• Human-Animal Interaction in Health
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Dr. Jason Van Allen is an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Training at Texas Tech University’s Department of Psychological Sciences, holding the John G. Skelton, Jr. Regents Professorship. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Kansas (2013). His research focuses on pediatric health behaviors, obesity interventions, and human-animal interaction, emphasizing the integration of basic science with practical interventions. He leads the ENERGY Lab, dedicated to studying health behavior change in children and adolescents. Key projects include equine-assisted obesity interventions funded by NIH/USDA and examining pet dog impacts on child activity. Dr. Van Allen has secured grants as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on NIH, USDA, and foundation-funded studies. He has received awards such as the 2019 Excellence in Research Award (College of Arts and Sciences) and multiple doctoral research grants. His work spans pediatric psychology, sleep medicine, and technology-driven behavioral interventions. Education: Ph.D. in Clinical Child Psychology, University of Kansas (2013) Research Interests: Dr. Van Allen’s work combines basic research with intervention design, particularly in pediatric obesity, human-animal interaction, and sleep medicine. He explores goal-attainment processes (e.g., motivation, self-control) in health behavior change and leverages technology to enhance intervention dissemination. Recent efforts include USDA-funded studies on equine-assisted interventions and childcare gardening programs to prevent obesity. His lab also evaluates the role of hope and optimism in chronic illness management. Grants & Funding: Current NIH/USDA grants focus on rural youth obesity through equine-assisted programs and climate-adapted childcare gardening. Past grants include NIH studies on suicide risk in aging caregivers and the impact of pet dogs on child activity. Awards: Excellence in Research Award (2019) Routh Student Research Grant (2011) Pioneer Dissertation Award (2011) Labs & Teams: Lead researcher at the ENERGY Lab, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on obesity prevention, sleep, and technology-based interventions.

Jonathan AdlerView profile

Professor

• Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Personality Psychology
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Dr. Jonathan Adler is a Professor of Psychology at Olin College of Engineering and a Visiting Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He serves as Chief Academic Officer at the Health Story Collaborative, a non-profit focused on storytelling in healthcare. His research centers on identity development and psychological well-being, particularly among people with disabilities, employing qualitative, longitudinal, and case study methods. His work has been featured in major media outlets like The New York Times and Scientific American. Adler holds editorial leadership roles, including Editor of Personality and Social Psychology Review (2022–2025) and past roles at the Journal of Personality and Collabra: Psychology. He advocates for open science practices in academic publishing. At Olin, he teaches courses such as 'Identity from the Mind and the Brain' and chairs committees in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. His research explores narrative identity's role in mental health, barriers to mental healthcare access for disabled individuals, and adversarial growth. He bridges academic and artistic domains as a theater director and playwright, integrating narrative approaches into both his research and creative work.

Belinda LunnayView profile

Research Fellow

• Public Health Equity
• Socio-Political Determinants of Health
• Alcohol Consumption
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Belinda Lunnay is a Research Fellow at Torrens University's Centre for Public Health, Equity and Human Flourishing. She holds a PhD from Flinders University (2009–2016) and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (2002). Her research focuses on socio-political determinants of health, alcohol consumption, and women’s health equity, employing qualitative methodologies and co-design approaches. She leads projects funded by the Australian Research Council and the Medical Research Future Fund, including initiatives to reduce alcohol consumption via the 'sober curious' movement and address midlife women’s health challenges. Dr. Lunnay is an editorial board member of the Australian Journal of Health Promotion and collaborates internationally with the University of York and the UK Drinking Studies Network. She has received the 2022 Torrens University Early Career Research Excellence Award and contributes to media platforms like The Conversation and ABC Radio. Key projects include exploring alcohol reduction strategies, workplace health impacts, and breast cancer prevention messaging tailored to social class. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals on health and well-being. Dr. Lunnay actively engages in policy advocacy, emphasizing structural barriers to health equity and critiquing individualized health responsibility frameworks.

Caterina Calderon GarridoView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychometrics
• Health Psychology
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Caterina Calderon Garrido is an Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Psychology, affiliated with the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychobiology. She holds Advanced Research Accreditation from the AQU (equivalent to Full Professor status) and has led interdisciplinary research projects in clinical psychology, health psychology, and psychometrics. Educational Background: Licenciatura en Psicología - Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (1996) PhD en Psicología - University of Barcelona (2003) Postgrado en Psicología Clínica - Hospital S. Joan de Déu (2005) Research Focus: Specializes in psychological assessment methodologies, measurement invariance analysis, and patient-centered care in oncology and chronic illnesses. Her work addresses coping strategies, shared decision-making, and quality of life in cancer patients through large-scale clinical studies and psychometric validation projects. Key Projects: Neocoping Study : Evaluates psychological coping mechanisms in early-stage cancer patients (2015-2018) Neotic Study : Examines decision-making processes in advanced cancer patients (2018-2021) AstraZeneca-funded immunotherapy study (2020-2022) Phubbing & Internet Addiction Study among university students (2020-2021) Awards: 2 Sexenios de Investigación (AQU) 2 Quinquenios de Docencia (AQU) FSEOM-ONVIDA Fellowship (2015-2018) She has directed 14 doctoral theses across multiple disciplines and contributed to 38 peer-reviewed publications since 2018. Her work bridges clinical practice, measurement science, and healthcare innovation through collaborations with institutions like SEOM (Spanish Medical Oncology Society) and AstraZeneca.

Joseph HayesView profile

Professor

• Existential Psychology
• Social-Personality Research
• Mortality Salience
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Joseph Hayes is a Professor at Acadia University, Department of Psychology, specializing in existential and social-personality psychology. His research focuses on how individuals cope with the awareness of mortality and examines withdrawal responses to threatening circumstances. Education : B.A. (Honours) from Saint Francis Xavier University, M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. Dr. Hayes’ work explores themes such as terror management theory, mortality salience, and goal-regulation under existential threat. His recent studies analyze fatalism during crises, cannabis use as existential coping, and dynamics of worldview defense. Key trends in his publications include existential anxiety, death-thought accessibility, and behavioral responses to threats across diverse contexts (e.g., pandemics, religious radicalization). Notable collaborations and supervised students address intersections of existential dread with physical health, political behavior, and self-regulation. Laboratory facilities located in Horton Hall 409/418/420 (Acadia University).

• Pediatric Surgical Oncology
• Thoracic Surgery
• Liquid Biopsies
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Jonathan Karpelowsky is a Professor of Paediatric Surgery at the University of Sydney and a leading academic surgeon at the Children's Hospital Westmead. He specializes in paediatric surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, and minimally invasive techniques. His research focuses on liquid biopsies, chest wall reconstruction, and clinical trials addressing common surgical conditions like appendicitis and biliary atresia. Education & Training: Completed surgical training in Cape Town, followed by a PhD before joining Sydney in 2010. Research Interests: Liquid biopsies for minimal residual disease detection, paediatric solid tumours, surgical reconstruction, and long-term outcomes of congenital anomalies such as oesophageal atresia and diaphragmatic hernias. He leads multiple clinical trials in paediatric surgery. Teaching & Leadership: Involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education, supervising Masters/Doctoral students. Former Chair of the Board of Paediatric Surgery (RACS), current paediatric surgery examiner, and deputy chair of the Academic Surgery Committee. Co-founded the Australasian Paediatric Solid Tumour Oncology Course. Publications & Grants: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles on paediatric surgery, oncology, and surgical techniques. Active in grants like the E2CAR Trial (CAR T-cell therapy for sarcoma). Labs & Teams: Part of the Division of Child and Adolescent Health, collaborating on multidisciplinary teams for paediatric cancer and surgical innovation.

Martin DeschnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Pain Management
• Neuropsychological Disorders
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Martin Deschner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has a career spanning academic and clinical roles. Previously, he served as Director of Psychological Services at The McDermott Center for Pain Management (1997–2006). His current work focuses on psychological services for cancer patients at Parkland Outpatient Clinic and Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth. Education: BS in Psychology, Southern Methodist University (1974) MA in Counseling Psychology, Southern Methodist University (1979) PhD in Clinical Psychology, UT Southwestern Medical Center (1989) Research Interests: Dr. Deschner specializes in clinical psychology with a focus on chronic pain management, neuropsychological disorders, and psychiatric care. His work integrates behavioral medicine, interdisciplinary pain management, and the psychosocial aspects of chronic conditions. He has contributed to protocols for opioid misuse screening and pre-surgical evaluations for implantable therapies. Publications Trends: His articles emphasize chronic pain treatment outcomes, neuropsychological assessment tools (e.g., CERAD battery), and the impact of healthcare policies on pain management. Recent work explores telomere length in depression and cognitive reversion in mild cognitive impairment. Awards & Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in the text. Advising & Clinical Work: He advises on pain management policies and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. His clinical practice includes psychological support for cancer patients and caregivers. Labs/Teams: Active at Parkland Outpatient Clinic and Moncrief Cancer Institute, focusing on integrative care for chronic pain and oncology patients.

• Neuromuscular Taping
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Biomechanics Applied to Physiotherapy
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María Jesús Martínez Beltrán is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Nursing and Physiotherapy San Juan de Dios, Pontifical University of Comillas. She holds a Doctorate in Biomedicine and Health Sciences from Universidad Europea de Madrid and has been teaching since 2012, specializing in Physiotherapy, Biomechanics, and Palliative Care. Her research focuses on neuromuscular taping, manual lymphatic drainage, and biomechanical applications in physiotherapy. She has coordinated clinical practices and maintains a Level 2 research classification. Notable contributions include studies on whiplash rehabilitation using AI, aquatic therapy for intellectual disability patients, and biomechanical injury prevention in athletes. Education: Doctor in Biomedicine and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid MSc in Applied Biomechanics, Pontifical University of Comillas Bachelor's and Diploma in Physiotherapy, Pontifical University of Comillas Research Interests: Transdisciplinary therapies, cervical spine biomechanics, sports injury prevention, AI in clinical prediction, and palliative care communication. She has published extensively in journals like PLoS One and presented at international conferences such as ESMAC and ISB. Professional Experience: Former Healthcare Director at Fisioterapia Novofisio S.L. (2004-2019) and currently active in academic roles including Master's coordination. Holds ANECA certifications for university-level teaching roles. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects like the Sperantia.app mental health initiative and HOOPe oncology study. Collaborates with institutions such as the European Society of Movement Analysis and the International Society of Biomechanics.

• Osteoporosis
• Bone Health
• Fracture Risk Assessment
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John Anthony Kanis is a Researcher (past) affiliated with the Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research within the Faculty of Health Sciences . His work focuses on osteoporosis, bone health, and fracture risk assessment, particularly through the development and application of the FRAX tool. He has contributed extensively to understanding sarcopenia, geriatric medicine, and the intersection of chronic diseases like dementia and cancer with bone health. His research emphasizes translational studies, including clinical trials evaluating vitamin D, omega-3 supplements, and exercise programs. He collaborates globally to refine intervention thresholds and promote equitable osteoporosis management in diverse populations, including conflict zones. Key contributions include calibrating FRAX models for race-specific populations and assessing cost-effectiveness of therapies like romosozumab. Recent studies highlight the role of sarcopenia in fracture risk, the predictive value of clinical and biochemical markers, and strategies to mitigate falls in aging populations. His work bridges epidemiology, clinical practice, and public health policy to improve bone health outcomes worldwide.