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Søren HolmView profile

Professor

• Medical Ethics
• Research Ethics
• Bioethics
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Søren Holm is a Professor at the Center for Medical Ethics , University of Oslo. His work spans medical ethics, bioethics, and research ethics , with a focus on artificial intelligence in healthcare, pandemic ethics, and organ transplantation . Primary Affiliation: University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine Research Themes: AI diagnostics, informed consent, research integrity, end-of-life ethics Key Collaborations: Thomas Ploug, Bjørn Hofmann, Daniel Warrington Recent Publications (2023-2025) analyze ethical challenges in AI-driven healthcare regulation, pandemic research ethics, and data governance . Notable topics include contestable AI diagnostics , equipoise in clinical trials , and conflict of interest disclosure . Contact: Email via soren.holm@medisin.uio.no . No scientific awards or student advisement details explicitly mentioned in the scraped text.

Dorte HammershøiView profile

Professor

• Acoustics
• Hearing Science
• Audio Engineering
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Dorte Hammershøi is a Professor in the Department of Electronic Systems at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, Aalborg University, Denmark. Her research focuses on acoustics, sound engineering, and hearing science with significant contributions to human hearing, ear canal acoustics, and audio technology applications. Her research interests include: Temporary Threshold Shift and frequency resolution in human hearing Ear canal acoustics and sound pressure level measurement Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission (DPOAE) analysis Impulse response and acoustic impedance studies Hearing aid technology and rehabilitation methodologies Virtual reality audio interfaces and accessibility applications Professor Hammershøi's recent publications demonstrate a strong clinical-engineering interdisciplinary approach, bridging theoretical acoustics with practical hearing rehabilitation applications. Her work on hearing aid fitting methodologies, occupational noise exposure effects, and virtual reality audio interfaces shows consistent innovation in translating engineering principles to clinical practice. The research shows particular attention to individualized hearing solutions and accessibility technologies. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with: Dansk Lydpris 2020 (awarded November 17, 2021) Ambassadør for Aalborg (awarded September 15, 2004) Professor Hammershøi has supervised 5 PhD students and led numerous research projects including the ongoing "Audio Only VR for Blind Gamers" project (2024-2028) funded by the Independent Research Foundation of Denmark, and the completed "BEAR: Better Hearing Rehabilitation" project (2016-2022). Her research has attracted significant media attention with 110 press/media appearances discussing hearing damage prevention, tinnitus, and public health implications of noise exposure. She maintains active professional engagement through committee memberships (46 documented activities), international collaborations, and contributions to clinical practice guidelines. Her work continues to influence both academic research and practical applications in hearing science and audio engineering.

• Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Ultrasound
• Preeclampsia
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Giuseppe Rizzo is a Full Professor at the Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome. His academic career focuses on Maternal Fetal Medicine, with expertise in ultrasound applications, fetal growth restriction, preeclampsia, and congenital anomalies. Research Interests : Delivery optimization, prematurity prediction, ultrasound diagnostics, and placental anomalies. Recent Publications : Over 15 high-impact studies in 2024-2025 on topics like umbilical cord abnormalities, cerebroplacental ratios, and gestational diabetes complications. Clinical Expertise : Prenatal counseling, Doppler ultrasound, and labor management protocols. Collaborations : Active in multicenter trials across Italy and Europe, with a focus on fetal neurosonology and high-fidelity obstetric simulation.

Jerome EngelView profile

Professor

• Epilepsy
• Neurophysiology
• High-Frequency Oscillations
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Jerome Engel, M.D., Ph.D. is a Professor at the Jane and Terry Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior , University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as Director of the Epilepsy Telemetry Unit within the Seizure Disorder Center and is a member of the Brain Research Institute and the Neuroscience GPB Home Area. His work spans neurology, psychiatry, and biomedical research. Research Focus: Epilepsy, epileptogenesis, high-frequency oscillations (HFOs), neuroimaging, surgical interventions, and biomarker development. Key Contributions: Pioneering studies on fast ripples as biomarkers, network-based surgical outcome prediction, and advanced HFO detection algorithms. Publications (15 most recent) address topics such as kainic acid models of epileptogenesis, thalamic sleep spindles in pediatric epilepsy, self-supervised HFO analysis, and graph theoretical measures for surgical planning. His work frequently employs medRxiv and Epilepsia as platforms for translational findings. Contact: engel@ucla.edu

Adam C SteinView profile

Associate Professor

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Adam C Stein is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in gastrointestinal disorders of the small bowel. He provides clinical care at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, with expertise in Crohn's disease, celiac disease, intestinal failure, and malnutrition management. Education: MD from University of Illinois, Chicago (2007) Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Chicago (2010) Fellowship in Gastroenterology at University of Chicago (2013) Fellowship in Nutrition at University of Chicago (2014) Dr. Stein's research focuses on small bowel pathologies including obscure gastrointestinal bleeding, cystic fibrosis-related GI complications, and advanced endoscopic techniques like video capsule endoscopy and double balloon enteroscopy. His clinical work emphasizes nutritional support through parenteral nutrition and tube feeding for complex malabsorption syndromes. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate concentrated research on gastrointestinal manifestations in rare diseases (nephropathic cystinosis) and cystic fibrosis, with particular attention to nutritional management barriers and drug safety profiles in inflammatory bowel disease therapies. No scientific awards are listed in the current profile. Information regarding student advising and research grants is not specified in available materials, though Dr. Stein maintains active industry collaborations through consulting roles with AbbVie, Amgen, and Takeda Pharmaceuticals. As a member of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dr. Stein collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across Northwestern Medicine's academic hospitals, contributing to clinical committees including the ACG Training Committee (2017-2023) and editorial boards such as Current Gastroenterology Reports (2019-2023).

Jason WebberView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Extracellular Vesicles (EVs)
• Tumour Microenvironment
• Prostate Cancer
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Dr. Jason Webber is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at Swansea University Medical School. He holds an honorary position as a Research Fellow at Cardiff University and is a board member of the UK Society for Extracellular Vesicles. His research focuses on extracellular vesicles (EVs), particularly their role in cancer progression and as biomarkers for aggressive tumors like prostate cancer. He completed his PhD at Cardiff University's Institute of Nephrology in 2009 and received a Prostate Cancer UK Career Development Fellowship (2014–2020). Dr. Webber's expertise includes EV biology, tumor microenvironment dynamics, and translational research. He actively contributes to teaching modules such as 'Genetics of Cancer' and 'Advanced Research Topics in Biomedical Science'. His work spans collaborations with institutions like Erasmus MC and the CIC bioGUNE in Spain. Key grants include funding for projects like 'Extracellular Vesicle Glycoproteins for Prostate Cancer Diagnosis (EVGlyProD)' and investigations into EV roles in bone metastasis and rare diseases like tuberous sclerosis complex. His research highlights EVs' dual role as functional mediators of tumor growth and potential biomarkers. Notable achievements include demonstrating EV-HSPG's role in stromal activation and developing methodologies for EV-based diagnostics. Dr. Webber supervises multiple PhD and MSc students, emphasizing mentorship in EV research and cancer biology.

• Ophthalmology
• Corneal Diseases
• Keratoconus
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Professor Gerard Sutton is an Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Save Sight Institute and Vision Eye Institute. He specializes in corneal and refractive surgery, combining clinical practice with research in keratoconus, corneal bioengineering, and global eye care. His work includes developing the Australian Corneal Bioengineering Centre and pioneering innovations like the Corneal Biopen for treating corneal defects. Research interests span clinical and laboratory-based studies, focusing on corneal transplantation, bioengineered treatments, and refractive surgery outcomes. Current projects include corneal bioengineering, keratoconus pathogenesis, and SMILE surgery clinical outcomes. He holds memberships in prominent ophthalmology societies like RANZCO and APPO. Awards: 2019 RANZCO John C. Parr Medal Lecture Award 2017 Sydney Research Centre ‘Big Idea’ Innovation Award 2015 XOVA Excellence in International Ophthalmology 2014 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award Grants & Funding: AU$35M BIENCO consortium (2023) for corneal blindness therapies AU$1.1M Corneal Biopen commercialization (2018) NHMRC Ideas Grant for bioengineered corneal layers (2019) His research group collaborates internationally, with projects addressing corneal transplantation equity, bioink development, and regenerative solutions for ocular surface diseases. Clinical affiliations include Sydney Eye Hospital and the Lions NSW Eye Bank.

Barbara GivenView profile

Professor

• Nursing
• Oncology Caregiver Support
• Symptom Management in Cancer Patients
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Barbara Given is a University Distinguished Professor in the College of Nursing at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on the interplay between formal healthcare systems and informal caregiver networks, particularly in oncology and geriatric populations. She has secured over 34 years of NIH funding, including grants from the National Cancer Institute, NIMH, and others. Dr. Given earned her Ph.D. at MSU, following a BSN and MSN from Ohio State University. Her work centers on caregiver burden, symptom management in chronic disease, and caregiver-patient communication. She developed the Caregiver Burden Instrument, widely used in research and clinical settings across multiple languages. Key research interests include: 1) caregiver stress and support systems, 2) symptom management in cancer patients, and 3) healthcare coordination challenges in aging populations. Her NIH-funded projects address adherence to oral chemotherapy, fall prevention in cancer survivors, and psychosocial outcomes post-treatment. Recent articles emphasize innovation in symptom tracking (e.g., text messaging for adherence), caregiver mental health barriers, and longitudinal symptom analysis. Awards/fellowships are not explicitly stated, though her sustained NIH support reflects significant recognition. Dr. Given advises on grants and mentors nurse researchers. She collaborates on interdisciplinary teams focused on palliative care, gerontology, and technology-based interventions. Her work bridges clinical practice and policy, advocating for integrated care models to reduce caregiver burden.

• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Cardiometabolic Health
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Emmanuel Stamatakis is a Professor of Physical Activity, Lifestyle, and Population Health at the University of Sydney's School of Health Sciences (Faculty of Medicine and Health). He holds NHMRC Leadership Fellowships (2021-2025 and 2026-2030) and leads the Charles Perkins Centre's Physical Activity & Exercise Theme. His research focuses on lifestyle behaviors' impacts on cardiometabolic conditions, cancer, and cardiovascular health, using large-scale cohort studies and wearable device data. Key roles include directing the Mackenzie Wearables Research Hub and co-chairing WHO's Physical Activity Guidelines Development Group. Education: PhD from University of Bristol (2003), post-doctoral training at University College London. He leads the ProPASS consortium, involving 45 cohorts with wearable data. Over 460 peer-reviewed publications, including Clarivate's Highly Cited list since 2019. Research interests integrate physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep analytics with clinical outcomes. Current projects explore wearables-based measurement innovations, SPAN (sleep-physical activity-nutrition) synergies, and intervention designs for GLP-1 receptor agonist users. Recent articles emphasize VILPA (vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity) benefits, sleep-cardiovascular links, and multimodal lifestyle optimization. Awards include Australia's Top Researcher in Sports Medicine and multiple NHMRC grants. Supervises PhD projects on physical activity measurement and intervention design. Active in 50+ peer-reviewed journals and national/international funding bodies.

Ali AbbasView profile

Research Fellow

• Public Health Modelling
• Transport Planning
• Active Travel
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Ali Abbas is a Senior Researcher and Methods Fellow at the MRC Epidemiology Unit within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine. His academic background includes a PhD in Computer Science from Manchester Metropolitan University, an MSc in Media Informatics from RWTH Aachen University, and a BS in Computer Science from Mohammad Ali Jinnah University. With over two decades of research experience, he specializes in data-driven approaches including exploratory analysis, statistical modelling, and interactive visualization. His core research focuses on developing environmentally sustainable transport systems with positive public health outcomes, particularly through: Agent-based modeling of transport behaviors Cycling infrastructure and active travel interventions Health impact assessment of urban mobility policies Spatial analysis using GIS technologies Complex systems approaches to public health He leads several major research initiatives including the JIBE project (integrating transport and built environment models), GLASST (global health impact assessment), TIGTHAT (integrated global transport-health tool), National Propensity to Cycle Tool, and Impacts of Cycling Tool. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on transport-health interactions, physical activity epidemiology, and urban health modelling, with recent work emphasizing policy applications and global scalability. As an advocate for open science, he maintains active GitHub repositories of his computational models. He additionally manages junior researchers and contributes to training initiatives within his unit.

Ben Seiyon LeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computational Statistics
• Spatiotemporal Modeling
• Climate Change Impact Analysis
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Ben Seiyon Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at George Mason University's College of Science. His work bridges computational statistics, climate modeling, and environmental risk assessment. Education: PhD in Statistics, Pennsylvania State University (2020) Lee specializes in computational methods for high-dimensional spatiotemporal data and uncertainty quantification in climate models. His research explores climate change impacts on extreme hydrological events, wildfire emissions, and medical decision-making. Recent publications focus on Bayesian spatiotemporal frameworks for extreme precipitation analysis, zero-inflated spatial models, and multisector uncertainty quantification. His work addresses challenges in flood risk assessment, agricultural yield projections, and healthcare compliance metrics.

Georgie AgarView profile

Lecturer

• Sleep Disorders
• Intellectual Disability
• Behavioral Psychology
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Dr. Georgie Agar is a Lecturer at the School of Life & Health Sciences, Aston University , affiliated with the College of Health and Life Sciences and the Applied Health Research Group . Her research focuses on sleep disorders, self-injurious behavior, and caregiver impact in individuals with intellectual disabilities and rare genetic syndromes like Smith-Magenis and Angelman syndromes. Research Interests : Dr. Agar specializes in developing inclusive clinical assessment tools for sleep, pain, and behavior in neurodevelopmental populations. She employs mixed-methods, meta-analytic approaches, and longitudinal studies to explore sleep trajectories, behavioral conditioning models, and caregiver experiences. Publications : Her work spans sleep management in Smith-Magenis syndrome, overactivity metrics in genetic conditions, and systematic reviews on self-restraint in autism. Key journals include Molecular Autism , Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases , and Research in Developmental Disabilities . Labs & Collaborations : She collaborates with the Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment , focusing on neurodevelopmental research and cross-institutional partnerships in sleep and behavioral science.

Monica N. FornierView profile

Physician Scientist

• Breast Cancer
• Medical Oncology
• Bone Health
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Monica N. Fornier is a physician scientist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) specializing in breast medical oncology . With a clinical focus on improving outcomes for breast cancer patients, she has particular expertise in bone health related to cancer therapies. Fluent in English, Italian, and French, Dr. Fornier treats international patients and contributes to multidisciplinary care teams. Education: MD from University of Milan (Italy), residency and fellowship at University Hospital of Milan and MSK Certifications: Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology (Europe) Her research spans neoadjuvant endocrine therapy , bone loss prevention in cancer patients, and HER2-positive breast cancer treatment beyond trastuzumab. Recent publications address ER+/HER2- breast cancer immune responses, alopecia management in survivors, and regulatory T cell mechanisms . Dr. Fornier has received multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctor awards (2023-2025) and participates in MSK clinical trials for novel cancer treatments.

• Breast Cancer Prevention
• Spatiotemporal Disease Modelling
• Health Economics
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Dr. Jannah Baker is a Research Fellow at the Sydney School of Public Health, University of Sydney. She holds a PhD in Statistics specializing in Bayesian spatiotemporal modelling of chronic diseases, alongside dual postgraduate diplomas in Public Health and Statistics. Her clinical background includes five years as a practicing physician. Her research focuses on cancer prevention (breast, endometrial, melanoma), spatiotemporal disease modeling, health economics, and clinical trial design. She has led projects on sepsis detection systems, diabetes management, and surgical outcomes analysis. Notable contributions include a seminal systematic review on fertility-sparing endometrial cancer treatments referenced in international guidelines. Jannah has attracted $6M+ in collaborative funding and oversees grants such as the 2023 NHMRC-funded ROADMAP trial and a Department of Health-funded study on pediatric sepsis management. Her work spans 50+ peer-reviewed articles across journals like Journal of Medical Internet Research and PLOS One . Professional activities include clinical trials statistics, health economics analysis, and implementation science lectures. She has mentored multiple research teams and maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0002-2208-6584).

Wendy BallietView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral Medicine
• Transplantation
• Living Donation
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Wendy Balliet is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), affiliated with the College of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She earned her PhD in counseling psychology with a health psychology concentration from Virginia Commonwealth University, completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Florida Health Science Center (Medical Psychology rotation), and a postdoctoral fellowship in behavioral medicine at MUSC. Key Roles: Associate Co-Director of Clinical Operations for the Division of Bio-behavioral Medicine Supervisor for interns in the Behavioral Medicine Clinic (Charleston Consortium Psychology Internship Program) Researcher and clinical provider in psycho-oncology and transplant behavioral health Her research focuses on behavioral medicine , psycho-oncology , and transplant/living donation psychology. She investigates body image distress in cancer survivors , mental health in transplant populations , and telemedicine-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) . Her work includes the BRIGHT trial for tele-CBT in head and neck cancer survivors and studies on caregiver burden, peer mentoring programs (TRIO), and psychosocial factors in organ transplantation. Her clinical efforts span patient care, committee service (Grand Rounds, hospital-wide initiatives), and training for postdoctoral fellows and medical students. She emphasizes integrating psychosocial interventions with medical outcomes , particularly in cancer and transplant settings, and has developed educational resources like the Organ Transplant Caregiver Toolkit.