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Kathleen MulvaneyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cancer Biology
• Protein-Protein Interactions
• Cancer Therapeutics
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Kathleen Mulvaney is an Assistant Professor at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech and in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Her laboratory is located at the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus in Washington, D.C., where she leads research efforts focused on cancer biology and therapeutic development. Dr. Mulvaney's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Cell Biology from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill B.S. in Biology from the University of Rochester Dr. Mulvaney's research program centers on understanding and disrupting protein-protein interactions and protein modifications in cancer, with particular focus on pancreatic cancer and pediatric and adult brain cancers. Her laboratory investigates tumor dependencies - the specific enzymes and pathways that cancers rely on for survival - with the goal of translating these findings into meaningful clinical improvements for patient care. A significant portion of her recent work has focused on PRMT5, an enzyme found in approximately 15% of human cancers, exploring how to target this enzyme for therapeutic benefit. Her research employs CRISPR gene editing, molecular biology techniques, and biochemical approaches to identify vulnerabilities in cancer cells. Her laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding the molecular basis of substrate recruitment to the PRMT5 methylosome and has discovered first-in-class inhibitors of the PRMT5-substrate adaptor interaction. Recent work published in Cancer Research demonstrates a promising combination therapy approach for hard-to-treat cancers that lack specific tumor suppressor genes. These cancers, which include certain lung, brain, and pancreatic tumors, become dependent on PRMT5 for survival, making it a potential therapeutic target. Dr. Mulvaney has received numerous scientific awards and honors, including: National Institutes of Health F32 Ruth L. Kirschstein Postdoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (2018-2021) National Institutes of Health LRP Award (2019-2021) Sigma Xi Research Society Graduate Student Travel Award (2015) National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Honorable Mention (2011, 2012) Dr. Mulvaney actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in her laboratory at the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus. Her research is supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, including an R35 grant to examine cancer-related enzymes. She collaborates extensively with researchers across Virginia Tech and Children's National Hospital to advance cancer research and therapeutic development, participating in the Virginia Tech Cancer Research Alliance which brings together scientists and physicians to develop innovative approaches to cancer treatment. The Mulvaney Lab is part of the Cancer Research Center - D.C. at the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus, where they work alongside other researchers in the Children's Cancer and Immunobiology Center. This collaborative environment allows for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cancer biology and developing novel therapeutic strategies, with particular emphasis on translating basic science discoveries into clinical applications for hard-to-treat cancers.

Noémi NagyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Career Development
• Organizational Behavior
• Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• +7 more

Noémi Nagy serves as an Assistant Professor of Career and Technical Education within the Department of Leadership, Policy, and Lifelong Learning at the College of Education, University of South Florida. She maintains significant affiliations with the Nault Center for Entrepreneurship (USF), Zurich University of Applied Sciences Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Accommodating Generations in Employment (AGE) Initiative at NYU Stern, and Center for Humanistic Management at Fordham University. Her educational credentials include a PhD in work and organizational psychology and Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in university teaching from the University of Bern, Switzerland, and a Master of Science in social and economic psychology from the University of Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Nagy's research pioneers sustainable career development through interdisciplinary frameworks integrating industrial-organizational psychology, behavioral economics, and organizational behavior. She investigates how subjective age, generational dynamics, and diversity impact workplace inclusion, burnout prevention, and career advancement for older workers, women, and minorities. Her work challenges traditional age concepts and develops practical interventions for organizational flourishing in volatile economic contexts. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) aging and work innovations focusing on subjective age measurement and multigenerational collaboration, (2) entrepreneurship research examining platform dynamics through psychological lenses, and (3) crisis-responsive studies on dignity measurement and pandemic impacts on workplace values. Her work consistently bridges academic rigor with industry applicability. Her scientific recognition includes: Over $150,000 in external research funding Swiss National Science Foundation career fellowship for promising young researchers Academy of Management nominations for best dissertation-based paper and Careers Division best paper Dr. Nagy teaches graduate courses including Career Development in VTAE, Equity & Access in the New Economy, and Vocational Education Program Planning. Her externally funded projects support cross-institutional collaborations translating research into evidence-based practices for corporate HR departments and policy makers seeking to build inclusive workplaces. Through her network spanning USF's Nault Center, NYU's AGE Initiative, and Fordham's humanistic management center, she leads initiatives developing age-friendly entrepreneurial ecosystems and sustainable career frameworks applicable across global contexts.

Vivek SarkarView profile

Professor

• Parallel Computing
• Programming Languages
• Compilers
• +5 more

Vivek Sarkar is the John P. Imlay, Jr. Dean of the College of Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology and a professor in the School of Computer Science. He leads the Habanero Extreme Scale Software Research Laboratory, focusing on parallel computing, programming languages, compilers, and runtime systems. Previously, he was a Professor and Chair of Computer Science at Rice University and held senior roles at IBM Research, where he contributed to projects like the X10 programming language and the Jikes Research Virtual Machine. Research Interests: His work spans parallel computing software, including programming languages (e.g., X10, Habanero-Java), compiler optimizations, runtime systems, and debugging tools for high-performance systems. He emphasizes scalability and correctness in distributed and heterogeneous environments. Awards & Affiliations: ACM Fellow (2008), IEEE Fellow, Ken Kennedy Award (2011), member of the US Department of Energy’s ASCAC, and former IBM Academy of Technology member. He chairs the Center for Research into Novel Computing Hierarchies (CRNCH) at Georgia Tech. Grants & Students: His research is supported by NSF grants. He advises students in parallel computing, with openings for researchers interested in his lab’s work on asynchronous systems, graph processing, and quantum-classical programming. Labs & Projects: Habanero Lab, CRNCH, and collaborations on Chapel runtime systems, actor-based programming models, and exascale computing challenges.

Raquel Farmer-HintonView profile

Professor

• Urban Education
• Educational Equity
• Racialized Policies
• +3 more

Dr. Raquel Farmer-Hinton is a Professor and Director of the Alternative Education Certificate Program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in the Department of Educational Policy and Community Studies. Her work focuses on urban education equity, racialized policies, and systemic barriers faced by Black and Brown students. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to examine college access, social capital, and policy impacts. Education: She holds a BS in Psychology and MS/PhD in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior roles include postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Chicago and Educational Testing Service (ETS). Research Interests: Dr. Farmer-Hinton’s scholarship challenges entrenched educational inequities through frameworks like Yosso’s Community Cultural Wealth. Key areas include college-going cultures in urban schools, promise scholarship efficacy, and counter-narratives of success in marginalized communities. Her work often critiques historical and contemporary policies that perpetuate stratification. Grants & Awards: She has secured funding from AERA, ETS, UWM, and the UW Institute on Race and Ethnicity. Her grants focus on policy evaluation and community-engaged research. Service: She coordinated UWM’s Alternative Education Program, served on the UChicago Consortium Steering Committee (including Co-Chair), and joined the UW OPID Advisory Council (2025-2027). Teaching spans graduate/undergraduate courses in education sociology, research methods, and cultural foundations. Labs/Teams: Her work is collaborative, often involving interdisciplinary teams like the East St. Louis Scholars collective (Patton, Rivers, Lewis) producing critical re-examinations of educational inequity literature.

• Gynecologic Pathology
• Surgical Pathology
• Molecular Pathology
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Dr. Jennifer Bennett is an accomplished surgical pathologist specializing in gynecologic pathology at the University of Chicago Medicine. She serves as faculty in the Department of Pathology at the Pritzker School of Medicine, where she conducts cutting-edge research on gynecologic neoplasms and contributes significantly to diagnostic pathology. Dr. Bennett's educational background includes: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA - Robert E. Scully Fellow in Gynecologic Pathology (2014) Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA - Residency in Anatomic Pathology (2013) University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL - MD in Medicine (2010) University of Florida, Gainesville, FL - BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2005) Her research program focuses on integrating morphological, immunohistochemical, and molecular features to better characterize gynecologic neoplasms. Dr. Bennett's primary expertise lies in uterine mesenchymal neoplasms and ovarian epithelial carcinomas, with particular contributions to understanding STK11 adnexal tumors, inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors of the uterus, and various rare gynecologic neoplasms. Her work bridges diagnostic pathology with molecular characterization, advancing how pathologists classify and understand tumor behavior. Analysis of Dr. Bennett's publication record reveals a clear progression from morphological descriptions to integrated molecular-pathological analyses. Her recent work (2022-2025) increasingly focuses on molecular markers like p16 as surrogates for CDKN2A deletion, ROS1 fusions in uterine tumors, and comprehensive genomic profiling of endometrial and ovarian carcinomas. This evolution reflects the broader shift in pathology toward precision medicine approaches. Among her notable achievements is the prestigious Robert E. Scully Fellowship in Gynecologic Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital, recognizing exceptional promise in the field. Dr. Bennett maintains an extensive collaborative network, frequently publishing with Dr. Esther Oliva and other leading researchers in gynecologic pathology. Her work has been cited extensively, with several publications receiving over 30 citations. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the available text, her productive research output spanning multiple years suggests successful grant funding to support her laboratory investigations and clinical research. Based on her publication patterns and co-author networks, Dr. Bennett appears to lead or be a key member of a research team focused on advancing diagnostic criteria for gynecologic tumors through multidisciplinary collaboration with clinicians, molecular biologists, and other pathologists.

Melissa CheckerView profile

Professor

• Environmental Justice
• Urban Sustainability
• Environmental Racism
• +4 more

Melissa Checker is Professor and Chair of the Urban Studies Department at Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY), holding the Hagedorn Professorship. She concurrently serves on the faculty of the PhD Program in Anthropology and Environmental Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center. Her educational background: Ph.D., New York University, 2002 Checker's research centers on environmental justice and urban sustainability in U.S. contexts, critically examining how green economy initiatives produce environmental gentrification and displacement. Her work integrates analysis of environmental racism, grassroots activism, social movements, and managed retreat strategies with attention to racial and economic equity implications. She is author of The Sustainability Myth: Environmental Gentrification and the Politics of Justice (2020) and Polluted Promises: Environmental Racism and the Search for Justice in a Southern Town (2005), and co-editor of Sustainability in the Global City (2015) and Local Actions: Cultural Activism, Power and Public Life (2004).

Anne Gallagher ErnstView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Restoration Ecology
• Stream Ecology
• Aquatic Biology
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Anne Gallagher Ernst serves as Senior Lecturer and Program Coordinator for the Environmental Studies and Sciences department at Skidmore College, with office location CIS 210H and contact email agallagh@skidmore.edu. Her academic background includes an M.S. in Natural Resources from Cornell University (2001; thesis: Disturbance effects on small headwater streams in upstate NY ) and a B.S. in Biology from Duke University (1993). Dr. Ernst's research centers on stream restoration ecology in the Catskill Mountains, examining geomorphological impacts on aquatic ecosystems. Her work investigates fish population dynamics, macroinvertebrate communities, and habitat quality following natural-channel-design interventions. She teaches foundational courses including ES 100 ( Environmental Concerns in Perspective ), ES 105 ( Field Studies in Environmental Science ), and ES 227 ( Plastic Planet: The Promise and Perils of Polymers ), connecting classroom theory to real-world environmental challenges. Analysis of her 2008-2012 publications reveals consistent focus on Catskill Mountain stream restoration projects, demonstrating how engineered interventions affect ecological indicators. Her work shows complex responses where geomorphological changes don't always translate to expected biological improvements, particularly in macroinvertebrate communities and fish assemblages.

Melissa A. ChakarsView profile

Professor

• Eurasian History
• Russian and Soviet History
• Mongolian Studies
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Melissa A. Chakars, PhD, is Professor and Chair of the Department of History at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia. An expert in Eurasian history, she focuses on the Mongolian and Siberian peoples of Russia, with particular attention to empire, identity, religion, and media. Education BA, Hunter College, City University of New York MA, PhD, Indiana University Research Interests Dr. Chakars’s scholarship interrogates the intersections of Buddhism, ethnicity, and state power across the Russian Empire and Soviet Union. She explores how Buryat, Kalmyk, and Tyvan communities negotiated modernity, socialist transformation, and cultural survival. Her work delves into sacred geography, gendered economic practices, media representations, and minority-language education. Publication Trends Her recent publications reveal a shift from institutional histories of Buryat literature and television toward granular studies of Buddhist networks, repression, and transnational memory. A forthcoming monograph on Buddhism in the Russian Empire and USSR promises to synthesize decades of archival research and ethnographic insight. Books and Editorial Projects Buryat Intellectuals in Empire and Revolution (Routledge, 2025), co-edited with Nikolay Tsyrempilov Modernization, Nation-Building, and Television History (Routledge, 2015), co-edited with Stewart Anderson The Socialist Way of Life in Siberia: Transformation in Buryatia (Central European University Press, 2014); Russian translation 2022 International Experience Dr. Chakars has lived, studied, and conducted research in Ulan-Ude, Vladivostok, Riga, and Ulaanbaatar, cultivating networks that enrich her transnational perspective on Eurasian history.

Mary RendaView profile

Professor

• U.S. Empire
• U.S. Women's History
• North American Imperial Formations
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Mary Renda is the Emily Dickinson Professor of History at Mount Holyoke College, where she is also affiliated with the Department of Gender Studies. She is a leading scholar in U.S. imperialism, cultural history, Haitian and Caribbean studies, and women's history. Ph.D., M.Phil., M.A., Yale University B.A., Brown University Her research explores the intersections of empire, race, gender, and culture in U.S. history. She is particularly known for her award-winning book Taking Haiti , which examines the U.S. military occupation of Haiti through cultural sources like letters, photographs, and memoirs. Her work extends into feminist theory, missionary history, and the visual representation of empire. She has contributed to major scholarly volumes on Latin American history, modern empire, and Protestant missions. Her recent and ongoing scholarship analyzes the symbolic legacy of Mary Lyon and the material culture of empire. The articles reflect a consistent engagement with transnational history, sovereignty, and the cultural underpinnings of U.S. imperial formations. Scientific Awards: John Hope Franklin Prize, American Studies Association Stuart L. Bernath Book Prize, Society for Historians of American Foreign Relations Pangynaskeia Faculty Award, Mount Holyoke College Renda founded the Department of Gender Studies at Mount Holyoke (2005–2011) and has been deeply involved in interdisciplinary programs including Critical Social Thought, Africana Studies, and American Studies. She has led campus-wide initiatives on fair labor, anti-racism, and community listening, particularly in response to Haiti’s 2010 earthquake. Her mentorship and teaching have been widely praised by students. She is currently working on a book manuscript titled ‘Entangled in the Things of This World’: Mary Lyon, the Promises of Sovereignty, and the Course of Empire , further expanding her research into the visual and material culture of American institutions and empire.

• Bioinorganic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Cancer Therapeutics
• +4 more

Professor Celine J. Marmion is a distinguished academic at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), where she serves as Professor of Bioinorganic Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences. She currently holds the position of Deputy Dean for Student Engagement. With over two decades of experience at RCSI, Professor Marmion has established herself as a leading researcher in medicinal chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry, with particular expertise in developing metal-based anticancer therapeutics. Professor Marmion received her academic training at the University of Surrey, where she earned her BSc(Hons) in Chemistry & Biology in 1990, followed by a PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry in 1994. Her doctoral research focused on vanadium complexes in relation to nitrogen fixation under the supervision of Professor Lesley Larkworthy. She subsequently completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Kingston in the UK in 1996-1997. Professor Marmion has a passion for bridging the interface between medicinal chemistry and biology. Her research primarily focuses on the role of hydroxamic acids in chemistry and biology, the structural diversity and biomedical applications of metal complexes, and the synthesis and pharmacological evaluation of innovative, multi-functional metallodrug candidates as anti-cancer therapeutics. She has made significant contributions to the development of platinum and copper-based anticancer agents, histone deacetylase inhibitors, and metallo-antibiotics designed to overcome antimicrobial resistance. Professor Marmion's extensive publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward multi-targeted metallodrug development. Her recent work shows increasing sophistication in designing compounds that simultaneously address multiple cancer pathways while overcoming drug resistance mechanisms. A notable trend is the integration of clinically approved drugs with metal complexes to create dual-functioning therapeutics with enhanced efficacy. Her research spans from fundamental coordination chemistry to translational studies with promising in vitro and in vivo results. Professor Marmion's contributions to academia and research have been widely recognized: RCSI Dean's Academic Award for 'Endeavour, Innovation, Collaboration and Service' (2016) Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2013) Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland (2015) Vice-President (2017) and President (2019) of the Institute of Chemistry of Ireland President of the Irish Biological Inorganic Chemistry Society (2018) RCSI Innovation Award for research commercialization (2016) National 'Teaching Hero' Award (2016) RCSI President's Teaching Award (2009, 2015) Professor Marmion has supervised numerous PhD students in Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry through the RCSI Apjohn scholarship program. She has secured significant research funding, including five Science Foundation Ireland grants and multiple Enterprise Ireland awards. Her research projects span from fundamental studies on metal complex chemistry to translational research focused on developing novel anticancer and antimicrobial metallodrugs. Notable projects include 'Breaking the cancer drug resistance paradigm' (SFI, 2018) and 'Platinum(IV) Prodrugs for Precision Cancer Therapy' (Enterprise Ireland, 2019). Professor Marmion leads a vibrant research group focused on developing innovative metallodrugs for cancer therapy. She has established fruitful collaborations with DCU (particularly with Dr. Kellett), French pharmaceutical companies, and international partners through COST Actions. Her research team combines expertise in synthetic chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, and drug development to create next-generation metal-based therapeutics that address the limitations of current clinical agents.

• Philosophy of Mathematics
• Phenomenology
• Logic
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Richard L. Tieszen is a Professor of Philosophy at San José State University, where he has been teaching since 1989, achieving the rank of Professor in 1998. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to the fields of philosophy of mathematics, phenomenology, and logic. Education: Ph.D. in Philosophy, Columbia University, 1986 M.A. in Philosophy, Graduate Faculty, New School for Social Research, 1978 B.A. with Honors in Philosophy, Colorado State University, 1975 Professor Tieszen's research focuses on the intersection of phenomenology, logic, and the philosophy of mathematics, with particular emphasis on the works of Kurt Gödel, Edmund Husserl, and other key figures in the foundations of mathematics. His scholarship bridges the analytic and continental philosophical traditions, exploring how phenomenological approaches can illuminate fundamental questions in mathematical logic and epistemology. Tieszen has made significant contributions to understanding Gödel's philosophical turn to Husserl's transcendental phenomenology, arguing that this perspective offers valuable insights into the nature of mathematical intuition and objectivity beyond the limitations of formalism and logicism. His work examines the connections between mathematical intuition, consciousness, and the ontology of mathematical objects, challenging purely formal or computational accounts of mathematical reasoning. Tieszen's research also extends to the philosophy of time, exploring the relationship between phenomenological accounts of time consciousness and physical theories of time. Professor Tieszen's publications reveal a consistent focus on bridging continental and analytic philosophical traditions through rigorous examination of mathematical and logical concepts. His work on Gödel's philosophical development, particularly the mathematician's turn to Husserl's phenomenology, has been influential in reshaping scholarly understanding of Gödel's philosophical position beyond the caricature of simple Platonism. Tieszen's scholarship demonstrates how phenomenological methods can contribute to contemporary debates in the philosophy of mathematics, particularly regarding mathematical intuition, evidence, and the nature of mathematical objects. Scientific Awards: University President's Scholar, 2007-08 (highest award at San José State University) National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship, 2006-07 Outstanding Research Award, College of Humanities and Arts, San José State University, 2001-2002 Dutch National Science Foundation (NWO) Fellowship, 1994-95 Faculty Development Assigned Time Award, San José State University, 1990-91 Meritorious Performance and Professional Promise Award, San José State University, 1989-90 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Seminar Fellowship, 1988 Professor Tieszen has served as Associate Chair of the Philosophy Department at San José State University (1992-1999, 2005-2009) and has held numerous visiting positions at prestigious institutions including Stanford University, Universiteit Utrecht, and various research centers in Paris. He has been an active member of the philosophical community, serving on the editorial board of Philosophia Mathematica since 1991 and participating in major research projects such as the transcription and publication of Gödel's unpublished philosophical notebooks ("Max-Phil"). His work has been recognized with the CELJ certificate for "Best Special Issue of 2006" for his guest-edited issue of Philosophia Mathematica on "Gödel on Mathematics and Logic." Throughout his career, Professor Tieszen has developed an extensive research program connecting phenomenological approaches with foundational questions in mathematics and logic, establishing himself as a leading scholar in bridging the analytic and continental philosophical traditions through rigorous engagement with mathematical and logical concepts.

Jennifer Newsome MartinView profile

Associate Professor

• 19th and 20th Century Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Theology
• Theological Aesthetics
• Trinitarian Theology
• +7 more

Jennifer Newsome Martin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theology and Program of Liberal Studies at the University of Notre Dame, serving as Director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture. She holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Notre Dame, with research focused on Catholic and Eastern Orthodox theology, theological aesthetics, and the intersection of faith with literature and art. Her work bridges historical theology, continental philosophy, and contemporary cultural critique. Her notable achievements include the 2017 Manfred Lautenschlaeger Award for Theological Promise and the 2019 Frank O’Malley Teaching Award. She has authored acclaimed works like Hans Urs von Balthasar and the Critical Appropriation of Russian Religious Thought and co-edited volumes such as An Apocalypse of Love . Her research interests span 19th-20th century Catholic theology, French feminism, and the theological significance of art and literature. She serves on editorial boards for Communio , Theological Studies , and the University of Notre Dame Press , and actively contributes to ecumenical dialogue and Catholic intellectual life. Dr. Martin teaches courses on theology, ethics, and the liberal arts, advising numerous graduate and undergraduate students. Her recent articles explore topics like Bergson’s influence on ressourcement theology, the interplay of art and sacramentality, and Paul Claudel’s theological poetics.

Filipe PereiraView profile

Professor

• Cellular Reprogramming
• Hematopoiesis
• Immunology
• +5 more

Filipe Pereira is a Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, where he holds a Wallenberg Molecular Medicine Fellowship and leads the Cell Reprogramming in Hematopoiesis and Immunity research team within the Division of Molecular Medicine and Gene Therapy. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Dr. Pereira's research focuses on understanding the molecular determinants of cell reprogramming and hematopoietic specification. His laboratory investigates how cellular identities are specified during development, with particular emphasis on Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) for their regenerative potential and Dendritic Cells (DCs) as key orchestrators of immunity. The team explores experimental approaches to cell reprogramming including nuclear transfer, cell fusion, and transcription factor expression to develop new therapies for immune and blood diseases. Analysis of Dr. Pereira's 98 research outputs reveals a strong focus on cellular reprogramming techniques for immunotherapy applications, particularly in cancer treatment. His work spans molecular biology, immunology, and stem cell research, with significant contributions to understanding transcription factor networks that control cell fate decisions. The research has practical applications in regenerative medicine and cancer immunotherapy, with several publications in high-impact journals including Nature Communications and Science Immunology. Scientific Recognition: Imperial College Emerging Alumni Leader Award (2025) ERC Proof of Concept grant (2024) Pfizer-Portugal award in basic research (2024) ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2023) Eric K. Fernströms Prize to young particularly promising researchers (2023) Dr. Pereira actively supervises graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with 12 PhD students and 8 postdocs under his mentorship. He leads multiple research projects including 'In Vivo Dendritic Cell Reprogramming Immunotherapy' and 'Functional chemical reprogramming of cancer cells to induce antitumor immunity,' funded by organizations including the European Commission and Cancer Research Institute. His laboratory has developed innovative approaches to reprogram somatic cells into desired hematopoietic cell types, with significant implications for therapeutic applications. The Cell Reprogramming in Hematopoiesis and Immunity team collaborates extensively across international boundaries, with research outputs picked up by numerous news outlets and referenced in patents and Wikipedia pages, demonstrating the broad impact of their work in the scientific community and beyond.

Chantal A. HaileyView profile

Assistant Professor

• race and ethnicity
• stratification
• urban sociology
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Chantal A. Hailey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts and a 2024-25 National Academies of Education/Spencer Post-Doctoral Fellow. Her research examines racialized decision-making in educational contexts through interdisciplinary lenses. She received her B.A. in Sociology from Howard University and Ph.D. in Sociology from New York University. Dr. Hailey investigates how micro-level choices perpetuate macro-level segregation and inequality, focusing on racialized perceptions of school safety, parental decision-making, and urban educational systems. Her methodological approach integrates quantitative analysis of administrative data, qualitative interviews, and experimental designs to uncover mechanisms sustaining racial stratification. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on experimental studies of racial bias in school choice (2022-2025), with earlier work examining housing policy impacts. Key trends include development of novel measurement scales for coercive environments, longitudinal analysis of housing relocation effects, and intersectional studies of multiracial parental behavior during crises like the pandemic. Her scientific recognition includes: National Academies of Education/Spencer Post-Doctoral Fellow (2024-25) Research funding has been secured from the National Science Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Institute for Education Sciences, Ford Foundation, Russell Sage Foundation, William T. Grant Foundation, and Policy Academies. She teaches undergraduate courses including SOC 325K (Criminology) and ELP 394K/SOC 395L (Race and Education in the US) across multiple semesters. Her work operates at the intersection of institutional policy analysis and community-level behavioral studies, though no dedicated lab structure is documented.

Kevin E. HendersonView profile

Professor

• Psychological Contracts
• Employee Turnover
• Job Satisfaction
• +3 more

Kevin E. Henderson is a full-time Professor in the Department of Management at the Opus College of Business, University of St. Thomas. He teaches organizational behavior, human resources, and leadership courses while leading graduate study abroad programs in Latin America. Education: PhD in Business Administration from University of Arkansas BSBA in Administrative Management from University of Arkansas His research focuses on psychological contracts, turnover dynamics, and social media impacts in HR. Key themes include workplace identity, organizational trust, and ethical recruitment practices. Recent publications examine feedback frameworks (2025), social media bias (2024), and breach repair tactics (2020). Scientific Awards: Outstanding Reviewer Awards (2009-2015) from Academy of Management Susan B. Heckler Research Award (2019) Henderson serves on editorial boards for leading journals and contributes to the Schulze School of Entrepreneurship through curriculum development and mentorship programs.