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Kim HoulindView profile

Professor

• Vascular Surgery
• Cardiac Surgery
• Clinical Research
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Kim Houlind is a Professor and Research Leader at the Institute for Regional Health Research, University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Health Sciences. As of May 1, 2024, he serves as the Head of the Department of Regional Health Research, leading a network of 400 researchers across 50 groups in 12 hospitals and three regions. His work bridges clinical practice and academic research, focusing on improving healthcare through regional collaboration. His educational background includes a medical degree and PhD from Aarhus University, specialist training in cardiopulmonary and vascular surgery in Denmark, and a one-year fellowship in Melbourne, Australia. He previously served as Chief Physician at the Vascular Surgery Department, Kolding Hospital, for 7.5 years. Kim Houlind's research focuses on vascular surgery , particularly in determining optimal treatments to preserve limbs and avoid amputation. His work in the international BASIL-2 study, published in The Lancet , has had significant clinical impact. His broader interests include cardiac surgery, surgical education, and strengthening regional health research capacity. The trend in his recent publications centers on high-impact clinical trials in vascular interventions, emphasizing outcomes research and evidence-based surgical practices. His work often involves multi-center, international collaborations aimed at generating actionable knowledge for healthcare systems. Lead author, BASIL-2 study (published in The Lancet, 2023) Chairman, Danish Society of Vascular Surgery Head Course Leader, Vascular Surgery Specialty Training Kim Houlind has supervised 10 PhD students and has been instrumental in coordinating research and education in vascular surgery. He has not received specific scientific awards mentioned in the text, but his leadership roles and publication in top-tier journals reflect significant recognition. He is actively involved in shaping future healthcare through academic and structural reforms in the Danish health system. He leads the Institute for Regional Health Research, which fosters collaboration across regional hospitals and integrates research with clinical practice and municipal care. His leadership emphasizes the academic growth of non-university hospitals and their role in addressing common, high-burden diseases.

Leila DorlingView profile

Researcher

• Breast Cancer Genetic Epidemiology
• Radiogenomics
• Genetic Susceptibility to Cancer
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Leila Dorling is a researcher in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care at the University of Cambridge, specializing in breast cancer genetic epidemiology. She works within the Centre for Cancer Genetic Epidemiology and has been a key contributor to the Breast Cancer Association Consortium and the Radiogenomics Consortium. Her research focuses on refining breast cancer risk estimates through pedigree analysis and investigating genetic variants associated with treatment toxicity. Research Highlights: Quantifying risks of protein truncating and missense variants in breast cancer genes Developing and validating risk prediction models like CanRisk Analyzing radiation and chemotherapy-induced toxicity through GWAS Investigating hereditary cancer syndromes and global genetic associations Teaching & Collaboration: Supervises students and teaches on the MPhil in Population Health Sciences. Active in international collaborations including BRIDGES project and 113,000+ woman breast cancer risk study.

Jean Le FeuvreView profile

Assistant Professor

• Multimedia Systems Architecture
• Interactive Media Production and Streaming
• MPEG Standardization
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Jean Le Feuvre is a lecturer and researcher (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in the Image, Data, Signal (IDS) department at Télécom Paris , an active member of the MPEG standardization body since 2000, and the creator of the open-source multimedia platform GPAC . He belongs to the Multimedia (MM) research team within the Information Processing and Communication Laboratory (LTCI). Research Interests: His work spans multimedia systems architecture, focusing on authoring, coding, transmission, composition, and rendering of interactive, animated contents that mix audio, video, text, images, and dynamic metadata. Key areas include: MPEG-DASH adaptive streaming and low-latency delivery ISO Base Media File Format (ISOBMFF) design and extensions HEVC/VVC-based tiled and layered media Media encryption and selective protection (Common Encryption, CENC) Hybrid broadcast–broadband services Open-source multimedia toolchains (GPAC ecosystem) Standards & Publications Trend: Over the past two decades Le Feuvre has continuously contributed to, and edited, core MPEG standards such as ISOBMFF, DASH, Common Encryption, and scene description languages. His recent 2024-2025 patents and papers emphasize low-latency streaming, efficient encapsulation of partitioned (tiled) media, robust indexing/repair mechanisms, and improved random access—demonstrating a clear trajectory toward real-time, adaptive, and secure next-generation media delivery. Scientific Awards & Honors: While no specific named awards are listed, his long-standing role as MPEG standard editor and his continuous leadership of the widely adopted GPAC open-source platform constitute significant recognition within the multimedia research community. Teaching & Supervision: He teaches Master-level courses on Multimedia Networking (M2R AV Transport & Content Security) and mentors multidisciplinary first-year student projects (PACT, PAF, ARTEFACT). He also serves as scientific contact for internships and provides corporate training on Digital TV, Mobile TV, Video over IP, and 3D TV through Télécom Paris. Laboratory & Teams: Le Feuvre is embedded in the LTCI laboratory and leads development within the GPAC open-source community, coordinating contributions to reference software, conformance tools, and end-to-end streaming solutions.

John KjøbliView profile

Professor

• Pedagogy
• Socio-emotional development
• Prevention
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John Kjøbli is a Professor at the Department of Education , University of Oslo. His academic work focuses on: Socio-emotional development in children and adolescents Parent-child relationships and training programs Prevention/treatment of behavioral difficulties Implementation of research-based practices Research interests emphasize evidence-based interventions for youth mental health, with a strong focus on emotion regulation mechanisms, transdiagnostic approaches, and implementation fidelity in clinical/residential settings. He has developed and tested various parent training models and mental health service delivery systems, particularly for conduct and anxiety disorders. Recent publications highlight: Transdiagnostic intervention protocols for adolescent mental health Systematic reviews on DBT-informed residential treatments Meta-analyses of emotion regulation strategies Implementation science in school health services

• Primary Health Care
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Asthma Management
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Dr. Arthur Bohnen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of General Practice at Erasmus Medical Center. His research focuses on evidence-based management of common conditions in primary care, particularly atopic dermatitis and asthma in pediatric populations. Bohnen investigates treatment adherence barriers, healthcare provider attitudes, and patient-clinician communication gaps. Key research areas include corticosteroid phobia in eczema management, allergic rhinitis-asthma comorbidity, and psychosocial aspects of chronic disease. He employs diverse methodologies including randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews, and national surveys to inform clinical guidelines. Recent publications emphasize practical interventions for primary care settings, with consistent attention to treatment optimization, patient education, and healthcare provider decision-making processes in dermatology and respiratory care.

• Neurology
• Parkinson's Disease
• Deep Brain Stimulation
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Honorary Professor Peter Silburn is a neurologist and world expert in Parkinson's disease treatment and research at the Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland. He serves as Co-Director of the Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation, a joint initiative between The University of Queensland and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital. Professor Silburn graduated from the University of Queensland in 1988 and completed his neurology training at Princess Alexandra Hospital and Oxford at the Radcliffe Infirmary in 1995. He served as Clinical Lecturer in Neurology at the University of Oxford before becoming a Research Fellow at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm. He returned to Brisbane in 1996 and became a full Professor in Neurobiology at The University of Queensland in 2006. He maintains academic affiliations with Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology. His research focuses on Parkinson's disease, deep brain stimulation, neuromodulation, and movement disorders. With over 218 journal articles, 87 conference papers, and 1 book chapter to his name, Professor Silburn has made significant contributions to understanding and treating Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders. His recent work shows a strong emphasis on deep brain stimulation techniques, remote programming platforms, biomarker research for cognitive decline in Parkinson's, and neuromodulation applications for various neurological conditions. Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2013 Australia Day Honours for 'significant service to medicine as a neurologist, particularly in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases' Professor Silburn has been instrumental in establishing the Asia-Pacific Centre for Neuromodulation and has led numerous clinical trials and research projects focused on improving outcomes for patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. His work bridges the gap between clinical practice and research, translating scientific discoveries into practical applications for patient care. He is actively involved with the Queensland Parkinson's Project, which has been tracking outcomes for Parkinson's patients for over 20 years, providing valuable longitudinal data on disease progression and treatment efficacy.

Werner HenkelView profile

Professor

• Physical-layer security
• Source and channel coding
• Multi-carrier modulation
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Prof. Werner Henkel is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Jacobs University Bremen. He holds a Dr.-Ing. (Ph.D.) from Technische Universität Darmstadt (1989), with research focused on coding theory, communications, and signal processing. His roles include chairing the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) program and serving as Dean for Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (2012–2014). Affiliations: Jacobs University Bremen: School of Engineering and Science Constructor University Bremen (prior affiliation) Education: Ph.D. (Dr.-Ing.) in Electrical Engineering, TU Darmstadt (1989) Diploma in Electrical Engineering, TU Darmstadt (1984) Research Interests: Prof. Henkel’s work spans physical-layer security , LDPC codes , neural networks , impulse noise treatment , and DNA analysis . His recent focus includes secure key generation in FDD systems, joint source-channel coding, and applications in IoT and power-line communications. He has contributed to DSL standardization and industrial projects in satellite communication and cybersecurity. Grants & Projects: Research on impulse noise mitigation in wireless/wireline channels Collaborations with industry on satellite communication and PLC systems Labs & Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams at Jacobs University, focusing on communications, coding, and bioinformatics.

• Health Economics
• Mental Health
• Randomized Controlled Trials
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Dr. Andrew Healey is a Research Fellow in Health Service & Population Research, specializing in health economics and mental health interventions. His work focuses on cost-effectiveness analyses of healthcare programs, particularly in mental health services and diabetes management. Research interests center on: Economic evaluations of mental health interventions Randomized controlled trial methodologies Healthcare cost optimization Implementation science in public health Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong focus on mental health service delivery models and diabetes interventions, with common themes of cost-analysis and randomized trial designs across diverse healthcare settings. He actively contributes to NIHR-funded projects including geriatric surgical care optimization and culturally-tailored diabetes programs, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

• Constraint Programming
• Graph Algorithms
• Combinatorial Optimization
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Dr. Patrick Prosser is an Honorary Lecturer in the School of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on constraint programming, graph algorithms, and combinatorial optimization, particularly addressing challenging problems like subgraph isomorphism and maximum clique detection. Recent work develops specialized solvers for graph problems and investigates empirical hardness in optimization. He has created novel approaches for parallel constraint solving and solution-biased search techniques. Dr. Prosser's Glasgow Subgraph Solver represents a significant contribution to handling difficult variants of subgraph isomorphism problems. Publications explore parallel branch-and-bound methods, the impact of search tree structure on algorithm efficiency, and symmetry breaking techniques in graph representation. His work has applications in graph databases and combinatorial problem solving.

Flis BishopView profile

Professor

• Placebo Effects
• Context Effects in Healthcare
• Complementary and Integrative Medicine
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Professor Flis Bishop is a Chartered Psychologist and Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Southampton's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Primary Care and Population Sciences. She leads an internationally recognized program of mixed methods research on placebo effects, complementary medicine utilization, and treatment decision-making in healthcare, with funding from NIHR and Versus Arthritis. Her work bridges health psychology, primary care, and complementary medicine through extensive collaborations including Harvard University and University of Technology Sydney. Her academic credentials include: MA in Experimental Psychology from University of Oxford (The Queen's College) MSc in Health Psychology from University of Southampton PhD in Psychology from University of Southampton (2006) Professor Bishop's research centers on placebo and context effects in healthcare delivery, complementary and integrative medicine utilization patterns, treatment adherence mechanisms, and clinical empathy dynamics. She employs innovative mixed-methods approaches to investigate ethical perspectives on placebo use, psychosocial mediators of complementary medicine effectiveness, applications of the common-sense model of illness perception, and communication dynamics in primary care. Her work consistently addresses real-world clinical challenges while advancing theoretical frameworks in health psychology. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant research trajectories in irritable bowel syndrome management (particularly through the ATLANTIS trial series on low-dose amitriptyline), clinical empathy measurement across consultation formats (including telephone and digital interfaces), and development of communication skills interventions for musculoskeletal pain. Her work spans high-impact medical journals (The Lancet, Gut), primary care literature (BJGP), and psychology publications, demonstrating exceptional interdisciplinary integration. Her scientific recognition includes: NIHR Doctoral Fellowship (2023) As Programme Director for MSc Health Psychology (since 2015) and Director of Psychology Programmes (since 2020), she supervises doctoral candidates including Cherish Eloise May Boxall (PhD Psychology) and Katie Alice Read (PhD Primary Care), alongside numerous undergraduate and postgraduate projects. Her active research portfolio includes NIHR-funded projects on communication skills e-learning for musculoskeletal pain management and menstrual problem consultations, building on previous Versus Arthritis-supported work including the ACTIB, EMPATHICA, and REACH initiatives focused on back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and complementary medicine integration. She contributes to the Centre for Clinical and Community Applications of Health Psychology Research, fostering methodological innovation in healthcare delivery research through interdisciplinary team science.

Andrew John George CairnsView profile

Professor

• Mortality and longevity risk modelling and management
• Stochastic mortality modelling
• Securitisation of mortality risk
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Andrew John George Cairns is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, where he is affiliated with the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences and the Department of Actuarial Mathematics & Statistics. He is well known both in the UK and internationally for his research in financial risk management for pension plans and life insurers, with a particular focus on longevity risk modeling, measurement, and management. His work extends to statistical analysis of mortality and health inequalities, understanding their drivers, and modeling interest rate risk and quantitative risk management for renewable energy operators. Editor of Insurance: Mathematics and Economics since 2023 Editor-in-Chief of ASTIN Bulletin from 2007-2017 Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh since 2016 Member of the Advisory Board of the Academy for the Mathematical Sciences since 2014 Director of the Actuarial Research Centre of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries from 2016-2020 Cairns' research interests center on risk management, particularly its impact on pension plans and life insurers. His current work focuses on three main themes: modeling and management of longevity risk and its transfer to capital markets; mortality inequalities and their drivers; and using cause-of-death mortality data to understand mortality trends and inequalities. He has made significant contributions to the field through his development of innovative stochastic mortality models, including being a co-inventor of the CBD stochastic mortality models and author of the LifeMetrics open source R code for modeling, measurement, and management of longevity risk. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on mortality modeling, particularly in relation to socio-economic factors, cause-of-death analysis, and the impacts of events like the COVID-19 pandemic. His work spans public health, actuarial science, and statistical modeling, with particular emphasis on mortality inequalities at neighborhood levels and the development of advanced modeling techniques like the Common Cohort Effect Model and local linear regression approaches. Edinburgh Mathematical Society Impact Prize (2021) Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2016) Robert I. Mehr Award (2016) Halmstad Prize for 'Pricing Death: Frameworks for the Valuation and Securitization of Mortality Risk' (2008) Cairns actively supervises PhD students, with current projects focusing on mortality and longevity risk modeling and management. He has been instrumental in the ARC Longevity, Mortality and Morbidity Research Programme funded by the Actuarial Research Centre. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas related to health and well-being. As an active member of the UK and international actuarial profession, he has served in numerous editorial and leadership roles, including as a Fellow of the Faculty of Actuaries since 1993 and as a corresponding member of the Swiss Association of Actuaries. His research has significant practical applications, with his CBD mortality models adopted by the international insurance and pensions industry. The improved understanding of population and mortality data generated through his work benefits both the UK and international pensions and insurance sectors, demonstrating the real-world impact of his academic contributions.

Ian M. PaulView profile

Professor

• Pediatrics
• Preventive Medicine
• Child Health Services Research
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Dr. Ian M. Paul serves as University Professor of Pediatrics and Public Health Sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, where he also holds the position of Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs in the Department of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Academic General Pediatrics at Penn State Health Children's Hospital. His academic career spans multiple disciplines within pediatrics and public health. Dr. Paul's educational background includes board certification in general pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics (2001). His research interests focus on primary preventive interventions for newborns, infants, and families, as well as clinical therapeutics for children. He has pioneered studies demonstrating that behavioral interventions delivered after birth can lead to slower weight gain through age 1 and lower BMI through age 3. His work on newborn weight loss generated the first nomograms for exclusively breastfed and formula-fed neonates. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on obesity prevention, responsive parenting interventions, infant sleep health, and pediatric treatment approaches for common conditions like the cold and respiratory syncytial virus. The INSIGHT study appears as a recurring theme in his longitudinal research examining childhood development and obesity prevention. Academic Pediatric Association Research Award (2022) Clinical Science Master Career Mentor Award (2020) MCHB Director's Award (2019) Dr. Paul maintains an active clinical practice providing care for children from birth through age 21, where he has received recognition for superior patient satisfaction. He serves as Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded projects including the ENRICH consortium focused on multigenerational cardiovascular health and projects related to newborn weight loss, co-parenting, infant sleep, and prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome. His work contributes significantly to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Cryptography
• Quantum Communication
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Marco Tomamichel is a Senior Lecturer and Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) fellow at the Centre for Quantum Software and Information, which is part of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology at the University of Technology Sydney. He received his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from ETH Zurich, where he was awarded the prestigious ETH Medal, followed by a doctorate in Theoretical Physics from the same institution. Prior to joining the University of Technology Sydney, Dr. Tomamichel held research positions at the Centre for Quantum Technologies in Singapore and the University of Sydney. Dr. Tomamichel's research lies at the intersection of information theory, computer science, and quantum physics, with a particular focus on the mathematical foundations of quantum information theory. His work explores entropy and other information measures, and addresses theoretical questions in quantum communication and cryptography when resources are limited. His research examines quantum information processing with noisy and limited resources, cryptography in a quantum world, mathematical foundations of quantum information, and other applications of quantum information theory in physics, engineering, and computer science. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on quantum information theory, with particular emphasis on entropies, divergences, and their applications. His work spans fundamental theoretical developments in quantum information measures, quantum cryptography protocols, quantum communication theory, and connections to quantum thermodynamics and machine learning. The recurring theme across his publications is the rigorous mathematical treatment of quantum information processing tasks, often focusing on finite-resource scenarios that are relevant for near-term quantum technologies. Dr. Tomamichel has received significant recognition for his research, including: Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) ETH Medal for Master's degree Dr. Tomamichel is available for Masters Research and PhD student supervision. His funded research projects include "Securing the quantum internet with high-dimensional quantum systems" (ARC Discovery Projects), "Topological algebra, first-order logic, and computability" (Royal Society of New Zealand), and "Enhancing Communication using Small Quantum Devices" (ARC DECRA Scheme). Dr. Tomamichel is actively involved in the quantum information research community, serving as an editor for "Quantum - the open journal for quantum science" and participating in numerous conference organizing committees including TQC, QIP, and Quantum Cryptography conferences.

• Sexual Research
• Forensic Psychiatry
• Gender Identity
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Peer Briken is a Professor of Medicine at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, where he serves as a leading researcher at the Institute and Polyclinic for Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry. His work spans multiple disciplines within sexual medicine, forensic psychiatry, and gender identity research, making significant contributions to both clinical practice and academic understanding of complex sexual health issues. Dr. Briken's research interests focus on sexual disorders, transgender health, forensic aspects of sexual behavior, and the psychological dimensions of sexual identity. His work explores the intersections between mental health, sexual behavior, and societal factors, with particular attention to vulnerable populations including transgender individuals and those with atypical sexual interests. He has pioneered approaches to understanding and treating paraphilic disorders while maintaining a strong emphasis on human rights and ethical considerations in sexual medicine. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges clinical practice, public health, and forensic science. A significant portion of his work addresses transgender health care, examining both medical and psychological aspects of gender transition. He has also made substantial contributions to understanding sexual offending behaviors, developing assessment tools, and creating prevention programs. His research increasingly incorporates digital health interventions and economic evaluations to assess the real-world impact of various treatment approaches. Dr. Briken has been instrumental in developing the Hamburg model for preventing sexual offenses, which has gained international recognition. His work on the Sexual Mentalizing Scale (SexMent) represents an important contribution to assessment tools in sexual psychology. He has also contributed significantly to the revision of sexual disorder classifications in the ICD-11, helping to move the field toward more evidence-based and less stigmatizing diagnostic frameworks. As a senior academic, Dr. Briken has supervised numerous research projects and mentored many early-career researchers in the fields of sexual medicine and forensic psychiatry. His collaborative approach is evident in the extensive list of international co-authors across his publications, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge through global scientific cooperation. The Institute and Polyclinic for Sex Research and Forensic Psychiatry, where Dr. Briken works, serves as both a clinical facility providing specialized care and a research hub generating evidence to inform best practices in sexual medicine and forensic psychiatry. The institute's work encompasses clinical service, research, and education, with a strong focus on translating research findings into practical applications that benefit patients and society.

Helen VerdeliView profile

Associate Professor

• Clinical Psychology
• Global Mental Health
• Cultural Adaptation of Psychotherapies
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Helen Verdeli is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, affiliated with the Department of Counseling & Clinical Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. from Yeshiva University and an M.Sc. from the London School of Economics. Her research focuses on adapting evidence-based psychotherapies—particularly Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)—for depression treatment in culturally diverse, low-resource communities globally, including conflict zones and humanitarian settings. Her scholarly work emphasizes cultural adaptation methodologies , randomized controlled trials in global contexts, and scalable mental health interventions. Research spans Uganda (rural communities and IDP camps), India (primary care systems), and military families, addressing depression in vulnerable populations like adolescents, refugees, and war survivors. Publications demonstrate consistent themes: cultural validation of therapies, task-sharing models using lay health workers, and sustainable implementation in under-resourced regions. Recent work prioritizes feasibility, scalability, and equity in global mental health care delivery. No awards, students, or grants are mentioned in the provided materials.