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Katy KozhimannilView profile

Professor

• Health Policy
• Maternal and Child Health
• Rural Health
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Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Ph.D., is a Professor at the Division of Health Policy and Management in the University of Minnesota School of Public Health . She co-directs the Rural Health Research Center and Rural Health Program at the university, focusing on health policy that affects healthcare delivery during critical life stages like pregnancy and childbirth. She combines research with policy advocacy to advance rural health , maternal and child health , and racial equity . Education : PhD in Health Policy (Harvard, 2009), MPA in Policy and Administration (Princeton, 2003), BA in Spanish and International Relations (University of Minnesota, 1999) Expertise : Health care policy, maternal and child health, rural health, health care quality, policy evaluation Kozhimannil’s research examines how policies impact healthcare access, quality, and outcomes in rural communities, particularly during pregnancy and postpartum. Her work addresses structural racism , geographic disparities , and social determinants of health , with published articles in journals like Science , JAMA , and Health Affairs . She has informed legislative changes in nine states and federal policies to improve maternal health access and reduce inequities. Her teaching emphasizes practical skills for health policy analysis, including legislative communication, policy brief writing, and advocacy. Students have engaged directly with legislators, influencing policy debates and implementation. Kozhimannil’s scientific awards include: Heinz Award for Public Policy (2020) Alice S. Hersh New Investigator Award (2016) Labelle Lectureship in Health Services Research (2015) Health Affairs Top 15 Most-Read Articles (2013) Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health (2013) She collaborates with colleagues like Jessica Liddell and Stephanie Leonard on rural maternity care, Hailey Baker on Indigenous maternal health, and Jhumka Gupta on domestic violence research. Her work has been cited extensively and covered by major media outlets including the New York Times and Washington Post .

Vaishnav KrishnanView profile

Associate Professor

• Epilepsy
• Neuropsychiatry
• Mouse Models of Epilepsy and Autism
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Vaishnav Krishnan, M.D., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at Baylor College of Medicine with joint appointments in the Department of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences . He also holds an Adjunct Associate Professor position in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University. As a physician-scientist, he leads the Laboratory of Epilepsy and Emotional Behavior , focusing on the neurobiological mechanisms linking epilepsy to psychiatric comorbidities. Education: BS in Neuroscience and Chemistry, New York University (2003) MD-PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience and Molecular Neuroplasticity, UT Southwestern Medical Scientist Training Program (2010) Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine and Adult Neurology, Parkland Memorial Hospital (2011) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2014) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Seizures and Autism-Related Behavior, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2016) His research employs genetically valid mouse models and home-cage behavioral monitoring to study interictal behavioral derangements, using EEG and wearable devices to translate findings to humans. His work has been supported by grants from NINDS , the American Epilepsy Society , Gulf Coast Center for Precision Health , and the Mike Hogg Fund . He has received awards such as the NINDS K08 Career Development Award and American Epilepsy Society Fellow . The Krishnan Lab has published extensively on epilepsy spectrum disorders , circadian and ultradian rhythms , and seizure prediction algorithms , with recent studies in Journal of Comparative Neurology , Brain Communications , and Epilepsia . He collaborates with epilepsy-focused labs, including those of Dr. Jeffrey Noebels and Dr. Berge Minassian. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Outstanding Resident Teaching Award (Harvard Medical School, 2013) NINDS R25 Award (2014-2015) Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Epilepsy (American Academy of Neurology, 2016-2018) Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award K08 (NINDS, 2019-2024) Junior Investigator Award (American Epilepsy Society, 2020-2021) Mike Hogg Fund Award (2021-2022) Gulf Coast Center for Precision Health Pilot Award (2022-2023) Fellow of the American Epilepsy Society (2022) Lab Members and Trainees: The lab includes current researchers like Medical Students Vanuli Arya and Anna Norman , Research Technician Saifina Karedia , and Postdoctoral Associate Arindam Mazumder . Former trainees include Paarth Kapadia (MD, BCM 2023) and Anney Tuo (Rice B.S., now in medical school), among others pursuing careers in medicine, research, and engineering.

Daniel SchillerView profile

Professor

• Economic Geography
• Sustainable Regional Development
• Transformation of Regional Economies
• +7 more

Daniel Schiller is a Professor of Economic and Social Geography at the University of Greifswald, where he has been employed since April 2016. He currently serves as Vice Rector for Research and Transfer (since April 2025) and has held several significant administrative positions including Managing Director of the Institute of Geography and Geology (2020-2024) and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (2020-2023). His academic affiliations include leadership roles at the Steinbeis Research Center for Regional Economics and membership in the Northeast Regional Working Group at the Academy for Spatial Development. Professor Schiller's research focuses on knowledge-based and sustainable regional development, transformation of regional economies, spatial justice, and futures of globalization, with regional expertise in Germany, the Baltic Sea region, and East and Southeast Asia. His work bridges theoretical economic geography with practical regional development challenges, particularly examining innovation systems, bioeconomy transitions, and the spatial dimensions of sustainability. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on how regions navigate economic transformation, with particular attention to the role of institutions, networks, and governance in shaping regional development trajectories. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining sustainability transitions in regional contexts, with increasing focus on bioeconomy development, One Health approaches, and the spatial dimensions of innovation. The geographical scope of his work spans from local German regions to East Asian contexts, particularly China's innovation systems. Methodologically, his work combines qualitative case studies with spatial analysis and theoretical frameworks from economic geography and innovation studies. Scientific Prize 'Human Geography' of the Prof. Dr. Frithjof Voss Foundation for Geography (2013) Professor Schiller has secured substantial research funding from multiple sources including BMBF, DFG, EU, and regional programs, leading major projects such as Plant³ RIIS, RegioTransformOH, and ChiKUBIG. His research portfolio demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with Chinese institutions. As Chair of Examination Boards for M.Sc. programs in Regional Development and Tourism and Bioeconomy, he plays a significant role in academic program development and student education. His leadership extends to the WIR! innovation alliance Plant³, where he serves as spokesperson since 2019. Through his work at the Steinbeis Research Center for Regional Economics and various research projects, Professor Schiller leads teams examining regional innovation systems, economic transformation, and sustainable development pathways. His current research agenda focuses on the intersection of bioeconomy development, spatial justice, and regional transformation, with particular attention to how regions can navigate the complex challenges of sustainability transitions while addressing socio-spatial inequalities.

Julie S. DownsView profile

Professor

• Decision Science
• Psychology
• Risk Communication
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Julie S. Downs is a Professor of Psychology and Decision Science and Associate Dean of Research at Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She directs the Center for Risk Perception and Communication, focusing on social influences in decision-making, particularly through behavioral interventions in risky domains like adolescent sexual behavior, food choices, online privacy, and vaccination. Her interdisciplinary work bridges public health, computer science, and economics. Education: Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Princeton University; A.B. in Psychology, UC Berkeley Leadership: Served on editorial boards (Psychological Science, Developmental Review), grant review panels (NIH, NSF), and institutional review boards (CMU, Disney Research) Her research emphasizes improving communication of technical information through Usable privacy and security frameworks Calorie labeling and dietary behavior Sexual health interventions for adolescents Behavioral responses to health risk calculators Decision-making in critical care Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a focus on adolescent health, risk communication, and digital interventions. Awards include Platinum Remi, Aurora, and Telly Awards for her behavioral interventions’ impact. Scientific Contributions: Behavioral interventions reducing STI risk Contextualized risk communication strategies Grant-funded studies (NIH, NSF) Editorial leadership in psychological and public health journals Advising: Mentors current Ph.D. students (Aaron Balleisen, Trent Cash, Ramon Silvera Zumaran, Wenzhuo Xu) and guides alumni (Alison Butler, Samantha Horn, Stephanie Permut). Labs: Leads the Downs Research Lab, developing interactive tools (Seventeen Days, Your Move, Hold That Thought, READY-Girls) to address contraception, STIs, and psychological stigma.

James H. AndersonView profile

Professor

• Real-time systems
• Distributed computing
• Concurrent algorithms
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James H. Anderson is the Kenan Distinguished Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. A leading researcher in real-time systems and distributed computing, he previously served at the University of Maryland (1990-1993). His educational background includes: B.S. in Computer Science from Michigan State University (1982) M.S. in Computer Science from Purdue University (1983) Ph.D. in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin (1990) Anderson's research focuses on real-time systems, distributed and concurrent algorithms, multicore computing, and operating systems. His work addresses fundamental challenges in scheduling, resource management, and reliability in time-critical environments, with recent emphasis on GPU acceleration for AI workloads and heterogeneous platforms. He investigates novel approaches to budget enforcement, processing graph scheduling, and timing predictability in complex systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward applying real-time scheduling principles to GPU and heterogeneous computing architectures. Key research thrusts include enabling predictable AI acceleration, managing timing uncertainties in autonomous systems, and developing composable resource partitioning techniques for safety-critical applications. His distinguished honors include: U.S. Army Research Office Young Investigator Award (1995) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1996) Seven Computer Science Student Association Teaching Awards (1995-2019) Fellowships from IEEE (2012), ACM (2013), AAAS (2020), and AAIA (2022) IEEE TCRTS Outstanding Technical Achievement and Leadership Award (2018) Anderson actively mentors through the TOPICS Club, a reading group for undergraduate students that he co-leads with Cynthia Sturton and Danielle Szafir. His professional leadership includes chairing IEEE TCRTS (2016-2017) and ACM SIGBED (2019-2021), plus service as program/general chair for major conferences including RTSS, PODC, ECRTS, and RTAS. He directs ongoing research initiatives in real-time systems through collaborative projects and the TOPICS Club, which provides undergraduates with hands-on research experience in cutting-edge computer science topics.

Ai-ris Yonekura CollierView profile

Assistant Professor

• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Immunology in Pregnancy
• Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy
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Dr. Ai-ris Yonekura Collier serves as Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School and Staff Physician in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC). She concurrently holds a Physician-Scientist position at BIDMC's Center for Virology and Vaccine Research (CVVR) and co-directs the Clinical Trials Unit within CVVR, establishing a critical bridge between maternal-fetal medicine and virology research. Her academic foundation includes: B.S. in Biology (Minor: Chemistry) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005) M.D. from Harvard Medical School through Harvard-MIT Health Sciences & Technology Program (2011) Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency at UCLA (2011-2015) Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at BIDMC (2015-2018) Dr. Collier's research centers on maternal immune tolerance mechanisms in placental development, with dual investigative tracks: (1) Characterizing cellular immune phenotypes in pregnancy disorders like preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction, and (2) Analyzing infectious disease impacts including Zika virus and SARS-CoV-2. Her translational approach integrates longitudinal biospecimen repositories with clinical observations, emphasizing the inclusion of pregnant populations in vaccine trials. As an educator, she actively mentors trainees and advocates for policy changes in clinical trial design. Recent publications demonstrate a pronounced focus on viral immunology during the pandemic era, with 7 of 9 recent papers addressing SARS-CoV-2 variants, vaccine responses, and Mpox immunity. These works reveal consistent methodological themes: neutralization assays against emerging variants, analysis of coagulation-inflammation pathways in vaccine complications, and sensitive diagnostic approaches for prior infections. Concurrently, she maintains her foundational research in placental immunology, exemplified by cytokine studies in preeclampsia. Her scientific recognition includes: NIH Loan Repayment Program (2018-2020) Mentor Award from ACOG District I (2021) Translational Research Hubs Spark Grant Award (2022) Rookie of the Year Award at BIDMC (2016) Multiple research presentation awards from perinatal societies As Principal Investigator of the Yonekura Collier Laboratory and Co-Director of the Clinical Trials Unit, she manages substantial grant funding including NIH/NICHD support and institutional translational grants. Her leadership extends to hospital-wide initiatives like the BIDMC COVID-19 Biorepository, while her advocacy focuses on rectifying historical exclusions of pregnant individuals from clinical research. She maintains active collaborations across Harvard's immunology and virology departments. The Yonekura Collier Laboratory operates within CVVR's collaborative ecosystem, integrating with Dan Barouch's research group and the broader Harvard Medical School community. Her team combines clinical obstetric expertise with advanced immunological techniques to investigate fetal-maternal interface biology, creating a unique interdisciplinary hub for perinatal infectious disease research.

Nathalie BurloneView profile

Professor

• Public Policy Analysis
• Policy Framing
• Discourse Analysis
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Nathalie Burlone is a Full Professor in the School of Political Studies at the University of Ottawa, specializing in the Public Administration program. Her office is located in FSS7006 with contact number 613-562-5800 extension 2242. She teaches core courses including PAP6511 (Public Policy Theory), PAP9711 (Public Policy), and doctoral seminars in policy analysis. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Public Administration, École nationale d'administration publique (2001) M.A. in Public Policy Analysis, Université Laval (1991) B.A. in Psychology, Université McGill (1989) Professor Burlone's research centers on discourse analysis of policy construction in emotionally charged domains, particularly medical aid in dying, end-of-life care, family policy, and social policy. She examines how narratives frame value-laden decisions and policy evolution, employing qualitative and visual methodologies to dissect the interplay between morality, rationality, and governance structures in public issue formation. Her publication pattern (2007-2020) reveals consistent focus on policy framing mechanisms in contentious areas, especially Canada's medical assistance in dying legislation. She analyzes how competing narratives shape policy development through discourse analysis, bridging theoretical public policy concepts with practical governance applications. Her work increasingly connects community partnership models with policy implementation frameworks. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards documented in source materials She currently supervises six doctoral candidates including Sharma Aurelien (2026 completion), Sarah Borbolla Garcés (2025), and Véronique LeBlanc (2024), guiding research on policy framing in end-of-life and family policy contexts. Her academic leadership extends to co-directing Revue Gouvernance (2015-2025), where she shapes scholarly discourse on Canadian governance. As co-director of Revue Gouvernance since 2015, she leads Canada's premier French-language journal on public policy and governance, fostering academic exchange on policy framing and institutional analysis within Francophone scholarly networks.

Arlie AdkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Transportation Equity
• Affordable Housing
• Health Disparities
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Arlie Adkins serves as Associate Professor with dual appointments in the School of Landscape Architecture and Planning at the University of Arizona's College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA) and the Health Promotion Sciences Department within the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health. He holds the position of Program Chair for the Master of Science in Urban Planning program and teaches transportation planning, planning theory, and capstone studios. Dr. Adkins earned his PhD in Urban Planning from Portland State University and Master's in City Planning from UC Berkeley. Prior to academia, he worked as a planner at TriMet (Portland's transit agency) and for carsharing pioneer Flexcar. His research program investigates transportation equity through three interconnected lenses: systemic health and safety disparities in urban transportation, socioeconomic applicability of walkability metrics, and affordable housing's role in enabling access to opportunity-rich neighborhoods. He emphasizes sociocultural contexts in built environment assessments, particularly focusing on Mexican American communities and refugee populations. His work integrates critical race theory to expose racial biases in transportation systems, as demonstrated by his nationally covered research on driver yielding behavior at crosswalks. Recent publications reveal a methodological shift toward qualitative assessment tools like the Qualitative Pedestrian Environments Data (QPED) Toolkit, addressing limitations of quantitative metrics in capturing social dimensions of walkability. His scholarship increasingly centers refugee mobility and Global South urbanism, reflecting expansion into transnational equity frameworks while maintaining core focus on transportation-housing-health intersections. Dr. Adkins has secured major funding from the Federal Highway Administration, National Institute for Transportation and Communities, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He co-led the CDC-funded Physical Activity Policy Research Network (PAPRN+) collaborating center and directs the QPED initiative, which has trained practitioners through workshops including the 2019 Transportation and Communities Summit in Portland. His leadership extends to program development, evidenced by the MS Urban Planning program's #5 national ranking among public programs without PhDs by Planetizen (2023) and the UA Urban Planning Capstone's award for best graduate project from the Arizona APA chapter. He actively mentors students through capstone projects focused on transportation equity and housing justice.

Rachel KingView profile

Lecturer

• Advanced Clinical Practice
• Nursing Workforce Issues
• Healthcare Roles Development
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Dr Rachel King is a Lecturer in Nursing at the University of Sheffield's School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery. With a PhD, MMedSci, and BSc, she holds Fellow status with the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and maintains an active clinical background as a former primary care advanced nurse practitioner. University of Sheffield, School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery Lecturer in Nursing Room 206A, 362 Mushroom Lane, Sheffield S10 2TS Contact: rachel.king@sheffield.ac.uk | +44 114 222 2626 Dr King's research focuses on emerging healthcare roles, particularly nursing associates and advanced clinical practitioners. Her work examines workforce issues, knowledge mobilization in clinical decision-making, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare roles. She employs diverse qualitative methodologies including ethnography, interviews, and focus groups, with recent work funded by the Cancer Alliance and supported by a Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output across nursing workforce issues, advanced practice roles, and clinical decision-making, with numerous publications spanning 2020-2025. Her research shows particular strength in examining nursing associate roles, advanced practitioner well-being, and knowledge mobilization in emergency settings. Florence Nightingale Foundation Scholarship (2022) Member of Athena Swann committee in ScHARR (2016-2018) Member of academic board for Sheffield Teaching Hospitals' combined community and acute care group Scientific committee member for RCN international research conference (2019) As an educator, Dr King teaches research methods, healthcare ethics, and advanced practice, while providing dissertation and PhD supervision. She contributes to module leadership and serves as co-chair of the school's ethics committee, demonstrating significant institutional engagement alongside her research activities.

Nvard A. MelkonyanView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Work
• Political Communication
• Public Relations
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Nvard A. Melkonyan serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Social Work and Social Technologies at Yerevan State University's Faculty of Sociology, where she has established herself as a leading researcher in Armenian socio-political communication dynamics. Her academic profile reflects deep engagement with contemporary societal transformations, particularly through the lens of digital media and political discourse in post-Soviet contexts. Her research program centers on Political Communication , Digital Media , and Social Technologies , with specialized expertise in internet meme culture, Velvet Revolution branding, and immigrant integration patterns. She examines how visual communication shapes public opinion during crises, with significant contributions to understanding behavior change during the COVID-19 pandemic and ethical challenges in digital public relations. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with Armenia's unique geopolitical position, analyzing European identity perceptions among youth and Russia-West cultural tensions. Recent publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward urgent socio-political issues: 40% of her 2022-2025 output addresses migration flows following the Russian-Ukrainian war, while 30% focuses on digital ethics in public relations. Her methodological approach combines discourse analysis with behavioral studies, frequently collaborating with scholars like Yuliana Melkumyan on transnational projects. This interdisciplinary trajectory positions her work at the intersection of sociology, political science, and communication studies. Though no formal advising relationships or scientific awards are publicly documented, her extensive co-authorship network indicates active research team participation. Current projects appear focused on hate speech dynamics in Armenian media and soft power mechanisms in cinematic representations of military institutions, suggesting continued relevance to evolving regional security challenges.

Laura MoorheadView profile

Associate Professor

• Journalism
• Science Communication
• Social Justice
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Laura Moorhead is an Associate Professor in the Department of Journalism at San Francisco State University and a researcher with the ScholCommLab at Simon Fraser University. Her work bridges journalism ethics, science communication, and social justice, focusing on how media narratives address homelessness, health equity, and marginalized communities. Research interests include: Visual solutions journalism and its ethical application to societal issues Science communication dynamics between journalists and researchers Access to knowledge frameworks and open science practices Collaborative journalism models for community-driven reporting Recent article trends emphasize participatory action research, climate crisis education, and preprint usage in science reporting. She co-leads NIH-funded and NNLM grants focused on health equity and serves on the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University.

• Sustainability Marketing
• Political Ideology and Consumer Behavior
• Environmental Consumer Behavior
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Aylin Cakanlar serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Marketing and Strategy at the Stockholm School of Economics, focusing on the critical intersection of consumer behavior, sustainability, and political ideology with emphasis on recycling systems and climate communication. Her research program centers on six key domains: Sustainability Marketing : Historical evolution and future trajectories of green marketing frameworks Political Ideology and Consumption : Mechanisms through which conservative/liberal values shape environmental actions Recycling Behavior : Interventions to reduce contamination in waste streams Sharing Economy Dynamics : Trust mechanisms in peer-to-peer consumption models Identity-Driven Consumption : Self-expression through purchasing during societal uncertainty Climate Change Polarization : Strategies to overcome ideological barriers to environmental action Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent methodological rigor in experimental design applied to urgent sustainability challenges, particularly examining how privacy concerns deter recycling, how parenting influences eco-behavior, and how political polarization fragments climate responses. Her work demonstrates increasing focus on actionable interventions since 2021. Scientific recognition: No awards or fellowships documented in source materials Academic mentorship and funding: Source documentation contains no references to graduate student supervision, research grants, or external funding mechanisms. Laboratory infrastructure and collaborative teams are not mentioned in available materials.

Soraya de ChadarevianView profile

Professor

• History of Science
• History of Molecular Biology
• History of Medicine
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Soraya de Chadarevian serves as Professor in the Department of History and the Institute for Society and Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she bridges historical scholarship with contemporary bioscience through rigorous analysis of material practices and cultural contexts in the life sciences. Her academic trajectory spans over three decades with significant contributions to understanding molecular biology's development and human heredity's evolution from the nineteenth century to present. Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Konstanz, Germany, and an Advanced degree (Diplom) in Biology from the University of Freiburg, Germany, providing unique interdisciplinary perspective. These qualifications enabled her dual expertise in scientific practice and philosophical inquiry that defines her scholarly approach. De Chadarevian's research centers on the intricate relationship between scientific practice and cultural context in the life sciences, with particular emphasis on visual and material dimensions of molecular biology and chromosome research. She examines how laboratory techniques, archival practices, and data systems shape biological knowledge, exploring themes like the microscope's role in heredity studies, genetic evidence in historical narratives, and pandemic responses. Her work reveals how scientific concepts like the double helix or human genome emerge through complex negotiations between technical possibilities, institutional frameworks, and societal concerns. Analysis of her recent publications shows a decisive shift toward contemporary scientific challenges including pandemic responses, data-intensive biology, and ethical dimensions of genetic research. While maintaining deep historical perspective, her scholarship increasingly engages with urgent present-day issues such as biobanking, forensic genetics, and the societal implications of genomic databases, demonstrating how historical understanding informs current scientific controversies. Her scientific recognition includes: National Science Foundation Scholar Award (2015-2021) Walther Rathenau Program Fellowship Max Planck Institute for History of Science Fellowship Fellowship at La Villette Fellowship at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales Hamburg Institute for Social Research Fellowship Churchill College Cambridge Fellowship Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities Fellowship Research funding has been consistently secured through competitive grants, most notably the six-year NSF award supporting her chromosome history project. She actively mentors students through UCLA's graduate programs in History and the Institute for Society and Genetics, teaching specialized courses on genetics and society while supervising research on science-society intersections. Her collaborative approach extends to co-editing special journal issues and organizing international research networks. Through sustained engagement with institutions like the Max Planck Society and Cambridge University, de Chadarevian maintains active participation in global scholarly communities. Her current work involves interdisciplinary teams examining data practices in contemporary biology and historical dimensions of pandemic responses, positioning her at the forefront of science studies' engagement with pressing societal challenges.

• Media Sociology
• Media Convergence
• News Production
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Bian Qing serves as an Associate Professor and Master's Supervisor in the Department of Communication at Tongji University's School of Art and Media. His research centers on media sociology, media convergence, and news production dynamics, with affiliations including the Health Communication Professional Group of the Chinese Preventive Medicine Association. He has held visiting positions at City University of Hong Kong (2017) and the University of Cambridge (2019-2020). Education: PhD in Radio and Television, Fudan University School of Journalism (2009-2012) MA in Radio and Television Journalism, Communication University of China (2004-2007) BE in Recording Engineering, Beijing Broadcasting Institute (2000-2004) Research Focus: Professor Bian investigates algorithmic governance in social media , hate speech regulation , and newsroom transformations in digital ecosystems. His work critically examines emotional drivers of online collective action and the sociopolitical dimensions of Chinese media landscapes, bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis of platform dynamics. Publication Trends: Recent works (2021-2022) analyze algorithmic bias and cyber hate in global social platforms, while earlier research (2012-2016) explores Chinese social media's role in public diplomacy and journalism evolution. His scholarship consistently addresses media's societal impacts through convergent journalism frameworks and digital discourse analysis. Awards: National and university research grants including National Social Science Fund Youth Project (150,000 yuan) Multiple Outstanding Advisor Awards for China Data Journalism Competition (2019, 2021, 2022) Tongji University Young Talent Program recognition (2011, 2013) Shanghai European Society Youth Paper Award (2014) Mentorship & Grants: He has secured significant funding from national and provincial sources for projects on online public discourse and media convergence. His student guidance has yielded award-winning data journalism projects, and he serves as an SSCI journal reviewer while teaching courses including 'Converged Media Reporting' and 'Frontiers of Global Journalism Practice'. Research Infrastructure: Affiliated with Tongji University's Media Experiment and Practice Teaching Center and Omnimedia Research Institute, his work integrates experimental media production with sociological analysis of digital communication systems.

Richard LesterView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital health
• Mobile health (mHealth)
• Precision Public Health
• +3 more

Dr. Richard Lester is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Division of Infectious Diseases . He leads the UBC mHealth Research Group, focusing on mobile health (mHealth) interventions for infectious diseases, precision public health, and patient-centered care across Canada, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and the USA. Director, Infectious Disease Research Director, Neglected Global Diseases Initiative Consultant, BC Centre for Disease Control His research spans HIV/TB care, global health equity, and AI applications in conversational health data. He has conducted landmark trials like WelTel Kenya1 and Tushirikiane-4-MH , with publications in Lancet and other top journals. He collaborates with international bodies like WHO and PEPFAR. Notable Achievements : Grand Challenges Canada phase I & II awards CIHR Foundation Scheme recipient Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar