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Simon SzreterView profile

Professor

• Demographic history
• Economic history
• History of public health
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Simon Szreter is Professor of History and Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of St John's College. He serves as an Honorary Research Associate of the Cambridge Group for the History of Population and Social Structure and is a member of the Centre for Science and Policy (CSaP), focusing on bridging historical research with contemporary policy challenges. His research centers on the social, economic, and political history of population, public health, and reproduction from 1500 to 2020, employing both qualitative and quantitative methods to analyze fertility, mortality, and public health systems. He emphasizes the critical role of historical perspective in addressing modern issues like environmental sustainability and global inequality, particularly for the world's poorest populations. Recent publications demonstrate his sustained focus on applying historical insights to urgent policy questions, including pandemic recovery, demographic transitions in the Anthropocene, and the historical roots of inequality. His work consistently connects British historical experiences with international contexts, especially Africa. Notable awards include: American Public Health Association's Viseltear Prize (2009) IPPR Economics Prize (2019) for co-authoring "Incentivising an ethical economics" Szreter has supervised numerous PhD students on diverse topics in modern social and demographic history. As co-founder of History&Policy (2002), he led this initiative until its 2021 relocation to the Institute of Historical Research. His major research leadership includes the Wellcome Trust-funded "Generation to Reproduction" Strategic Award (2009-2015) and current membership in Cambridge's Reproduction Strategic Research Initiative. He actively directs History&Policy as principal Editor, maintaining its mission to connect historical scholarship with evidence-based policy-making through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Karen Kiemnec-TyburczyView profile

Associate Professor

• Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Zoology
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Karen Kiemnec-Tyburczy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt. With a PhD in Zoology from Oregon State University and postdoctoral experience at Cornell University, her research focuses on the evolution of natural vertebrate populations, particularly amphibians, integrating molecular biology, genetics, and behavior. BS & PhD: Oregon State University Postdoc: Cornell University Current role: Associate Professor (tenured since Fall 2025) Her research spans three major areas: Chemical communication in salamanders - Examining olfactory morphology and gene expression patterns across species with diverse life histories, funded by an NSF IOS grant Amphibian population genetics - Investigating evolutionary relationships in Rhyacotriton variegatus and Ascaphus truei through population genetics Pathogen detection in amphibians - Collaborative work with U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Save the Redwoods League on ranavirus and chytrid fungus surveillance Recent publications highlight her work in immunogenetics (MHC gene evolution), behavioral ecology (courtship dynamics), and conservation biology (pathogen impacts). She has received multiple grants including an NSF IOS grant and CSUBIOTECH travel grant for Oxford Nanopore Technologies training. NSF IOS grant: 'Smelling in water and air: Evolution of olfaction in plethodontid salamanders' CSUBIOTECH travel grant Ferguson grant for undergraduate research support Karen co-advises graduate students including Emily Gremling, Giusy Lanzilli, and Marilyn Sandoval, whose theses explore olfactory system morphology and gene expression in plethodontid salamanders. Her lab maintains active collaborations with researchers like John Reiss and focuses on integrating biotechnology into STEM education through courses like 'Becoming a STEM Scientist' (SCI 100).

Candace CroneyView profile

Professor

• Animal Behavior
• Animal Welfare Science
• Canine Welfare
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Candace Croney, PhD is a Professor of Animal Behavior and Well-being in the Department of Comparative Pathobiology at Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. She serves as Director of the Center for Animal Welfare Science and leads the Croney Research Group, which focuses on improving animal welfare through scientific research. Her work has established rigorous standards for animal care, particularly in commercial breeding environments. Dr. Croney's research spans multiple areas of animal welfare science, with specializations in canine and feline welfare, agricultural animal bioethics, and human-animal relationships. Her work employs non-invasive assessment methods to evaluate animal welfare and improve quality of life for both animals and humans. She has developed evidence-based standards that have been implemented in nationwide certification programs. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on canine welfare assessment in commercial breeding facilities, veterinary care access, and evidence-based approaches to animal management. Her research integrates behavioral science, ethics, and practical applications to address complex animal welfare challenges across multiple species. American Veterinary Medical Association Humane Award (2023) Black Graduate Student Association Distinguished Service Award (2023) Dr. Croney founded the Canine Care Certified program, the only nationwide certification program that comprehensively addresses both physical health and behavioral well-being of dogs in commercial breeding facilities. Her research group develops educational resources to make animal welfare science accessible to breeders, veterinarians, and the public.

• Obstetric Epidemiology
• Perinatal Care
• Clinical Guidelines
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Valery Danilack-Fekete is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She is also affiliated with the Center for Outcomes Research & Evaluation (CORE) and Internal Medicine. PhD in Epidemiology from Brown University MPH in Public Health from Yale University BA in Health and Society from Hamilton College Her research focuses on obstetric epidemiology, perinatal care, and clinical guidelines, with expertise in qualitative research methods and healthcare quality assessment. Key areas include antenatal care optimization, labor induction experiences, and pregnancy complications like gestational diabetes and fetal growth restriction. Recent publications analyze reduced antenatal visit schedules, televisits in prenatal care, and neonatal outcomes following fetal growth restriction. These studies employ systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and clinical outcomes research. She contributes to evidence-based practice guidelines and outcomes research in obstetric and perinatal medicine at Yale.

Margaret Hannah FrankView profile

Associate Professor

• Plant Grafting
• Plant Genomics
• Phenomics
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Margaret Hannah Frank is an Associate Professor with tenure in the Plant Biology Section of Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science. Her research investigates plant grafting biology through genetics, genomics, and phenomics to understand graft junction formation and long-distance signaling between grafted organ systems. She aims to develop predictive models for sustainable crop protection solutions against biotic and abiotic stresses. Education: Doctorate, Cornell University (2014) Bachelor of Arts, Barnard College (2007) Research Focus: Dr. Frank's lab pioneers work on graft compatibility mechanisms and plant communication systems , employing cutting-edge genomic sequencing and phenomic imaging to dissect mobile RNA transport and immune responses. Current projects address sustainable agriculture through engineered rootstock solutions and transdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like EMSL and JGI. Publication Trends: Recent work (2023-2025) reveals three dominant themes: 1) Immune-mediated graft incompatibility in Solanaceae, 2) Hydromechanical frameworks for signal transmission, and 3) Critical re-evaluation of mobile mRNA datasets. Her group consistently bridges fundamental plant biology with agricultural applications. Scientific Recognition: NSF CAREER award (2020; $1.3M) for "Harnessing the Plant Mobileome" FICUS award (2024) for identifying long-distance biomass signals Mentorship & Funding: Dr. Frank actively supervises 11+ graduate students including NSF GRFP awardee Samantha Yanders and CALS 3MT winner Michelle Heeney. Her lab secures substantial funding through CROPPS center collaborations and industry partnerships, recently supporting projects like the Tucson CROPPS conference and REU student programs. Research Environment: Based in Cornell's Plant Science Building, the Frank Lab operates within the NSF-funded CROPPS center that solved the "century-old mystery of plant communication" (April 2025). The team combines wet-lab experimentation with computational modeling in a collaborative space hosting weekly journal clubs and interdisciplinary workshops.

Daniel WearyView profile

Professor

• Animal Welfare
• Applied Animal Behaviour
• Dairy Cattle Welfare
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Daniel Weary is a Professor in the Department of Applied Biology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Land and Food Systems. He serves as an Associate Dean in Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and leads the Animal Welfare Program. NSERC Industrial Research Chair (1997–present) Killam Prize recipient (2015) Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2018) His research focuses on advancing animal welfare through: Developing behavioral/cognitive methods to assess animal emotions Improving livestock housing systems for dairy cattle and lab animals Evaluating pain management practices in farm animals Integrating automation for early disease detection Examining ethical frameworks for animal use Key research trends include: Systematic reviews of animal management practices Interdisciplinary approaches combining ethics and science Public perception studies influencing welfare policies Technological innovations in behavioral monitoring Comparative welfare assessments between conventional and modified systems Significant contributions: Co-developed UBC's Applied Animal Biology undergraduate program (2009) Created award-winning course 'Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Animal Use' (APBI 315) Conducted extensive studies on pain empathy and social behavior in dairy calves Lead research on refining anesthesia protocols for lab animals Major affiliations: Centre for Applied Ethics Dairy Education and Research Centre

Catherine Van RaamsdonkView profile

Associate Professor

• Cancer Genetics
• Developmental Genetics
• Molecular Genetics
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Dr. Catherine Van Raamsdonk serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. She leads an active research laboratory at the Life Sciences Institute in Vancouver, BC, specializing in melanoma pathogenesis using genetically engineered mouse models. Her work is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and she supervises graduate students in UBC's Medical Genetics MSc and PhD programs. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms transforming normal melanocytes into melanoma, with particular emphasis on uveal melanoma and the role of GNAQ/GNA11 oncogenes. Key projects investigate the developmental origin of ocular melanocytes, transcriptional/proteomic signatures in uveal melanoma, and why GNAQ specifically transforms internal melanocytes (in eyes, dermis, CNS) but not epidermal melanocytes. The lab employs transgenic mouse models to dissect neural crest development, melanocyte migration, and oncogenic signaling pathways. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in melanoma genetics, particularly the interplay between GNAQ mutations, neurofibromin loss, and BAP1 deficiency in tumor progression. Her work bridges developmental biology with cancer mechanisms, using mouse-human comparative approaches to identify conserved pathways in uveal and cutaneous melanoma. Publications increasingly address therapeutic implications including MEK inhibition and tumor microenvironment interactions. Dr. Van Raamsdonk is an active member of the Pigment Cell and Melanoma Research Society (PASPCR), contributing to the melanocyte research community. Her laboratory receives primary funding from CIHR, supporting investigations into melanoma initiation, progression, and metastasis using sophisticated genetic models. The lab maintains strong collaborations with clinical researchers to translate basic findings to human melanoma contexts. The Van Raamsdonk Lab operates within UBC's Life Sciences Institute, providing advanced facilities for mouse genetics, molecular biology, and histopathological analysis. Current work integrates transcriptomic, proteomic, and in vivo modeling approaches to understand melanoma heterogeneity and identify novel therapeutic targets, particularly for treatment-resistant uveal melanoma.

Kevan HarrisView profile

Associate Professor

• Development Studies
• Middle East and North Africa
• Political Sociology
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Kevan Harris is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He is also Vice Chair of the department and affiliated with the Asia Pacific Center at UCLA. His research focuses on development and social change in the global South, with particular expertise in the political sociology of the Middle East and Central Asia. Books: A Social Revolution: Politics and the Welfare State in Iran (UC Press, 2017) The Social Question in the Twenty-First Century: A Global View (co-edited with Jan Breman, Ching Kwan Lee, and Marcel van der Linden; UC Press, 2019) Research Themes: Welfare politics in low and middle-income countries State formation in West Asia and North Africa Business-state relations in post-revolutionary Iran Class and social mobility in Iran before and after 1979 Scientific Awards: 2018 MESA Nikki Keddie Book Award 2018 Arab Studies Institute Political Economy Book Prize Outstanding Article Award, ASA Collective Behavior and Social Movements Section (2013)

Jakkrit SangkhamaneeView profile

Associate Professor

• Science, Technology, and Society (STS)
• Anthropology of Infrastructure
• Spatial Mobility
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jakkrit Sangkhamanee is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the Faculty of Political Science, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. Holding a PhD in Anthropology from the Australian National University, he serves as Deputy Dean of his faculty and Director of the Politics and Global Studies (PGS) Program. Expertise: His research spans Science & Technology Studies (STS), environmental anthropology, infrastructure studies, and multispecies ecologies. He examines intersections between urban sustainability, political ecology, and Anthropocene challenges in Southeast Asia, focusing on Bangkok's atmospheric politics, Mekong hydropower conflicts, and techno-maternal ontologies. Key Contributions: Through ethnographic works on the Chao Phraya Dam, Ari Ecowalk, and Benjakitti Urban Forest Park, he investigates how materiality, non-human agency, and multisensory methodologies reshape urban-environmental dynamics. His forthcoming 2025 chapter explores hybrid spatial methods in transdisciplinary Bangkok sustainability studies. Networks: Collaborates with scholars like Casper Bruun Jensen and Erin Joakim, contributing to Environmental Infrastructures: Comparative Ethnographic Study on Nature, Technology and Environmental Change . His work appears in journals such as EASTS, TRaNS, and Engaging Science, Technology and Society.

• Plant Evolutionary Biology
• Molecular Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
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Dr. Steven Janssens is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biology , KU Leuven , where he leads and co-leads research projects in plant evolutionary biology, conservation genetics, and genomics. His work spans molecular ecology, climate-resilient agriculture, and forensic botany. Research Focus : Phylogenomics, species delimitation, energy sensing systems in plants, and climate-smart crop production. Projects : Includes "Reconstructing Evolution of the Plant Energy Sensing System" (2025–2028) and "Genomic barcoding to trace illegally logged African trees" (2018–2024). Key Collaborations : Partnered with institutions across Europe, Africa, and Asia on biodiversity monitoring and crop improvement. Publications highlight his expertise in resolving taxonomic controversies (e.g., Impatiens, Galianthe) and advancing DNA-based identification tools for economically significant species like Coffea and Pterocarpus . He also co-supervises PhD students in molecular biodiversity studies.

Rike StelkensView profile

Associate Professor

• Evolutionary biology
• Experimental evolution
• Yeast genomics
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Rike Stelkens is an Associate Professor in the Department of Zoology at Stockholm University, where she leads the Stelkens Lab. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly using yeast as a model system to study how populations adapt to environmental stress and change. Dr. Stelkens' research interests center on evolutionary adaptation, with particular emphasis on: Genetic and phenotypic responses to environmental stress Adaptation in deteriorating or poor quality environments Hybridization and its role in evolutionary processes Population genetics of adaptation Thermal performance curve evolution Genetic architecture of adaptive traits Her research group uses baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and its wild relatives as model systems, employing experimental evolution, whole genome sequencing, transcriptomics, and phenotyping. They work with populations ranging from clonal (genetically identical) to extremely diverse hybrid swarms, propagating them for hundreds of generations to observe evolution in action. Their work combines time-series analysis of fitness and genomic data from frozen 'fossil records' to parse the contributions of mutation, genetic drift, recombination, and selection to adaptation dynamics. Analysis of Dr. Stelkens' recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong thematic focus on thermal adaptation, hybrid evolution, and genomic approaches to understanding evolutionary processes. Her work spans both fundamental evolutionary questions and applied research with implications for climate change adaptation and industrial applications like brewing. Dr. Stelkens has received funding from multiple prestigious sources: Vetenskapsrådet (Swedish Research Council) Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation Carl Tryggers Stiftelse Science for Life Laboratories Erik Philip-Sörensens Stiftelse Wenner Gren Foundations Stockholm University Royal Physiographic Society of Lund She actively mentors Master's students and has advertised for postdoctoral researchers to join her lab. Her research group, the Stelkens Lab, is an international team of evolutionary biologists investigating how populations evolve to adapt to environmental stress, with a particular focus on yeast as a model system that provides powerful genetic tools and high-quality reference genomes.

Federica BarziView profile

Researcher

• Indigenous Health
• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
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Associate Professor Federica Barzi is a Principal Research Fellow in Biostatistics at the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and part of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland. With a PhD in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (University of Sydney, 2004) and BSc in Statistics (University of Padova, Italy), she specializes in clinical trial design, large-scale data analysis, and Indigenous health research since 2005. Education: University of Sydney (PhD, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, 2004) University of Padova, Italy (BSc, Statistics) Research Focus: Indigenous maternal and child health Chronic disease epidemiology (diabetes, kidney disease) Health systems improvement for Aboriginal communities Methodological innovations in data linkage Her recent publications highlight collaborations with institutions like Menzies School of Health Research and Flinders University. Key article trends include STI testing cascades , maternal hyperglycemia outcomes , and anemia management in hemodialysis . She supervises PhD candidates exploring Indigenous preconception health and community-led health interventions.

Andrew G. ClarkView profile

Professor

• Population genetics
• Genomics
• Drosophila
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Andrew G. Clark is the Jacob Gould Schurman Professor of Population Genetics at Cornell University's College of Arts and Sciences, with affiliations in Computational Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular Biology & Genetics. His research bridges empirical and theoretical studies of genetic variation in populations. Ph.D., Stanford University (1980) B.S., Brown University (1976) Research Focus: Genetic basis of complex traits, gene regulatory networks, and genotype-phenotype modeling across human cardiovascular disease risk and Drosophila systems. Key projects include evolutionary immunity, sperm competition, genomic imprinting, and Y chromosome dynamics. Scientific Contributions: Authored over 360 peer-reviewed papers and co-wrote the textbook Principles of Population Genetics with Dan Hartl. Pioneered methods for haplotype phase inference, detection of natural selection, and demographic history reconstruction using genome-wide data. Key Collaborations: Partnerships with Charles Sing and Eric Boerwinkle (human genetics), and interdisciplinary teams across computational biology and evolutionary ecology. Notable Awards: Honorary Doctorate from Aarhus University (2018)

Mirjana MiškićView profile

Associate Professor

• Roman Law
• History of State and Law
• Legal History
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Mirjana Miškić serves as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Banja Luka, specializing in Roman Law and History of State and Law. Her academic responsibilities include teaching courses on Roman legal systems and historical state institutions, with consultation hours held Mondays 1:00-3:00 PM and Fridays 9:00 AM-11:00 AM in office 52. Her research spans Roman Law, Legal History, History of State and Law, Family Law, and Biomedical Law, with significant contributions to adiecticiae qualitatis actions, surrogacy legislation in Republic of Srpska, and women's rights in historical contexts. She bridges ancient Roman jurisprudence with modern ethical dilemmas in biomedicine and family structures through interdisciplinary analysis. Recent publications demonstrate a pronounced trend applying Roman legal principles to contemporary issues, particularly assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy law within Republic of Srpska's framework. She also explores historical foundations of maritime law and agency in Roman commerce, revealing consistent scholarly dedication to connecting ancient legal analysis with present-day challenges. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the available information. Advising and Grants: While her academic role implies student mentorship involvement, specific details regarding advisees or grant-funded research projects were not provided in the source materials. Labs and Teams: No laboratory facilities or dedicated research teams were referenced in her institutional profile.

Maja BodinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reproductive Health
• Fertility Awareness
• Gender-Based Violence
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Maja Bodin is an Assistant Professor at the National Center for Women's Health Research (NCK) at Uppsala University, Sweden. With a background as a registered nurse and midwife, she holds a Master's degree in Global Health and completed her PhD in 2018 with a interdisciplinary thesis (medicine/gender studies) on pregnancy planning and fertility, focusing on men's reproductive knowledge and concerns. Education: Master in Global Health; PhD in Reproductive Health and Gender Studies Affiliation: National Center for Women's Health (NCK), Uppsala University Research Interests: Her work spans reproductive health, fertility awareness, gender-based violence, and the intersection of climate crisis with reproductive decision-making. Current projects include a study on men's exposure to intimate partner violence (2021-2023) and the EMBARC initiative (2024-2026) addressing systemic racism in maternity care across Sweden and England. She also collaborates with Professor Jenny Björklund on research about family formation in the context of climate crisis. Article Trends: Her recent publications (2025-2022) focus on parental loneliness, motherhood dissatisfaction, climate-related reproductive dilemmas, and men's fertility perceptions. These works employ qualitative and quantitative methodologies, often intersecting gender studies with public health. Scientific Contributions: Bodin's research emphasizes preventive healthcare, reproductive rights, and systemic barriers in health services, with collaborations spanning midwifery, sociology, and environmental ethics.