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Rebecca MancyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Ecological Modeling
• Disease Ecology
• Science Education
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Dr. Rebecca Mancy is a Senior Lecturer in Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy at the University of Glasgow, with affiliations in the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine and the School of Health & Wellbeing. Her interdisciplinary background includes a BSc in Mathematics (University of Warwick) and two PhDs (Education and Computing Science) from Glasgow University. She has held roles in software engineering and academic research. Her research bridges ecology, epidemiology, and education. In ecological studies, she applies theoretical models to human/non-human population dynamics, including disease persistence mechanisms (e.g., rabies) and biodiversity conservation. In education, she focuses on science/mathematics pedagogy, public understanding of science, and language acquisition. Notable work includes investigating vaccine refusal behaviors and historical pandemic impact analysis. She has authored/co-authored 35+ publications across journals like Science and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Awards include the 2013 Best Research Supervisor Award. Her grants include projects on inequality impacts of pandemics and pastoralist community resilience. She supervises four current PhD students and has guided 14 to completion, spanning life sciences, education, and social sciences. Teaching roles include leading the Fundamentals of Formal Education and contributing to courses on contemporary educational issues. Research datasets include historical Glasgow health data and climate change mitigation studies. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges like disease control and educational equity.

Mark CollinsView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Proteomics
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Neuroscience
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Dr. Mark Collins is a Senior Lecturer in Biological Mass Spectrometry and Deputy Director of the Mass Spectrometry Centre at The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences. His expertise lies in proteomics, focusing on post-translational modifications (PTMs) such as palmitoylation and their roles in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Edinburgh and has extensive postdoctoral experience at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, University of Edinburgh (2001-2005) BSc in Biochemistry, University College Dublin (1996-2000) His research interests include neuroproteomics, palmitoylation regulation, and ALS pathogenesis. He employs advanced mass spectrometry techniques to study protein dynamics and signaling pathways. Key collaborations include work with Prof. Shaun Cowley (University of Leicester) and Prof. Pamela Shaw (University of Sheffield). Dr. Collins teaches modules in cell/molecular biosciences and directs the Mass Spectrometry-based Proteomics and Metabolomics course. He has secured grants from BBSRC, MRC, and other organizations. His articles highlight contributions to understanding bacterial pathogenesis, epigenetic regulation, and ALS biomarkers. He supervises multiple PhD students and co-leads the Mass Spectrometry Centre, supporting interdisciplinary research in proteomics.

Vikram KapilaView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Health
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Vikram Kapila is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering, serving as Director of the Ph.D. Hub. His research focuses on robotics, control systems, digital health, and STEM education. He holds a B.Tech from Regional Engineering College (India), M.S. from Florida Institute of Technology, and Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology. Professor Kapila’s work bridges robotics, AI, and blockchain with applications in healthcare and education. He leads the Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Lab, emphasizing hands-on learning and technology integration. His grants include NSF support for projects like wearable sensors for rehabilitation and remote control systems for dialysis machines. He has mentored numerous Ph.D. and master’s students and received awards such as the Jacobs Excellence in Education Award (2011, 2008, 2002) and NYU-Poly’s Leadership Award (2012). His research spans exergames for movement assessment, tele-rehabilitation, and robotics in K-12 education. Collaborations include projects with Johns Hopkins University and clinical partners. He advocates for inclusive STEM education and has contributed to professional development programs for educators.

Lorenzo MariView profile

Associate Professor

• Epidemiology
• Ecological Modeling
• Infectious Disease Dynamics
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Lorenzo Mari is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Milano, affiliated with the Department of Electronics, Information, and Bioengineering. He is part of the Ecology group and focuses on quantitative analysis of ecological and epidemiological systems. His research emphasizes spatiotemporal dynamics of diseases like cholera and schistosomiasis, leveraging mathematical models to understand transmission patterns, human mobility impacts, and environmental drivers. He also explores marine plastic pollution, seagrass connectivity, and climate change effects on biodiversity. Key research areas include waterborne disease modeling, metapopulation dynamics, and One Health approaches to pandemic preparedness. He collaborates internationally on projects such as schistosomiasis control in Africa and microplastic pollution in the Mediterranean. Teaching roles include courses on Industrial Ecology and General Ecology for graduate students in Energy Engineering and Sustainable Architecture. Recent publications highlight innovations in epidemic thresholds, spatially explicit models for disease spread, and the interplay between climate change and parasite ecology. His work integrates remote sensing, mobility data, and computational tools to address real-world challenges in public health and environmental management.

Caroline DewarView profile

Lecturer

• Mitochondrial Biology
• Parasitology
• Cellular Mechanisms
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Dr. Caroline Dewar is a Lecturer in Parasitology at the University of Lancaster's Faculty of Health and Medicine, within the Biomedical and Life Sciences department. Her research focuses on mitochondrial function in African trypanosomes, aiming to elucidate cellular mechanisms underlying mitochondrial quality control pathways and their implications for human diseases like neurodegenerative disorders and metabolic conditions. Her work also informs potential drug discovery for parasitic infections. Dr. Dewar's laboratory investigates how trypanosomes, which cause devastating diseases in humans and cattle, manage mitochondrial dysfunction. By studying these evolutionarily unique eukaryotes, her research bridges fundamental biology and applied medicine. She actively supervises PhD and MSc students in trypanosome mitochondrial biology and can be contacted at c.dewar1@lancaster.ac.uk for inquiries. Her professional activities include participation in international conferences (e.g., EMBO Workshop on Protein Quality Control, Swiss Trypanosomatid Meeting) and peer-review roles for journals like PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases and Journal of The Royal Society Interface . She is affiliated with the Microbes, Pathogens and Immunity research group and has engaged in outreach activities such as the Furness STEM Show and UlverSTEM festivals. Dr. Dewar's research outputs include studies on mitochondrial protein quality control, ATP synthase structure-function relationships, and the role of mitochondrial DNA in trypanosome biology. Her work highlights the unique adaptations of these parasites and their relevance to broader cellular biology and human health.

• Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
• Lantibiotics
• Angiotensin Receptors
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Prof. dr. Gert Moll is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Genetics at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on peptide-based therapeutics, particularly in the areas of lantibiotics, angiotensin receptor modulation, and cancer biology. He leads studies on lanthipeptide engineering for drug development, including the stabilization of bioactive peptides against enzymatic degradation. Key contributions include the discovery of AT2 receptor agonists (e.g., LP2) with therapeutic potential in cardiovascular diseases and cancer prevention. Moll has been recognized with the Kiemprijs 2014 award for his innovative work. His lab explores mechanisms of peptide action in contexts such as pulmonary fibrosis, diabetes, and SARS-CoV-2 pathophysiology. Collaborations include drug delivery strategies (e.g., intranasal administration) and high-throughput enzymatic screening. He is affiliated with the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology (GBB) research group and has published extensively in journals like European Journal of Pharmacology and Peptides . Research interests span biotechnology applications of antimicrobial peptides, receptor-ligand interactions in cardiovascular systems, and translational medicine for oncology. Recent work highlights include advancing understanding of apelin receptor therapeutics and galanin receptor 2's role in pancreatic cancer. Moll's interdisciplinary approach bridges molecular genetics, pharmacology, and clinical applications.

Mehmet YuceView profile

Professor

• Bioelectronics
• Biosensors
• Integrated Circuits
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Professor Mehmet Yuce is a faculty member at Monash University, holding the position of Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering. Previously, he served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle (2005-2011). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University (2004) and an M.S. from the University of Florida (2001), with postdoctoral research at UC Santa Cruz (2005). Affiliations: Monash University (since 2011), IEEE Fellow Roles: ARC Future Fellow, Senior Editor of IEEE Sensors Journal His research focuses on low-power electronics, wearable medical devices, wireless body area networks, and energy harvesting. Key projects include developing implantable sensors, IoT health monitoring systems, and autonomous wireless capsule endoscopy. Research Highlights: - Wearable devices for continuous blood pressure monitoring. - Triboelectric nanogenerator-based sensors for respiratory and movement tracking. - Radar systems for non-invasive vital signs monitoring. Awards: - NASA Group Achievement Award (2007, 2017) - Research Excellence Award, University of Newcastle (2010) - Best Journal Paper Award, IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society (2014) - ARC Future Fellowship (2014) Grants & Collaborations: - Led projects on wearable SpO₂ devices and AI-driven circadian health analysis. - Partnered on Low Observable Platform Detection research. - Authored three books on wearable medical devices.

Julie SwannView profile

Professor

• Healthcare Systems
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
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Julie Swann is the A. Doug Allison Distinguished Professor and Department Head of the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University. She is also an affiliate faculty member in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at NC State and UNC Chapel Hill. Previously, she held the Harold R. and Mary Anne Nash Professorship at Georgia Tech, where she co-founded the Center for Health and Humanitarian Systems (CHHS). Her research focuses on applying systems engineering and analytics to improve health and humanitarian systems, including pandemic response, supply chain management, and disease eradication. Swann earned a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Georgia Tech (1996), and M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering/Management Science from Northwestern University (1998 and 2001). She has received numerous accolades, including Fellowships from INFORMS, IISE, and AIMBE, and serves as 2022 President-Elect of INFORMS. Her work spans collaborations with organizations like the CDC, American Red Cross, and WHO, addressing challenges such as Guinea worm eradication, pandemic modeling, and pediatric asthma interventions. Key research themes include: optimizing public health systems, analyzing epidemic dynamics, and designing equitable supply chains. Recent projects include forecasting for the CDC’s pandemic response, CMS’s Medicare innovation challenges, and evaluating interventions for Guinea worm disease in Chad. Swann’s expertise is frequently featured in media outlets like The Washington Post, Scientific American, and Forbes. Education: Ph.D. Industrial Engineering/Management Science - Northwestern University (2001) MSIE - Northwestern University (1998) BSIE - Georgia Tech (1996) Scientific Awards: 2022 INFORMS President-Elect Fellow of INFORMS, IISE, and AIMBE NSF CAREER Award (2004) Grants & Funding: Over $3M in research funding from NSF, CDC, and industry collaborations. Current projects include NIH-funded work on pediatric asthma ROI and CDC-supported pandemic modeling. Swann leads NC State’s ISE department, emphasizing interdisciplinary research and student mentorship. She co-directs the Health and Humanitarian Systems initiative and teaches in professional certificate programs. Her lab focuses on systems approaches to global health challenges, including vaccine distribution optimization and disaster response logistics.

Elizabeth GreeneView profile

Professor

• Equine Health
• Animal Husbandry
• Veterinary Medicine
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Elizabeth Greene is a Professor of Practice and Equine Extension Specialist at the School of Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, University of Arizona. Her roles include academic leadership in equine health, veterinary education, and cooperative extension programming. She is affiliated with the College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences, focusing on animal welfare, biosecurity, and agricultural outreach. Her research emphasizes equine health management, including disease prevention (West Nile Virus, EIA), biosecurity protocols, and extension education. She has pioneered programs like SCRUB (Science Creates Real Understanding of Biosecurity) and developed resources for horse owners during the pandemic. Greene also investigates environmental impacts of equine operations and innovative teaching methods using cloud-based systems and virtual symposia. Key contributions include advancing equine nutrition standards, evaluating educational outcomes of webinars vs. short courses, and improving humane handling practices during wild horse gathers. Her work spans clinical research (muscle regeneration studies from the 1990s) to modern digital education platforms. Greene’s extension programs bridge academic research with practical solutions, addressing industry challenges through workshops, online resources, and community partnerships. She has collaborated on multistate USDA projects and developed tools like the 'Barn Smarts for Biosecurity' guide.

• Public Health
• Occupational Health
• Epidemiology
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Fernando Garcia Benavides is a Full Professor of Public Health at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) and Academic Director of the Online Postgraduate in Public Health at the Barcelona School of Management. He also serves as Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Public Health. His academic roles include leading the Center d'Investigació en Salut Laboral (CISAL) and editing the journal Archivos de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales (MEDLINE). Education: PhD from Universitat d'Alacant. Professional experience includes directing CISAL, teaching Medicine, Human Biology, and Labor Relations at UPF, and contributing to occupational health policy development across Ibero-America. Research focuses on occupational health, workplace safety, pandemic impacts on healthcare workers, and labor market participation post-illness. Key areas include occupational disease recognition, climate change effects on labor health, and socioeconomic determinants of public health outcomes. His work emphasizes policy integration between occupational health and broader public health systems. Publications (45+) address topics such as pandemic response strategies, heat-related sickness absence, and informal employment's mental health impacts. Notable contributions include economic analyses of occupational disease cases and studies on post-cancer return-to-work barriers. Advocates for stronger university ties to public health practice and has led initiatives on telework regulations and occupational safety during crises. Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing labor health challenges in Spain and Latin America.

• Respiratory Physiology
• Respiratory Disease
• Cystic Fibrosis
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Elizabeth Cowley is a Professor and Department Head of Physiology and Biophysics at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. She holds a BSc from University College London, a PhD from the University of Leicester, and completed postdoctoral research at institutions including UCSF, McGill, and Dalhousie. Her research focuses on oxidative stress mechanisms in lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, aiming to develop novel therapies. Dr. Cowley teaches courses in human physiology, including Respiratory Physiology and Cell Physiology. Her research spans ion channel biology, airway epithelial defense, and inflammatory responses. Notable contributions include studies on prostaglandin signaling in oxidative stress and potassium channel roles in anion secretion. She has published extensively since the 1990s, with recent work exploring heart failure pharmacology and gender representation in sport science research. Dr. Cowley's academic leadership includes heading the Department of Physiology and Biophysics, fostering collaborative research and teaching programs. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, addressing critical questions in respiratory disease pathophysiology.

Murray JelinskiView profile

Professor

• Beef Cattle Health
• Bovine Respiratory Disease
• Antimicrobial Resistance
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Dr. Murray Jelinski is a Professor and Interim Head of the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine, holding the Alberta Chair in Beef Cattle Health and Production Medicine. His career spans clinical practice, pharmaceutical industry roles, and academia since 1985. Academically, he holds a DVM (1985) and MSc in epidemiology (1992) from the WCVM. His research focuses on bovine health challenges including Mycoplasma bovis epidemiology, feedlot lameness (e.g., toe tip necrosis syndrome), and veterinary profession demographics. Notable collaborations include work with Dr. Chad Paetsch on lameness pathogenesis. Key research areas include understanding CPPS caused by Mycoplasma bovis using genotyping, investigating hoof health issues like digital dermatitis, and analyzing antimicrobial resistance patterns in feedlot pathogens. His work bridges clinical practice with population-level epidemiology, addressing both disease mechanisms and veterinary workforce dynamics. Recent studies highlight advancements in understanding pathogen transmission, biofilm roles in resistance, and the impact of management practices on lameness prevalence. His demographic surveys provide critical insights into veterinary workforce trends across western Canada.

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Control
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Megan Jehn is a Professor at Arizona State University's School of Human Evolution and Social Change, leading the ASU AIDE Lab. Her research focuses on public health responses to pandemics, including SARS-CoV-2, public health policy development, and community-engaged interventions. She has pioneered studies on aerosol mitigation in schools, equitable pandemic responses, and food environment assessments in urban settings. Her work integrates epidemiology, environmental health, and policy analysis to address global health challenges. Key initiatives include collaborations with Maricopa County Health Department and the design of the Arizona CoVHORT longitudinal cohort study. She has developed innovative surveillance programs and training frameworks, such as the virtual student workforce model for pandemic response. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to pandemic preparedness and health equity, particularly in underserved communities like Guadalupe, Arizona. Megan Jehn’s contributions span academic-public health partnerships, automation in case management, and ethical considerations in pandemic data collection. Her team’s findings have informed policy decisions on mask mandates, vaccination strategies, and resource allocation during health crises. While no scientific awards are explicitly noted, her extensive publications and program implementations reflect significant scholarly impact. Her advising and grants focus on mentoring students through the AIDE Lab and securing funding for community-based public health projects. She has also contributed to global health initiatives, including street food environment assessments in Mexico City and nutritional policy research. The ASU AIDE Lab serves as a hub for pandemic response innovation, combining cutting-edge research with actionable solutions for public health crises.

Mark GersovitzView profile

Professor

• Development Economics
• Public Finance
• Health Economics
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Mark Gersovitz is a Professor of Economics at Johns Hopkins University's Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He specializes in development economics, focusing on public finance, health economics, and the economics of infectious diseases. His work addresses challenges in poor countries, including capital market constraints, agricultural policy, and taxation systems. He has held leadership roles, including editorships of The World Bank journals and directorships of research centers like the Center for Research on Economic Development (CRED) at the University of Michigan. Education: PhD in Economics from Yale University. Research interests include saving behavior, international commodity markets, and civil war analysis in Africa. He has extensive fieldwork in Africa and Asia, advising institutions such as the World Bank and IMF. His research trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining epidemiology with economic analysis to address global health challenges like HIV/AIDS and vector-borne diseases. He explores policy solutions for disease control, taxation in developing economies, and governance structures. No scientific awards explicitly listed. Advising and grants: Directed CRED at University of Michigan; consulted for major international organizations. Labs/teams: Collaborates with global institutions on development and health projects.

Armando Vargas-PalaciosView profile

Associate Professor

• Health Economics
• Economic Evaluation of Medical Technologies
• Sustainability and Net Zero Impact
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Dr. Armando Vargas-Palacios is an Associate Professor in the Academic Unit of Health Economics (AUHE) at the University of Leeds' School of Medicine. He specializes in economic evaluation of medical technologies, simulation modelling, and advancing NHS sustainability goals. As the Modelling Group Lead at AUHE since 2024 and Deputy Health Economics Lead for the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Accelerated Surgical Care, he bridges academic research with clinical practice. His expertise includes discrete event simulation (using Simul8) to assess the economic and operational impact of innovations like AI, digital health, and medical devices. He co-leads large-scale health technology assessment projects, focusing on cost-effectiveness, system-wide implementation, and NHS net-zero targets. Previous roles include Deputy Lead for Health Economics at the MedTech Co-operative, advising SMEs on health economic evidence generation. Dr. Vargas-Palacios holds a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Sheffield and an MSc from CIDE in Mexico. He is an Associate Editor for Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics and a reviewer for Vaccine , Nature , and PLOS One . He actively contributes to the Health and Care Operational Research Network (HaCORN), leading its Health Economics subgroup since 2025. His research spans over 10 years, with a focus on methodological advancements in evaluating technologies, including the ReMed , EXTEND , and Sterling projects. He supervises master’s and doctoral students in health economics and lectures at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His work emphasizes translating evidence into policy, such as optimizing surgical pathways and reducing environmental impacts of healthcare.