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Martin Fromm is a Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, where he has served as Director of the Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology since 2004. His career includes prior roles as Acting Professor (2002–2004), Group Leader (1999–2002), and postdoctoral fellowships at the Dr. Margarete-Fischer-Bosch Institute (1992–1996) and Vanderbilt University (1997–1999). Research Focus: Mechanisms of variable drug effects, drug transporters, medication safety, and biomarker development for transporter-mediated drug interactions. Publications: Over 170 original articles and 49 reviews with an h-index of 76 (24,000+ citations). Leadership: Chair of the University Hospital Erlangen's drug utilization committee and steering board of the Center of Clinical Studies. Scientific Awards: Top 3% Highly Cited Researcher (AD Scientific Index 2022–2024) Top 2% Highly Cited Researcher (Stanford List 2023) MSD Health Award (2021) Paul-Martini-Award (2001) Presidential Trainee Award (1998) Research Trends: His recent work integrates metabolomics, machine learning (LC-MS methods), and clinical studies to enhance medication safety in oncology and geriatrics. Earlier studies focus on transporter proteins (e.g., OCT2, MATE1, P-glycoprotein) and their role in drug absorption, metabolism, and interactions. Grants & Collaborations: Funded by DFG, BMBF, BMG, and Deutsche Krebshilfe. Active in ethics committees and clinical pharmacology societies.

• Biomarkers for transporter-mediated drug-drug interactions
• Medication safety (oncology, geriatrics)
• Mass spectrometry and metabolomics
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Kiemeney Lambertus is a Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at the Department of Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands. He serves as Chair of the Department of Health Evidence and Scientific Director of the Radboud Institute for Health Sciences. His academic career includes roles as Head of the Department of Cancer Registry and Research, and Director of Research at the Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation. Lambertus holds a Master's in Biomedical Sciences (cum laude) from Radboud University and a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy (cum laude). His research focuses on urological cancers, genetic and clinical epidemiology, and biobanking. Key areas include prostate and bladder cancer genetics, risk prediction models, and validation of biomarkers like PCA3. He has pioneered studies on FGFR3 and JAG1 genes in bladder cancer susceptibility, and demonstrated the safety of coal tar treatments in dermatology. His over 500 publications include foundational work in genome-wide association studies (GWAS), with a Nature Genetics paper on bladder cancer susceptibility genes cited over 200 times. Lambertus has received global recognition including the Dominique Chopin Distinguished Researcher Award and inclusion in Thomson Reuters' most influential scientists list. Teaching Excellence: Multiple lecturer-of-the-year awards highlight his educational contributions. Leadership: Oversee large research institutes and national cancer initiatives. Global Impact: Collaborates with institutions worldwide, including Johns Hopkins University and the European Institute of Oncology. Current research emphasizes translational studies linking genetic discoveries to clinical outcomes, with a focus on reducing overdiagnosis in prostate cancer screening.

• Cancer Epidemiology
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Urological Cancers
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Lars Nyberg is a Professor of Neuroscience at Umeå University's Medical Faculty and Director of the Umeå Centre for Functional Brain Imaging (UFBI) since 2001. He has held concurrent roles as Guest Professor in Bergen and Oslo, Norway, and led the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM) from 2019. His academic leadership includes directing major initiatives like the EU-funded Lifebrain project (2017–2022) and holding the Torsten & Ragnar Söderberg Research Professorship in Medicine (2012–2017). Education: PhD in Psychology (1993) and Docent (1996) from Umeå University, with postdoctoral training at the Rotman Research Institute, Toronto. His research focuses on neuroimaging techniques (MRI/PET), dopamine systems, working memory, aging, and episodic memory. Key contributions include linking dopamine receptor availability to cognitive decline and demonstrating brain maintenance mechanisms in aging. Research Interests: Neuroimaging of memory systems, dopamine's role in cognition, aging-related brain changes, and cognitive reserve. Grants: EU Horizon 2020 (Lifebrain, €10M), KA Wallenberg Scholarships (2009, 2016), Swedish Research Council funding for COBRA (2013–2017). His awards include Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences membership (2008), Mångbergs Prize in Neural Sciences (2008), and multiple Wallenberg grants. Nyberg has supervised 27 PhD students and 11 postdocs, advancing translational neuroscience and aging research through interdisciplinary teams at UFBI and WCMM.

• Neuroscience
• Imaging (MRI & PET)
• Dopamine
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Jana Kesenheimer, PhD is a researcher at the Department of Social Psychology , University of Innsbruck . Her work bridges social psychology and environmental psychology , focusing on the interplay between personality traits, prosocial behavior, and psychological well-being. She employs intensive longitudinal methods (diary studies, experience sampling) to investigate how environmental actions, remote work, and ultra-endurance sports affect individuals differently based on their psychological profiles. Research Highlights Connecting dark personality traits (e.g., narcissism) with pro-environmental behavior fatigue Analyzing fluid retention and cardiac strain in ultra-distance cyclists Studying remote work's impact on mental health through basic psychological needs Scientific Focus : Her publications reveal a trajectory in behavioral ecology , health psychology , and personality-driven motivation . Key subfields include exercise psychology , pandemic-induced value shifts , and moral self-regulation in ecological contexts.

• Social Psychology
• Environmental Psychology
• Health Psychology
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Miklós Koren is a Professor of Economics at Central European University and Senior Research Fellow at the HUN-REN Centre for Economic and Regional Studies. His work bridges international trade , economic development , and managerial economics , focusing on trade policy, productivity spillovers, and the role of managers in development. Ph.D., Harvard University (2005) M.A., Central European University (2000) M.Sc., Budapest University of Economics (1999) His research explores trade facilitation , managerial impact on firm performance , and technological diversification . Recent work includes studies on expatriate managers, pandemic-related business disruptions, and the legacy of communist-era management practices. Key trends in his publications (2020–2024) emphasize managerial mobility and firm productivity (2024) machine learning vs. gravity models (2024) trade volatility and development (2023) data transparency standards (2022) Scientific awards include ERC Starting Grant (2012) Nicholas Káldor Prize (2014) Young Economist Award (2002, 2004) As Data Editor for Review of Economic Studies and Associate Editor for Journal of International Economics , he shapes methodological rigor in empirical research. His 2013 paper on technological diversification remains foundational for understanding volatility in developing economies.

• International Trade
• Economic Development
• Productivity Analysis
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Mathias Beiglboeck is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Vienna. His research spans Probability, Optimal Transport, and Mathematical Finance, with a focus on martingale constraints and stochastic modeling. Doctorate in Mathematics (2004, TU Vienna) Diploma in Mathematics (2003, TU Vienna) His work bridges geometric and probabilistic methods in finance, addressing problems like the Skorokhod Embedding, Weak Martingale Transport, and applications to financial institutions. Preprints and publications highlight advancements in Wasserstein distances, causal transport, and stability analysis under martingale constraints. Notable projects and awards include the OeNB-Anniversary-Fund Project (2024-), FWF-Project on Mimicking Processes (2022-), a START-Prize (2014-2022), and early recognition for his Master's thesis (2003). Teaching roles at University of Vienna and TU Vienna cover Stochastic Processes, Financial Mathematics, and Mathematical Finance courses. 2024: OeNB-Anniversary-Fund Project 18983 (250,000 EUR) 2023: Mentor in Daniel Bartl's Esprit-Project (280,000 EUR) 2022: FWF-Project on Mimicking Processes (400,000 EUR) 2014-2022: START-Prize (1,000,000 EUR) 2012: Austrian Mathematical Society Prize 2003: Best Master's Thesis Award, Austrian Mathematical Society His research trends integrate adapted Wasserstein distances, disease modeling, and financial applications, with collaborations across institutions like TU Vienna, Bonn University, and MSRI Berkeley. Grants emphasize geometric and entropic transport methods in finance and public health contexts.

• Optimal Transport
• Martingale Theory
• Mathematical Finance
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Professor Thierry Langer is a Full Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Life Sciences (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences). He leads research in computational drug design, with a focus on pharmacophore modeling, 3D-QSAR analysis, and AI-driven molecular design. His work bridges theoretical and experimental chemistry, addressing targets like viral proteases (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), GABA receptors, and dopamine transporters. Research interests include: Pharmacophore-guided drug discovery for anti-viral and CNS therapies Development of next-generation computational tools (e.g., PharmacoMatch, QPhAR) Protein-ligand interaction modeling using neural networks and graph-based algorithms Recent studies focus on: Inhibitors for herpesvirus nuclear egress complexes, AI-optimized antivirals, and dopamine transporter inhibitors for cognitive enhancement. His lab collaborates on projects like the NeuroDeRisk initiative to de-risk neurotoxic compounds. Publications emphasize drug repurposing, metabolic pathway analysis, and scalable synthesis methods for promising drug candidates.

• Computer-Aided Molecular Design
• Pharmacophore Modeling
• Drug Discovery
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Tina Comes is a Full Professor in Decision-Making & Digitalisation at the University of Maastricht, Netherlands. She holds a part-time position (0.2 FTE) and has previously held academic roles at TU Delft (Associate Professor in Decision-Making for Resilience, 2017), University of Agder (Full Professor in ICT, 2015-2017), and Visiting Professor at Lamsade, Université Dauphine, Paris (2014). Her research focuses on Crisis Informatics , Decision Theory , Disaster Management , Humanitarian Logistics , and Resilience . Her work spans building simulation , ventilation systems , and energy-efficient design , with grants totaling €9.6 million since 2012. Key projects include Resilient Systems (NL Ministry of Defense, 2020-2026), H2020 HERoS (2020-2023), and Climate Resilient Urban Infrastructure (Amsterdam, 2020-2022). She has supervised 6 PhD students at TU Delft (2017-2022), 3 Postdocs/PhDs at University of Agder (2013-2020), and 1 PhD at Université Toulouse (2014-2018). Her scientific awards include: 2020 José Maria Sarriegi Award by the Spanish Red Cross 2019 Emerald Literati Award 2016 Delft Technology Fellowship (acceptance rate 2012 Best Paper Award at ISCRAM Conference

• Crisis Informatics
• Decision Theory
• Disaster Management
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Martin Bicher is a PostDoc Researcher at TU Wien, affiliated with the Department of Data Science under the Faculty of Informatics. He specializes in agent-based simulation, epidemiological modeling, and decision support systems for public health crises. His work focuses on optimizing resource allocation, vaccination strategies, and policy evaluation during pandemics. He teaches courses such as Modeling and Simulation (194.076), Modelling and Simulation in Health Technology Assessment (194.094), and Advanced Modeling and Simulation (194.056). His research is supported by projects like DynOptTestControl (2022–2026) and KLIPHA-COVID19 (2020–2021). Key research interests include agent-based modeling frameworks, integration of machine learning into simulation systems, and multi-criteria decision support for public health interventions. His publications analyze pandemic response strategies, vaccination prioritization, and the impact of environmental factors on disease spread. Recent work includes developing mathematical models for equitable disease testing, simulating vaccination strategies under supply uncertainties, and evaluating contact-tracing policies. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address challenges in healthcare resource optimization and policy design. Advising two students, Bicher has mentored theses on railway simulation and delay modeling. His contributions to pandemic decision support have been featured in high-impact journals like Omega and PLoS ONE.

• Epidemiological Modeling
• Agent-Based Simulation
• Public Health Policy
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John Geddes is the WA Handley Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Oxford, a Professorial Fellow at Merton College, and Director of the NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre. He has held significant academic and clinical leadership roles since 2002, including Head of the Department of Psychiatry (2011-2021) and Director of R&D at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust. Education: MB ChB (University of Leeds, 1985) MD (University of Leeds, 1993) Member (1989) and Fellow (2000) of the Royal College of Psychiatrists His research spans mood disorders, evidence-based medicine, clinical trials, and digital phenotyping in psychiatry. Key contributions include large-scale evidence syntheses on antidepressants, lithium toxicity, and bipolar disorder treatments. Recent publications focus on post-COVID-19 neurological/psychiatric outcomes, comparative drug efficacy, and innovative trial designs. His work combines epidemiological approaches with clinical implementation strategies. Scientific Awards: Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (Cross-Field) 2018-2022 ECNP Neuropsychopharmacology Award (2016) Royal College of Psychiatrists Academic Psychiatrist of the Year (2010) Aristotle University Honoris Causa (2018) National Institute for Health Research Senior Investigator (2012-2019) As principal investigator for the £35M NIHR Oxford Health Biomedical Research Centre, he leads multiple grants including studies on virtual reality interventions for psychosis and pharmacological approaches to treatment-resistant depression.

• Mood disorder
• Evidence-based medicine
• Research infrastructure
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Prof. Andreas Farnleitner is a Professor at TU Wien, affiliated with the Environmental Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics Research Group. His research focuses on microbial water quality, molecular diagnostics, and environmental microbiology. Key areas include PCR-based methods for fecal pollution tracking, antimicrobial resistance in aquatic environments, and climate change impacts on waterborne pathogens. He has contributed to advancements in DNA aptamer technology for rapid water quality monitoring and employs machine learning for predictive modeling in hydrology. His work spans collaborations across Europe, addressing One Health challenges and wastewater-based epidemiology. Recent projects include studies on Vibrio cholerae in Austrian bathing waters and the biostability of drinking water resources. Prof. Farnleitner leads interdisciplinary initiatives to improve water safety and environmental management. Publications highlight his expertise in microbial source tracking, climate change effects on infection risks, and antibiotic resistance patterns. His team develops innovative diagnostic tools and models for environmental monitoring, with applications in both academic and applied settings. Current projects emphasize the integration of molecular biology and engineering to address global water quality challenges.

• Environmental Microbiology
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Water Quality
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Fabian Siuda is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Economics at WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. His research focuses on Demographic Economics, Labor Economics, and Long Run Growth, with a particular emphasis on quantifying social phenomena during crises using innovative data sources such as internet search activity. He holds a PhD in Economics and has collaborated with institutions including Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich and Royal Holloway, University of London. Research Interests: Impact of economic policies on family structures and labor markets Quantitative analysis of domestic violence during crises Historical analysis of disease impacts on demographic patterns Vaccination behavior and economic spillover effects Teaching: Advanced Macroeconomics Economic Modelling Foundations in Macroeconomics Collaborations: Helmut Rainer (University of London) Bastian Schulz (University of Aarhus) Uwe Sunde (Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich)

• Demographic Economics
• Labor Economics
• Long Run Growth
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Barbara Schober is a full Professor in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Psychology. Her research focuses on adolescent development, educational processes, and psychological well-being in school contexts. Key areas include motivation dynamics, self-regulated learning, gender role socialization, and pandemic-related educational challenges. She leads major research initiatives such as the COMET for Kids mental health literacy program and the 'Lernen unter Covid-19' project addressing pandemic learning disruptions. With 263 publications and 232 professional activities, her work bridges academic research with practical educational policy. Notable contributions include frameworks for school improvement, teacher competence development, and evidence-based policy implementation strategies. Her projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, having partnered on initiatives funded by Austrian Science Funds and EU programs. Media engagement includes expert commentary on digital learning challenges and pandemic education strategies. Schober's work consistently addresses UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) through interventions promoting equitable educational opportunities and student well-being.

• Educational Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• Adolescence
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Karin Ingold is a Full Professor at the University of Bern’s Institute of Political Science and leads the Policy Analysis and Environmental Governance (PEGO) research group, affiliated with EAWAG’s Social Science Department. She holds concurrent roles as Vice-President of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research and President of Proclim (Swiss Climate Science Forum). Her expertise spans public policy, climate resilience, and environmental governance, with a focus on policy process theories like the Advocacy Coalition Framework and social network analysis. She has held academic positions since 2011, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor, and previously worked at ETH Zurich and UC Davis. Ingold’s research emphasizes policy design, climate policy instruments, and interdisciplinary collaboration. She co-leads the FarmCoSwiss health cohort and serves on editorial boards for journals like Policy Studies Journal and Journal of Public Policy . Her honors include the 2018 Theodore Lowi Award and the 2013 Swiss Academies Award for transdisciplinary research. Ingold’s work bridges academia and policy, addressing climate change adaptation, energy transitions, and water governance. She collaborates internationally on projects like the Mountland CCES initiative and contributes to Swiss federal climate policy through Proclim.

• Public policy
• Climate resilience
• Environmental governance
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Dr. Jana Meixner is an Academic Associate at the University for Continuing Education Krems and collaborates with Cochrane Austria. Her work focuses on Evidence-Based Medicine, Public Health, and Epidemiology. She actively contributes to research projects such as "Medizin Transparent 2024" and "Implementation of cancer screening in Europe," funded by EU and public institutions. Her research emphasizes combating health misinformation, improving healthcare communication, and advancing systematic reviews in areas like influenza management and animal-assisted interventions. She frequently lectures on topics such as fake science, reliable health information, and evidence-based practices, engaging audiences ranging from medical professionals to the general public. Her publications span peer-reviewed journals and media outlets, addressing critical issues in healthcare transparency, patient education, and pandemic responses. She is affiliated with the Evidence-Based Health Research group at her university and actively participates in interdisciplinary collaborations to bridge gaps between scientific evidence and practical healthcare applications. Projects: Leading roles in EU-funded cancer screening initiatives and transparency-focused health communication programs. Grants: Secured funding from EU and Austrian public health institutions. Labs/Teams: Cochrane Austria, Evidence-Based Health Research group at University for Continuing Education Krems.

• Evidence-Based Medicine
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
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