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• Nutrition
• Sustainable Diets
• Epidemiology
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Professor Jolieke van der Pols is a faculty member in the School of Exercise & Nutrition Sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , within the Faculty of Health. Her research focuses on sustainable diets, food systems innovation, and the epidemiology of cancer and chronic diseases. She has held roles such as Program Lead for Food Innovation at the Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy and Deputy Program Lead for the Commonwealth Government’s Food and Beverage Accelerator Trailblazer Program. Education: MSc in Human Nutrition (Wageningen University, 1993), PhD (University of Cambridge, 2000). She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education from the University of Queensland and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK). Research Interests: Sustainable food systems, life cycle assessment (LCA), clinical trials, and the role of nutrition in cancer prevention. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing health and environmental impacts of diets. Teaching & Awards: Passionate about student engagement and innovative teaching methods, she has received multiple Teaching Excellence awards. She advises on PhD/MPhil projects focusing on sustainable diets and food innovation. Professional Roles: Member of the Nutrition Society of Australia, Australian Life Cycle Assessment Society, and Australian Institute of Company Directors. She contributed to global initiatives with the FAO and UNEP on food sustainability. Labs/Teams: Leads projects in food innovation and sustainable diets through QUT’s research centers, collaborating with international organizations to advance equitable food systems.

• Urology
• Male Sexual Health
• Surgical Techniques
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Martin S. Gross, MD is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Urology) at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College. He serves as a Men’s Health specialist for Dartmouth Health and holds clinical roles as Attending Urologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Cheshire Medical Center, and New London Hospital. His expertise spans erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and male stress incontinence. Dr. Gross completed his MD at UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School (2010), followed by urology training at Boston University Medical Center and a fellowship in Male Sexual Health at LSU Health Sciences Center. His research focuses on penile prosthetics, surgical techniques, and male sexual health, with over 300 peer-reviewed publications. He actively contributes to academic boards including The Journal of Urology and the Sexual Medicine Society of North America. His clinical work emphasizes complex penile prosthesis surgery and infection prevention strategies. Dr. Gross has received multiple research awards and is involved in global surgical training. He advises on grants and collaborates internationally, with a focus on advancing male genitourinary health through clinical innovation.

Elisabete PintoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nutritive Value
• Dietary Intake
• Health Benefits
• +3 more

Elisabete Pinto is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Biotechnology and a Researcher at the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF). Her work focuses on nutraceuticals, functional foods, and food sustainability. She holds a PhD in Biotechnology and has authored over 96 publications. Major projects include RADIANT (EU-funded legume value chain development), VIIAFOOD (food innovation platform), and LAND (legume promotion). Research interests span nutritive value of legumes, dietary intake analysis, and health benefits of plant-based products. Active in peer-review for journals like Phytotherapy Research and Nutrients . Her lab develops innovative food products targeting elderly nutrition and investigates immunomodulatory effects of legume extracts. Collaborations include European Commission-funded initiatives and African crop research networks.

• Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Lymph Node
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Dr. Maaike Milder is a researcher at Erasmus MC in the field of Radiotherapy. Her work focuses on advanced radiation techniques for cancer treatment. Research Areas: Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, Lymph Node Metastases, Cholangiocarcinoma, CT-guided Adaptation, Prostate Radiotherapy, Rectal Cancer Treatment. Recent publications highlight her contributions to online adaptive SBRT for abdominal metastases and neurovascular bundle sparing in prostate cancer. She collaborates on clinical trials like the STRONG II trial for unresectable bile duct cancers.

Darren D. BrowningView profile

Professor

• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Colorectal cancer
• Inflammatory bowel disease
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Dr. Darren D. Browning is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University, where he also directs the Biochemistry and Cancer Biology Graduate Program and serves as a Georgia Cancer Center Member. His academic journey began with doctoral training in cellular biology at the University of Toronto, followed by immunology postdoctoral work at The Scripps Research Institute. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology (University of Toronto, 1995) M.S. in Biology/Biological Sciences (University of Toronto, 1990) B.S. in Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology (University of Toronto, 1988) Dr. Browning's research centers on cGMP signaling pathways in gastrointestinal pathologies, with seminal work demonstrating how FDA-approved phosphodiesterase inhibitors (e.g., sildenafil) elevate colonic cGMP to suppress inflammation and carcinogenesis. His laboratory pioneers the therapeutic repurposing of erectile dysfunction drugs for ulcerative colitis and constipation, identifying PKG2 as a critical regulator of oxidative stress resistance and FoxO transcription factor activity in colon epithelium. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2023) reveals a strategic focus on translational signaling mechanisms across gastrointestinal diseases and cancer. Key trends include elucidating resistance pathways in breast cancer, defining PKG2's tumor-suppressive roles in colon epithelium, and exploring bacterial cyclic-di-GMP systems—all converging on therapeutic manipulation of nucleotide signaling for mucosal protection. His scientific recognition includes: Best of Cancer Prevention Research (AACR, 2019) Distinguished Teacher Award (Graduate School, 2017) Outstanding Service Award (Graduate School, 2017) Leadership and Collegiality Award (AU Faculty Development, 2014) Distinguished Service Award (Graduate School, 2011) As Graduate Program Director since 2003, he mentors future scientists while securing continuous funding from the National Cancer Institute (NIH), American Cancer Society, and Georgia Cancer Coalition. His collaborative work spans the Digestive Health Center and partnerships with Ironwood/Synergy Pharmaceuticals to advance preclinical findings toward clinical applications. The Browning Laboratory maintains active research on cGMP-dependent protection mechanisms in colon mucosa, with current projects investigating PKG2-mediated stress responses and novel drug combinations for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer prevention.

• Endocrinology & Metabolism
• Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Social Pediatrics
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Cihad Dündar is a Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University, Faculty of Medicine , with appointments in both the Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Public Health . He earned his undergraduate degree from Ege University (1984) and completed his medical expertise at Ondokuz Mayıs University (1990). Academic Positions : Professor (2006–Present), Associate Professor (2000–2006), Assistant Professor (1996–2000), Research Assistant (1987–1990) at Ondokuz Mayıs University Managerial Roles: Head of Department (2018–2021), Executive Board Member (2007–2010), Director of Vocational School (1999–2000) Research Interests span Pediatric Endocrinology , Social Pediatrics , Epidemiology , and Public Health , with a focus on obesity, metabolic syndrome, tobacco exposure, mental health, and health policy. His work often integrates Environmental Medicine and Social Determinants of Health , particularly in child and maternal health. Publications (selected from 2025–2021) reveal trends in Obesity Research , Sexual Health , Pandemic Response , and Health Systems Analysis . Notable studies include predictive models for metabolic syndrome and investigations into vaccine hesitancy. Scientific Awards : Dr. Tahsin Fıratlı Uluslararası Tüberküloz Yayın Ödülü (2020) Thesis Advisory includes 10 supervised students in areas like Child Health , Public Health , and Mental Health . He also serves as a peer reviewer for journals in Pediatrics , Public Health , and Psychiatry .

John CochraneView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urology
• Medical Education
• Surgical Training
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John Cochrane is an Assistant Professor at the Wayne State University School of Medicine, Department of Urology. He practices in Detroit, Michigan, with clinical interests spanning General Urology, Female Pelvic Health, and surgical management of urologic conditions. Education: B.S. in Applied Biology from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (2013), M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine (2017). Clinical Focus: Female urology, stone disease, erectile dysfunction, obstructive urology, and urologic reconstruction. Academic Focus: Resident clinical/surgical training and medical student education. Dr. Cochrane also emphasizes public health initiatives, environmental conservation, and social equality in his humanitarian efforts. His hobbies include gardening and maintaining saltwater reef tanks.

Kathryn FlynnView profile

Professor

• Patient-Reported Outcomes
• Health Services Research
• Oncology
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Dr. Kathryn Flynn is Professor of Medicine and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, with dual leadership as Senior Scientific Director for Patient-Reported Outcomes at the Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research (CIBMTR). Her sociological training uniquely positions her at the intersection of population health sciences and clinical oncology. Her academic foundation includes: BA and MS in Sociology PhD in Population Health Sciences Flynn specializes in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) methodology, developing validated instruments like the PROMIS Sexual Function and Satisfaction measure through NIH's Roadmap initiative. Her research employs mixed-methods frameworks to dissect patient-provider communication barriers and decision-making dynamics, particularly in chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and sexual health contexts. Current projects include an NICHD R21 and NCI-funded 14-site R01 investigating CML treatment discontinuation outcomes. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in oncology PROs integration, with 60% focused on CML quality-of-life metrics and 40% on urological/gynecological sexual health. Her work consistently leverages multi-site registries like CIBMTR and LURN to translate patient experiences into clinical practice improvements. Grant leadership includes: NIH PROMIS Network co-investigator role NICHD R21 principal investigator NCI R01 multi-site study director At CIBMTR, Flynn directs PRO strategy across transplantation research, collaborating with hematology-oncology teams nationwide to standardize outcome measurement. Her recent work with the Preemie Prep for Parents (P3) program extends this methodology to neonatal care disparities, particularly for Black mothers.

Susan MacDonaldView profile

Associate Professor

• Reconstructive Urology
• Men's Health
• Medical Education
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Susan MacDonald, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Urology at Penn State University's College of Medicine, specializing in reconstructive urology and men's health. She serves as Program Director for the Urology Residency, emphasizing resident education and curriculum innovation. Education: MD from University of Florida, Residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Fellowship in Reconstructive Urology at Wake Forest Clinical Research Focus: Global health outreach (Mexico, India), tobacco's impact on surgical outcomes, and urethral stricture disease management Her scholarly work spans surgical pathology, reproductive health, and gender equity in academia, including studies on priapism, prosthetic urology, and chronic pelvic pain syndromes. Notably, she received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022) for her educational contributions. Dr. MacDonald's expertise encompasses advanced microsurgical techniques and diversity initiatives in urology.

• Urology
• Sexual Medicine
• Andrology
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Cristiano Cristini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Maternal Infantile and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. His academic activities are closely tied to urology, sexual medicine, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on penile prosthesis implantation techniques, urinary bladder tumors, testicular lesions, and diabetic cardiomyopathy. Current faculty member with no indication of part-time status Teaching delivered via blended modes (on-site and remote) using Moodle, Zoom, and Meet platforms Research Interests: Cristini's work bridges urological surgery and andrology, emphasizing minimally invasive techniques and patient outcomes. Key areas include penile prosthesis implantation , bladder tumor imaging , and testicular lesion diagnostics . His 2020 study on diabetic cardiomyopathy highlights interdisciplinary connections between endocrinology and cardiology. Publications: His recent work (2015–2023) spans clinical trials, case reports, and technical reviews, often leveraging advanced imaging (4D ultrasound, elastography) and comparative surgical analysis. Collaborative efforts with institutions like the American Urological Association and European Urology Supplements are evident.

Alison RasperView profile

Assistant Professor

• Urology
• Reconstructive Urology
• Male Urology
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Alison Rasper, MD is an Assistant Professor of Urology specializing in the Reconstructive Division with a focus on Male Urology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Department of Urology and maintains her clinical practice at the Medical Science Building (MS276B). Dr. Rasper completed her medical education at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, residency at Geisinger Medical Center, and fellowship at Wake Forest University, Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She holds board certification from the American Board of Urology. Her research focuses on reconstructive urology with expertise in penile transplantation, Peyronie's disease, urological prosthetics, and prostate cancer survivorship. Her work challenges existing paradigms in the field while advancing surgical techniques and patient outcomes. She has published extensively on topics ranging from immunological responses to quality improvement in urological care. Analysis of her publications reveals a consistent focus on improving outcomes for patients with complex urological conditions, particularly through innovative approaches to reconstructive procedures and challenging established beliefs in male urological care. Board Certification: American Board of Urology Dr. Rasper actively contributes to advancing reconstructive urology through her clinical practice, research, and academic appointments. Her collaborative approach addresses complex urological conditions while focusing on comprehensive patient care pathways and quality improvement initiatives.

Ti BaiView profile

Lecturer

• Radiotherapy
• X-ray CT Imaging
• Medical Image Analysis
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Ti Bai, Ph.D., is a Medical Physics Resident PGY-2 at UT Southwestern Medical Center , affiliated with the Department of Radiation Oncology and its Medical Artificial Intelligence and Automation (MAIA) Lab . He previously served as a postdoctoral researcher (2019–2021) and was promoted to Lecturer in 2021. Dr. Bai’s research focuses on low-dose X-ray CT imaging , medical image analysis , and deep learning algorithms for healthcare applications. His work bridges artificial intelligence and radiation oncology to improve clinical workflows and treatment accuracy. Key publication trends include advancements in CT image denoising , automated segmentation , and real-time tumor localization . His 2023–2022 articles highlight self-supervised learning , multi-spectral CT enhancement , and AI-driven contour editing for radiotherapy. Dr. Bai earned his Ph.D. at Xi'an Jiaotong University (2017), specializing in low-dose CT reconstruction , followed by two years at Baidu Research 's Institute of Deep Learning (2017–2019).

Jianguang JiView profile

Associate Professor

• Cancer Epidemiology
• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Mendelian Randomization Study
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Jianguang Ji is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University, affiliated with the Department of Family Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology. He serves as Principal Investigator at the Lund University Cancer Centre and Researcher at EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health. His work focuses on genetic and environmental influences on chronic diseases, particularly cancer incidence and mortality, utilizing nationwide registers and surveys for population-based studies. His research spans multiple high-impact publications in journals like The Lancet Oncology , Circulation , and Gastroenterology , covering areas such as cancer epidemiology, pharmacoepidemiology, and Mendelian randomization. Key studies include exploring polyglutamine diseases and cancer risk, caregiver cardiovascular health, and lactose intolerance's link to cancers. His recent works highlight drug repositioning for colorectal cancer chemoprevention, integrating dNTP metabolism and immune suppression mechanisms. Scientific awards include the Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad (2007) . He actively supervises PhD and master's students in projects like Drug Repositioning in Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Mental Health Outcomes in Cancer Patients' Parents . His research aligns with UN SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) through chronic disease prevention strategies.

• Male sexual and reproductive health
• Sexual health and public health education
• Osteopathic medical education
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Megan R. McMurray Bires is a urologist and Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, specializing in male infertility, men’s health, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, hypogonadism, and surgical management of testicular pain. She completed her medical degree at Kansas City University and urology residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, followed by a two-year fellowship in male infertility and men’s health at the University of Utah, gaining expertise in microsurgery and complex andrology procedures. Medical Degree: Kansas City University Residency: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Fellowship: University of Utah (male infertility and men’s health) Her research and academic interests include male reproductive health, sexual health education, osteopathic medical education, gender dynamics in urology, clinical research standards, and medical device innovation. She emphasizes patient-centered care, collaborating with patients and partners to create individualized treatment plans, and mentors future physicians in urology. Clinically, she specializes in vasectomy reversal, male infertility treatment, penile prosthesis surgery, varicocelectomy, and comprehensive andrology care. Her work also explores integrating sexual health into palliative care frameworks.

• Men’s health
• Male infertility
• Erectile dysfunction
• +6 more

Alexander W. Pastuszak, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Surgery (Urology) and Chief of the Section for Surgical Innovation at the University of Utah School of Medicine, where he also holds an adjunct associate professorship in Pathology. A board-certified urologist and internationally recognized authority on men’s health, he specializes in male infertility, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and hypogonadism, running a busy clinical practice at the South Jordan Health Center. Education & Training: BS in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology – Yale University MD & PhD (Molecular Biology/Regenerative Medicine) – University of California, San Francisco Residency in Urology – Baylor College of Medicine Fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine & Surgery – Baylor College of Medicine under Drs. Larry Lipshultz & Dolores Lamb Research Focus: Dr. Pastuszak directs an NIH-funded translational program dissecting the genetic underpinnings of male infertility, the molecular mechanisms of erectile dysfunction, and the pathophysiology of Peyronie’s disease. His work integrates big-data epidemiology, genomic biomarkers, and clinical trials to develop precision therapies for men’s reproductive and sexual health. Publications & Impact: With more than 140 peer-reviewed articles, two edited textbooks, and multiple international guidelines, his scholarship has helped redefine care paradigms in andrology. Recent papers explore hypogonadism trends, surgical infection risk, and genetic drivers of Peyronie’s disease, reflecting a portfolio that bridges population science and bench-to-bedside innovation. Honors & Funding: Urology Care Foundation Rising Stars in Urology Award Continuous NIH grant support for male reproductive genetics research Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Beyond academia, he is co-founder & CEO of Paterna Biosciences, pioneering in-vitro spermatogenesis platforms, and previously served as President of Clinical Care & Chief Medical/Scientific Officer of Vault Health. He advises multiple healthcare and biotech ventures, accelerating diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions in reproductive medicine.