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Peng QiuView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
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Peng Qiu is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Computational Science and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, with a joint appointment in Biomedical Engineering. He holds the Wallace H. Coulter Distinguished Faculty Fellow title and leads the Peng Qiu Lab. His research focuses on bioinformatics, computational biology, and machine learning applications in single-cell data science, gene regulatory networks, and spatial transcriptomics. Key research areas include: Single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis and clustering Crohn’s disease pathogenesis and immunology Development of synthetic biosensors for cancer detection Multi-omics data integration and trajectory inference Recent projects include a $2.8M Helmsley Charitable Trust grant for Crohn’s disease studies and leadership in the InQuBATE training program integrating modeling with bioscience education. His work spans biomarker discovery, regenerative immunotherapy, and precision medicine applications. Notable achievements include induction into the 2023 AIMBE College of Fellows and development of the SPADE clustering algorithm. His lab collaborates on projects like nanoparticle-based diagnostic tools and lipid-mediated tissue regeneration strategies.

• Dermatology
• Molecular Genetics
• Cutaneous Inflammation
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Dr. Raymond Cho is a Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. He specializes in molecular genetics of skin diseases and co-directs the RashX initiative, focusing on precision transcriptomic biomarkers for skin inflammation. His research spans cutaneous cancer genetics, including NOTCH receptor mutations in squamous cell carcinomas and APOBEC-driven carcinogenesis in epidermolysis bullosa. He holds grants from NIH, Janssen, and industry partners, and has received awards such as the American Academy of Dermatology Young Investigator Award and LEO Foundation Grant. Education: MD and PhD in Genetics from Stanford University School of Medicine (2005/2003). Co-founded Ingenuity Systems, now part of Qiagen. Research interests include single-cell transcriptomics, cancer genomics, and inflammatory skin disorders. Key achievements include discovering SUFU loss-of-function in basal cell carcinoma and distinct cell origins in sebaceous carcinoma. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications, with contributions to understanding APOBEC mutagenesis and IL-23 inhibition therapies. Awards: Listed above. Active in international lectures and collaborations, including work with Dr. Andrew South on APOBEC-driven cancers. His lab integrates spatial omics and computational methods for skin disease diagnostics.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Decision-Making Models
• Memory and Recognition
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Dr. Gail McKoon is a Research Professor in Cognitive Psychology at The Ohio State University. Her work focuses on decision-making models, memory, and aging effects on cognition. She holds a PhD from the University of Colorado (1975), an MSc from the University of California, San Diego (1970), and a BS from the University of Iowa (1969). Her research emphasizes diffusion models in analyzing cognitive processes, particularly in neuropsychological testing, language comprehension, and numerical literacy. Notable contributions include studies on aging effects in recognition memory and ADHD diagnostic methods. McKoon has been recognized with awards such as the Huber Award (2013) and election to the Society for Experimental Psychologists (2002). Her publications span cognitive theories of text processing, memory models, and clinical applications of diffusion analysis. Though no formal grants or lab affiliations are explicitly listed, her work intersects with clinical and experimental psychology, addressing both theoretical and applied cognitive challenges.

• Neurobiology
• Olfactory Processing
• Sensory Systems
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Hong Lei is a Research Professor at the School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University (ASU), where he is part of the Social Insect Research Group. Previously, he held roles including Associate Research Professor at ASU (2016–present), Associate Research Scientist (2012–2016), and Staff Scientist (2004–2012) at the University of Arizona's Department of Neuroscience. He has also been an adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College, teaching courses like Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology and General Biology. Education includes a Ph.D. in Biology from Beijing Normal University (1994), followed by postdoctoral research with Prof. John G. Hildebrand at the University of Arizona (2004) and Prof. Bill Hansson at Lund University (1999). Lei's research focuses on understanding how animal nervous systems process sensory information, particularly olfactory signals in insects like the hawkmoth and honeybee. His work investigates neural circuits from peripheral to higher-order processing, emphasizing the transformation of sensory inputs into behaviors. He employs multidisciplinary approaches, collaborating with mathematicians, engineers, and chemists. His research has been supported by grants such as NSF funding for olfactory dynamics studies (2012–2016) and a collaborative project on locust aggregation behaviors (2013–2016). Notable awards include the University of Arizona Service Award (2014) and the AAFSAA Outstanding Community Service Award (2013). In addition to his research, Lei has mentored over 30 students and scholars. He serves on the editorial boards of Frontiers in Chemical Ecology and Frontiers in Invertebrate Physiology , and is active in professional associations like the Society for Neuroscience. Lei is involved in outreach activities, including demonstrations at science festivals and educational programs targeting K-12 students, such as the Arizona Insect Festival and Brain Awareness Week.

• Pattern Recognition
• Applied Machine Learning
• Document Analysis
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Andreas Fischer is an Ordentlicher Professor at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture (HES-SO), specializing in Pattern Recognition, Machine Learning, and Document Analysis. His research focuses on handwriting recognition, graph-based methods, and applications in cultural heritage preservation and medical imaging. Education: BSc in Computer Science from Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture Research Interests: Graph Neural Networks for automata universality analysis Hybrid systems for Vietnamese stele keyword spotting Medical image analysis (colorectal cancer, tumor budding) Large language models for post-OCR correction Key Projects: TAINA Technology (handwriting validation for tax forms) Swisscom (Swiss German to High German translation) Hasler Foundation (Vietnamese stele graph-based analysis) Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles in top journals/conferences (IEEE Access, Medical Image Analysis, Pattern Recognition, etc.), with focus on graph-based methods, handwriting recognition, and medical applications. Grants & Roles: Principal Applicant for multiple industry-funded projects (TAINA, Swisscom) Co-developer of DIVA-DAF deep learning framework

• Haptics
• Ultrasound Technology
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Hiroyuki Shinoda is a distinguished academic affiliated with multiple institutions including the University of Tokyo (Department of Complexity Science and Engineering) and Ritsumeikan University (College of Information Science and Engineering). His work focuses on advanced haptic interfaces, ultrasound-based interaction systems, and non-contact manipulation technologies. Education history includes a PhD from the University of Tokyo's Faculty of Engineering (1995), with earlier affiliations at the University of California Berkeley and Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology. Research emphasizes airborne ultrasound applications in tactile displays, midair object manipulation, and sensory feedback systems. Notable projects include LeviBowl (acoustic levitation), TelekineticDealer (card actuation), and thermal-haptic integration systems. His work bridges robotics, engineering, and human-computer interaction. Over 236 publications span journals like IEEE Trans. Haptics and conferences such as EuroHaptics and SIGGRAPH. Active in developing innovative haptic devices and midair interaction techniques, his lab explores cutting-edge applications in virtual reality, medical training, and assistive technologies.

• Neurosciences
• Mental Health
• Neurobiology
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Dr. Natalie Matosin is a Research Fellow and Director of the MINDS Lab (Mental Illness, Neurobiology, and Disorders of Stress) at the University of Sydney's Charles Perkins Centre. She holds prestigious fellowships, including the Sydney Horizon Fellowship and the Al & Val Rosenstrauss Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation Fellowship. Her research focuses on single-cell resolution analysis of brain cells to develop personalized therapies for brain illnesses such as mental disorders, dementias, and traumatic brain injury. She has established an independent laboratory at the University of Wollongong in 2018 before joining Sydney. Education: Dr. Matosin earned her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Wollongong in 2015. Postdoctoral training at UNSW Sydney and the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich honed her expertise in next-generation sequencing and advanced histology techniques for analyzing postmortem human brain tissue. Research Interests: Her work integrates molecular biology, bioinformatics, and translational research to study stress physiology, synaptic pathology, and epigenetic mechanisms (e.g., DNA methylation of FKBP5). Key themes include the pathogenesis of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and depression, as well as the impact of stress on brain structure and function. She emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging spatial omics and multi-omic data to map disease mechanisms. Scientific Awards: Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe (2020), TEDx speaker, NHMRC Fellow, International Brain Research Organisation Fellow, Humboldt Foundation Fellow. Advising & Grants: Matosin leads international collaborations and has secured grants including the Australian Research Council Discovery Projects (DP24), Sydney Horizon Fellowship (2023), and Faculty of Medicine and Health startup funding (2024). Her grants investigate adult neurogenesis, cortical aging effects, and stress-induced molecular changes in psychiatric disorders. While no specific advisees/students are listed, her lab (MINDS) actively engages in collaborative research across multiple countries. Labs & Teams: The MINDS Lab is central to her work, focusing on neurobiology of stress and mental health. Her team spans institutions in Australia, USA, Canada, Germany, Croatia, Iceland, and Sweden, emphasizing global partnership in translational neuroscience projects.

Randy L. BucknerView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
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Randy L. Buckner is the Sosland Family Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Harvard University, affiliated with the Center for Brain Science. He directs the Psychiatric Neuroimaging Research Division at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and is faculty at the Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging. He holds a BA and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on large-scale brain networks underlying cognition, neuropsychiatric disorders, and aging. Key areas include neuroimaging techniques, genetic mechanisms of brain variation, and individualized brain phenotyping. Collaborations span institutions like the NIH Human Connectome Project and the Harvard Aging Brain Study. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical translation, emphasizing personalized medicine. Research Themes: Architecture of Human Brain Networks Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration and Neuropsychiatric Illness Deep Phenotyping in the Individual Genetic Mechanisms of Individual Differences Evolutionary Mismatches in the Modern World Advances in his lab include high-resolution neuroimaging, digital phenotyping via smartphones, and the Brain Genomics Superstruct Project. Students and postdocs in his lab explore topics like Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia, and genetic risk factors. The Buckner Lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating imaging, computational methods, and behavioral data.

Karen ParkhillView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Energy Geographies
• Geographies of Risk
• Climate Change
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Dr. Karen Parkhill is a Reader in Human Geography at the Department of Environment and Geography, University of York. Her research focuses on energy geographies, risk perception, and low-carbon transitions, with expertise in qualitative methods exploring public engagement with energy systems and environmental risks. She holds a PhD from Cardiff University and has held roles at Bangor University and Cardiff University's Understanding Risk Research Group. Parkhill is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS-IBG) and chairs its Energy Geographies Working Group. Her work bridges energy policy, climate change, and socio-technical systems, examining topics like nuclear energy, geoengineering, and community energy initiatives. Key projects include EPSRC-funded studies on welfare policies and energy demand, and ESRC-funded research on energy biographies. She has supervised students on topics such as energy justice and community energy benefits. Parkhill teaches modules like 'Introduction to Human Geography' and has been recognized for teaching excellence with a student-led nomination. Grants include £299,961 from EPSRC (2015-2017) and £699,910 from ESRC/EPSRC (2010-2015). Her awards include Welsh Crucible participation (2014) and RGS-IBG leadership roles. Current research explores agrivoltaics in East Africa and just transitions in decarbonization. She collaborates internationally, addressing energy governance and public values in policy contexts.

• Ultrafast Laser Physics
• Nanostructure Fabrication
• Plasma Dynamics
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Dr. Changji Pan is a Professor at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Department of Nanostructures and X-ray Laser Physics. His research focuses on ultrafast laser processes, plasma dynamics, and the fabrication of advanced nanostructures for optoelectronic and materials science applications. He leads efforts in understanding laser-material interactions at femtosecond timescales and their implications for next-generation device engineering. His work emphasizes the development of novel fabrication techniques using femtosecond lasers, such as temporally modulated pulse lithography and double-pulse strategies to control micro/nanostructures in semiconductors like Si, WS2, MoS2, and GaN. Key applications include high-performance optoelectronic devices, surface-enhanced Raman scattering, and LED efficiency enhancement. He also investigates plasma expansion and shockwave dynamics in laser ablation processes. Changji Pan has contributed to the study of self-trapped excitons for hologram quality improvement and asymmetrical optoelectronic device design using perovskite materials. His research bridges fundamental physics insights with practical engineering solutions, particularly in semiconductor and nanomaterial systems. While no formal scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, his publications reflect sustained contributions to ultrafast laser science and nanotechnology. He holds a full-time position and can be reached at chapan@phys.ethz.ch .

Dan EastwoodView profile

Professor

• Fungal Biology
• Wood Decomposition
• Invasive Alien Plants
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Professor Dan Eastwood is a faculty member in the Department of Biosciences at Swansea University, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on fungal biology, particularly wood decomposition mechanisms, invasive alien plant management, and sustainable natural product development through the Natural Products BioHUB initiative. He collaborates with departments including Engineering, Chemistry, and Law, as well as external stakeholders such as Complete Weed Control Ltd and civic partners. His academic career includes roles as Programme Director in Biosciences and postdoctoral research at the University of Warwick. Eastwood has led genome sequencing projects on wood decay fungi like Serpula lacrymans, emphasizing microbial interactions and ecological impacts. His work aligns with SDGs 9 (Industry, Innovation), 11 (Sustainable Cities), 12 (Responsible Consumption), 15 (Life on Land), and 17 (Partnerships). Research highlights include studies on fungal community dynamics, antimicrobial compounds from Metarhizium brunneum, and ecological generalism in endophytic fungi. He teaches modules like BIO239 (Ecological Microbiology) and supervises PhD students exploring topics from fungal networks to bioactive natural products. Eastwood’s Natural Products BioHUB project integrates academia, industry, and communities to advance sustainable biotechnology, positioning Swansea as a UK leader in natural product innovation.

Christa McIntyreView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Memory Consolidation
• Stress Effects on Memory
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Dr. Christa McIntyre is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. She holds roles including Cognition and Neuroscience Program Head (2016–2017) and Neuroscience Program Head (2014–2016). Her research focuses on neural mechanisms underlying stress effects on memory and fear extinction, particularly exploring how emotional arousal influences synaptic plasticity and memory consolidation. Dr. McIntyre earned a B.A. in Psychology from American University (1994), a Ph.D. in Psychobiology from the University of Virginia (2000), and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine (2006). She joined UTD in 2006 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to her current rank in 2013. Her research employs techniques like in vivo microdialysis, immunohistochemistry, and optogenetics to study amygdala-hippocampal interactions in memory storage. Key areas include PTSD treatment via vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), which her work has shown enhances fear extinction and generalization across sensory modalities. Recent studies also investigate VNS applications for autism spectrum disorder and migraine relief through glucocorticoid signaling modulation. Dr. McIntyre has received notable awards, including the Aage Møller Teaching Award (2013) and multiple NIH grants totaling over $3.5 million. Her lab, the Neurobiology of Learning and Memory Lab, collaborates on patents related to paired plasticity and VNS-enhanced exposure therapy. Current research emphasizes translating preclinical findings into clinical tools for anxiety and memory disorders.

Francesco LacquanitiView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Gait and Posture
• Space Physiology
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Francesco Lacquaniti is a Full Professor of Physiology at the University of Rome Tor Vergata and Director of the Center for Space Bio-Medicine there. He also leads the Department of Neuromotor Physiology at the Scientific Institute Santa Lucia Foundation in Rome. His academic journey includes positions at Cagliari University, University of Minnesota, and roles with the Italian National Research Council. Lacquaniti holds an M.D. and Neurology specialization from Turin University, followed by post-doctoral research in Minnesota. His research focuses on Neuroscience, Gait/Posture, and Space Physiology, particularly motor control systems, neural programming of movement, and gravitational effects on human physiology. Notable contributions include studies on locomotor primitives in infants and the neural basis of interception timing. Lacquaniti has authored over 130 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards of major journals like Experimental Brain Research and Frontiers in Exercise Physiology . Key honors include membership in Academia Europaea (2012), lifetime achievement awards in Space Biomedicine, and multiple keynote lectureships. He advises European and North American research agencies and has held leadership roles in neurosciences societies.

Michel van den OeverView profile

Associate Professor

• Neurobiology
• Memory Formation and Stabilization
• Drug Addiction Models
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Michel van den Oever is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding dual affiliations with Amsterdam Neuroscience (Compulsivity, Impulsivity & Attention and Mood, Anxiety, Psychosis, Stress & Sleep programs). His research focuses on the neural circuitry underlying long-lasting episodic memories, particularly the stabilization of new memories into persistent remote memories. He employs mouse models of drug addiction and conditioned fear, combined with optogenetics and viral vector approaches to manipulate neuronal activity. His work bridges molecular plasticity with behavioral outcomes, aiming to dissect the spatial and temporal organization of cortical circuits in memory formation. Key research interests include synaptic engram dynamics, the role of astrocytes in memory retrieval, and the impact of stress on memory consolidation. He teaches courses on Behavioral Neurosciences and The Developing Brain , reflecting his expertise in neurobiological mechanisms. His team's contributions advance understanding of addiction, fear, and memory disorders, with implications for psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions.

Nicholas RattrayView profile

Associate Professor

• Metabolomics
• Aging Research
• Cancer Biology
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Dr. Nicholas Rattray is an Associate Professor and Reader at the University of Strathclyde’s Strathclyde Institute Of Pharmacy And Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on metabolic changes across the human life course, particularly energy metabolism, biomarker detection, and clinical applications in pregnancy, frailty, aging, and cancer. He leads projects funded by EPSRC and NHS Lanarkshire, including the DTP 2224 PhD Studentship and frailty-focused studies. His lab specializes in metabolomics, mass spectrometry-based pipelines, and cellular models to study metabolic pathways and their role in disease. Collaborations span international institutions, with recent work addressing sex differences in cancer metabolism and biomarker validation for aging. Dr. Rattray supervises students like Mohammad Almawazini and utilizes advanced equipment such as the Genius SQ Nitrogen Generator and LCMS-2050 for high-throughput analysis. Research Interests: - Investigating metabolic dynamics in aging and disease - Development of analytical tools for biomarker discovery - Metabolomics applications in oncology and geriatrics Grants & Projects: - DTP 2224 Research Studentship (EPSRC) - Frailty (eFI JARSS NHS Monies) (NHS Lanarkshire) Key Contributions: - Over 105 publications, including peer-reviewed articles on senescence, diabetes, and cancer metabolism - Pioneering work on spatial lipidomics and protein corona analysis in nanomedicine