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Elfide Gizem KivrakView profile

Assistant Professor

• Histology
• Embryology
• Neuroscience
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Dr. Elfide Gizem Kivrak serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at Adiyaman University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her academic training at Ondokuz Mayıs University, earning her undergraduate degree in Biology (2007-2011), followed by Master's (2012-2014) and PhD (2014-2019) degrees in Histology and Embryology. Her research expertise spans multiple areas of histological investigation with particular focus on the effects of electromagnetic fields on biological systems, stereological analysis methods, peripheral nerve regeneration, hippocampal studies, and ovarian research. Dr. Kivrak has developed significant expertise in electron microscopy (SEM-TEM) techniques and has published extensively on the protective effects of various compounds including melatonin, omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and N-acetylcysteine against environmental and pharmaceutical stressors. Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong emphasis on stereological and histopathological methods applied to rat models, with recent work (2021-2025) showing continued productivity across multiple research areas. Her publications appear in high-impact journals including Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy, International Journal of Radiation Biology, and Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of her work bridging histology, neuroscience, and environmental health. Dr. Kivrak is actively involved in multiple research projects investigating protective compounds against various physiological stressors, with current work focusing on natural compounds for tissue healing, gastroprotection, and neuroprotection. She serves as a researcher on several funded projects examining the effects of coconut oil, flaxseed oil, phenylthioisocyanate, and apigenin on various tissue systems. As an educator in the medical faculty, she contributes to teaching foundational histological concepts to medical students while maintaining an active research program that bridges basic science and clinical applications. Her methodological expertise in stereology has led to contributions to scientific literature on quantitative histological analysis techniques.

Behtash G NezamiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Genitourinary Pathology
• Molecular Genetic Pathology
• Digital Pathology
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Behtash G Nezami, MD serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, specializing in Molecular Pathology and Genitourinary Pathology. His clinical practice integrates advanced molecular diagnostics with subspecialized urological pathology expertise. Education: MD: Tehran University of Medical Sciences Residency: Case Western Reserve University (Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, 2020) Fellowship: MD Anderson Cancer Center (Molecular Genetic Pathology, 2021) Fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Genitourinary Pathology, 2022) Dr. Nezami's research pioneers the convergence of digital pathology and artificial intelligence in genitourinary oncology, with emphasis on computational tumor analysis and molecular characterization. His work bridges molecular diagnostics with clinical pathology to develop prognostic tools for bladder and kidney cancers, while expanding digital pathology applications in gender-affirmation surgery and metastatic cancer classification. This dual focus on computational innovation and subspecialized diagnostics establishes new paradigms for precision pathology. His 2025 publications reveal a decisive shift toward AI-integrated diagnostic workflows, with computational morphology predicting cancer recurrence, digital pathology enhancing surgical specimen analysis, and multimodal molecular testing resolving diagnostic uncertainties in metastatic disease. These works collectively advance pathology toward quantitative, data-driven decision support systems while addressing critical gaps in renal tumor classification and transgender healthcare. Scientific Awards: 2025 Best Author Award (Pathology outlines) Dr. Nezami maintains active leadership across major pathology organizations including AMP, CAP, USCAP, and GUPS, driving advancements in molecular diagnostics standards and genitourinary pathology education. His multilingual capabilities (English and Farsi) enhance cross-cultural patient care and international collaboration. Current research focuses on developing AI-powered diagnostic tools for cancer prognostication while expanding molecular testing frameworks for challenging clinical cases. His laboratory team specializes in digital pathology algorithm development and molecular tumor profiling, with ongoing projects optimizing computational assessment of bladder cancer recurrence and refining classification systems for renal neoplasms through integrated genomic-pathologic analysis.

• Bone Remodeling
• Osteoclast Biology
• Osteoblast Biology
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Thomas Levin Andersen is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Research at the University of Southern Denmark, with additional appointment as Associate Professor at KI, OUH, Research unit of Pathology in Odense. His academic career spans bone biology, pathology, and clinical research with a particular focus on bone remodeling processes. Dr. Andersen's research interests center around bone biology with specific expertise in osteoclast and osteoblast function, bone remodeling processes, multiple myeloma-related bone disease, and osteoporosis. His work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in understanding the cellular mechanisms underlying bone diseases and developing potential therapeutic approaches. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on bone remodeling mechanisms, particularly intracortical remodeling, with increasing attention to the intersection of bone biology with other systems including adipose tissue metabolism and multiple myeloma. His research employs diverse methodologies from in vitro cell culture to animal models and human clinical studies. Collaborative Research travel grant, The Burroughs Wellcome Fund, US (2017) Aase og Ejnar Danielsen Fonden (2016) EU grant (2016) Region Syddanmarks Forskningspulje (2014) Region of Southern Denmark Research Foundation - 440,000 kr (2011) Dr. Andersen has supervised numerous students and research projects, with particular emphasis on understanding intracortical bone remodeling events, osteoprogenitor cell populations, and the relationship between bone biology and other physiological systems. His research has been supported by multiple grants from national and international funding bodies. He has organized significant academic events including the 1st Bone Research Workshop at Sandbjerg Estate in 2018. His work connects closely with clinical applications, as evidenced by media coverage of his research on bone health and diagnostics, including interviews where he has shared expertise on training for stronger bones and improving diagnostic bone biopsy techniques.

SUHAILA MOHAMEDView profile

Research Fellow

• Natural Products
• Phytotherapy
• Osteoarthritis
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SUHAILA MOHAMED is a Principal Research Fellow at the Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), with a research focus on natural products and their therapeutic applications in chronic diseases. Her work spans multiple disciplines including phytotherapy, nutrition, and biomedical sciences. Her research interests primarily center around natural products for treating musculoskeletal disorders (particularly osteoarthritis and osteoporosis), anti-diabetic agents , cardiovascular protection , and cancer therapy . She has extensively investigated the therapeutic potential of various plant extracts including Java Tea (Orthosiphon stamineus), Labisia pumila, Morinda species, Ficus deltoidea, and citrus extracts. Her publication record shows a strong emphasis on preclinical research using rat models to evaluate the mechanisms of action of natural compounds. Her work typically examines anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and tissue-protective pathways at molecular, cellular, and physiological levels. She frequently employs advanced techniques including metabolomics, gene expression analysis, and histomorphometry in her research. Her scientific contributions demonstrate consistent productivity with numerous publications in reputable journals including Phytotherapy Research, Journal of Food Biochemistry, Inflammopharmacology, and BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Her research has significant implications for developing evidence-based natural therapeutics for common chronic conditions.

Vahe FahradyanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Lymphedema surgery
• Breast reconstruction
• Gender affirmation surgery
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Dr. Vahe Fahradyan is an Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and serves as a Consultant in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. He specializes in surgical treatment of lymphedema, breast reconstruction, and gender affirmation surgery, with advanced fellowship training from Cleveland Clinic and Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Fahradyan's research focuses on early diagnosis of lymphedema and innovative imaging techniques for lymphatic mapping. His clinical expertise includes supermicrosurgical lymphovenous bypass, vascularized lymph node transfer, and vascularized lymph vessel transfer. He has published extensively on lymphedema management, gender affirmation procedures, and reconstructive techniques, with recent publications appearing in high-impact journals. His notable awards include the 2018 Outstanding Paper Presentation Award from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2nd Place Basic Science Paper at the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons Annual Meeting, and multiple research awards from Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Fahradyan is actively involved in professional organizations including the Plastic Surgery Research Council, World Professional Association for Transgender Health, and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Fluent in English, Armenian, and Russian, Dr. Fahradyan is dedicated to advancing patient-centered surgical care and pioneering new frontiers in reconstructive and microsurgery. His comprehensive approach integrates the latest research with clinical expertise to provide personalized treatment plans for patients seeking lymphedema management, breast reconstruction, or gender affirmation procedures.

Jeffrey TothView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Orthopaedic Surgery
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Jeffrey Toth, PhD, FAIMBE, serves as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), with dual adjunct appointments at Marquette University in the School of Dentistry (Biomaterials) and College of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering). He directs the Walter F. Joyce Jr. Memorial Biomaterials Laboratory at Marquette University and is a core faculty member of the Orthopaedic Rehabilitation and Engineering Center (OREC), a joint MCW-Marquette initiative advancing orthopaedic device innovation. His research spans biomaterials development , tissue engineering , and spinal implant analysis , focusing on bone graft substitutes, osteoinductive protein delivery systems, and retrieval studies of explanted devices. Dr. Toth pioneered the seminal tissue engineering definition adopted globally and demonstrated that host responses to spinal implants vary by biomaterial composition—a critical insight for device safety. Current projects address spine impairment (the leading cause of activity limitation in US adults), with emphasis on radiolucent fusion devices and PEEK polymer applications. Dr. Toth's work is supported by NIH (NIAMS/NIDRR), National Arthritis Foundation, American College of Surgeons, and industry partnerships. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including undecalcified histology, microradiography, and quantitative histomorphometry for pre-clinical biomaterials testing. Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), 2010 Outstanding Graduate School Educator, MCW Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, 2017 As an educator, Dr. Toth supervises graduate students through OREC and teaches biomaterials courses, integrating retrieval analysis findings into translational research training. His lab maintains active collaborations with spine device manufacturers and international research groups, with outcomes directly informing clinical implant design and surgical protocols.

Thomas ForstnerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Medical Statistics
• Biostatistics
• Dental Implant Research
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Thomas Forstner is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department of Applied Systems Research and Statistics at Johannes Kepler University Linz. With over 15 years of academic experience, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in medical statistics with a particular focus on dental implant studies and clinical research methodology. His educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Johannes Kepler University Linz (2005), with thesis on "Imputation methods in Austrian economic statistics" and "Selected multiple test procedures" Master's degree in Statistics from Johannes Kepler University Linz (2007), graduated with distinction, with thesis on "ROC curves as a means of evaluating classification schemes" Dr. Forstner's research primarily focuses on medical statistics, particularly in dental implantology and clinical research. His work examines classification systems, covariate adjustment in medical studies, and statistical methodology for clinical trials. He has made significant contributions to understanding factors affecting dental implant success, sinus augmentation procedures, and bone regeneration techniques. His research bridges statistical methodology with practical clinical applications, providing valuable insights for both statisticians and medical professionals. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in dental implant research, with particular emphasis on sinus augmentation techniques, bone grafting materials, and long-term outcomes of implant procedures. He has also maintained an active interest in statistical methodology, particularly in multiple testing procedures and educational applications of statistics. Dr. Forstner is actively involved in teaching statistics across multiple disciplines including Business Informatics, Computer Science, and AI. He also teaches specialized courses in Biostatistics and Clinical Research at both JKU and external institutions including the University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions in Linz and Steyr.

• Histology
• Histomorphometry
• Skeletal System Biology
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Dr. Piotr Jerzy Dobrowolski is a Professor at the Department of Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology , affiliated with the Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland. He specializes in histology, histomorphometry, and the biology of skeletal and gastrointestinal systems using animal models. Current Affiliation: Maria Curie-Skłodowska University Department: Functional Anatomy and Cytobiology School: Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology Research Interests focus on the effects of dietary amino acid and ketoacid derivatives on cartilage and bone tissue during normal development and induced osteopenia, as well as structural changes in the gastrointestinal system. His work integrates biological sciences with applications in veterinary sciences and biochemistry . Scientific Activity includes 148 publications, an h-index of 28 (Google Scholar), and contributions to understanding bone growth and animal development. His research utilizes bone tissue and rat models for experimental studies.

• Plant biotechnology
• Plant mutagenesis
• Cell biology
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Diaaeldin Daghma serves as Group Leader of EdTissOmics at the Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI) in Quedlinburg, Germany, within the Institute for Breeding Research on Horticultural Crops since November 2023. His research spans plant biotechnology, mutagenesis, and cell biology with particular focus on plant embryogenesis and cereal genetics. Dr. Daghma's research interests center on plant biotechnology and mutagenesis, with significant contributions to understanding barley pollen embryogenesis, Arabidopsis embryo development, and CRISPR-based genome editing techniques. His work demonstrates expertise in cellular dynamics during plant development, epigenetic regulation, and advanced microscopy techniques. Early career research included bone biology and osteoporosis models, indicating a transition toward plant-focused research in recent years. His publication record shows consistent output since 2011 with 14 documented works, featuring prominent journals in plant science and developmental biology. Recent publications (2021-2023) focus on doubled haploid barley production, CRISPR applications, and Arabidopsis embryo development, reflecting his current research trajectory in plant biotechnology. Dr. Daghma has served as a peer reviewer for Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture, demonstrating active engagement in the academic community. His collaborative work with researchers like Kumlehn, Hensel, and Melzer indicates strong institutional partnerships within plant biotechnology.

• Orthopedics
• Trauma Surgery
• Bone Regeneration
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Professor Reinhard Schnettler serves at the Clinic and Polyclinic for Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery at University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, affiliated with Justus Liebig University Giessen's Faculty of Medicine. His career bridges clinical practice in trauma surgery with advanced research in bone regeneration and biomaterials development. Dr. Schnettler's research focuses on orthopedic biomaterials, bone regeneration mechanisms, and trauma surgery innovations. His work particularly addresses challenges in systemically diseased bone conditions, with emphasis on developing metallic implant structures and biomaterials that enhance bone integration. His research spans from fundamental characterization of bone-bone marrow interfaces to clinical applications in fracture healing. Analysis of his publication trends reveals consistent focus on translational research that connects laboratory findings with clinical applications. His work demonstrates particular expertise in developing solutions for challenging bone healing scenarios, especially in patients with systemic bone diseases like osteoporosis. The research shows progression from basic material characterization to increasingly sophisticated approaches addressing specific clinical challenges in bone regeneration. As principal investigator and project leader, Dr. Schnettler has directed significant research initiatives including TRR 79: Materials for tissue regeneration in systemically diseased bone, where he served as speaker for the transregional collaborative research center. His research program includes multiple sub-projects examining bone-bone marrow interface dynamics, osteoporotic animal models, and stimulation of fracture healing through advanced biomaterials. His laboratory and research team operate at the intersection of clinical orthopedics and biomedical engineering, with strong emphasis on material testing for bone replacement applications. The research infrastructure supports comprehensive characterization of implant structures, biological reaction layers, and their performance in various bone disease models.